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DICOM VIEWER Version 3.2 Software User Guide Revision 1.1 Copyright 2017, Brainlab AG Germany. All rights reserved.

TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GENERAL INFORMATION...5 1.1 Contact Data...5 1.2 Legal Information...6 1.3 Symbols...8 1.4 Intended Use...9 1.5 Compatibility with Medical Devices...10 1.5.2 Non-Brainlab Software...11 1.6 Training and Documentation...12 1.7 Technical Requirements for DICOM Viewer on a PC...13 1.8 Technical Requirements for DICOM Viewer through a Web Bowser...14 2 DICOM VIEWER...15 2.1 Software Overview...15 2.2 Viewing Data...17 2.2.1 Reconstruction Views...24 2.3 Measuring...25 2.3.2 Measuring Distance...26 2.3.3 Measuring Diameter...27 2.3.4 Measuring Angles...28 2.3.5 Additional Measuring Functions...29 2.4 3D Options...30 2.4.2 Editing 3D Visualizations...32 2.4.3 3D Stereoscopic Volume Renderings...33 2.5 Comparison...34 Software User Guide Rev. 1.1 DICOM Viewer Ver. 3.2 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 Software User Guide Rev. 1.1 DICOM Viewer Ver. 3.2

GENERAL INFORMATION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Contact Data Support If you cannot find information you need in this guide, or if you have questions or problems, contact Brainlab support: Region Telephone and Fax Email United States, Canada, Central and South America Tel: +1 800 597 5911 Fax: +1 708 409 1619 us.support@brainlab.com Brazil Tel: (0800) 892 1217 brazil.support@brainlab.com UK Tel: +44 1223 755 333 Spain Tel: +34 900 649 115 France and French-speaking regions Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe Japan Tel: +33 800 676 030 Tel: +49 89 991568 1044 Fax: +49 89 991568 811 Tel: +81 3 3769 6900 Fax: +81 3 3769 6901 support@brainlab.com Expected Service Life Brainlab provides five years of service for software. During this period of time, software updates as well as field support are offered. Feedback Despite careful review, this user guide may contain errors. Please contact us at user.guides@brainlab.com if you have suggestions as to how we can improve it. Manufacturer Brainlab AG Olof-Palme-Straße 9 81829 Munich Germany Software User Guide Rev. 1.1 DICOM Viewer Ver. 3.2 5

Legal Information 1.2 Legal Information Copyright This guide contains proprietary information protected by copyright. No part of this guide may be reproduced or translated without the express written permission of Brainlab. Brainlab Trademarks Brainlab is a registered trademark of Brainlab AG in Germany and/or the US. Non-Brainlab Trademarks Microsoft, Windows, ActiveX, Edge and Internet Explorer are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the US and other countries. Mozilla Firefox is a trademark of Mozilla Foundation, registered in the US and other countries. MacOS, Safari and ipad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries. Android is a trademark of Google Inc., registered in the US and other countries. Patent Information This product may be covered by one or more patents or pending patent applications. For details, see: https://www.brainlab.com/patent/ Integrated 3rd-Party Software This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group. This software contains the OpenJPEG library, which was imported and enhanced by libjpegturbo. For a full description of copyrights, disclaimers and license see http://www.openjpeg.org and http://www.libjpeg-turbo.org. This software is based in part on Xerces C++ 3.1.1, developed by the Apache Software Foundation. For a full description of copyrights, disclaimers and license see http:// xerces.apache.org/. This product includes libtiff 4.0.4beta. For a full description of copyrights, disclaimers and license see http://www.libtiff.org/misc.html. This product uses jquery.nicescroll. For a full description of copyrights, disclaimers and license see https://github.com/inuyaksa/jquery.nicescroll/blob/master/mit.license This product uses Durandal. For a full description of copyrights, disclaimers and license see https://raw.githubusercontent.com/bluespire/durandal/master/license.txt CE Label The CE label indicates that the Brainlab product complies with the essential requirements of European Council Directive 93/42/EEC, the Medical Device Directive ( MDD ). According to the rules established by the MDD, DICOM Viewer 3.2 is a Class Im product. NOTE: The validity of the CE label can only be confirmed for products manufactured by Brainlab. Sales in the US US federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. 6 Software User Guide Rev. 1.1 DICOM Viewer Ver. 3.2

