Hi,
would it be possible to add a feature to PictureSnap to define and evaluate map dimensions in ProbeImage? For large maps, it can be a little bit trial and error when figuring out the absolute positions, dimensions and dwell times for a map and their costs/benefit.
I understand that there is already the two point set-up option in ProbeImage and so it is not really a pressing need. However I could see it being a very nice visual feature in aiding setting up X-ray maps (and I think the other programs don't offer a comparable feature but I may be wrong here).
What I envision is a dialog very similar to the "calibrate image" dialog in picture snap that can be launched out of ProbeImage. We can load in a calibrated SE/BSE image of the to-be-mapped region and either
(1) draw an area (square/rectangle) on the image by hand. The dialog would then give the center point of this area plus either the #pixels or pixel sizes (comparable to the traverse options dialog). Maybe also the calculated acquisition times if a dwell time is defined
and/or
2) I define a center point for my map. Depending on the entered pixels and pixel sizes, the mapped area will be shown on the image. Again bonus points if the total time for map acquisitions is shown.
A feature like this would have the added benefit that it make offline strategic planning of overnight maps easier (when I already have calibrated images from a previous PFE run and just want to see how long maps would run me).
Thanks for listening
Anette