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I want to rotate an oblique view to get a clearer look at the image…

I want to use active overlays…

I want to save a presentation state…

I want to apply a preset to an image…

I want to change the series picker thumbnail size…

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Using MPR Tumbling

You can rotate the oblique view to gain better vantage points of the anatomical structures within the image.

  1. In MPR view, right-click an image to display the image context menu.
  2. Select MPR/3D > Tumbling. A tumbling cube with X, Y, and Z axes displays on the oblique view.
  3. Click and hold an axis and move the mouse to rotate the oblique view.
  4. Optional: Do any of the following:

  • Use the mouse wheel to scroll to another image without cancelling the tumbling operation.

  • Press and hold the Shift key and scroll the mouse wheel to change the magnification of an image without cancelling the tumbling operation.

  • Press the ESC key to cancel the tumbling operation and revert to the initial state of the images.

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Check out the complete Using MPR Tumbling topic in the Users Guide for more options.

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Using Active Overlays

Use active overlays to update or edit the value of the overlay on the image or series within the viewport.

  1. Hover over the active overlay you want to change. A rectangle displays next to the text overlay. Example:

    Z:
  2. Change the active overlay in any of the following ways:
    • Enter a value in the rectangle.
    • Click either the minus sign (-) or the plus sign (+) above the rectangle.
    • Select a value from a drop-down list.
    • Scroll through the images using the slide bar.
  3. Press Enter or click outside the active overlay to accept changes.
  4. Optional: Press ESC to discard your changes.

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Check out the complete Using Active Overlays topic in the Users Guide for more options.

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Saving the Presentation State

Use the Save Presentation State option to save the window level, rotate, and flip for one or more images in a series so that any user can display this saved presentation state on initial display.

For example, if you change the window level for multiple series in a study and then save the presentation state, Synapse saves the new window level for all changed series in that study.

You can save the presentation state multiple times, but Synapse only displays the last saved presentation state.

The following series cannot be saved with the presentation state:

  • 2D slab thickness
  • Synapse MPR or MIP
  • Synapse Fusion
  • Synapse 3D Console Mode
  1. Change the window level, rotate, or flip an image or series to your preference.
  2. Right-click the image to display the context menu.
  3. To save the presentation state, do one of the following:
    • Select Tools > Save Presentation State.
    • Press the Y key.

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Check out the complete Saving Presentation State topic in the Users Guide for more options.

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Applying Presets to an Image

When you apply a preset, Synapse applies the preset to all or selected images in the series, depending on which property is enabled: Tools > Apply to All Images or Tools >Apply to Selected Images.

When you apply a preset to an image for a specific modality, Synapse applies defaults to all images or just selected images. For example, when you apply a preset to a CT image, Synapse uses the Apply to All Image option by default. However, when you apply a preset to a CR image, Synapse uses the Apply to Selected Images option by default.

  1. Right-click the image to display the image context menu.
  2. Select Image Presets from the context menu.
  3. Choose the preset you want to apply to the image.
  4. Optional: To reload the image as acquired, right-click the image to display the context menu and select Image Presets > Display as Acquired.

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Check out the complete Applying a Preset to an Image topic in the Users Guide for more options.

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Changing the Series Picker Thumbnail Size

You can change the size of thumbnails in the Worklist, PowerJacket, Viewer series pickers, or the Viewer Anywhere Series Picker. The default size is Medium. Other options include Large and Small.

  1. Within the Worklist, PowerJacket, Viewer Series Picker, or the Viewer Anywhere Series Picker, right-click a thumbnail. Synapse displays a context menu.
  2. Select a new size.

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Check out the complete Changing Series Picker Thumbnail Size topic in the Users Guide for more options.

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