= OMERO desktop client: OMERO.insight =
Although images can be viewed from anywhere using the webclient ([[ https://omero.epfl.ch/webclient/ | omero.epfl.ch ]]), a desktop client (OMERO.insight) is required to import images to OMERO.
=== Importing images directly from the BIOP microscopes ===
The OMERO.insight client has been installed and configured on most of the BIOP's microscope computers. It can be accessed via the "EPFL - OMERO" desktop shortcut, which is available for every EPFL users. Enter your gaspar credentials to log in.
You can find [[ URL | here ]] the complete list of BIOP microscopes equipped with the OMERO.insight client.
=== Importing images with your own computer ===
- OMERO.insight installation
First, you need to find the [[ https://www.openmicroscopy.org/omero/downloads/ | omero desktop client]] compatible with your Operating System (OS), either Windows, Mac OS X, Linux.
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After the installation, please follow the simple steps below:
- START OMERO.insight
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- Define the server adress
In the login dialog, click on the wrench icon. This will open a list of servers to which you can connect. By default, only “localhost” is listed. Click on the plus icon to add a new line to the list and type `omero.epfl.ch` into the line.
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- Enter your gaspar credentials
// The first time you login, please clic on the lock to close it //
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== Create Project ==
Select your username and {nav Right-Clic > Create New >New Project ...}
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Specify name and press {key Create}
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Your project is created
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== Create Dataset==
Select a project and {nav Right-Clic > Create New >New Dataset...}
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Specify name and press {key Create}
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Dataset is created
== Import Images ==
Select a dataset and {nav Right-Clic > Import...}
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- Select Images, then Press {key >}
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- Project and Dataset should allready be correct and Press {key Add_to_the_Queue}
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- The list is updated , press {key Import}
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- Images are added to the dataset
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- Slider at the bottom to enlarge images
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- Double-clic on an thumbnail open a new window
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