User Interface

The Medical Imaging XR User Interface consists of the Main Control Pad, the Object Pad, the Library Panel, Medical Imaging XR Panel and Object Marker.

Main Control Pad

A Grip

Utilize the Grip Button to reposition the UI element. Hover over the Grip Button with your laser, then click and hold it by pressing the trigger button on your controller. Move it to your desired location, and then release the trigger button to set the new position. This flexibility allows you to adjust the control pad to suit your preferences.

B Library

Click the Library Button in VR to toggle the Library Panel on or off. Simply point your laser at it and press the trigger to make the Library appear or disappear.

C RecordXR

Use the RecordXR Button to create immersive VR recordings. Click the RecordXR Button with your laser to start a record. To finish the record, click the same button again. After, the record will appear as a replayable file in the RecordXR Section on the Library Panel.

D TeamXR

Use the TeamXR Button to start collaborative teamwork. Point your laser at it and press the trigger button to open the TeamXR Panel, which allows you to start, join and control the VR teamwork experience.

E Settings

Use the Settings Button to open Medicalholodeck's Settings. Point your laser at it, and press the trigger button to open the Settings Panel. The Settings Panel is divided into three sections. On the left, you'll find the General options. Next, below are the TeamXR options. And on the right, you have the Recording options. Finally, you can change the tab to Licenses at the top. The licenses screen lets you activate the licenses and check the license expiration date. To close Medicalholodeck's Settings click the same button again.

F Reset

Resetting the VR environment is an essential feature that allows you to clear everything from the scene and return it to its original state. This function is particularly useful when you want to start a new project, troubleshoot issues, or simply clean up the workspace.

G Quit

To close the application, simply use the Quit Button. Aim your laser at the Quit Button and click the trigger to exit the application.

H Undo

Utilize the Undo Button to reverse your actions within the VR environment. Direct your laser towards the button and activate it by clicking the trigger, effectively undoing your most recent action.
An alternative way is to press the A button on your right controller which will also undo the last action. To undo multiple actions, press the button repeatedly, and your actions will be reverted accordingly.

I Redo

Utilize the Redo Button in VR to easily redo any actions. Simply direct the laser at the button and click the trigger to restore the action instantly.
An alternative way is to press the B button on your right controller which will also restore the last action. To redo multiple actions, press the button repeatedly, and your actions will be restored accordingly.

J Capture Movie

Utilize the Capture Movie Button to record a video of your VR experience. Simply direct your laser at the button and click the trigger to initiate recording. To stop recording, click the same button once more. Your movie will then be accessible as a video file on the Desktop.

K Screenshot

Use the Screenshot Button to capture an image of your VR experience. Simply point your laser at the button and click the trigger to take a screenshot, and the image will be automatically saved to your Desktop.

Object Pad

The Object Pad is equipped with a suite of tools designed for dataset manipulation, measurement, and annotation. It becomes available when any dataset is loaded from the Library.

A Grip

Utilize the Grip Button to reposition the UI element. Hover over the Grip Button with your laser, then click and hold it by pressing the trigger button on your controller. Move it to your desired location, and then release the trigger button to set the new position. This flexibility allows you to adjust the control pad to suit your preferences.

B Cutter On/Off

Use the Cutter On/Off Button to toggle the cutting tool, enabling you to make precise cuts through the DICOM data. To activate, point your laser at the button and press the trigger; the cutting tool will appear on your left controller. You can then move the cutting tool into the DICOM dataset to cut out specific portions by maneuvering your controller. To place a cut, position the cutting tool as desired and press the trigger button on the left controller. You can create multiple cuts on a single dataset. To remove a selected cut, aim your laser at the X Button located in the right top corner of a cut and press the trigger on your right controller. To deactivate the cutting tool, simply press the Cutter On/Off Button again.

C Laser On/Off

• Turning on the Laser: To activate the Laser, press the Laser On/Off Button. By default, the laser beam will be emitted from your right controller.
• Navigating the User Interface: Point the laser beam directly at any button or item within the interface.
• Making a Selection: To choose or activate a button/item, aim the laser at it and press the trigger on your controller.

D Switch L/R

1. Locate the Switch L/R Button in Object Pad. This button lets you interchange the tools assigned to your left and right controllers.
2. Aim the laser at the Switch L/R Button.
3. Press the trigger button to toggle between tools. For instance, you can switch from the cutting tool to the laser tool, and vice versa.

