Downloading a free version of the Sun Java Virtual
Machine
To use the virtual slide's microscopy display, you must have Sun Java Virtual
Machine (JVM) software on your computer. If you cannot see the virtual slide
above, you may not have Sun JVM software installed. To download and install
the FREE Sun JVM, go to http://java.com/en/download/manual.jsp.
If you do not have administrative rights to install software on your computer,
please contact your technical support team for its assistance. If you continue
to experience any difficulties, please contact a CAP Customer Contact representative
at 800-323-4040, Option 1#. Return to slide.
Moving the Virtual Slide (click and drag)
To move the virtual slide place the mouse cursor over the image, hold down
the left mouse button, and drag the virtual slide to a new location. This
operation is called a click and drag. When the mouse button is released,
the unpainted portion of the window is drawn. Return to
slide.
Centering an Area of the Virtual Slide (left mouse
click)
To center an area of the virtual slide place the mouse cursor over the image
and click the left mouse button. The area of the virtual slide under the
mouse cursor is relocated to the center of the image. Return
to slide.
Changing the Objective (center an area | right
mouse click | select Objective)
Just like a microscope, in order to view a certain area on the slide it
must be centered in the field of view before changing to a higher magnification
objective. To change the objective, first center an area within a green
boundary region of the virtual slide as described above.
Then place the mouse cursor over the image, click the right mouse button,
and select the desired objective. The green boundary designates the area
of the virtual slide available for viewing under the higher magnification
objectives available. Return to slide.
Tape Measure Mode (right mouse click | select
Tape Measure Mode | click and drag)
Tape Measure Mode allows for linear measurements using the mouse cursor.
To enter Tape Measure Mode place the mouse cursor over the image, click
the right mouse button, and select Tape Measure Mode. The mouse cursor
changes into a tape measure. To make a measurement perform a click and drag
with the left mouse button. When the mouse button is released, the length
of the measurement in microns is displayed. To exit Tape Measure Mode place
the mouse cursor over the image, click the right mouse button, and unselect
Tape Measure Mode. Return to slide.
Area Measurement Mode (right mouse click | select
Area Measurement Mode | left mouse clicks)
Area Measure Mode allows for polygon based area measurements using the mouse
cursor. To enter Area Measure mode place the mouse cursor over the image,
click the right mouse button, and select Area Measure Mode. The mouse
cursor changes into a cross hair with a letter A. To make a measurement
click the left mouse button as needed to define the corners of the polygon.
Click the right mouse button to close the area. When the area is closed
the area measurement in square microns is displayed. To exit Area Measurement
Mode place the mouse cursor over the image, click the right mouse button,
and unselect Area Measurement Mode. Return to slide.
