SmartCapture 4

SmartCapture 4 is delivered as a set of ImageJ plugins. ImageJ is the free to use image processing and analysis application that is widely used throughout the world.

SmartCapture 4 provides additional functionality of:

  • Automated Image Capture with various microscopes, cameras and illumination devices. (Contact us for pricing)

  • Free To Use - Enhanced user interface for easy Image colour adjustment and image organisation. (Free to use, requiring only registration)

Downloads

After installing the GraalVM JVM, install javascript support by executing:

gu install js

If you are installing GraalVM in a system directory for all users, it maybe necessary to execute these commands as administrator. On Windows that means selecting "Command Prompt" from the start menu and selecting run as administrator.

Linux Installation

  • Install the ImageJ platform independent version into the folder ~/Applications/SmartCapture4

  • Copy the SmartCapture 4 ImageJ Plugin SC4_.jar file into the ImageJ plugins directory.

  • Create a file called SmartCpture4.desktop with the content below and located in the ~/.local/share/applications directory. Edit the contents to refer to the installed JVM and your own home directory.

[Desktop Entry]
Name=SmartCapture4
# Edit the next two lines with your own home directory location
Path=/home/michael/Applications/SmartCapture4
Icon=/home/michael/Applications/SmartCapture4/SmartCapture4.icns
Exec=/usr/lib/jvm/graalvm-ce-java17-22.3.1/bin/java -Djava.library.path=. -jar ij.jar
Type=Application
StartupNotify=false
Terminal=true
Comment=SmartCapture 4 Computer Assisted Microscopy
GenericName=Capture

Windows Installation

  • Install the ImageJ platform independent version into a folder of your choice

  • Copy the SmartCapture 4 ImageJ Plugin SC4_.jar file into the ImageJ plugins directory within the ImageJ folder.