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Saving the Model

After you have traced the entire dendritic tree or region of interest you may want to save the model to a file. NeuronStudio allows you to save your tracings in SWC format and in HOC format. To save the file select File >> Save Neurites.... This brings up the standard window for exploring your file system. Select the desired location and file format and hit OK. Once a file has been saved the name will appear in the status bar at the bottom of the main window (see image below).

Neuron Studio Status Bar

If there is a file name displayed in the status bar then subsequent selections of the File >> Save Neurites... menu item will NOT bring up the save dialog, but will simply over-write this file. This provides a quick and easy means of saving your work as the model is refined and edited.

TIP: Use the Ctrl+S key combination as a shortcut for saving.

Additionally you may use the menu item File >> Save Neurites As... instead which will always bring up the explorer window. This allows for the creation of any number of model files.

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