GENERAL INFORMATION Disposal Instructions Only dispose of electrical and electronic equipment in accordance with statutory regulations. For information regarding the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive, visit: http://www.brainlab.com/en/sustainability Software User Guide Rev. 1.1 DICOM Viewer Ver. 3.2 7

Symbols 1.3 Symbols Warnings Warnings are indicated by triangular warning symbols. They contain safety-critical information regarding possible injury, death or other serious consequences associated with equipment misuse. Cautions Cautions are indicated by circular caution symbols. They contain safety-critical information regarding possible problems with the device. Such problems include device malfunctions, device failure, damage to device or damage to property. Notes NOTE: Notes are formatted in italic type and indicate additional useful hints. 8 Software User Guide Rev. 1.1 DICOM Viewer Ver. 3.2

GENERAL INFORMATION 1.4 Intended Use Intended Use of DICOM Viewer DICOM Viewer 3.2 is a software device for display of medical images and other healthcare data. It includes functions for image review, image manipulation, basic measurements and 3D visualization (MPR reconstructions and 3D volume rendering). It is not intended for primary image diagnosis or the review of mammographic images. Intended User The intended users are medical professionals, such as doctors and their staff. Place of Use The place of use is determined to be indoors, normally in a hospital or clinical setting. Plausibility Review Before patient treatment, review the plausibility of all information input to and output from the device. Responsibility This system solely provides additional assistance to the surgeon or user and does not by any means substitute or replace the surgeon s or user s experience and/or responsibility during its use. Software User Guide Rev. 1.1 DICOM Viewer Ver. 3.2 9

Compatibility with Medical Devices 1.5 Compatibility with Medical Devices 1.5.1 Brainlab Software Compatible Brainlab Medical Software DICOM Viewer 3.2 is compatible with: Anatomical Mapping Version 1.0 Brain Metatases Version 1.0 Content Manager Version 2.3, 2.4 Cranial SRS Version 1.0.0 Cranial/ENT Version 2.1*, 3.0, 3.1 DICOM Proxy Version 3.4 EM ENT Version 1.0, 1.1 EM Cranial Version 1.0 Fibertracking Version 1.0 Fluoro Express Version 3.2, 3.3 Hip Version 6.0 Image Fusion Version 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 iplan CMF Version 3.0* iplan Cranial Version 3.0* iplan ENT Version 3.0* iplan Spine Version 3.0* iplan Stereotaxy Version 3.0* Knee Version 2.6, 3.0, 3.1, 3.2 Multiple Brain Mets SRS Version 1.5.0 Object Manipulation Version 1.0 Patient Selection Version 4.2, 4.3, 5.1 RT QA Version 1.0 Smartbrush Version 2.0, 2.1, 2.5 Smartbrush Angio Version 1.0 Spine SRS Version 1.0.0 Spine & Trauma 2D Version 3.1, 3.3 Spine & Trauma 3D Version 2.5, 2.6 Trajectory Version 1.0 *Compatibility is dependent on DICOM conversion settings. Other Brainlab Software Other compatible Brainlab software may become available after the release of this user guide. If you have questions regarding compatibility of software with DICOM Viewer 3.2 contact Brainlab support. If you are currently running software versions other than those specified above, contact Brainlab support for clarification regarding compatibility. 10 Software User Guide Rev. 1.1 DICOM Viewer Ver. 3.2

GENERAL INFORMATION 1.5.2 Non-Brainlab Software Authorization DICOM Viewer contains medical software. The installation properties or configuration settings may not be altered by personnel unless they are trained/authorized by Brainlab (excluding local account settings regarding system security). Compatible Non-Brainlab Software DICOM Viewer is compatible with: Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit Windows Server 2008 SP2 64 bit Windows 7 SP1 64 bit Windows 8.1 64 bit Windows 10 64 bit NOTE: For information on other compatible non-brainlab software applications, contact Brainlab support. DICOM Conformance DICOM conformance statements can be found on the Brainlab website at: www.brainlab.com/ dicom Medical Electrical Systems For information regarding the configuration of medical electrical systems, see the relevant System User Guide and Technical User Guide. Software User Guide Rev. 1.1 DICOM Viewer Ver. 3.2 11

