How to Create Your Own Grain Size Comparison Charts

  1. Create or capture a set of TIF images meeting these requirements:

    • Images are calibrated correctly using NIS-Elements

    • Resolution is at least 200 DPI

  2. Name the files using the pattern: SSS_GNNN_DCCC.tif

    SSS

    name of the standard

    NNN

    G value = grain size (can be a decimal number)

    CCC

    size of the measurement circle in millimetres (can be a decimal number)

  3. Send these files to Laboratory Imaging to with the subject “Request for comparison charts” (use a web storage service if needed).

  4. In a matter of days, we will create and send you a binary file (*.bin)

  5. Save the binary file to the “c:\Program Files\NIS-Elements\GrainSize\Masks” subfolder.

  6. Restart NIS-Elements, the added industrial standard will appear in the pull-down menu of the Grain Size comparison method window.

Note

Do not forget to make a backup copy of the binary file containing your comparison charts. You might need it if you make some changes to the installation in the future, e.g.: change the hard-drive or re-install NIS-Elements or Windows.

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