Tracing Methods

There are three tracing modes to trace contours and neuronal processes. The tracing mode can be changed during active tracing by selecting a new mode from the right click menu.

Simple Click Tracing: This method of tracing involves positioning the cursor along the object to trace and clicking the left mouse button, then moving the cursor to a new position and clicking the left mouse button again to draw a line segment between the two points. This is done repeatedly until the entire contour has been traced.
Rubber Line Tracing: This tracing method is similar to Simple Click Tracing, except a rubber band line is drawn from the last point traced to the cursor. This provides a visual indicator of where the next line segment will be drawn.
Continuous Tracing: In this tracing mode line segments are automatically drawn as you move the cursor while holding down the left mouse button.