Olympus SZX-AR1 Reference guide

SZX-AR1
Software Help
Edition 01

1 Operation procedure of the software …………………………………………… 1
1.1 Basic operation of the software …………………………………………………………………………………… 1
■Windows OS shortcut keys ………………………………………………………………………………………… 1
■Explanatory note …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1
■Create operating procedures ……………………………………………………………………………………… 2
■Start the task………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2
■Start the training …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
1.2 File operation ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5
■Creating a new file …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5
■Loading a file ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5
■Saving a file ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5
■Creating barcodes (QR codes) ……………………………………………………………………………………… 6
1.3 Slide operation ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6
■Adding or deleting slides …………………………………………………………………………………………… 6
■Reordering slides …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7
■Slide forward/backward……………………………………………………………………………………………… 7
■Copying and pasting slides ………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
■Undoing slide operations …………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
■Slide background …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9
■Screen display settings ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 9
1.4 Drawing operation…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10
■Editing object styles ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10
1.5 Various contents operations ……………………………………………………………………………………… 11
■Content menu ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11
■Pen drawing ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13
■Adding shapes ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13
Lines, arrows, rectangles, circles, and text ………………………………………………………………………… 13
Picture ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14
Video ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14
■Adding gauges ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 15
Rectangular gauge …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 15
Circular gauge ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 16
■Adding reticles ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 17
Cross ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 17
Grid …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 18
1.6 Microscope camera operation ……………………………………………………………………………………… 19
■Observation of microscope camera images ………………………………………………………………………… 19
■Data acquisition and storage ………………………………………………………………………………………… 19
■Exposure setting …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 20
■ISO sensitivity setting ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 20
■White balance setting………………………………………………………………………………………………… 20
1.7 Operation for changing hardware configuration …………………………………………………………………… 21
■Zoom microscope body ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 21
■Objective lens ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 22
■Camera adapter ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 22
■Coaxial Illumination ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 22
■Zoom magnification ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23
1.8 Functions of the AR display side…………………………………………………………………………………… 24
■Open ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 24
Contents

■Camera ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 24
Video recording ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 25
White balance ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 25
■Pen …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 26
■Language setting …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 27
■Magnification display setting ………………………………………………………………………………………… 28
■Power ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 29
2 Others …………………………………………………………………………… 30
2.1 System check ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 30
■System check ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 30
2.2 Setup ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 31
■Selecting a microscope configuration ……………………………………………………………………………… 31
■AR Display Adjustment ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 32
■Adjustment of the zoom magnification sensor ……………………………………………………………………… 33
■Barcode reader ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 35
■Connecting external switches ……………………………………………………………………………………… 36
2.3 Help ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 36
■Help ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 36
2.4 Language setting …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 37
■Language setting …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 37
2.5 App startup settings………………………………………………………………………………………………… 37
■App startup settings ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 37
2.6 Version information ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 38
■Version information ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 38

Windows OS shortcuts
Command Windows OS shortcut keys
Select All Ctrl+A
Copy Ctrl+C
Paste Ctrl+V
1 Operation procedure of the software
1.1 Basic operation of the software
Note
Please refer to the system manual for the operation procedure and limitations of the microscope itself.
The software of this system consists of the following three modes.
Please select the appropriate mode for your intended use.
・Create operating procedures
You can create content files (operating procedures, etc.) for tasks.
・Start the training
You can use the created content files to provide training for workers.
・Start the task
Tasks can be performed according to the created content files.
■Windows OS shortcut keys
■Explanatory note
Note
Indicates matters and restrictions that, if not observed, may lead to failure of this product or problems.
Reference
Indicates effective knowledge, information, and other content for use.
①②③
Indicates that it is a procedure.
(a)(b)(c)
Indicates that it is a functional description.
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①On the Home screen, go to [Create operating
procedures] mode and click [New].
①Monitor side:
On the Home screen, click [Start the task] and then
[Open] to open the content file you want to work
with.
Eyepiece side:
Press [2] on the keyboard to move the mouse cursor
to the eyepiece side.
To move it back to the monitor side, press [1] on the
keyboard.
Right-click to access the menu screen.
From [Home], click [Open] to open the content file
you want to work with.
②After loading the content file is completed, confirm
that an AR image is displayed on the Observation
screen on the eyepiece side, and start the task.
■Create operating procedures
■Start the task
From either the monitor or the eyepiece side, open the content file you want to work with.
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Reference
The following is a list of functions available in [Home].
