Hitachi Microscope & Magnifier S-3400N User Manual
3.11 Using SEM Data Manager
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3.11 Using SEM Data Manager
SEM Data Manager is an image filing program with an easy-to-operate database function.
A database table is established for each user, and acquired SEM images are registered in the
table automatically when saving. The SEM Data Manager lists image files, finds images
following a Select query, displays images, displays and enables image information editing, and
allows image processing.
3.11.1 Precaution on SEM Data Manager
(1) Available image formats are 8-bit gray scale BMP, TIFF and JPEG. It is possible to register
SEM Data Manager is an image filing program with an easy-to-operate database function.
A database table is established for each user, and acquired SEM images are registered in the
table automatically when saving. The SEM Data Manager lists image files, finds images
following a Select query, displays images, displays and enables image information editing, and
allows image processing.
3.11.1 Precaution on SEM Data Manager
(1) Available image formats are 8-bit gray scale BMP, TIFF and JPEG. It is possible to register
images of other color modes, which are converted into 8 bit gray scale images when image
modifications (i.e. Data Entry, Image Processing etc.) have been performed.
modifications (i.e. Data Entry, Image Processing etc.) have been performed.
(2) Use the Batch Process function to delete or move images to other directories, in order to
keep information in the database of SEM Data Manager. Using Windows File Manager or
Explorer functions for such operations will cause errors when you try to access these images
from SEM Data Manager. When such errors occur, remove these images from the
database using the Batch Process - Remove List function. If necessary, images can be
added to the database using the Add From File function.
Explorer functions for such operations will cause errors when you try to access these images
from SEM Data Manager. When such errors occur, remove these images from the
database using the Batch Process - Remove List function. If necessary, images can be
added to the database using the Add From File function.
(3) When an image is saved, a file {image filename}.t
× t is created automatically in the same
directory as the saved image. It includes operating conditions of SEM and other image
acquisition information necessary for the database organization. Do not delete, move, or
edit these files.
acquisition information necessary for the database organization. Do not delete, move, or
edit these files.
(4) Do not edit Image Database files SDM.sdb as they are compatible with Microsoft Access
database files. Unexpected modifications of database files may cause errors in the SEM
Data Manager.
Data Manager.
(5) Large size images (5120
× 3840, 2560 × 1920 pixels) will need a longer time for loading,
displaying or processing.
There are the following limitations.
(a) CD Measurement function works on 2560
There are the following limitations.
(a) CD Measurement function works on 2560
× 1920 pixels or smaller images.
(b) Color mixing works for 1280
× 960 and 640 × 480 pixels images.
(c) Pseudo Coloring works for 2560
× 1920 pixels or smaller images.
In above cases, a message will be shown and the specified commands are canceled.