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Downloading an Image or Mount Image in the Charting Module

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Description

This quick guide outlines the steps required to download images and mount images in either the JPG or PNG format within the Charting module.

 

About

The main difference between JPG and PNG files is that PNG files contain more data than JPG files. If a file is therefore downloaded in both the JPG and PNG format, the PNG file will be larger in size compared to the JPG file.

In certain situations, there may be a requirement to upload a file in either the JPG or PNG format. Typically, non-web-based software programs and reference offices require files to be uploaded in the JPG format. In such cases, an image or mount image can be downloaded in the JPG format. As PNG files are typically higher in quality than JPG files, it is recommended to download an image or mount image in PNG format when there is no requirement as to which format option is required.

Important

The format that an image or mount image can be downloaded in is dependent on the format that the file was originally uploaded in. An image uploaded in the JPG format can only be downloaded as a JPG file whereas an image that was uploaded in the PNG format can be downloaded as either a PNG or JPG file.

If a mount contains a combination of JPG and PNG images, the option to download all mount images in the JPG or PNG format will be available. It is important to note that when the option to download all mount images in PNG format is selected, all of the PNG images will download in the PNG format while all of the JPG images will download in the JPG format.

Contents

The following topics are covered in this quick guide:

Section 1 - Downloading an Image in the Imaging Section

  1. In the Sidekick, locate the patient.

  2. Within the Sidekick, click Charting.

  3. In the Charting module, within the Treatment Plan menu, click Imaging.

  4. The Imaging section is displayed.

  5. An image can be downloaded in the single image viewer, fullscreen mode, image gallery, and mount.

Option 1 - Downloading Images in the Single Image Viewer

  • In the Imaging section, right-click the image, then in the drop-down list, click the applicable download option.

    Note: For further information, refer to Section 2 and Section 3.

Option 2 - Downloading Images in the Fullscreen Mode

  • While in fullscreen mode, right-click the image, then in the drop-down list, click the applicable download option.

    Note: To enter/exit fullscreen, double-click the image.

Option 3 - Downloading Images in the Image Gallery

  • In the image gallery, right-click the image, then in the drop-down list, click the applicable download option.

Option 4 - Downloading Mount Images

The images in a mount can be downloaded within the mount or image gallery.

  • Option 4A - Downloading Mount Images in the Mount: Right-click the mount slot and select the download option.
  • Option 4B - Downloading Mount Images in the Image Gallery: Right-click the mount and select the download option.

Section 2 - Downloading a JPG Image

When a JPG image is uploaded, it can only be downloaded in JPG format. You can choose Original or Modified (includes Curve Hero adjustments).

  1. Right-click the image and select Download Original or Download Modified.

Section 3 - Downloading a PNG Image

PNG images can be downloaded as PNG or JPG. Note that converting to JPG will result in a slight loss of quality.

  1. Right-click the image and select the desired format and version.

Section 4 - JPG Mounts

  1. Single Image: Right-click and choose Original/Modified.
  2. All Images: Right-click the mount and select Download All Mount Images.

Section 5 - PNG Mounts

Follow the same right-click procedure to select PNG or JPG formats for the entire mount.

Section 6 - Mixed JPG and PNG Mounts

Selecting PNG for a mixed mount will download PNGs as PNG and JPGs as JPG. Selecting JPG will convert all images to JPG.

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