# Initiate a measurement in AE

To take a measurement in AE click on the measurement icon (1)

![image description](../_images/1769775492181-2026-01-30_12-17.png)

AE can be configured to take multiple measurements at set time intervals.

To access the measurement set up menu- RIGHT click on the measurement icon

![image description](../_images/1769775727129-Screenshot-2026-01-30-122032.png)



Some instruments and modules have a interactive measurement mode.

This mode uses a live view from a device camera to aid with sample positioning or allows measurement parameters to be fine tuned during the measurement process.

To initiate interactive measurement press the interactive measurement icon (1)
![image description](../_images/1769776165846-2026-01-30_12-26.png)

> [!tip] Measurements can also be initiated by pressing the read button on a connected instrument.

> [!info] Measurement buttons are greyed out and unavailable if an instrument is not connected or a valid license file is not installed.