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NIS Elements Installation

Back up computer and export NIS settings prior to reinstalling NIS or updating OS on the computer.

There are a few features that are important to have installed for NIS Elements that are not intuitive:

  1. Installation
  2. Modifying an existing installation
  3. Optical Configurations
  1. When setting up installation, click “Local Options.” This will install additional elements such as “Macro Panel” and “Export as TIFF.”

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  2. Select the proper cameras:

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  3. Select the Microscope:

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If NIS Elements is already installed, it can be modified by going to “Start” bar –> “Add or Remove Programs” –> search “NIS” and select NIS Elements. Select to “Modify.”

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When setting up Optical Configurations, set the active shutter to “DIA.”

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