Training and Documentation 1.6 Training and Documentation Intended Audience This user guide is intended for medical professionals, such as doctors and their staff. Brainlab Training To ensure safe and appropriate use, before using the system all users should participate in a training program held by a Brainlab representative. Documentation This guide describes complex medical software that must be used with care. It is therefore important that all users of the system: Read this guide carefully before handling the equipment Have access to this guide at all times Available User Guides User Guide Software User Guides Instrument User Guides Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization Guide System User Guides Technical User Guides Contents Overview of treatment planning and image-guided navigation Description of OR system setup Detailed software instructions Detailed instructions on instrument handling Details on cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing instruments Comprehensive information on system setup Detailed technical information on the system, including specifications and compliances 12 Software User Guide Rev. 1.1 DICOM Viewer Ver. 3.2

GENERAL INFORMATION 1.7 Technical Requirements for DICOM Viewer on a PC DICOM Viewer Hardware Requirements Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible with 512 MB graphics memory Display resolution: 1280x1024 Processor: 2 physical cores RAM: 4 GB Additional 3D Stereo Viewing Requirements RAM: 8 GB Passive 3D stereo display Polarized glasses Software User Guide Rev. 1.1 DICOM Viewer Ver. 3.2 13

Technical Requirements for DICOM Viewer through a Web Bowser 1.8 Technical Requirements for DICOM Viewer through a Web Bowser General Computer with network connection, sufficient screen resolution (see hardware below), and mouse. Tablet with network access and sufficient screen resolution (see hardware below). Software OS\Browser Internet Explorer Edge Firefox* Chrome* Safari* Windows 7 11 N/A OK OK N/A Windows 8 11 N/A OK OK N/A Windows 10 11 Edge OK OK N/A MAC OS N/A N/A N/A N/A OK ios N/A N/A N/A N/A OK Android N/A N/A N/A OK N/A * Use the latest versions of Firefox, Chrome, and Safari. Hardware 2GB RAM recommended Screen resolution: 1024x768 or higher Mouse with scroll wheel recommended when using a computer Network Network connection speed: - At least 10 Mbps. The network connection must be stable. You may need to restart the application if the network connection is unstable. - Latency max: 200 ms Access required to the server via port 80 and 443 (http and https). 14 Software User Guide Rev. 1.1 DICOM Viewer Ver. 3.2

DICOM VIEWER 2 DICOM VIEWER 2.1 Software Overview General Information DICOM Viewer can be used to, e.g.: View medical images and Brainlab treatment plans Compare image sets from multiple studies Perform windowing and measurement functions Opening DICOM Viewer Local installation: open DICOM Viewer through Content Manager, which enables you to access patient files and use Brainlab software. Web browser: open DICOM Viewer through the Application Platform, which enables you to access patient files and use Brainlab software. Using the Patient Selection software, select the patient and desired data for viewing. Refer to the Software User Guide for Content Manager, Application Platform, and Patient Selection for more information. Screen Layout The screen layout displays data side-by-side, allowing the user to compare data. 1 No. Area Explanation Figure 1 2 1 Main menu Menu of available functions. NOTE: Available functions may vary depending on your license. 2 Selected view The file name and icons are highlighted on the selected view. Software User Guide Rev. 1.1 DICOM Viewer Ver. 3.2 15

Software Overview Main Buttons Press the relevant button to enable the function. Button Function Returns you to your start page. All changes (e.g., selected image set, windowing, trajectories, point measurements, cropped boxes, 3D thresholds) are automatically made available for other applications. Opens menu for hiding/showing data. Patient name and ID: Select to return to patient selection to make changes to the selected patient or data. View: Image viewing options. Measure: Image measurement options (angles, distances, etc.) and annotations. 3D Options: Create 3D visualizations, crop image and select a region of interest. Comparison: show comparison of Brainlab objects when present in the image set. Done: Proceed and save changes. Back: Prompts you to save changes before returning to the previous screen. Select Save to make data available for other applications. Select Discard to discard data. Select Cancel to remain on the DICOM Viewer page. 16 Software User Guide Rev. 1.1 DICOM Viewer Ver. 3.2

DICOM VIEWER 2.2 Viewing Data General Information View functions provide basic image manipulation options. Changes are applied to the current image set and its reconstructions. DICOM images must have a squared pixel size. There is no limitation for the matrix size. Orientation A human figure appears in the lower left corner of each view to indicate the orientation of the image. Other relevant orientation indicators appear in each view, including: H (head), F (foot), L (left), R (right), A (anterior) and P (posterior). 2D Orientation This symbol is shown when displaying 2D images. Basic View Buttons The basic viewing buttons are always available in DICOM Viewer. Button Function Scroll: Drag: To the right or down, to move forward through the set To the left or up, to move backwards through the set NOTE: Alternatively use the arrows in the image to scroll. Software User Guide Rev. 1.1 DICOM Viewer Ver. 3.2 17

