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Image Viewer Toolbar

The Image Viewer Toolbar provides quick, one-click access to key functions that support efficient study review and reporting. Positioned below the search bar, it brings together essential tools for navigation, layout management, documentation, and collaboration---helping users tailor their viewing environment to their workflow.

The toolbar is fully customizable- users can add, remove, or rearrange tools such as Adjustment, Markup and Additional Tools, enabling a personalized and streamlined viewing experience.

Toolbar Components

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  • Undo and Reset Tools These tools become visible only after an adjustment or markup action is performed on the image.

    • Reset All

      The Reset All icon restores the viewer to its default state. Click Reset All to clear all applied adjustments, annotations, and measurements in the current study.

    • Undo Previous

      The Undo Previous icon reverts the most recent action performed in the viewer, allowing you to quickly correct changes or mistakes.

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Technologist Form

The Technologist Form is an organization-specific form accessed directly from the Image Viewer toolbar. It displays clinical, technical, and procedural information entered by technologists during or after exam acquisition.

This information is presented alongside the study to support accurate image interpretation without interrupting the viewing workflow. The form supports documentation, quality tracking, and effective communication across the care team.

Configuration and Availability

  • Technologist Forms are organization-specific and must be created and published by administrators.
  • Forms are configured under Organization Forms as part of the organization setup.
  • If no Technologist Form is configured or published, the Technologist Form option will not be visible in the Image Viewer toolbar.

For more details on creating and managing forms, see: Setting Up Forms

Accessing the Technologist Form

  1. Open a study from the worklist.

  2. In the Image Viewer header, click Technologist Form in the top toolbar.

  3. The form opens in a new window without affecting viewer functionality.

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Review Status

  • Yellow (Pending): Technologist Form has not yet been reviewed.

  • Green (Completed): Technologist Form has been reviewed and submitted.

Workflow

  • Click the Technologist Form icon in the Image Viewer toolbar to open the form in a new window.

  • Review the technologist-entered details.

  • Click Edit to make changes, if required.

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  • Click Submit to complete the review.

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  • Once submitted, the form status updates to Green (Completed).

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Use Cases:

Reading radiologists can use the Technologist Form to:

  • Review clinical context before or during interpretation

  • Verify exam conditions and safety considerations

  • Understand technical factors influencing image quality

  • Correlate findings with acquisition technique or protocol

  • Reduce follow-up communication by accessing technologist notes directly

  • Reference documentation for reporting, QA, or audit purposes

Using the Layout Selector in OmegaAI

The Layout Selector is a powerful feature within the OmegaAI Image Viewer that allows users to customize the arrangement of viewports according to their specific needs. This tool is accessible via the toolbar and provides options to manage both standard and mammography-specific viewing protocols.

Accessing the Layout Selector

Opening the Layout Selector:

  1. Open any study in the Image Viewer.

  2. Click the Change Layout (Grid Icon) on the top toolbar.

  3. The Layout Selector panel will open, displaying a 3×3 grid with the current layout highlighted in blue.

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Customizing Viewport Layouts

  1. Adjusting Viewport Numbers:

    • Increase or decrease the number of viewports displayed on the monitor by dragging the visible viewports on the layout selector to the left, right, down, or up.

    • You can configure up to an 8x8 grid on each of your monitors.

  2. Applying Hanging Protocols:

    • To the right of the layout selector, Click the **Right Arrow (>) ** to expand the panel and view all available Hanging Protocols.

    • Select a desired hanging protocol by left-clicking on it.

    • In a single monitor setup, selecting a hanging protocol will affect only the current monitor. In a multi-monitor setup, it will apply to all connected monitors.

Learn more about Hanging Protocols

Customizing the Toolbar in OmegaAI

The Customize Toolbar feature in OmegaAI allows users to personalize their toolbar layout to optimize their workflow in the Image Viewer. This guide explains how to access and adjust the toolbar settings, manage tools within distinct categories, and apply customization across different monitors.

Accessing the Customize Toolbar Feature

To begin customizing the Toolbar:

  1. Open the OmegaAI Image Viewer.

  2. Click on the More Options (three-dot menu) in the top toolbar.

  3. Select Settings > Customize Toolbar from the dropdown menu.

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  4. The Toolbar Customization Panel will open.

Understanding Toolbar Sections

The toolbar is organized into three main sections: -

  • Markup Tools:

    • Tools available: Angle, Annotate, Bidirectional, CTR, Drag Probe, Spine Labelling, Length, ROI (Rectangular ROI, Circular ROI, FreeHand ROI), Plumb Line.

Learn more about Markup Tools

  • Adjustment Tools:

    • Tools included: Crosshair Pointer, Pan, Rotate, Zoom, Flip, Invert, Magnify, Quad Zoom, Shutter, Stack Scroll, Window Level.

Learn more about Adjustment Tools

  • Additional Tools:

    • Features include: Cine, Fusion, Print, MPR, Key Image, Tile Mode, Link, Copy, Download (Download Study and Download Image), Burn Study

Learn more about Additional Tools:

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Customizing Your Toolbar

  1. Adding Tools to the Toolbar:
  • In the Customize Toolbar panel, browse the available tools under Adjustment Tools, Markup Tools, and Additional Tools.

  • Click once or drag and drop the desired tool from the edit section to the top header toolbar section. A checkmark will appear on the tool once it is added.

  • The tool will be added instantly to your active toolbar layout.

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  1. Removing Tools from the Toolbar
  • To remove a tool from the toolbar, hover your cursor over any tool that has already been added. The × (Remove) icon will appear on the tool.

  • Click the × (Remove) icon to remove the tool from the toolbar.

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  1. Undoing and Resetting:
  • Hover over the Reset icon (circular arrow) located in the top-right corner of the customization drawer to view two options:

    • Undo Previous:
      Click the Undo icon to revert the last action you performed while customizing the toolbar.

    • Reset All:
      Click the Reset All icon to restore the toolbar to its default configuration.

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  1. Rearranging Tools

    • You can rearrange tools in the toolbar by simply clicking and dragging any tool to your desired position.

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  2. Saving Changes

  • To save your changes, click the Cross (×) button at the end of the panel. Your customized toolbar layout will be applied immediately.

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Managing Default and Essential Tools

Certain tools like Hanging Protocol, Reset, Done, Done & Next, and the More section with the Mic icon (for Transcriptions) and Share button are fixed and cannot be removed due to their essential roles in the software functionality.

Multi-Monitor Customization

Users can set up a different toolbar for each monitor in monitor mode to cater to the specific needs of each display.

Learn more about multi monitor setup

Tool Availability Based on Modality

Tools not applicable for the active modality in the viewport are automatically disabled, ensuring access to only relevant tools.