Importing Images

After you have created a Patient Card, you need to either acquire images or import existing images associated with the patient. To acquire images, use the Image Acquisition toolbar. See Acquiring an Image Using the Acquisition Toolbar.

Icons for importing images are available:

In the Patient Browser or Dashboard, in the Import icon group.
In the Image Viewing Workspace or Darkroom mode, in the Share toolbar.

Prerequisite:

If you are in the Patient Browser standalone mode, select a patient in the Patient List. All image thumbnails for the selected patient are displayed in the Patient History.
From your DPMS, launch CS Imaging.

The current patient's name is displayed in the title bar in CS Imaging.

To import 2D images, follow these steps:

From the Import icon group, select . An Import window is displayed.
In the Import window, browse to the folder that contains the images that you want to import. Select the file type, if necessary.
Select the images that you want to import, and click Open. The file or files you selected are imported and appear in the Patient History.

Note: The import of a large number of images can take a few minutes.

Wait until all the images you have selected appear in the Patient History.

To import Model images, follow these steps:

From the Import icon group, select . A dropdown list opens and then select Import model.
In the Import window, browse to the folder that contains the images that you want to import (model type: maxilla or mandible). You can choose the clinical indication and manufacturer. Select the file type (STL- or PLY-formats only), if necessary.
Select the images that you want to import, and click Import. The file or files you selected are imported and appear in the Patient History.

To import 3D images, follow these steps:

From the Import icon group, select . An Import 3D Images window is displayed.
In the Import 3D Images window, browse to the folder that contains the images that you want to import.
Select the folder that you want to import, and click Select Folder.