Menu Functions List
Open
You can select and open any content file.
View live pictures, take photos, shoot videos, and save them
Various contents can be used.
Draw lines
You can surround a selection with a free curve and add indicator lines.
Configure the settings
Set the language and magnification display.
Power off
You can close applications, shut down and restart your PC.
Reference
･You cannot overwrite the content file with the edited results such as added free lines.
If you want to edit the content file, you can do so from [Create operating procedures] in the main menu.
･For details on how to operate each menu, please refer to P.24 to 29.
･It can also be used without a monitor when a monitor installation location cannot be secured.
The following settings are required.
- Enable the auto startup for the software. (For setting instructions, please refer to P.37.)
- Enable the auto-login setting for the PC.
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①On the Home screen, go to [Start the training] mode
and click [Start].
②When you start, three pages of slides will be created.
③ The operator works while looking through the eyepiece.
The instructor checks the operator's work on the
monitor screen.
④If necessary, the instructor can click on an object to
be added from the content menu on the right side of
the screen and add necessary indicator lines, etc. to
the screen for the operator.
Reference
･For details on the contents menu, please refer to
P.10 to 18.
･You cannot save the information of the added
contents.
･The contents displayed after loading the content
file cannot be edited again.
･You can also use the [Start the training] mode to
create instructions and training contents in
advance for use. In this case, you will need to
open the content file.
■Start the training
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①To create a new operating procedure, click [New].
For details on how to create an operating procedure,
please refer to P.10 to 23.
①To load a file, click [Open].
②Select an ARM file and click [Open].
Reference
･You can also use a barcode reader to read a QR
code saved by ‹Output›.
･For details on the settings for using a barcode
reader, please refer to P.35.
･QR code is a registered trademark of DENSO
WAVE INCORPORATED.
①To save a file, click [Save As] or [Save].
②Select ARM file for the file type.
③Enter a file name and click [Save].
(a) If you want to protect your file, click [Protect File] to
enable file protection.
This function is used to check if the file will be
opened as read-only the next time it is opened. If you
set it as read-only, the content file will be opened in
the [Start the task] mode.
(b) If you save a file with the file protection enabled, a
message will be displayed the next time you open the
file.
(c) Yes: [Start the task] mode
No: [Create operating procedures] mode
The operation will be started in each mode.
1.2 File operation
■Creating a new file
■Loading a file
■Saving a file
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①Click [Barcode Creation].
②Create a barcode (QR Code) that stores the file path
information described in the [File path to be saved
for barcode] field.
Reference
When you read the barcode (QR code) with a
barcode reader, it will start reading the content file
of the stored file path.
③ Click [Save as image] to save the barcode (QR Code).
(a) To add a slide, click [Add] and add a new slide after
the selected slide.
(b) If you want to delete an unnecessary slide, click
[Delete] to delete the selected slide.
Reference
･The [Delete] key can also be used for deleting
operation.
･You can also use the [Ctrl+A] shortcut to select
all.
･You can select multiple items by holding down the
[Ctrl] key while selecting them.
■Creating barcodes (QR codes)
(a) Select the [Error correction level].
Barcodes (QR codes) have the ability to recover data
even if a part of the code is dirty or damaged. There
are four "Error correction levels": L (7%), M (15%), Q
(25%), and H (30%). Increasing the level improves the
error correction capability, but increases the size of
the code because the amount of data increases. The
level to be selected is determined by overall
consideration of the usage environment, code size,
etc. Select level L or M for environments with less
chance of getting dirty, and select level Q or H for
environments with more chance of getting dirty.
(b) Set the size by directly entering 200-999 (pixels).
1.3 Slide operation
■Adding or deleting slides
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*The currently selected slide will have a blue
frame.
(a) If you want to change the order of the slides, click
[Move Earlier] or [Move Later] to move the selected
slide.
Operating unit Functions of each unit
Mouse wheel Up: Backward Down: Forward
Slide forward/backward button
(Zoom magnification sensor)
Left button: Backward Right button: Forward
Shortcut key
(Keyboard)
"4" or "PgDn": Slide backward "6" or "PgUp": Slide forward
When you turn the zoom handle of the microscope,
the size of the gauge, reticle, etc. stored in the
content file will be zoomed in and out according to
the observation magnification.
Adjust the magnification to suit your training needs
according to your work.
Reference
･When the zoom magnification is changed, the
drawing on the eyepiece lens and the monitor
screen will be displayed if the handle is at the
zoom click position, and the drawing on the
eyepiece lens and the monitor screen will
disappear if the handle is not at the zoom click
position.
