XrayVision provides users with a large set of temporary labels (markers and annotations) that can be associated with an image. A label can either be merged onto an image or it can "float" above the image without ever becoming permanent.
A variety of labels can be applied to an image to highlight problem areas, add date and time information, define and identify performed procedures, or add general notes. Labels can be accessed from the "Labels" menu at the top of the XrayVision window while an image is selected.
* Labels/options with this symbol next to it require the image to be in JPEG format: To copy an image as JPEG export the image (right-click on the image, then click Save > Export and select Jpeg image in the ‘Save as type’ field). The exported image will need to be saved and reopened in order to email or print it.
Angle Measurements
Left click and hold to begin placing the first ray. Continue to left hold and right click to place the vertex. Release left click to finish placing the final ray. Fine tune by dragging the yellow boxes. The displayed angle will dynamically update.
Arrows
Click and hold to drag an arrow onto the image.
Bisecting Lines
Left click and hold to begin placing the first line segment. Continue to left hold and right click to place the vertex. Release left click to finish placing the final line segment. Fine tune by dragging the yellow boxes. The displayed angle will dynamically update.
Callouts
Place the stem of the callout indicator in the desired position on the image and then click and drag with the left mouse button to the position where the text portion of the label should be displayed. Release the mouse button.
Ellipse
Click and hold to drag an ellipse of customizable size and curve onto the image.
Four Point Bisections
Click four times to place a bisecting line relative to all 4 points.
Freehand Lines
Use your left mouse button on the image to draw.
Graphics
Click and hold to drag a box onto the image. Choose clipboard or file browse to pick an image that will be placed inside the box.
Implants
Requires hardware calibration. See this guide on how to calibrate hardware.
Click on the image to display a list of implants. Included labels are listed by manufacturer, family, and model. If the image is calibrated, the implant will dynamically size to the image. Click and drag the label to move it. Click and drag any corner of the label to adjust its angle.
Measurements
Requires hardware calibration. See this guide on how to calibrate hardware.
Click and drag on the image to draw a line segment that will display its length in a floating text box.
Predefined Text
Click on the location you wish to place the text box. Then create and modify predefined text boxes that behave the same as regular text boxes.
Relative Angles
Click on the first label, then on the second advanced label to see the relative angle between the two labels.
Straight Lines
Click and drag to draw a straight line.
Texts
Click and drag on the image to create a text box. Type your text on the right. Adjustable fonts and color options are available.
Time and Dates
Left click to place the default time and date stamp on the image. Release the mouse to adjust the options of the layer.
* Overlays
Overlays are typically used for measuring and assistance with implant placement. Left click and drag the overlay once placed to manipulate the layer's placement.
Properties
Displays all additional options to adjust a label. This shows the same options as double clicking a label.
Quick Properties
Allows for manipulation of additional label options. This shows the same options as double clicking a label.
Prompt for Label Properties
Disables the automatic pop-up of label properties after placement.
Freeze Label
Freezing a label will essentially lock it in place, preventing it from being moved or deleted. This feature will prevent a label from accidentally being moved from its current location. The freeze utility is most commonly used on measurement labels to prevent them from being shifted.
Simply repeat this process if you wish to un-freeze the label.
* Merge
Labels are not permanently fixed to an image file when they are added. They are “floating” objects that can be moved, modified, resized or deleted at any time. There may be situations when a dental practice wants to make a label (or labels) a permanent part of an image. This will allow them to export/print the image out of XrayVision with the labels on them. This process is called merging. If labels are not merged onto an image they will not show up in exported files.
Once a label is merged onto an image, it can no longer be moved, hidden, edited or deleted. We recommend making a duplicate copy of the original image by selecting Image > Duplicate before merging labels..
Order
Allows for re-ordering of layers. Useful to bring more prominent labels like text boxes to the top layer.
Remove
Removes the currently selected label/all labels. Edit > Undo to revert the changes made.
Hide Labels
Hiding labels is a good way to analyze an image in its raw state without removing any labels that have been created.
Recover Lost Labels
Attempts to find and recover any removed labels if Edit > Undo does not recover them.
Allow interaction with labels
Permits the mouse to interact with placed labels.
Article Version 1.0 2021.04.09