E Remove Dataset

Utilize the Remove Dataset Button to delete the active dataset from the VR environment. Simply aim your laser at the button and press the trigger. This action will immediately remove the selected dataset from the scene, allowing you to maintain a clear and organized virtual workspace.

F Light On/Off

Navigate to the Object Pad, and locate the Light On/Off Button. Press the trigger button once to deactivate the light. To reignite the light, simply press the button again.

G Masking

The Masking tool is designed to hide, isolate, and highlight specific parts of DICOM datasets.

Activate the Masking Tool:

1. Locate the Masking tool in the Object Pad.
2. Aim your laser at the Masking Button.
3. Click the trigger button to activate the masking tool.
4. Upon activation, the Masking tool icon, appearing as a red ball, will be displayed both below the Object Pad and on your controller.

Apply the Mask:

1. Move your controller into the desired position within the dataset.
2. Pull the trigger button and hold it down.
3. While holding the trigger, move the controller to select the area you wish to mask.
4. The selected area can be adjusted by moving the controller around.
5. Release the trigger button to finalize your selection.
6. The selected area will now be masked, conforming to the mode you have chosen.

A Mask Size

Use the Mask Size Button to adjust the size of the masking tool. Grab it with your laser, pull the trigger, and change the value to the desired size. This will increase or decrease the red ball's size on your fingertip.

B Masking Mode

1. Navigate to the Mask Panel and locate the Masking Mode Button.
2. Direct your controller's laser pointer at the Masking Mode Button.
3. Press the trigger button to activate the Erase mode for the Masking tool, tailored for hiding specific portions of the DICOM dataset.
4. To initiate masking:
   1. Move the controller into the dataset.
   2. Press the trigger button and glide the controller over the sections you intend to erase.
   3. Release the trigger button upon completion. The designated region will then become invisible in the VR scene.

C Isolating Mode

1. Navigate to the Mask Panel and locate locate the Isolating Mode Button.
2. Point your controller's laser at the Isolating Mode Button.
3. Click the trigger button to activate the Isolate mode, designed to focus on specific parts of the DICOM dataset.
4. To apply the mask in Isolate mode:
   1. Move the controller into the dataset.
   2. Hold down the trigger button and guide the controller to highlight the area you wish to isolate.
   3. Release the trigger button once your selection is made. The chosen area will now be the only visible part of the DICOM dataset, allowing you to concentrate on specific elements for enhanced analysis.

D Highlighting Mode

1. Navigate to the Mask Panel and locate the Highlighting Mode Button.
2. Aim your controller's laser pointer at the Highlighting Mode Button.
3. Click the trigger button to enable the Highlight mode, designed specifically to accentuate certain sections of the DICOM dataset.
4. To emphasize areas:
   1. Move the controller into the dataset.
   2. Press and hold the trigger button, guiding the controller over the sections you intend to highlight.

E Undo Masking Mode

1. Activate the Clean Mode for the Masking tool by pressing the Undo Masking mode Button. This mode lets you reverse previously masked areas in the DICOM dataset.
2. To revert a mask, position your controller within the masked areas of your dataset and press the trigger button.
3. Gently move the controller to highlight the region you wish to unmask. After selecting the desired area, release the trigger button. The highlighted region will then revert to its unmasked state.

F Mask Channels

1. Within the Mask Panel on your VR interface, locate the Mask Channel Buttons.
2. Aim your controller's laser pointer at one of the eight available channels.
3. Press the trigger button to select your desired channel. This function provides you with eight distinct channels, each designed to mask varying sections of your DICOM dataset.
4. With a channel selected, apply the mask to the specific areas. For varied masking effects, simply switch between the channels as needed.

G Channel Volume

Use the Channel Volume Measurement Display to check the volume of the masked part of your DICOM dataset on the currently selected channel. The masked volume is displayed in (cm³).

H Measure Area

1. In the Object Pad on your VR interface, pinpoint the Measure Area Button.
2. Aim your controller's laser directly at this button and press the trigger to activate. Upon activation, a black cone materializes on your controller's fingertip.
3. Initiate your shape by pressing the trigger, defining the first point. As you navigate your controller, form subsequent points.
4. To finalize your shape, guide the cone close to a nearby previously set point. When the CLICK TO CLOSE SHAPE prompt appears, click the trigger. The calculated surface area of the shape will then be displayed in square millimeters (mm²).