･For details on how to operate other objects,
please refer to P.10 to 18.
■Reordering slides
■Slide forward/backward
The following is how to switch between slide forward and slide backward.
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①If you want to copy/paste a slide, select the slide you
want to copy.
②Click [Copy].
③Select the slide you want to paste it on the next
page.
④Click [Paste].
Reference
You can also use the [Ctrl+C] and [Ctrl+V]
shortcuts to copy and paste slides.
①To undo a slide operation, click [Undo].
Reference
You can revert to the past operation status for
operations performed on thumbnails and drawing
areas.
The system will keep a history of 20 operations.
■Copying and pasting slides
■Undoing slide operations
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(a) To turn off the screen display, click [None].
(b) To display the live screen of the microscope camera,
click [Camera].
(c) If you want to view a video, click [Video] and choose
from .avi, .mp4, or .mov files.
(d) If you want to view a picture, click [Picture] and
choose from .bmp, .jpeg(jpg), or .png files.
Reference
･The following slide will be selected in the default
setting.
If there is no camera connection at startup:
"None"
If there is a camera connection at startup:
"Camera".
･After adding a video/picture, you can adjust the
size and placement of the video/picture. If you
want to adjust the size and placement again,
right-click on the drawing area and select [Resize
Background]. Right-click on the video/picture
again to finalize the size and placement.
･The background can also be changed by
right-clicking on the drawing area and selecting
[Change slide background].
(a) Click [Standard] to display with thumbnails.
(b) Click [Maximize] to display without thumbnails.
(c) Select the magnification ratio from [20%], [50%],
[80%], [100%], [200%], and [400%].
(d) These buttons allow you to zoom in and out in 10%
increments. The adjustment range is from 20% to 400%.
(e) Click [Fit] to display the image at the maximum
magnification that will fit in the window.
(f) Used these buttons to switch the display unit of
[Gauge] and [Reticle] in the application.
(g) Select whether or not to show the magnification on
the AR display.
(h) Select the magnification to be shown on the AR
display.
■Slide background
■Screen display settings
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(a) To change the style, select the object, and from
[Shape Colors], change the shape fill option for the
object, color, line weight, and line type (solid/dashed)
of the shape outline.
To change the font, select the text object and
change the font and font size from [Font].
The font size can be set in the range of 14 to 72 pt.
(b) Perform [Undo], [Copy], and [Paste] operations for
the drawn object.
(c) Right-click on the object to use the following functions.
･Copy as image
･Adjust the object placement in the Z direction
Reference
･To scale an object, drag one of the object's
selection handles. Hold down the [Shift] key while
dragging to adjust the size while maintaining the
aspect ratio.
･If you want to rotate an object, drag the object's
rotation handle.
･The [Delete] key can also be used for deleting
operation.
･You can also use the [Ctrl+A] shortcut to select
all.
･You can select multiple items by holding down the
[Ctrl] key while selecting them.
･You can revert to the past operation status for
operations performed on thumbnails and drawing
areas. The system will keep a history of 20
operations.
･If black color is used in the software, it will be
transparent in the AR image.
(d) To move a picture or video, drag the object to move
it.
(e) To scale a picture or video, drag one of the object's
selection handles.
(f) To rotate a picture or video, drag the object's
rotation handle.
Reference
Hold down the [Shift] key while dragging to rotate
in 90° increments.
1.4 Drawing operation
■Editing object styles
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Content menu Object type Functional details
Pen Pen Draw lines
You can surround a selection with a free curve and add indicator lines.
You can change the color and line weight of pen drawings by clicking the
[Pen] button in the [Shape Colors] menu.
Delete Delete all pen drawings
You can delete a selection or an indicator line added by the [Pen]
function.
Only the content added by the [Pen] function will be deleted.
Shape Line Draw straight lines
You can change the color and line weight of the placed lines by clicking
the [Shape Outline] button in the [Shape Colors] menu at the top of the
screen.
Arrow Draw arrows
You can change the color and line weight of the placed arrows by
clicking the [Shape Outline] button in the [Shape Colors] menu at the
top of the screen.
Rectangle Draw rectangles
You can change the following settings for the placed rectangle using the
buttons in the [Shape Colors] menu at the top of the screen.
･[Shape Outline]: Specify the color, line weight, and line type
(solid/dashed) of the shape outline.
･[Shape Fill]: Specify the color of the area inside the outline.
