Compare images

Before you begin

Consider this information when you view compare images.

Press Page Up and Page Down to simultaneously page up or down through the series.
Each viewport window width/level is individually controlled.
Maximize button on the View Controller is not available while in Compare mode.
Each viewport has control of the of all available selections on the Viewer control panel.
Paging is only allowed for two series.

Use these steps to open multiple series for image comparison in the Viewer.

Compare mode can be launched from the following three work flows:

Use these steps to compare from an open scan session.
1. Press Ctrl and simultaneously click 2, 3 or 4 series in the Workflow Manager Task tab.
  Tasks must be in the "Done" state or Series Data tab must be numbered series to select the series.
2. Click View from the Scan/Task controls area to display the selected series in individual viewports.
Use these steps to compare when launched from the Session Apps list.
1. Open the Image Management work area.
2. Press Ctrl and from the Patient List, simultaneously click 2, 3, or 4 series.
  Result
  The selected series are highlighted in the Patient List.
3. From the Session Apps list, click Viewer to display the selected series in individual viewports.
Use these steps to compare from an opened Viewer session.
1. Press Ctrl and from the Data Selector series list, simultaneously click 2, 3, or 4 series.
  Result
  The selected series are highlighted in the Data Selector.
2. From the Data Selector, click View to display the selected series in individual viewports.