Imaging Preferences

These preferences enable you to set parameters that control how images appear on the screen and what you see when the software starts up.

To configure the Imaging preferences, follow these steps:

  1. In System icons, click . The Preferences window is displayed.

  2. Click .

  3. Configure the following settings:

Image overlay color

Select the color of text information overlays for your images.

Tooth numbering system

Select either ADA (American) or FDI (European).

Inside looking out

Select to see all x-rays from inside the patient’s mouth looking out.

The left side of the image on the screen corresponds to the patient’s left side. If this option is not selected, the left side of the image on the screen corresponds to the patient’s right side.

The molars on the right side of the patient's head appear on the left side of the screen.

Blue filter

Select to apply a blue tint to all images, giving the images the appearance of traditional x-ray images.

Monitor test pattern

Select to see a test pattern the first time you launch CS Imaging on a given day. Use the test pattern to calibrate your computer monitor to properly render radiological images.

Display brand logo on images

Select to show the equipment brand logo when you view an image in the Image Viewing Workspace or Darkroom mode.

Display dosimeter on newly acquired images

Select to see, when available, a dosimeter reading on the newly acquired images.

Note: Once the new image has been saved, the dosimeter reading is only displayed on the Image Information window. See Displaying the Image Information Window.

Display calibration indicator on images

Select to see the calibration image on images. See System-Generated Image Overlays.

Reset all warning messages

Select this button to reset all warning message settings.

Choose default program

For CS Model, CS Restore, CAD, and 3D files, select a default program to open these files from the drop-down lists.

 

  1. Click Save to close the window and save your changes.

 

Related Topics

Setting Preferences in CS Imaging

General Preferences

3D View Preferences

Save Preferences

Image Processing Preferences

Print Preferences

Template Preferences

Radiological Log Preferences

Service Preferences

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