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Additional Tools

Overview​

The Additional Tools section provides extended functionality for managing, reviewing, and sharing imaging studies within the Image Viewer. These tools support tasks such as exporting studies to optical media, playing multi-frame sequences, copying or downloading images, performing fusion viewing, marking key images, synchronizing viewports, reconstructing multi-planar views, printing images, and arranging custom viewport layouts. Together, these tools enhance diagnostic efficiency by offering precise control over visualization, comparison, and data-sharing workflows.

List of Tools​

The following tools are available in the Additional Tools section. Click a tool name to navigate its detailed description:

  1. Burn Study

  2. Cine

  3. Copy

  4. Download

  5. Fusion

  6. Key Image

  7. Link

  8. MPR (Multi-Planar Reconstruction)

  9. Print

  10. Tile Mode

1 Burn Study​

Purpose

The Burn Study feature allows users to write the current study onto a CD or DVD. This is useful for sharing patient imaging data with other facilities, providing patients with their own records, and archiving studies for compliance or backup.

Accessing the Burn Study Tool

You can access the tool from:

  • The toolbar

  • The More Options menu

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How to Burn a Study

  1. Open the study you want to burn in the Image Viewer.

  2. Click the Burn Study option from the toolbar or the More Options menu.

  3. The study size is displayed next to the Burn Study option, indicating the total size that will be written to the disc.

  4. A small executable file will be downloaded---run this file to enable the burning process.

  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete burning the images and documents onto the disc.

Note: Ensure permissions and security practices are followed before transferring patient data to removable media.

2. Cine​

Purpose

The Cine tool allows users to play image series as a continuous loop, similar to a video.

Useful for

Reviewing dynamic studies or multi-slice sequences such as CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy, and ultrasound. The Cine tool helps observe motion, detect abnormalities, and compare changes across slices.

Accessing the Cine Tool

Visibility and Activation:

  • The Cine tool becomes available only when the loaded study contains more than two images.

  • It can be accessed through:

    • From the toolbar

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    • The Cine icon- located at the bottom of the viewport menu

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    • By pressing the C key (quick-access hotkey)

Cine Controls Overview When the Cine tool is activated, a control panel appears, allowing users to manage playback of multi-frame image series. The controls include:

  • Jump to First Frame -- Moves directly to the beginning of the series.

  • Step Backward -- Moves one frame backward at a time.

  • Play / Pause -- Starts or stops continuous playback of the image sequence.

  • Step Forward -- Moves one frame forward at a time.

  • Jump to Last Frame -- Moves directly to the end of the series.

  • Speed Control (FPS Indicator) -- The speed control displays the current FPS (Frames Per Second) value, indicating how fast the Cine playback is running. Users can adjust the playback speed by clicking and holding the left mouse button on the FPS indicator, then dragging left or right to decrease or increase the speed.

  • The FPS value is automatically set based on the DICOM data for the selected series (active viewport).

  • If no FPS information is available, the system applies a default FPS value according to the series modality.

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These controls provide smooth and precise navigation through dynamic or multi-slice studies, supporting detailed frame-by-frame analysis.

3. Copy​

Purpose

The Copy tool allows users to quickly copy the current image---including annotations---from the viewport directly to the clipboard. The copied image can be pasted into reports, presentations, emails, or messaging applications.

How to Use the Copy Tool

  1. Click anywhere inside the viewport to activate it.

  2. Copy tool can be accessed through:

    • From the toolbar

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    • Click the Copy icon located at the bottom viewport menu

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  3. The active image (with annotations) will be copied to the clipboard.

  • A toast message will appear stating "Copied to Clipboard."

4. Download​

Purpose

The Download feature allows users to export imaging content directly from the Image Viewer.

Useful for

Sharing imaging data with other care teams, including images in reports or presentations, and creating offline copies for reference or audit purposes.

How to Use

  1. Access the Download tool using either of the following methods:

  • Click the Download icon in the Image Viewer toolbar, or

  • Click the More options (three-dot) menu in the toolbar and select Download.

