How do I use mounts in EXAMINE Pro?
The 'Mount' icon will bring up the initial mounts screen, where you are able to create\edit any mount layouts on the system.
The Mount FMX window will open.
Here are the sections displayed in the window:
'Image Box' – A box shown within a Mount FMX that can store 1 or more images.
'Image Box Selection' – The number of Image Boxes that are shown on one Mount FMX.
'Selected Mount Template' – Dropdown box that will show the selected Mount FMX.
'Sequencing' – Option for the acquisition stage that allows for images to be automatically assigned to an Image Box.
'Delete Image' – Delete an image selected within an Image Box.
'Extra Options' – Options that will be selected for the setup of new Mount FMX layouts.
'Filter Images' – Filter the images shown on a Mount FMX layout.
Can I create a custom Mount FMX layout for EXAMINE Pro?
📝 Please note: When you create a custom layout, it it will only apply to the workstation you set it up on - it must be recreated on each workstation you need it on.
To create a custom Mount FMX layout:
Click the 'Mount FMX' icon to open the Mount FMX window.
Select the 'Extra Options' icon.
Select 'New Scheme'.
Enter a name for the scheme.
Select the number of Image Boxes required via the Image Box Selection icons.
Ensure the desktop is unlocked.
Select 'Display Desktop Panels' and ensure 'Lock Desktop' is unticked.
Use the horizontal markers in the top left of each window to move each Image Box into its required position.
Select the 'Extra Options' icon.
Click 'Save Changes'.
It is possible to automatically assign an orientation to an Image Box:
Select the Mount FMX layout.
Select the Image Box you want to assign an orientation and tooth notation to.
Select the 'Extra Options' icon.
Select 'Image Associations'.
Select the desired orientation.
Select the position of the sensor.
Select whether a mirror of the image will be required at acquisition.
Once the correct orientations have been selected, click back onto the image box to save the changes.
It is also possible to automatically assign a tooth notation to an Image Box:
Select the Mount FMX layout.
Select the Image Box you want to assign an orientation and tooth notation to.
Select the 'Extra Options' icon.
Select 'Image Associations'.
Select the 'Teeth Chart' tab.
Select the tooth notation that is required.
Once the correct tooth notation has been selected, click the Image Box again to save changes.
The Image Box should display the tooth notation.
How do I add existing images to a Mount FMX layout?
To add existing images to a Mount FMX, simply click the Mount FMX icon and drag the images from the image library up to the required Image Box.
Once you have dragged the images to each of the desired Image Boxes, click the Mount FMX button again to save the changes.
The icon will then have a green outline to indicate that a patient has a saved Mount FMX layout.
📝 Please note: It is possible to drag more than one image to an Image Box
How do I acquire x-rays using the Mount FMX?
It is possible to develop x-rays and have them directly enter a mount layout. To do this you must select the x-ray Acquisition FMX icon.
When you use the x-ray Acquisition FMX icon to acquire x-rays, it is possible to set up a sequence so x-rays are stored directly into the correct Image Box when they are acquired in the correct order.
Select the x-ray Acquisition FMX icon.
Part of the window will show the screen.
Select the arrow highlighted.
Select 'Add\Record Sequence' from the dropdown menu.
Give the sequence a name.
Click 'OK' to the message that appears.
Click into each Image Box in the order you would like the images to be acquired onto.
When finished, click the 'ESC' key on your keyboard.
Click 'OK' to the message that appears.
Within EXAMINE Pro, there is also an icon to view a created mount for a patient n full screen. Within this screen, you are able to export the Mount FMX as a bitmap file (eg. for email purposes) or print the Mount FMX via the printer setup.
