Import_Aim
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This is a plugin for ImageJ to read *.aim files which are
used with SCANCO Medical products.

Scope
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Only uncompressed *.aim files can be read.

Install
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- Place the follwing file in the "plugins"-folder of ImageJ
 
  - Import_Aim.class

- In ImageJ, choose the following command:
  
  Plugins -> Shortcuts -> Install Plugin

- In the dialog make the choices as follows
  
  Plugin: Import_Aim
  Menu: Import
  Command: "Import Aim"


Use
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After successul installation of the plugin, you can use it by 
choosing: 

   File -> Import -> Import Aim

Tips
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- There may be problems if the file is too large. You can increase
  the size of memory available for ImageJ. You have to edit the 
  ImageJ shortcut (see ImageJ documentation)

- If you don't see anything at first (only white or black), use the
  "Equalize"-Tool of ImageJ.


Development
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If you want to make your own changes to the aim import routine, you
can edit the source file "Import_Aim.java" and use 
"Plugins -> Compile and Run" in ImageJ to use it.





















