Managing DICOM images

Importing DICOM images

  1. Insert removable media (CD, DVD, flash drive, etc.).
  2. Select Import Studies...from the Study Navigator on the main window.
  1. The Browse For Folder window will pop-up. Select the folder you would like to import.
  1. Select the folder and click OK to continue. A pop-up window will appear to show the progress of the file import.

Note: FiatLux Visualize provides a notification if the file type is not supported.

  1. After the file import is complete, the study will be visible by selecting Today’s or Search in the Study Navigator.

Importing DICOM images from removable media

  1. Insert the removable media such as a CD, DVD or memory card. Windows will prompt you for an action to take. Select View Study to start the import process.
  1. After the file import is complete, the study will be visible by selecting Today’s or Search in the Study Navigator.

Setting Number of Slices to Load

  1. Select Preferences... from the Study Navigator on the Main Window.
  1. Select the Performance tab from the Visualize Preferences screen.
  1. Select the Maximum Slices to Load.

Note: Although FiatLux Visualize can load a maximum of 512 images, the actual number is determined by the computer system specifications.

  1. Select OK to close the Visualize Preference dialog.

Adjusting Rendering Quality

  1. Select Preferences... from the Study Navigator on the Main Window.
  1. Select the Performance tab from the Visualize Preferences screen.
  1. Select the Rendering Quality.

Note: To optimize the response time of the volume rendering during rotation, reduce the quality.Once the rotation has stopped, the quality is once again maximized.

  1. Select OK to close the Visualize Preference dialog.

Retaining Studies imported from removable media

  1. Select Preferences... from the Study Navigator on the Main Window.
  1. Select the Study Storage tab from the Visualize Preferences screen.

  1. Check Retain removable media studies to save studies imported from removable media to your computer.
  2. Select OK to close the Visualize Preference dialog.

Deleting Studies

  1. Select Search from the Study Navigator on the main window. All studies are displayed on the right.
  1. Right click on patient name or study.
  2. Select Delete Patient or Delete Study.