To configure and deploy TXM-Wizard—a MATLAB-based software toolkit designed for advanced data collection and automated processing in synchrotron Transmission X-ray Microscopy (TXM)—you must prepare the specific execution environment and run the application via self-extracting binaries. Prerequisites & Requirements
Operating System: A 64-bit version of Microsoft Windows is strictly required for the latest releases. UNIX/Linux deployments are supported natively or via command-line runtime scripts.
Core Dependency: You must download and install the exact MATLAB Compiler Runtime (MCR) version that matches your targeted TXM-Wizard release (e.g., MCR 8.1 for TXM_XANES_Wizard_230). You only need to perform this installation once. Deployment Steps
Download the Package: Retrieve the compiled executable or compressed bundle (e.g., TXM_XANES_Wizard_XXX_pkg.exe for Windows or the .zip equivalent for UNIX) from the official TXM-Wizard SourceForge Repository.
Extract Files: Run the self-extracting binary or unpack the zip file into your preferred application directory. Execute the Application:
GUI Mode: Double-click the main .exe file to launch the graphical user interface.
Command-Line Mode: Execute the included .bat batch script from your command prompt. This mode is highly recommended during deployment because it exposes real-time error messages and system logs. Core Toolkits Configuration
Once deployed, you must configure the software based on your specific microscopy hardware configuration (the toolkit is pre-optimized for Xradia/Zeiss TXM systems):
Script Generators: Define your targeted sample area dimensions, step parameters, and overlapping margins to output specific command-line scripts. These automatically coordinate stage motor movements and X-ray energy scans.
Main Data Paths: Go to the software’s load settings to map your primary image directory. TXM-Wizard auto-saves all .mat parameter files, normalization parameters, and mosaic alignment outputs straight into this directory subtree.
Remote Notification Rules: If managing long-duration automated scans, configure the built-in communication panel to monitor your active destination folder. This can trigger automated text messages or emails to your mobile device at designated time frames. To help tailor the system setup, let me know:
What microscopy hardware platform (e.g., Xradia) are you interfacing with?
Are you focusing on Mosaic Tomography or TXM-XANES imaging modes?
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