How to Import a Measurement Protocol in Volocity

Importing a measurement protocol allows you to apply pre-configured analysis settings to your image data, saving time and ensuring consistent measurements across datasets. Follow these steps to import and restore a measurement protocol in Volocity:

Steps to Import a Measurement Protocol:

1. Start Volocity:

   • Launch Volocity and ensure you are on the correct workstation or user account.

2. Open an Image Sequence:

   • Load the image sequence you want to analyze.
   • Make sure the image sequence is correctly calibrated for measurement purposes.

3. Switch to the Measurements View:

   • Navigate to the Measurements View by selecting it from the view options in Volocity.
   • This view enables access to tools and options for analyzing your dataset.

4. Restore the Measurement Protocol:

   • Go to the Measurement menu and select Restore Protocol.
   • A dialog box will appear prompting you to locate and import the protocol file.

5. Import the Protocol:

   • Click the Import button in the Restore Protocol dialog box.
   • Browse to the location of the protocol file you wish to import.
   • Select the protocol file, which must be in .assf format, and click Open.

6. Save and Use the Protocol:

   • Once imported, the protocol will appear in the list of saved settings within the Restore Protocol window.
   • To apply the protocol, double-click on it or select it and click the appropriate option to restore the settings.
   • Volocity will automatically apply the imported measurement protocol to the active image sequence.

7. Verify and Customize (Optional):

   • Review the imported protocol settings to ensure they match your analysis requirements.
   • You can modify the protocol if necessary and save it as a new protocol for future use.

Benefits of Importing Measurement Protocols:

• Consistency: Ensures consistent analysis settings across multiple datasets.
• Efficiency: Saves time by avoiding the need to manually configure measurement settings for each dataset.
• Customizability: Imported protocols can be edited and saved as new templates, adapting them to evolving experimental needs.

By following these steps, you can streamline your measurement workflow and ensure accurate, reproducible results in your analyses.