3.10 Save preset annotation
Use this procedure to add a custom pre-set annotation to the
Preset Annotation
list.
1. Open
Reformat
.
2.
From the
Display
tab, click the [Annotate] icon
.
3. On the
Annotate
screen, type text in the
Annotation Text
field.
The preset name automatically fills in with part of the text from the annotation text field.
4. Change the preset name.
5. Select the text.
6. Press <Backspace>.
7. Type in a new name.
8. Click [Use for other anatomy] if you want the annotation available for other anatomies or
[Use for other protocol] if you want the annotation available for other protocols.
9. Click [Save as preset] to add annotation to preset annotation list.
3.11 Measure
Use these procedures to activate a measure tool to obtain information, distances, and areas of
anatomy or pathology.
1. Open
Reformat
.
2. Click the
Display
tab.
3. Follow one of the measure procedures below.
3.11.1 Measure distance
1.
Click the [Measure Distance] icon
.
2. Make one selection for each menu choice.
○
Measure:
■
Projection (2D): to view the length of the projection. When used in 3D images, the
measurement will correspond to the projected red distance in the plane of the
screen.
■
From Volume (3D): to view the true distance in the 3D volume. Endpoints can be
positioned at different depths in the volume. Rotate 3D volumes to check the exact
position.
○
Display:
■
On one slice: to view the measurement on only one slice.
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