Image Information Panel

The Image Information panel provides information about the currently open file. In this panel, you can find the slide label (if available) as well as any metadata fields, tags and snapshots associated with the file.

To toggle the visibility of the Image Information panel

If the left sidebar is not displayed, toggle it by clicking on the Menu > button at the bottom left of the Viewer
Click on the button in the left sidebar to open the Image Information panel

To resize the Image Information panel

If the left sidebar is not displayed, toggle it by clicking on the Menu > button at the bottom left of the Viewer
Hover or click on the button in the left sidebar
Click and drag the right border of the panel to resize it

Image (Slide) Label

If a slide label is available, it will be displayed at the top of the Image Information panel.

Slide label may contain PHI and as such, the label is hidden for users that do not have the “View Protected Health Information” permission flag.

To view the slide label

If the left sidebar is not displayed, toggle it by clicking on the Menu > button at the bottom left of the Viewer
Hover or click on the button in the left sidebar

To rotate the slide label

Hover over the label with the mouse
Click on the button until the desired orientation is achieved

Editing Image Tags

All the tags currently associated with the file will be listed in the “Tag” section of the Image Information panel.

To add a tag

If the left sidebar is not displayed, toggle it by clicking on the Menu > button at the bottom left of the Viewer
Hover or click on the button in the left sidebar
Click on the field showing the current tags (or Add a tag... if none have been added)
(Optional) Type a few letters to filter the list of tags
Select a tag from the dropdown menu
(Optional) To create a new tag, click on the + New tag button after typing a new tag name

To remove an existing tag

If the left sidebar is not displayed, toggle it by clicking on the Menu > button at the bottom left of the Viewer
Hover or click on the button in the left sidebar
Click on the X button of the relevant tag

Image Description

A description can be added to an image which will be visible to all users.

To edit image description

If the left sidebar is not displayed, toggle it by clicking on the Menu > button at the bottom left of the Viewer
Hover or click on the button in the left sidebar
Click on the current description text (or Add Description if nothing has yet been written). This is directly below the tag section
Type a description of the image
Press Enter key or click anywhere else in the Viewer when done to save your changes

If you attempt to modify an item which is governed by a reason for change tracking policy, you will be required to provide a reason for the change.

Image Metadata and Fields

All of the metadata fields associated with the file are listed in the Image Information panel. You can click on a custom field metadata value to jump to a search using that criteria.

Metadata fields that are marked with “May contain PHI” will be hidden (field value will be “Anonymized”) for users that do not have “View Protected Health Information” permission.

To edit image metadata

If the left sidebar is not displayed, toggle it by clicking on the Menu > button at the bottom left of the Viewer
Hover or click on the button in the left sidebar
Click on the Edit Metadata button
(Optional) You can change the name of the image in the Image Name field
(Optional) Click on the Add Fields dropdown menu and select a field
(Optional) Change the value(s) of the listed field(s) accordingly, or clear the value by clicking on the gray X inside the field at the right-hand side
(Optional) Click on the red X button at the far right-hand side, outside of a field, to remove it from the item
Click on the Update button to save your changes, or click on the X button at the top right corner of the popup dialog to cancel

If you attempt to modify an item which is governed by a reason for change tracking policy, you will be required to provide a reason for the change.

Downloading an Image

Only users with the “Download File” and “Download Image” permission flag are able to download files and images, respectively.

To download the image being viewed to your computer

If the left sidebar is not displayed, toggle it by clicking on the Menu > button at the bottom left of the Viewer
Hover or click on the button in the left sidebar
Click on the image name
Click on Download in the dropdown menu
If prompted, select a location to save the downloaded file

If the image is a multi-file image format the Download entry will be replaced with Download As. Hover over it to expand that menu, then select an archive file format in the expanded menu.

Deleting an Image

Only users with the “Delete File” permission flag are able to delete images.

To delete the currently open and selected image

If the left sidebar is not displayed, toggle it by clicking on the Menu > button at the bottom left of the Viewer
Hover or click on the button in the left sidebar
Click on the image name
Click on Delete in the dropdown menu
Click on the OK button to confirm

If you attempt to delete an item which is governed by a reason for change tracking policy, you will be required to provide a reason for the change.

Editing Snapshots

Any snapshot associated with the current image will be listed in the Snapshots section of the Image Information panel.

To navigate to the location of a snapshot in the Viewer

If the left sidebar is not displayed, toggle it by clicking on the Menu > button at the bottom left of the Viewer
Hover or click on the button in the left sidebar
Scroll down to the Snapshots section
Select a snapshot by clicking on its thumbnail to reveal more options, then click on the Open button. Alternatively, you may double click on the thumbnail

To download a snapshot as an image

If the left sidebar is not displayed, toggle it by clicking on the Menu > button at the bottom left of the Viewer
Hover or click on the button in the left sidebar
Scroll down to the Snapshots section
Select a snapshot by clicking on its thumbnail to reveal more options, then click on the Download button
Adjust preferences
1. (Optional) Show/hide image annotations via the show annotations toggle
2. (Optional) Enable the show label toggle to reveal a text overlay
3. (Optional) Enable the show scale bar toggle to reveal a scale bar
Click on the Download menu
Adjust preferences such as
- Size: adjust the width or height to specify the desired size
- File type: select the desired format from the dropdown menu
- White Background: Enable to use a white background instead of the default black
Click on the Download button
If prompted, select a location to save the downloaded file

To rename a snapshot

If the left sidebar is not displayed, toggle it by clicking on the Menu > button at the bottom left of the Viewer
Hover or click on the button in the left sidebar
Scroll down to the Snapshots section
Select a snapshot by clicking on its thumbnail to reveal more options, then click on the Rename button
Edit the name in the popup menu
Click on the Rename button

If you attempt to modify an item which is governed by a reason for change tracking policy, you will be required to provide a reason for the change.

To delete a snapshot

If the left sidebar is not displayed, toggle it by clicking on the Menu > button at the bottom left of the Viewer
Hover or click on the button in the left sidebar
Scroll down to the Snapshots section
Select a snapshot by clicking on its thumbnail to reveal more options, then click on the Delete button
In the popup dialog, click on the Yes button to confirm

If you attempt to modify an item which is governed by a reason for change tracking policy, you will be required to provide a reason for the change.