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3D Visualization Mode Settings

The program allows you to fine-tune the visualization mode (preset) for a 3D model and save the preset for later use
All setting changes are immediately reflected on the 3D model

Open 3D Visualization Mode Settings

Switch to the 3D model mode
Click on the current preset in the active overlay
In the presets menu, select the item Edit
The 3D Visualization Mode Settings window will appear

The curve on the top graph defines transparency

Points at the bottom of the graph are transparent, at the top - opaque
Transparency changes linearly between points
For better visibility, a histogram is displayed in the background

The color palette is defined below

Points define colors
Color between points is calculated as a linear gradient
At the bottom, for CT - the density scale is in Hounsfield units, for other studies - pixel brightness values

This way you can set the transparency level and color (gradient) for a range of density values

Configuring the Mode

To manipulate a point on the graph/palette, left-click on it

Move a Point

Click and hold the mouse button over a point on the graph
Drag the mouse to move the point
Release the mouse button

Add a Point

To add a new point to the opacity graph, left-click on the graph

To add a new point to the palette, left-click on an empty area of the color palette
A color selection window will appear:
Click on the desired color
Click the OK button

Delete a Point

Click on the desired point with the right mouse button, or
If the point is already selected, click the button at the bottom of the editor window:

Set Color for a Palette Point

Click on the desired point, or
If the point is already selected, click the button at the bottom of the editor window:
A color selection window will appear, just like when creating a new point

Set Density Value for a Point in Hounsfield Units

Click on the desired point
Click on the density value at the bottom of the editor window (outlined):
A window for selecting point density and opacity will appear - enter the values

Zoom In/Out Graph and Palette

Changing the editor zoom is useful when dots overlap

Click the button to zoom in, or
click to zoom out

Image Filters

This function is useful when there is a lot of noise on the 3D model
Click on

, then:

Smoothing
Median - for removing spot noise

Shading

Lighting parameters for the preset

Ambient - overall brightness (illumination of the model as a whole)
Diffuse - light source brightness (illumination from the model viewing point)
Specular - highlight brightness (how "shiny" the surface is)

Saving Settings

You can edit existing presets or create new ones

Save Current Preset (Replace It)

Click at the bottom of the editor window:
A confirmation prompt to replace the current preset will appear
Confirm or cancel the action
Click the OK button

Create a New Preset

Click at the bottom of the editor window:
A window for entering a name for the new preset will appear
Enter a name for the new preset
Click the OK button
The preset will appear in the general list of presets

Restore Preset

You can restore the settings of standard presets that come with the program

Click at the bottom of the editor window:
A confirmation prompt to restore the current preset will appear
Confirm or cancel the action

Delete Preset

Only user-created presets can be deleted
Warning! A deleted preset cannot be restored!

Click at the bottom of the editor window:
A confirmation prompt to delete the current preset will appear
Confirm or cancel the action