Introduction

Cilika is a professional digital microscopy application developed exclusively for iPad to support organizational and laboratory workflows requiring rigorous specimen documentation and analysis. The application integrates image capture, annotation, dimensional measurement, calibration, and report generation into a single platform suitable for pathology laboratories, clinical environments, research facilities, and educational institutions.

Quick-start steps

Set up: install Cilika on iPad, connect microscope camera, check system requirements.

Calibrate: run the calibration routine once per objective or setup to ensure measurement accuracy.

Capture image: open Capture, choose objective and illumination, focus, then tap Capture.

Annotate: open image, use drawing/text tools to mark features and add notes.

Measure: select measurement tool (line, area, scale-linked), measure features; verify units.

Save & organize: tag images, add metadata (sample ID, date, operator), and save to project.

Export & report: generate a PDF or image package with embedded measurements and annotations; share via secure export or institutional storage.

Troubleshoot: refer to the FAQ for common issues (connection, focus, calibration).