Editing trees (3D)

• To select a single tree, click the tree.
• To select all the trees, click the Select All button.
• To select several adjacent trees, press the CTRL key and draw a marquee (rectangle) around the trees of interest.
• To deselect, click away from the selected objects.

• To select a single point on a tree, click the Points button then click the point of interest.
• To select multiple adjacent points, draw a marquee (rectangle) around the points of interest.

  Once multiple points are selected, clicking a single point in your selection has no effect and will NOT deselect that point.

• To deselect, click away from the selected objects.

1. Click the Points button.
2. Click the desired origin point on the tree.
3. Click the Set point as origin button.

1. Click a tree to select it.
2. Click the Detach button.
3. Click on the tree to detach.
   • If you click a single branch, the program splits the tree into two trees.
   • If you click a bifurcation, the program splits the tree into three trees.

1. Zoom in and rotate as needed.
2. Click the Connect button. Trees are now represented by series of points along colored lines.
3. Click and drag an end point toward the area you want to connect to. The end point briefly turns green and a green line appears.
4. Release the mouse button to connect the branches.

Types are useful for later analysis in Neurolucida Explorer.

1. Click a tree to select it.
2. Select a type from the Type drop-down menu.

1. Click a tree to select it or click the Select All button.
2. Press the Delete key or click the Remove button. You can’t undo this action.

1. Click a tree to select it or click the Select All button. Additional options are displayed in the Edit Trees panel.
2. Click the arrow near the colored square to access the Color menu.
3. Select a new color.

Use this option to obtain a less jagged tracing.

This feature is for visualization purposes only (e.g., snapshots for publications); it doesn't affect your data.

1. Select a tree.
2. Check the box.
3. Drag the slider .

1. In the classic window, turn off line thickness (Trace>View>Thickness). Nodes are displayed as solid circles.
2. Click Trace>Edit>Select Objects to display the Edit Tool panel.
3. In the Edit Tool panel, check Individual Points.
4. Click the node you want to delete to select it.
5. Right-click and select Eliminate node. Note that removing a node will also delete part of the tracing.