The import procedure involves copying raw data files into the project directory, assigning and determining a set of parameters for each image, and optionally running one or several scripts for each image during and/or after import. This process is handled by the Import Tool. The tool can be configured to automatically fetch newly recorded stacks throughout the microscopy session from a network-mounted storage location. A delay timer can be set to ensure that files are only copied after being fully written by the camera computer. Files can optionally be deleted from the camera computer after import.