I Measure Distance

Use the Measure Distance Button to engage the Measure Distance tool, enabling precise distance measurements within the VR environment. Aim your laser at the button and click the trigger to activate this feature; a black cone will appear on the fingertip of your controller. Press the trigger button to set the starting point, then move the cone to the endpoint, and press the trigger again. The distance between the two points will be clearly displayed in millimeters, providing you with an accurate and easy-to-read measurement.

J Measure Angle

Use the Measure Angle Button to activate the Measure Angle tool, facilitating the measurement of angles within the VR environment. Aim your laser at the button and click the trigger to initiate the tool; a black cone will appear on the fingertip of your controller. Press the trigger to establish the vertex (middle point) of the angle measurement, then move the cone to the endpoint of the first line segment and press the trigger to define it. Next, move the cone to the endpoint of the second line segment; the degrees value will appear instantly. Press the trigger once more to finalize the second line. The angle between the lines will be accurately displayed in degrees, giving you a precise understanding of the spatial relationships in your virtual workspace.

K Draw

Use the Draw Button to activate the Free Line Drawing tool, enabling you to sketch freely within the VR environment. Aim your laser at the button and click the trigger to engage the tool; a black dot will materialize at the fingertip of your controller, and the Free Line Drawing Panel will appear below the Object Pad. Press the trigger button and move your controller to initiate drawing lines in the virtual space. Once you release the trigger button, the line creation will cease, allowing you to control your drawings with precision and creativity.

A Stroke Width

Use the Stroke Width Button to modify the thickness of the lines you draw. Aim your laser at the button, then pull the trigger and adjust the value to your preferred size. This action will correspondingly increase or decrease the size of the dot on your fingertip, providing you with precise control over the appearance of your lines in the virtual environment.

B Select Color

Target the color of your choice and press the trigger button. This action will update the color for the Free Line Drawing tool.

L Marker

Use the Marker Button to engage the Mark Tool within the virtual environment. Aim your laser at the button and press the trigger to activate the tool; a colored arrow will materialize at your controller's fingertip. Guide the controller to your area of interest within the dataset and press the trigger to set the marker. A colored arrow will appear at the chosen location, providing a visual reference point.

M Delete

Use the Delete Button to enable the Delete tool, designed to remove various objects such as measurements, shapes, drawings, markers, etc., within the VR environment. To activate it, aim your laser at the Delete Button and press the trigger; a red X icon will appear on the tip of your controller. Move the delete icon to the object you wish to remove, and press the trigger again. The targeted object will be promptly deleted from the virtual space.

N Scale

Use the Scale Button to adjust the scale of the active dataset in the VR environment. Target the Scale Button with your laser and pull the trigger on your controller to engage the scaling mode. While holding the trigger button, move the controller up or down to alter the model's scale until the preferred size is achieved. Release the trigger button to finalize the scaling of the dataset.

O Move

Use the Move Button to reposition the active dataset within the VR environment. Target the Move Button with your laser, and then pull the trigger on your controller to activate the movement mode. While maintaining pressure on the trigger button, guide the dataset to your desired location. Release the trigger button once you've positioned the dataset accurately, setting it in place.

P Move Backward

Use the Move Backward Button to manipulate the distance of the active dataset within the VR environment. Aim your laser at the button and pull the trigger on your controller to engage the feature. While holding the trigger button, move the controller up or down to shift the dataset either closer to or farther away from your viewpoint. Release the trigger button to lock the dataset's new position in place.

Q Rotate Horizontally

Use the Rotate Horizontally Button to orchestrate a horizontal rotation of the active dataset within the VR environment. Aim your laser at the button and pull the trigger on your controller to initiate the rotation function. Keep the trigger button depressed, and move the controller left or right in a horizontal plane to rotate the dataset accordingly. Release the trigger button to lock the rotation at the desired angle.

R Rotate Vertically

Use the Rotate Vertically Button to initiate a vertical rotation of the active dataset within the VR environment. Aim your laser at the button and pull the trigger on your controller to engage the rotation function. While holding down the trigger button, move the controller upward or downward in a vertical plane to manipulate the dataset's orientation. Release the trigger button to finalize the rotation at the desired inclination.

