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4. How to use the segmentation control panel?

The segmentation loads alongside the original DICOM data, with detected structures organised in groups, and a control panel. This panel offers options to set visibility of different structures. At the top of the panel, you can individually adjust the visibility of the entire segmentation and the background DICOM data. Below, you can change the visibility and transfer function for specific parts of the segmentation.

4.1

Structure

In the panel, settings applied to the entire segmentation override those for groups and individual parts. Group settings, in turn, override settings for individual parts.

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4.2

Options

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4.2.1

Visibility controls

Control how the section is displayed. It can be hidden (eye with a slash), shown using the main transfer function from the Medical Imaging XR panel (vol), or displayed with its own segmentation transfer function (seg).

4.2.2

Opacity slider

Adjusts opacity of the section from 0% to 100%

4.2.3

Segmentation transfer function

Enables setting transparency and colors to specific Hounsfield Units (HU) using color pins in the segmentation.

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4.2.3.1

Color pins

They adjust transparency and assign colors to specific Hounsfield Units (HU).
To add a pin, click on an empty spot on the graph.
To change transparency, move the selected pin vertically and release the trigger. Transparency ranges from 0% to 100% on a logarithmic scale.
To assign a specific color to an HU value, move the selected color pin horizontally and release the trigger.

4.2.3.2

Delete pin

Deletes a color pin from the transfer function. Select the pin with the laser, then press the delete pin button.

4.2.3.3

Color picker

Allows changing a pin's color. Select the pin with the trigger, then choose a new color.

4.2.3.4

Close color picker

Closes color picker.

4.2.3.5

Tissue filter

The tissue filter section adjusts the visible range of DICOM data based on Hounsfield Units (HU). It also allows switching between relative and absolute color values. Learn more about it here.

4.2.3.6

Transfer function preset

Manages DICOM presets. Transfer function preset is a saved configuration of a transfer function and a color schema, also used in the Medical Imaging XR panel. Learn more about it here.

4.2.3.7

Close segmentation transfer function

Closes segmentation transfer function.

4.2.4

Arrow

Collapses or expands the group section.

4.3

Handle

Use the handle to move the segmentation control panel. Hover with your laser, hold the trigger to drag it, then release to set its position.

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