Annotation tools

Annotation tools allow users to apply markup to an image but do not supply any measurement information. These markups are added, removed, and edited in the same manner as the measurement tools. To cancel the annotation once you have started it, right-click or press the Esc key.

For information on using annotation tools in MPR / 3D, see Annotations and measurements in MPR / 3D view modes.

Arrow

To add an arrow annotation, left-click to start the arrow and left-click again to end it. To edit, click the annotation to select it and then drag the annotation's handles to reposition it.

Freehand

To add a freehand annotation, left-click and drag the mouse. Let go of the mouse button to end the annotation. The freehand annotation cannot be edited.

Line

To add a line annotation, left-click to start the line and left-click again to end it. To edit, click the annotation to select it and then drag the annotation's handles to reposition.

Polygon

To add a polygon annotation, left-click to start to start the polygon. Each additional left-click adds another point to the polygon. To end the polygon, double-click or left-click on the polygon start point. To edit, click the annotation to select it and then drag the annotation's handles to reposition it.

Rectangle

To add a rectangle annotation, left-click to start the rectangle and left-click again to end it. To edit, click the annotation to select it and then drag the annotation's handles to reposition it.

Circle

To add a circle annotation, left-click to start the circle and left-click again to end it. To edit, click the annotation to select it and then drag the annotation's handles to reposition it.

Ellipse

To add an ellipse annotation, left-click to start the ellipse and left-click again to end it. To edit, click the annotation to select it and then drag the annotation's handles to reposition it.

Spine Labeling

Add spine-related labels to images. In Spine Labeling mode, the Spine Labeling tab is activated to provide access to other spine labeling tools.

Toggle Spine Labeling Markup

Hide or show spine labels. Note that Toggle Markup also hides / shows spine labels.

Delete All Spine Labels

Delete all spine labels in the study.

Text Annotation

Click the location that the text should start. A text box is displayed to enter up to 32 characters. To edit the text, double-click the annotation to select it and change the text. To move the annotation, drag it to a different location.  Note that the Text Annotation tool cannot be used in Full Screen mode.

Eraser

Erase a measurement or annotation.