Manipulating Annotations

Introduction

Synapse allows you to:

Once you have created an annotation, you can move or resize it, change the measurement units, or delete it. When you select an existing annotation, white squares display to identify the annotation in the image.

Synapse provides different options for editing annotations. For example, to move or resize an annotation, you can click and drag the white squares. To view a list of editing options for an annotation, refer to the table in the Steps section of this topic.

Steps

  1. Right-click an annotation to view a list of options for editing the annotation. The available options vary based on the annotation type.
  2. Complete any of the following applicable options:

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Copy text
  • Right-click a text box and select Copy text.

Calibrate the ruler

Delete an annotation

Select a delete option:

  • Click the annotation to enter edit mode and press the DELETE key.
  • Right-click the annotation and select DELETE from the context menu.
  • For ultrasound studies, in the Results overlay, click X for the annotation.

Change a measurement unit
  • Right-click the annotation and select Millimeter, Centimeter, or Inch.

Resize an annotation.
  • Click the annotation to enter edit mode.
  • Click and hold a square or circle on the annotation.
  • Drag the pointer until the annotation is the correct size.

Rotate a circle and elliptical annotation.
  • Click the annotation to enter edit mode.
  • Click and hold a circle on the annotation.
  • Rotate the annotation either clockwise or counterclockwise.

Move the annotation.
  • Select the annotation anywhere except on a white square.
  • Drag to the preferred location.

Additional Options

Keyboard Shortcuts for Annotations

Configuring Annotations Settings

Related Topics

A through C Context Menu Options

Annotations and Measurements Overview

Performing Annotations

Measuring an ROI

Using the Ruler

Adding Text to an Image

Adding an Arrow to an Image