Photostim Tab
Feature: Photostimulation
ROI Groups Panel
Button Label |
Description |
↑|↓ |
Updates the currently selected stimulation group. This is equivalent to selecting the stimulus group below or above the currently selected group. |
New |
Creates a new stimulus group. |
Copy |
Copies the currently select stimulus group. |
Edit |
Opens the Edit+Stim+Groups Tab for the currently selected stimulus group. |
Delete |
Removes the currently selected stimulus group. |
Settings Panel
Scanner and Triggers
Field |
Description |
Scanner |
A pre-defined Imaging System that will be used to control the stimulation path. |
Mode |
Changes the triggering mode used. |
Trigger Source |
Digital port used for triggering a stimulus pattern from an external digital rising edge. |
Stim Immediately |
When enabled, the first pattern will run on clicking the Start button without waiting for external triggers. |
Monitoring
Field |
Description |
Show |
Displays current stimulation position in the viewport. Note If using galvo mirrors, both galvo mirrors need to properly calibrated before monitoring can be enabled. |
Log |
Logs the stimulation position feedback to a .stim file using the set file name. |
Calibrate |
Calibrates the galvo mirrors used for stimulation. |
On Demand Settings
Field |
Description |
Allow Multiple Outputs |
Toggle on to allow multiple selections per trigger. |
Enable HotKeys |
Toggles the availability of Hot-Keys. |
See also On-Demand Mode
External Stimulus Selection
Field |
Description |
Trig Term (Trigger Terminal) |
Digital input port used to trigger the selected stimulus group or groups. |
Stimuli |
Array of stimulation groups by index. The number of indices in Stimuli must match the number terminals defined in Terms. When the selected terminal is high, the associated stimulus group indicated in this field will be triggered. |
Terms |
Array of PFI indices used to listen for selection. |
See also External Stimulus Selection
Sequence Mode Settings
Table Column |
Description |
Stimulation Sequence |
An array of stimulation groups by index. |
Number of Sequences |
The number of times to repeat the sequence. Warning This setting will duplicate the control waveform for all used devices (galvos, piezo, beams, etc.). Be wary of memory limitations when altering this value. |
See also Sequence Mode