S Frame Rate

Check the Frame Rate Counter to monitor the performance of the application on your device. The performance is displayed in Frames Per Second (FPS).

Library Panel

The Library Panel is the central hub for accessing various datasets. Users can locate and load their desired datasets within this Panel for study or work. It's organized into four sections: On the left is the Medical Imaging XR Section, the Dissection Master XR and Anatomy Master XR Sections, followed by the RecordXR and Saved Scenes Sections.

A Medical Imaging XR Section

The Medical Imaging XR Section serves as the dedicated space for professional medical imaging data management. Here, users can seamlessly upload their data, activate datasets for VR visualization, and manage their content by deleting as needed.

A Import Data

Locate and aim your laser at the Import Data Button, represented by a + Button. Press the trigger to access the Import Data Panel.

• Local Disk Import

  1. Choose the Local Disk option at the top of Import Data Panel.
  2. Navigate and select the desired file or folder.
  3. Click the Select Button at the bottom. Medicalholodeck will showcase all compatible data.
  4. You can choose and import multiple files simultaneously.

• Cloud Import

  1. Switch to the Cloud Tab at the top.
  2. Note your 6-digit device ID displayed at the screen's bottom.
  3. On your computer, opent he web broser and visit https://www.medicalholodeck.com/link
  4. Enter the previously noted device ID.
  5. Click Upload from the menu, revealing an upload box.
  6. Drag and drop your desired files into this box and wait for the upload to complete.
  7. Back in Medicalholodeck, select the files to add to the Library.
  8. Click the Import Button at the bottom.

After completing either method, your data will be immediately available in the Medical Imaging XR Section.

B Activate Data

Utilize the Activate Data Button to bring a specific dataset to life within the VR environment. Direct your laser towards the button corresponding to your desired dataset and press the trigger button to initiate the activation. Immediately upon activation, the dataset will be rendered and presented in the VR space, allowing for further interaction and examination.

C Delete Data

Click this button to remove a dataset from your Library.

B Dissection Master XR Section

Dissection Master XR Section is the dissection lab in virtual reality. It consists of layered, fully annotated models based on real human bodies. Use the Activate Data Button to activate and display the dataset in the VR environment. Aim your laser at the desired dataset's button and press the trigger button to activate it. The dataset is immediately displayed in VR. For a detailed walkthrough refer to our dedicated RecordXR Manual.

C Anatomy Master XR Section

Anatomy Master XR Section is the three-dimentional human anatomy atlas in virtual reality. It consists of highly detailed male and female 3D anatomy models. Use the Activate Data Button to activate and display the dataset in the VR environment. Aim your laser at the desired dataset's button and press the trigger button to activate it. The dataset is immediately displayed in VR. For a detailed walkthrough refer to our dedicated RecordXR Manual.

D RecordXR Section

RecordXR Section is a specialized hub for your spatial recordings. Here, users can review and replay stored records, access in-depth details about each entry, manage storage by deleting records, and export content into RXR files for effortless sharing. For a detailed walkthrough refer to our dedicated RecordXR Manual.

E Save Scenes Section

Utilize the Save Scenes Section to preserve your immersive VR experience. Saving Scenes enables you to capture and store the current state of your work within the virtual environment. This functionality ensures that you can readily access and continue your work at a later time, maintaining the exact conditions and configurations of the saved scene.

A Save

Utilize the Save Button to preserve the current state of the VR Environment. Aim your laser at the + Button and press the trigger to save your work. The Saved Scene will be stored on the right side of the button, and will be identified with a unique Saved Scene ID, the date of creation, and a preview image, allowing for easy access and reference in the future.

B Load

Utilize the Load Button to access a previously Saved Scene within the VR environment. Aim your laser at the button corresponding to the chosen Saved Scene and press the trigger button. The scene, with all its preserved conditions and configurations, will be instantly displayed, allowing you to continue your work exactly where you left off.

C Delete

Utilize the Delete Button to remove a Saved Scene from the Library. To do so, direct your laser to the top right corner of the Saved Scene Button, where an X Button will appear. Aim your laser at this button and press the trigger. The Saved Scene will be immediately deleted, no longer appearing within the Save Scenes Section.

