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Creating a report
Reports summarize data obtained in the examination. They can 
contain data and images.
Once generated, the report can be viewed, images can be 
added and the patient’s personal data can be modified. The 
examination data itself cannot be changed.
Working with the report function
1. Press REPORT.
The default template for the current examination is 
displayed (see Figure 9-1). The information entered during 
the creation on the patient...

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 Figure 9-1: The Report screen and assignables
1. Report for the current examination
2. Clipboard with images from the current examination
3. Assignable keys 

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To change patient information
1. Trackball to heading of the information to change.
The trackball marker is changed to a hand with pointing 
finger .
2. Press 
SELECT on the Trackball area.
The original location of the data is displayed.
3. Change the information entered if required.
4. Press 
REPORT when completed.
To choose another report template
1. Press the assignable TEMPLATE.
A list of available templates is displayed.
2. Trackball to the...

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Alter native storage
Reports can also be saved in a user-defined locations in the 
following formats:
• Compiled HTML (.CHM) files: readable from any web 
browser.
• Portable Document Format (.PDF) files: readable with 
Adobe Acrobat reader.
1. Press 
MORE.
The additional controls are displayed (Figure 9-1).
2. Press 
SAVE AS.
The Save as dialogue window is displayed.
3. Select the destination folder from the Save in pull down 
menu.
The Report archive...

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Direct repor t
Direct report enables the user to insert comments at any time 
during the examination that will be part of the final report.
Direct report provides also an overview over the measurements 
completed.
Creating comments
1. Press UPDATE MENU.
2. Select Direct report (see Figure 9-2).
3. In the Direct report screen, select the comment type.
4. Type your comments in the Te x t  f i e l d. 

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 Figure 9-2: The Direct report
1. Open Direct report
2. Select the type of 
information
3. Create/insert pre-defined 
text
4. Text field
5. List of measurements 
completed
6. Exits the Direct report 

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Inserting pre-defined text input
1. Select the insertion point in the Te x t  f i e l d.
2. Select Insert text.
The Insert text window is displayed (see Figure 9-3).
 Figure 9-3: The Insert text window
The pre-defined text list is organized in a three level 
hierarchy. Selecting one item in column one (Item) 
displays a specific pre-defined text list in column two 
(Pathology) related to the item selected. Likewise 
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Repor t designer
The Report designer software package enables the user to 
create report templates that best suit its needs.
Designing a report template consists of choosing the 
information to display in the report (e.g. header, footer, logo, 
patient information, images, measurements...etc.) and arrange 
it in the report viewer.
The Report designer function is based on the information 
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Repor t designer over view
The Repor t designer screen
 Figure 9-4: The Report designer screen
1. Menu bar
2. Report template 
design area 

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The menu bar
The File menu
The Edit menu
Menu Description
• New: display an empty template.
• Save: save the template using the same name and exits 
the Report designer. Factory report templates cannot be 
overwritten.
• Save as: save the template using a new name and exits 
the Report designer.
• Page setup: display the printing version of the template 
where the user can adjust parameters specific to the 
paper version (i.e margins). 
• Print...