Viewing Data Button Function Zoom: Drag: Up to zoom out Down to zoom in Pan: Drag the image to the desired position or press the image to center the image at that point. Add View: Opens reconstruction selection. Reconstructions: Opens reconstruction selection. Maximize/Minimize: Maximizes/minimizes the selected image. Close Image: Closes the selected view. Scroll Arrows: Arrows within the view for scrolling through image slices. View Functions Button Function Reset: Resets all slices to the original viewing settings. Linked View: Links multiple image sets on the screen. Presets: Select CT windowing presets. Windowing: Adjust the brightness (up and down) and contrast (left and right). Slices: Adjust the number of slices displayed. 18 Software User Guide Rev. 1.1 DICOM Viewer Ver. 3.2

DICOM VIEWER Button Function Thickness: adjust slice thickness. Align: Allows you to adjust the orientation of scan data. Flip: 2D only (X-rays). Drag across the image you wish to move: Vertically, to flip the image up/down Horizontally, to flip the image right/left Screenshot: Takes a screenshot of current screen. NOTE: When you select Done after using View functions, changes are saved for that image set. The next time you open the image set, it opens with the same layout. Presets You can choose pre-set windowing settings for CT image sets which are optimized by Brainlab to display particular structures such as bone, lung or soft tissue. To do this, press Presets to see a list of available optimizations. Figure 2 Software User Guide Rev. 1.1 DICOM Viewer Ver. 3.2 19

Viewing Data Thickness Function ③ ② ① The Thickness function is only available for original slices if: The slice distance is the same over the whole image set, The maximum slice distance is 2 mm, and The maximum difference between slice distance and slice thickness does not exceed 10%. NOTE: Axial, sagittal or coronal reconstructions cannot be averaged. No. 20 Explanation ① Slider bar for adjusting slice thickness. The thickness range depends on the distance between slices and cannot exceed a maximum of 6 mm total thickness. ② The averaged thickness is indicated in the header (in front of AVERAGE). ③ A box indicates the thickness of the averaged area. Software User Guide Rev. 1.1 DICOM Viewer Ver. 3.2

DICOM VIEWER Data Menu The Data menu allows you to hide/show selected data. 3 45 6 7 1 2 Figure 3 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Explanation Select icon to open the Data menu. Data available for viewing (e.g., images, objects, measurements). Select MORE to open data selection page. Select to show data. Select to hide data. Select to expand/condense lists of available data. Select to close Data menu. Data Properties 1 Figure 4 Data properties are shown in the Data menu. For example, object volume 1 in planned objects. Volume calculation is based on factors such as image quality, image resolution and slice thickness, and may differ from the actual volume of the highlighted object. Software User Guide Rev. 1.1 DICOM Viewer Ver. 3.2 21

Viewing Data Slices Function The Slices function allows you to define how many slices are displayed by using a grid to select the desired layout. Figure 5 Linked View Requirements Linked View links multiple image sets. Any actions performed on one set (e.g., scrolling or panning), are also performed on the linked views. To use Linked View, the images/image sets must either: Be part of the same image set or reconstruction, or Be fused (through Brainlab software or the scanner) Maximizing/Minimizing Images 2 1 Figure 6 No. 1 2 Component Image list Maximized view NOTE: The maximized image remains in the image list. Maximizing/Minimizing Options Options To maximize an image, press the maximize arrow. 22 Software User Guide Rev. 1.1 DICOM Viewer Ver. 3.2

DICOM VIEWER Options To minimize an image, press the minimize arrow. To change the image in the maximized view 2, press an image in the image list 1 or drag an image onto the maximized view to swap. How to Redefine Patient Orientation The Align function allows you to redefine the patient orientation in the image set. For example, if the patient was scanned in the axial (prone or supine) position but with the head tilted, the labeling of the scan data will not match the orientation. You can correct this by aligning the data so that it corresponds to the label in the respective view. NOTE: It is recommended to use reconstructions, rather than the original image set slices, when using the Align function. 1 Step 1. Press Align 1. Figure 7 2. Rotate and/or pan the image so that the orientation markers in the view align with the actual patient orientation. Other open views can be used to compare and verify the orientation alignment. Ensure that the patient orientation defined using the Align function matches the actual patient orientation in the image set. How to Swap Positions Step To swap view positions, select and hold down a view, then release the view at the desired location. The two views swap position. Software User Guide Rev. 1.1 DICOM Viewer Ver. 3.2 23