Circle Draw circles
You can change the following settings for the placed circle using the
buttons in the [Shape Colors] menu at the top of the screen.
･[Shape Outline]: Specify the color, line weight, and line type
(solid/dashed) of the shape outline.
･[Shape Fill]: Specify the color of the area inside the outline.
Text Add text
You can change the font type, size, color, and line weight of the added
text from the [Font] menu at the top of the screen.
Picture Place pictures
1.5 Various contents operations
■Content menu
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The supported picture file types are ".bmp, .jpeg (.jpg), and .png".
Video Place videos
The supported video file types are ".avi, .mp4, and .mov".
Gauge Width/Height Place rectangular gauges
You can change the settings of the placed rectangular gauge, such as
width, height, position, and whether or not to show the dimensions.
Diameter Place circular gauges
You can change the settings of the placed circular gauge, such as
diameter, position, and whether or not to show the dimensions.
Reticle Cross Display the cross
You can change various settings of the displayed cross, such as the
angle, whether or not to display the scale, and the properties of the
lines and dimension labels.
Grid Display the grid
You can change various settings of the displayed grid, such as the angle,
whether or not to display the scale, and the properties of the lines and
dimension labels.
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①Click [Pen].
② Drag the mouse to draw a line freehand on the screen.
③ Click [Delete] to delete all pen drawings on the screen.
④When this option is checked, all pen drawings will
disappear from the screen one second after drawing.
Reference
･The pen can be used only in the [Start the task]
mode and the [Start the training] mode.
･You can draw a straight line from the pen drawing
end position to the position where you move the
mouse and right-click.
①Click [Shape].
②To place a shape, click [Object].
③Click on the screen to place the desired object.
Reference
･Line and Arrow:
Click and draw while holding down the [Shift]
key to draw a horizontal/vertical line.
･Circle:
Click and draw while holding down the [Shift]
key to draw a perfect circle.
･Rectangle:
Pressing the [Shift] key while clicking to edit an
existing rectangle will allow you to adjust its
size while maintaining the aspect ratio of the
rectangle as it was drawn.
■Pen drawing
■Adding shapes
Lines, arrows, rectangles, circles, and text
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①Click [Shape].
②To place a content, click [Picture].
③You can choose the picture format from .bmp, .jpeg
(.jpg), and .png files.
①Click [Shape].
②To place a content, click [Video].
③Hover the mouse pointer over a video object to
display the controller.
④This button is used to control playback/pause.
⑤You can use the playback position bar to control
the playback.
⑥These buttons are used for forward/backward
operations (one click for a 5-second transition).
⑦ This button is used to turn on/off the loop playback.
⑧You can choose the video format from avi, .mp4,
and .mov files.
Picture
Video
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①Click [Gauge].
②Click [Width / Height].
③Place the gauge on the screen.
(a) Enter the value of [Width / Height / Angle] directly.
(b) You can change the [Width / Height] in 1 mm
increments using these buttons.
You can change the [Angle] in 1° increments
using these buttons.
(c) Check this box to fix the aspect ratio when scaling
the gauge.
(d) Enter the values for the gauge position directly.
(e) You can change the gauge position in 1 mm
increments using these buttons.
(f) Check this box to display dimension lines.
(g) Select the [Weight / Color] of the dimension lines.
(h) Select the position of the dimension lines from Top
or Bottom, and from Right or Left side of the gauge.
■Adding gauges
Rectangular gauge
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①Click [Gauge].
②Click [Diameter].
③Place the gauge on the screen.
(a) Enter the value for [Diameter] directly.
(b) You can change the [Diameter] in 1 mm
increments using these buttons.
(c) Enter the values for the gauge position directly.
(d) You can change the gauge position in 1 mm
increments using these buttons.
(e) Select the [Weight / Color] of the dimension lines.
(f) Check this box to display dimension lines.
(g) Select the position of the dimension lines from the
Top Right, Bottom Right, Bottom left, or Top Left
of the gauge.
Circular gauge
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①Click [Reticle].
②Click [Cross].
(a) Enter a value for the [Angle] of the cross directly.
(b) You can change the [Angle] of the cross in 1°
increments using these buttons.
(c) Select whether to show or hide the scale.
(d) Select the [Horizontal interval] and [Vertical
interval].
(e) Select the [Color] of the scale.
(f) Select either [Solid / Dash] for the cross.
(g) Select the [Weight] and [Color] of the cross.
(h) Select the [Color] of the label.
(i) Select the [Font] of the label.
■Adding reticles
Cross
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