Set Up the Experiment

This step-by-step guide provides the first steps to begin general purpose imaging in TappingMode AFM. You must be familiar with both Probe Handling and the Stage System before attempting to image a sample.

	Ensure the Dimension Icon properly installed and configured.
	Click the Select Experiment icon. This opens the Select Experiment window:

	Select TappingMode in the Choose an Experiment Category panel.
	Select TappingMode in Air in the Select Experiment Group panel.
	Select TappingMode in Air - Standard or TappingMode in Air - Soft Tapping in the Select Experiment panel.
	Click Load Experiment. This opens the Workflow Toolbar, the Scan 2 Channels (Dimension Icon) or the Scan 8 Channels (Dimension Icon-PI) windows and the Scan Parameters List window.

Next Steps:

2. Scanner, Probe, and Sample Preparation
3. Locate the Probe Tip
4. Tune the Cantilever
5. Focus Surface
6. Check Initial Scan Parameters
7. Engage and Scan

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