F Grip

Utilize the Grip Button to reposition the UI element. Hover over the Grip Button with your laser, then click and hold it by pressing the trigger button on your controller. Move it to your desired location, and then release the trigger button to set the new position. This flexibility allows you to adjust the control pad to suit your preferences.

Medical Imaging XR Panel

Medical Imaging XR Panel is designed for setting tissue filtering and windowing for DICOMs. Additionally, it provides tools to generate 3D models suitable for 3D printing.

A Preset Section

Utilize the Preset Section, located on the left side of the Panel, to manage and store color presets for DICOM data. Medicalholodeck offers several built-in color presets, providing you with the flexibility to select, create, edit, or delete them. This feature enables full control over color customization, catering to specific needs and preferences.

A Store

Use the Store Button to preserve your color modifications as a new preset. Direct your laser at the + Button located at the top of the Preset Section, then press the trigger. Your current color settings will be captured and saved as a new custom preset, which will then become visible at the top of the presets list.

B Preset

Utilize the Preset Button to load a previously saved preset from the presets list. Simply aim your laser at the desired preset and press the trigger button. The selected preset's settings will be instantly applied to the DICOM dataset, reflecting the stored color configurations.

C Edit

Use the Edit Button to modify the presets list. Aim your laser at the Edit Button and press the trigger to activate this mode. Delete preset Buttons will appear. If you wish to delete a preset, direct your laser at the X Button visible on the desired preset and press the trigger to remove it from the list. You can deactivate the edit presets mode by clicking on the Edit Button again.

B Color Section

Use the Color Section located at the top of the Panel to adjust the transparency and assign colors to specific Hounsfield Units (HU) using Color Pins. It allows you to fully customize the display of DICOM data.

A Color Pins

Use the Color Pins to change the transparency and colors for specific Hounsfield Units (HU). The transparency is adjustable from 0% to 100%. To modify this value aim your laser at the color pin of your interest, pull the trigger button to select it, and move the Color Pin vertically. After, release the trigger button to set the color pin in the position. Hounsfield Units (HU) allow you to filter DICOM data based on radiodensity. To assign specific colors to specific HU values, aim your laser at the color pin of your interest, pull the trigger button to select it, and move the Color Pin horizontally. After, release the trigger button to set the color pin in the position. Color Pin is immediately added and the changes are visible on the DICOM dataset.

B Delete Pin

Utilize the Delete Pin Button to remove a specific Color Pin from the Color Section. First, aim your laser at the Color Pin you wish to delete and press the trigger button to select it. Then, direct your laser to the Delete Pin Button, located on the right side of the Color Section within the Color Editor Section, and press the trigger to remove it. The Color Pin will be immediately deleted from the Color Section, and the changes will be visibly reflected in the DICOM dataset.

C Color Picker

Utilize the Color Picker to modify the color associated with the Color Pin. First, aim your laser at the specific color pin you wish to change, and press the trigger button to select it. Then, direct your laser to the desired color within the Color Picker, located on the right side of the Color Section in the Color Editor Section, and press the trigger to choose it. The newly selected color will be instantly applied to the color pin, and the corresponding update will be reflected in the DICOM dataset.

D Close Color Editor

Use the Close Color Editor Button to deactivate the Color Editor Section within the VR Environment. Simply aim your laser at the button and press the trigger. The Color Editor Section, situated on the right side of the Color Section, will become instantly hidden.

E Hue Selector

Utilize the Hue Selector to alter the color hue assigned to the Color Pin. Aim your laser at the particular color pin you wish to modify and press the trigger button to select it. Then, direct your laser at the Hue Selector, located on the right side of the Color Section in the Color Editor Section, and press the trigger to choose the desired hue for the pin. The color will be instantly updated in the Color Picker, within the Color Pins Section for the selected pin, and the change will be applied to the DICOM dataset.

C Tissue Filter Section

Use the Tissue Filter Section to window DICOM data. This section includes the Lower and Upper Hounsfield Unit (HU) Buttons which allow you to window DICOM data until the desired body tissue is visible. You also have the option to switch between Relative and Absolute Color Values.

