Snap-to tools

 

The snap-to functions sets the image resolution to full (ie, 1:1) and reorients the image in the image frame as directed by the user. The snap-to tools require a mammography plug-in module license.

 

The Snap To Image button, , and Snap To Anatomy button, , pop up a selection grid consisting of eight regions. Select the region and the tool will display that portion of the image justified to the respective borders. For example, selecting the top right region of the selection grid will position the top right corner of the image or anatomy in the top right corner of the image frame.

 

The Snap To Anatomy feature requires successful generation of the skin line. If the skin line could not be calculated, this tool defaults to the Snap To Image function.

 

Shortcuts exist for snapping to specific regions of the selected image. Built-in accelerator keys also exist.

 

Function Menu Item Hot Key Description
Snap to next quadrant Tools/Mammography/Snap progression/Next quadrant Ctrl+Alt+{ Snap to the next quadrant (left to right, top to bottom). If no snap-to quadrant is applied, snap to the top left quadrant.  Uses the snap-to-anatomy tool.
Snap to previous quadrant Tools/Mammography/Snap progression/Previous quadrant Ctrl+Shift+Alt+{ Snap to the previous quadrant (right to left, bottom to top). If no snap-to quadrant is applied, snap to the top left quadrant. Uses the snap-to-anatomy tool.
Snap to next segment Tools/Mammography/Snap progression/Next segment Ctrl+Alt+} Snap to the next of the nine defined segments used in the snap-to-anatomy toolbar. The first instance snaps to the top left segment.
Snap to previous segment Tools/Mammography/Snap progression/Previous segment Ctrl+Shift+Alt+} Snap to the previous of the nine defined segments used in the snap-to-anatomy toolbar. The first instance snaps to the top left segment.

 

In many cases, the smart-fit mode can be used to justify images the same as the snap-to tools do.