Reconstruction Views 2.2.1 Reconstruction Views General Information DICOM Viewer allows you to view reconstructions in addition to the already selected images. Reconstruction views are linked to the original image set (i.e., any changes made in one view will be applied to the others). You can view the original image set simultaneously with up to three reconstruction types. Pressing any of the reconstruction icons displays that reconstruction. Reconstruction Selection Press the Reconstructions button 1 or Add View 2, to open a selection dialog 3. From here you can open reconstructions. Reconstruction selection shows symbolic icons for the available views. NOTE: Available reconstructions may vary depending on the selected data format and your license. NOTE: Slice is the original image set, not a reconstruction. 3 2 1 Figure 8 24 Software User Guide Rev. 1.1 DICOM Viewer Ver. 3.2

DICOM VIEWER 2.3 Measuring 2.3.1 Measurement Functions General Information The Measure menu provides advanced measurement options. Measurements are applied to the current slice, as well as one slice before and after. Distance, circle and angle measurements are visible in DICOM Viewer only. Distance and circle measurement functions are not available on non-calibrated images. NOTE: The quality of distance measurement depends on the resolution of the image set. Measure Buttons Button Function Distance: Measure distance between any two points. Circle: Measure the diameter of a circle overlaying the image. Angle: Measure the angle of any three points on the same plane. Point: Place text labels in the image. NOTE: Points are visible in other software applications as well. See Next: When there is more than one measurement in the selected data, jumps to the slice where the next measurement occurs. Delete: Delete measurement objects. NOTE: Measurements and points can only be changed when the Measure menu is open. Software User Guide Rev. 1.1 DICOM Viewer Ver. 3.2 25

Measuring Distance 2.3.2 Measuring Distance General Information The Distance function allows you to measure the distance between any two points in the image. How to Measure Distances Figure 9 Step 1. Press Distance. 2. Press anywhere on the image. A line appears on the screen. 3. Reposition the line as needed by pressing and dragging the end points. The distance is calculated and displayed in millimeters between the selected points. 26 Software User Guide Rev. 1.1 DICOM Viewer Ver. 3.2

DICOM VIEWER 2.3.3 Measuring Diameter General Information The Circle function allows you to measure the diameter of a circle overlaying the image. Diameter measurements are applied to the current slice, as well as one slice before and after. How to Measure Diameter Figure 10 Step 1. Press Circle. 2. Press a point in the image to create a circle. The diameter of the circle is calculated and displayed. 3. Reposition the circle as needed by dragging the center. Resize the circle by pressing and dragging the edges. Software User Guide Rev. 1.1 DICOM Viewer Ver. 3.2 27

Measuring Angles 2.3.4 Measuring Angles General Information The Angle function allows you to measure the angle of any three points on the same plane. NOTE: The displayed angle is a 2D measurement. The value is always in relation to the displayed plane. How to Measure Angles Figure 11 Step 1. Press Angle. 2. Press a point in the image. An angle appears on the screen. 3. Reposition the points as needed by pressing and dragging them. The angle between the selected points is calculated and displayed. 28 Software User Guide Rev. 1.1 DICOM Viewer Ver. 3.2

DICOM VIEWER 2.3.5 Additional Measuring Functions Point Button 1 2 To place text labels in an image, press Point, then press the image at the desired location. Select Annotation 1 to edit the annotation text in the dialog that opens 2. Delete Button To delete measurements, first press Delete, then press the measurement you wish to delete. Software User Guide Rev. 1.1 DICOM Viewer Ver. 3.2 29

