Lazy FOV Navigator

Google Maps-style navigation for large microscopy datasets with lazy loading.

Install

pip install -r requirements.txt
python create_desktop_shortcut.py

Usage

python lazy_navigator.py [acquisition_dir]

Or use desktop shortcut.

Features

• 3x3 tile viewport with lazy loading
• Smooth panning with mouse drag
• Keyboard navigation (arrow keys)
• Multi-level cache (L1: active tiles, L2: prefetch)
• Z-stack & channel switching
• Real-time contrast adjustment

Controls

• Mouse drag: Pan view
• Arrow keys: Move FOV by FOV
• Mouse wheel: Zoom in/out
• Sliders: Adjust Z-level and contrast