Linking series manually using the simple navigation toolTopic number: 1425412596781

If series are not linked, you can use the simple navigation tool to link them manually and make navigation more efficient.

Simple linking, which is done by clicking on viewports, can be performed only on 2D representations. For new linking groups, the type is always anatomical linking.

WARNING!

Manual linking can lead to the misinterpretation of images due to an incorrect synchronization of series. Manual linking is the responsibility of the user.
To link series manually using the simple navigation tool
  1. In the Image area top toolbar, open the Autolink series drop-down list. Autolink series submenu
  2. From the Autolink series submenu, select Simple navigation linking. Simple navigation linking

    When the tool is active, an icon appears beside the pointer. Its appearance varies based on the viewport you are hovering over:

    • If the viewport belongs to a navigation linking group, an icon appears to indicate that this linking group can be selected and extended or adjusted. Linking
    • If the viewport does not belong to a navigation group, the icon representing a new navigation group appears. New navigation group

    Series that are already linked are labeled with a number for that group. Linked group

  3. Manipulate the linked series as required.
    ToDo the following
    Add a series to the active groupClick a viewport for a series that is not part of any other navigation group.
    Remove a series from the active groupHover over the series until the Remove icon Remove appears, then click the series.
    Create another groupPress Alt and click on a viewport that is not part of any navigation group. This will become the active group.
    Switch to another groupClick a series in that group. This becomes the active group and the number of that group appears beside the pointer.
    Merge another group with the active groupHover over the other group, then press Alt and click it.
    Deactivate the linking toolRight-click or press Esc.

    You can use Shift + scroll wheel to navigate to different images in a series, or to specify the correct position (offset) for linking it with other series.