File Simulator Setup

(requires: Local Option)

A camera file simulator uses a captured image sequence (ND2 file) to simulate live camera signal. To setup a file simulator:

  1. Start NIS-Elements and select Simulator on startup.

  2. Run the View > Acquisition Controls > [Camera name] Settings command. The following window appears:

  3. Click the ... button and browse for an ND2 file to be used as the simulator.

  4. Set the Fps to 20 (which is a common frames per second value).

  5. Run the Acquire > Live - Fast command to start it.