7. Annotations
This chapter provides information and instructions for performing annotations on images in the Butterfly iQ App.
Annotations can include linear measurements, ellipse measurements, and text annotations.
7.1. Adding Annotations
You can add annotations while scanning either from the actions menu or the frozen scan screen. After acquisition,
you can add annotations to images and clips in the exam reel.
Adding Annotations During Live Scanning
While live imaging, open the Actions menu and select an annotation to add to the live image.
Adding Annotations to Frozen Images
Tap the freeze
icon to first freeze the image. then select the Actions menu .
Adding a Text Annotation
1. Under Labels either select a preconfigured annotation from the list, or select the "+ Add New" to display the
Search or Create New Annotation screen.
2. To use a preconfigured annotation from the search screen, select the annotation.
3. To enter your own annotation, use the keyboard to type the annotation.
4. On your mobile device keyboard, select Done.
5. Drag the annotation to the desired location on the image.
6. To delete the annotation, select it and then select its X. Select Delete Annotation to confirm.
7. You can add up to five text annotations to each image.
Performing Linear Measurements
1. Select the Line button
.
2. Select the blue circles to drag the yellow cross-hairs to the start and end positions of your measurement. As you
manipulate the ends of the line, the length (in centimeters) is displayed in a box at the bottom of the image. You
can drag this box to the desired location on the image.
3. To add another line, select the Annotation button and select the line symbol again. The next line is displayed in
a different color and has a letter next to it. You can add up to four linear measurements to each image.
4. To delete a line, select the line or the line's measurement. Select the X next to the corresponding numeric
measurement display, and select Delete Line to confirm.
Performing an Area Measurement
1. Select the Ellipse button
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2. Touch and drag the caliper icons to scale and rotate the ellipse. A box with the ellipse's circumference and area
(displayed in centimeters and square centimeters) is displayed in a box at the bottom of the image. You can
drag this box to the desired location on the image.
3. To delete an ellipse, select the ellipse or the measurement value and tap the X next to the corresponding
numeric measurement display. Select Delete Ellipse to confirm.
Adding Annotations to Images or Clips in the Capture Reel
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