3D Options 2.4 3D Options 2.4.1 Overview General Information The 3D Options toolbar allows you to create and adjust the following features of 3D visualization: Threshold adjustment Image cropping Selecting a Region of Interest (ROI) Figure 12 3D Visualizations When scrolling through a 2D image set, a yellow line or shadow within the 3D visualization represents the location of the currently viewed slice. Within other 2D images, a crosshair represents the intersecting planes. These representations fade when scrolling stops. Trajectories and objects are visible within 3D visualizations. The colors appearing in the 3D visualization may not reflect the color of actual tissues. Be aware that 3D visualizations are created based on gray values and therefore surface inaccuracy or artifacts may create inaccuracies in the 3D visualization. Digitally Reconstructed Radiograph (DRR) The DRR preset uses CT data to create an X-ray image approximation. The result is an X-ray-like image, calculated from the selected angle. Maximum Intensity Projection (MIP) MIP is a volume visualization method for 3D data which projects the voxels with the maximum intensity along the viewing direction in the visualization plane. Presets Available presets vary depending on data type: Data Type Available Presets CT without contrast Skin Bone DRR 30 Software User Guide Rev. 1.1 DICOM Viewer Ver. 3.2

DICOM VIEWER Data Type CT with contrast Available Presets Skin CT Contrast (bone and vessels) MR Skin Vessels MIP Rotational angiography Bone Vessels MIP PET/SPECT MIP MIP Objects View The objects view shows all selected voxel objects, trajectories and fiber objects. Software User Guide Rev. 1.1 DICOM Viewer Ver. 3.2 31

Editing 3D Visualizations 2.4.2 Editing 3D Visualizations How to Adjust Threshold Step 1. Press Threshold. 2. Drag to adjust the threshold: Upward or leftward to increase Downward or rightward to decrease How to Crop an Image Step 1. Press Crop. The crop frame appears in the image set. 2. Adjust the crop frame so that it surrounds the section of the image you wish to keep. To adjust frame size, drag the frame edges or the round markers located within the frame. To rotate the frame, press an edge and drag the frame. Release the edge, then press it again to rotate the frame in a different direction. NOTE: The area outside of the crop frame is no longer visible. How to Select an ROI Step 1. Press Select ROI. 2. Drag diagonally over the chosen area. A selection frame is created based upon the diagonal. 3. Release the hold. The ROI is selected and zoomed in on. Reset Step Reset 3D: Resets all changes that have been made with the selected feature. If no features are selected, pressing Reset 3D returns the 3D view to the original calculation. 32 Software User Guide Rev. 1.1 DICOM Viewer Ver. 3.2

DICOM VIEWER 2.4.3 3D Stereoscopic Volume Renderings General Information This feature allows you to view 3D volume renderings in stereoscopic 3D on a 3D display. To start 3D stereoscopic viewing, select the icon in Content Manager 1, and select the 3D display 2. 1 2 3D Stereoscopic Buttons When accessing DICOM Viewer remotely using iplan Net or Origin Server, additional buttons are available in the 3D Options menu. Button Function 3D Stereo: Enable/disable 3D stereoscopic viewing. Swap Left/Right: Swaps volume rendering for left and right eye. NOTE: Select Swap Left/Right in order to check that you are viewing in full 3D. Software User Guide Rev. 1.1 DICOM Viewer Ver. 3.2 33

Comparison 2.5 Comparison Comparison View You can perform a comparison if your image sets contain voxel objects that were created using SmartBrush. Figure 13 To do this, press Load under Comparisons. DICOM Viewer searches for more voxel objects of this object type and loads the corresponding image sets and shows them in a chronological order. 34 Software User Guide Rev. 1.1 DICOM Viewer Ver. 3.2

INDEX INDEX Numerics 3D stereoscopic viewing...33 3D viewing...33 3D visualizations... 30 crop...32 ROI... 32 threshold...32 3D volume rendering... 30 A align...19 B brightness...18 C CE label...6 compatible software... 10 contrast...18 cropping...32 D disposal instructions... 7 distance measurement... 26 documentation...12 DRR...30 F flip...19 G guides...12 I image layout... 23 image orientation...17 image viewing options... 18 indications for use... 9 L labels... 29 layout options... 18 M manuals...12 maximizing images...22 measurements angles... 28 delete...29 diameter...27 distances... 26 labels... 29 minimizing images...22 MIP... 30 P pan... 17,18 point button...29 presets 3D visualizations...30 threshold adjustment... 32 R reconstruction selection...24 ROI 3D visualization... 32 S scroll... 17 slices... 18 software Brainlab... 10 third-party...11 support... 5 sustainability...7 swapping views... 23 symbols... 8 T text labels... 29 three-dimensional volume rendering... 30 threshold presets...32 training...12 U user guides...12 V viewing options...18 W WEEE...7 Z zoom...17,18 Software User Guide Rev. 1.1 DICOM Viewer Ver. 3.2 35

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