• Object ID: 00000018WIA301C1870GYZ
  • Topic ID: id_40021571 Version: 1.1
  • Date: Jan 21, 2022 6:00:17 PM

Ready Brain reference line preference

About this task

Use these steps to set a default preference for the reference line used in a Ready Brain scan.

ACPC sets the ACPC line, which extends from the superior surface of the anterior commissure to the center of the posterior commissure.

Figure 1. ACPC line

OM set the Orbitomeatal line, which extends from the nasal root through the pontomedullary junction.

Figure 2. OM line

The Ready Brain reference line can be set from the Exam Preference screen before saving the first task or the System Preferences screen before starting an exam. To set the Ready Brain reference line from the Exam Preference screen, click the Scan tab menu and select Preferences, and then follow step 3 below.

Figure 3. Tools menu

Step-by-step instructions

  1. To set the Ready Brain reference line before starting an exam, follow these steps.
    1. Click the and select System Preferences.
    2. From the System Preferences screen, type and enter your password in the Admin Password text field and click Apply.
      • Only MR users that have been assigned to the GESystemPreferenceGroup by the site administrator will have a password and thus the privilege to make changes.
    3. From the Ready Brain Reference Line menu, select either ACPC or OM.
    4. Click Close.
  2. To set the Ready Brain reference line before saving the first task, follow these steps.
    1. Click the Scan Session menu and select Preference.
    2. On the Exam Preferences screen, select Research. Respond to any message prompts.
    3. From the Ready Brain Reference Line menu, select either ACPC or OM.
    4. Click Close.