To enhance object boundaries:

You can filter data to enhance object boundaries.

1. From the softWoRx main menu, choose Filter | Edge Enhance to open the Edge Enhancement window.

2. In the Input field, enter an image file name or window number.

3. To include only selected data, click Details to open the Region Details window. Then specify the ranges of data that you want to include in the Output Options fields. Select Close to close the Region Details window.

4. On the Edge Enhancement window, select which wavelengths to filter.

5. Choose whether to use an arc tangent or linear method to calculate the gradient as follows:

   • To use the arc tangent method, select Atan.
     -or-

   • To use a linear method, deselect this option.

6. In the Fraction field, enter a value between 0 and 1 to specify the relative contribution of the original image and the gradient image. Increasing the Fraction value increases the relative contribution of the original image.

7. Click Do It to apply the filter.