  1. Click the dropdown arrow beside the icon to expand the download menu.

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a. Download Study

  • Downloads the entire study, including all series and images, in DICOM format.

  • Useful for sharing the full dataset or creating offline archives.

b. Download Image

The Download Image option allows users to export only the image currently displayed along with the annotations in the active viewport. When selected, the Download Image dialog appears with the following options:

  • File Name: Enter or modify the name of the image file before downloading.

  • Image Width (px): Shows the width of the image in pixels. Users may adjust the width if resizing is needed.

  • Image Height (px): Shows the height of the image in pixels. This value can also be edited as needed.

  • Preview Area: Displays a preview of the selected image, including the series name, ID, and date for quick identification.

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Dialog Actions

  • Cancel -- Closes the dialog without downloading.

  • Download -- Saves the image using the selected file name and dimensions.

5. Fusion​

Purpose

PET-CT Fusion mode in OmegaAI allows users to view PET (Positron Emission Tomography) and CT (Computed Tomography) images together in a single, blended display.

Learn more about Fusion mode

6. Key Image​

Purpose

The Key Image tool allows users to mark a specific image or frame within a series as clinically important or noteworthy.

How it works

  • When selected, the chosen image is highlighted as a key reference and automatically saved in the Study Explorer under the corresponding study. This makes it easy to access, review, and includes the marked image in reports or follow-up evaluations.

Creating a Key Image

  • Click the Key Image icon from the toolbar or the viewport menu.

  • The selected image will be marked with a key symbol and automatically saved as a Key Image in the Study Explorer.

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Removing a Key Image

  • Hover over the Key Image thumbnail in the Study Explorer.

  • Click and hold the Delete (trash) icon or select Remove Key Image from the toolbar prompt.

  • The key marking will be removed, and the image will no longer appear in the Key Image list.

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Renaming a Key Image

  • Hover over the Key Image thumbnail in the Study Explorer.

  • Click the Edit (pencil) icon.

  • Enter the desired name.

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Purpose

The Link tool allows users to synchronize multiple images or series across viewports. When linking is enabled, interactions such as scrolling, zooming, and positioning are mirrored across the linked viewports.

Useful for

Comparing images from different time points, modalities, or anatomical regions---enables efficient side-by-side analysis.

Accessing the Link Tool

It can be accessed through:

  • The More Options menu

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  • From the toolbar

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Link Menu Modes

  • Unlink -- Disables synchronization between viewports.

  • Manual Link -- Allows users to manually link selected viewports for synchronized viewing.

  • Plane Link -- Links viewports based on anatomical planes (e.g., axial, sagittal, coronal) for coordinated multi-plane navigation.

8. MPR (Multi-Planar Reconstruction)​

Purpose

MPR mode allows users to view volumetric imaging data---such as CT or MRI scans---in multiple anatomical planes simultaneously.

Learn more about Multi-Planar Reconstruction

9. Print​

Purpose

The Print tool allows users to print the currently displayed image. This provides a quick way to generate hard copies for documentation, case discussions, or offline reference.

Accessing the Print Tool

It can be accessed through:

  • The Print icon- located at the bottom of the viewport menu

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  • From the toolbar

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How to Print

  1. Click the Print icon from the toolbar, or open the viewport menu and select Print.

  2. A print preview window will open, displaying the selected image.

  3. Review the preview to ensure the correct image is selected.

  4. Select the desired printer, page layout, or print settings supported by the system.

  5. Click Print to generate the hard copy.

Tile Mode​

Purpose

Tile Mode allows users to display multiple images or series simultaneously by arranging them in a grid layout.

Useful for

Side-by-side comparisons across different studies, time points, or anatomical regions.

How to Use Tile Mode

  1. Click the Tile Mode icon from the toolbar or open the viewport menu and select Tile Mode.

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  1. A grid selector will appear, showing different layout configurations.

  2. Click on the desired grid pattern---blue squares represent active viewports, and grey squares indicate inactive ones.

  3. The viewer will update to display the selected number of viewports in the chosen layout.