A Decrease Lower Hounsfield Unit (HU)

Use the Decrease Lower Hounsfield Unit (HU) Button to decrease the lower value of the Hounsfield Unit range. Aim your laser at the button and press the trigger button. The Lower HU range value is decreased by 1. The DICOM dataset's display is immediately updated accordingly to the new HU range.

B Increase Lower Hounsfield Unit (HU)

Use the Increase Lower Hounsfield Unit (HU) Button to increase the lower value of the Hounsfield Unit range. Aim your laser at the button and press the trigger button. The Lower HU range value is increased by 1. The DICOM dataset's display is immediately updated accordingly to the new HU range.

C Lower Hounsfield Unit (HU)

Use the Lower Hounsfield Unit (HU) Button to adjust the lower value of the Hounsfield Unit range. Aim your laser at the button, pull the trigger, and move the slider to the left or to the right. After, release the trigger to set the HU value. The lower value of the Hunsfield Unit (HU) range is adjusted and the DICOM dataset's display is immediately updated accordingly to the new HU range.

D Upper Hounsfield Unit (HU)

Use the Upper Hounsfield Unit (HU) Button to adjust the upper value of the Hounsfield Unit range. Aim your laser at the button, pull the trigger, and move the slider to the left or to the right. After, release the trigger to set the HU value. The upper value of the Hunsfield Unit (HU) range is adjusted and the DICOM dataset's display is immediately updated accordingly to the new HU range.

E Decrease Upper Hounsfield Unit (HU)

Use the Decrease Upper Hounsfield Unit (HU) Button to decrease the upper value of the Hounsfield Unit range. Aim your laser at the button and press the trigger button. The Upper HU range value is decreased by 1. The DICOM dataset's display is immediately updated accordingly to the new HU range.

F Increase Upper Hounsfield Unit (HU)

Use the Increase Upper Hounsfield Unit (HU) Button to increase the upper value of the Hounsfield Unit range. Aim your laser at the button and press the trigger button. The Upper HU range value is increased by 1. The DICOM dataset's display is immediately updated accordingly to the new HU range.

G Relative/Absolute Color Values

Use the Relative/Absolute Color Values to switch between Relative and Absolute Color Values Mode. In absolute mode, colors are fixed to specific Hounsfield Units (HU). This means that when you limit the HU range using the Lower and Upper HU Buttons, you also limit the visibility of colors associated with those HU values. In relative mode, colors are not directly tied to specific HU values. Instead, they are relative to the current HU window. This means that when you adjust the HU range, the full spectrum of colors will still be visible within the new window, regardless of how narrow it might be. Aim your laser at the button and press the trigger to switch from Absolute to Relative Mode. To change the Color Values Mode again click the same button again. The DICOM dataset's display is immediately updated accordingly to the new Color Values mode.

D Mesh Generator Section

Navigate to the Mesh Generator Section to process your DICOM data into a 3D mesh. This mesh can be utilized to craft 3D models suitable for printing or further analytical exploration.

A Open Mesh Generator

Activate the Open Mesh Generator to reveal a new set of Mesh Generator options, along with a generated preview of the mesh dataset juxtaposed with the original dataset. Aim your laser at the button and press the trigger, and the updated set of options and mesh datasets will be instantly displayed within the VR Environment.

B ISO Value

Utilize the ISO Value Button located on the tissue slider to customize the visibility of specific tissues in the mesh. Aim your laser at the button, pull the trigger, and slide it either to the left or right to make the desired adjustments. The generated preview of the mesh dataset will be immediately updated to reflect the chosen ISO Value. Once you release the trigger, the ISO Value will be set, altering the Hounsfield Unit (HU) value from which the mesh is generated.

C Mesh Quality

Utilize the Mesh Quality Button to optimize the generated mesh's quality, enabling a balance between detail level and the size of the resulting STL file. Aim your laser at the button, pull the trigger, and adjust the slider left or right as needed. The mesh dataset preview will instantly update to reflect the chosen quality. Once satisfied, release the trigger to finalize the Quality value.

D Save Mesh

Use the Save Mesh Button to finalize the mesh generation process. Aim the Done Button and press the trigger button. The generated mesh is automatically added to the Library Panel and can be loaded into the VR Environment.

E Smooth Mesh

Use the Smooth Mesh Button to smooth out the mesh. Aim your laser at the button, and press the trigger button. The generated preview of the mesh dataset is immediately smoothed out.

