Neurolucida® Explorer User guide
Version 2022
With Neurolucida Explorer software, you can visualize and select data in an enhanced 3D environment and conduct a robust collection of analyses.
Analyses specific to Neurolucida 360 software are included in this guide and marked Neurolucida 360 only.
What's new
- Puncta analyses have been added, including colocalization
- Easier software authorization: the online Authorization Request Form will be pre-filled with information about your computer system. Just complete a few fields with information about you and your lab to submit the form.
- The g-ratio for tube-wall results is now available in Contour analysis.
- Punctum analysis evaluates location and relative locations for puncta detected in Neurolucida 360.
- The synapse marker detail analysis now includes proximity to axon and dendrite.
- The Markers and Contours analysis includes a new report on the distance for each marker to contour.
- Batch analysis now includes Convex Hull analysis
Also noteworthy
- Spines Details analysis: Dendrite diameter at spine anchor point added.
- Neuron Summary analysis: Cell body centroid XYZ coordinates added.
- Convex Hull analysis: XY area analysis for planar structures.
- Batch analysis (export): Option to use sets that have been created in Neurolucida or Neurolucida 360.
- Export tools to generate multiple Excel reports quickly: Available for single and multiple data files.
- Quick access from the Neurolucida or Neurolucida 360 3D window with one click.
- Mac-compatible version also available.
Getting Started
Watch the video to see an overview of how Neurolucida Explorer works and get started with your analyses.