Magic contour tool

Button

Use

Finds the contour of objects automatically.

• Select the magic contour control
• Click inside the object (or drag a 'sampling' rectangle inside the object for increased precision)
• The program locates the contour of the object
  

  

• If the contour does not reach the actual border of the object: click on the contour and delete it, increase the tolerance and try again.
• If the contour goes beyond the actual border of the object: click on the contour and delete it, decrease the tolerance and try again.

Measurements

The surface area, perimeter, length, width and average intensity are displayed in the Measurements list window (*).

When the option Show result after finalizing measurement is selected, then the area and perimeter are displayed in a small window next to the object.

Summary statistics for all areas, perimeters, lengths, widths and average intensities measured with the Magic contour tool are displayed together with those of other Areas in the Statistics window.

*Only the parameters selected in the Measurements List Columns options box are displayed in the Measurements list window.

See also

Measurement tools