Pass your mouse over each step to get an explanation.
Q: What do you need to do/know at this step ?
A: Upload a nice micrograph and inform the pixel size (in Angstroms) and the aproximate particle size (in pixels).
A: Click at some particles to select them (boxing) and choose the type of symmetry.
A: Be patient and wait ~10 minutes for the miracle to happen :-) Suggestion: Read the paper about the method!
A: Check for the repeatability and consistency of the result. Start again by picking other particles and see if you get similar results. Inspect the correlation profiles and the 3D reconstructions based on single particles. Particles with a unique and well defined correlation peak are the best. Make sure that the automatically selected reference particle is a good one. You can also use the troubleshooting options (at the particle-picking page) if necessary.
Leandro F. Estrozi <leandro.estrozi

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Jorge Navaza <jorge.navaza

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The authors disclaim any responsibility for the use or consequences of the use of the supplied information in any application or circumstances. They do not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed.
A big thanks to Fred Metoz and the "Equipe Info" of the
IBS for helping me with the server.
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