Neurolucida® Explorer User guide

version 2020.3

 

With Neurolucida Explorer 2020.3, you can visualize and select data in an enhanced 3D environment and use a robust collection of analyses. If you have used previous versions of Neurolucida Explorer, we recommend that you become familiar with a more intuitive interface and the enhanced 3D environment.

Analyses specific to Neurolucida 360 software are included in this guide and marked Neurolucida 360 only.

What's new with v.2020.3

  • 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 3D environment with one click.
  • Mac-compatible version also available.