F Export STL

Utilize the Export STL Button to save the results of the mesh generation process. Aim your laser at the button and press the trigger. The generated 3D mesh will be saved as an STL file, directly to your computer's desktop.

E Edge Filter Section

Use the Edge Filter Section to enhance the visibility of transitions between different tissue densities in your DICOM data. Filtering based on tissue homogeneity allows clearer differentiation between structures. When the filter is adjusted towards the left, it focuses on more homogeneous tissue. As you move the filter towards the right, it increasingly highlights areas where there is a rapid change in tissue density, such as transitions from soft to dense tissue.

A Decrease Lower Edge Filter

Click the Decrease Lower Edge Filter Button to reduce the lower value of the Edge Filter range by one unit. Aim your laser at the button and press the trigger. The Lower Edge Filter range value will decrease by one, and the DICOM dataset's display will be instantly updated to reflect the new Edge Filter range.

B Increase Lower Edge Filter

Press the Increase Lower Edge Filter Button to augment the lower value of the Edge Filter range by one unit. Aim your laser at the button and engage the trigger. The Lower Edge Filter range value will be increased by one, and the DICOM dataset's display will be instantly updated to align with the new Edge Filter range.

C Lower Edge Filter

Utilize the Lower Edge Filter Button to modify the lower value of the Edge Filter range. Aim your laser at the button and pull the trigger, then move the slider either to the left to decrease or to the right to increase the value. Release the trigger to set the new Edge Filter value. The adjustment is made to the lower value of the Edge Filter range, and the DICOM dataset's display is promptly updated to reflect the new range.

D Upper Edge Filter

To adjust the upper value of the Edge Filter range, use the Upper Edge Filter Button. Aim your laser at the button, pull the trigger, and slide it to the left or right to modify the value. Upon releasing the trigger, the Edge Filter value will be set. This adjustment to the upper value of the Edge Filter range will be instantly reflected in the DICOM dataset's display, updating it in accordance with the new range.

E Decrease Upper Edge Filter

Utilize the Decrease Upper Edge Filter Button to reduce the upper value of the Edge Filter range by one unit. Aim your laser at the button, then press the trigger. This action will decrease the Upper Edge Filter range value by one, and the DICOM dataset's display will be instantly updated to correspond with the new Edge Filter range.

F Increase Upper Edge Filter

Press the Increase Upper Edge Filter Button to raise the upper value of the Edge Filter range by one unit. Direct your laser at the button and activate the trigger. This will result in an increment of the Upper Edge Filter range value by one, and the DICOM dataset's display will be promptly revised to align with the newly adjusted Edge Filter range.

F Quality Section

Use the Quality Section to fine-tune the balance between the visual quality of your DICOM data and the application's performance. By adjusting this setting, you can optimize the display of your data to match the capabilities of your computer. Whether you prioritize high-resolution imagery or smoother performance, this function allows you to customize your experience to your needs.

A DICOM Quality

Use the DICOM Quality Button to adjust the displayed quality of the DICOM data. Grab it with your laser, pull the trigger, and change the value to the desired quality value. This will increase or decrease the visual quality of active dataset in the VR Environment.

G Grip

Utilize the Grip Button to reposition the UI element. Hover over the Grip Button with your laser, then click and hold it by pressing the trigger button on your controller. Move it to your desired location, and then release the trigger button to set the new position. This flexibility allows you to adjust the control pad to suit your preferences.

Object Marker

In the VR environment, every loaded dataset is shown by an Object Marker on the floor. This Object Marker serves as an identifier for the active dataset. A blue marker represents an active dataset, a grey marker an inactive dataset. To move datasets, users can interact with the Object Marker. Simply point the laser at the Object Marker, press the trigger, and move the controller to the desired location. Release the trigger once the dataset is positioned as needed.

A Lock

The Object Lock feature users to lock a dataset in its position. To lock a dataset point your laser at the padlock icon, which is situated within a small circle on the Object Marker then press the trigger. The padlock will turn red, signifying that the dataset is locked and cannot be moved. To unlock the dataset, click on the red padlock icon again.

Functionality Medical Imaging XR

Supported Hardware

Licensing

General

Data Import and Handling

Export