Acclarix AX8/Acclarix AX7 Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Measurements and Reports
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8.1.1.2. Circumference/Area
Circumference/Area measurement can measure the circumference and area of a closed region. There
are Ellipse, Trace and Spline methods.
Ellipse Method:
1. Invoke the generic measurement function.
2. Select Circ/Area-> Area Ellipse.
3. Move the caliper to the start point.
4. Press the <Set> key to fix the start point.
5. Move the caliper and press the <Set> key to fix the end point. An ellipse appears and can be
adjusted with the trackpad.
Presses of the <Update> key will toggle between active calipers, allowing you to adjust the
ellipse diameter.
6. Press the <Set> key to complete the measurement.
Trace Method:
1. Invoke the generic measurement function.
2. Select Circ/Area-> Area Trace.
3. Move the caliper to the start point.
4. Press the <Set> key to fix the start point and start drawing the trace.
5. Moving the caliper to mark the trace outline.
6. Press the <Set> key to complete the trace.
Spline Method:
1. Invoke the generic measurement function.
2. Select Circ/Area-> Area Spline.
3. Move the caliper to the desired location.
4. Press the <Set> key to place the first point.
5. Repeat step 3~4 to place other points. A closed trace will be created after three points are
placed.
6. If a point is not placed satisfactorily, press Undo button to remove it. Each press of Undo
button removes one point.
7. Double press the <Set> key to complete the trace.
8.1.1.3. Angle
The Angle measurement is always done with an angle tool. To measure Angle:
1. Invoke the generic measurement function.
2. Select Angle-> 3 Point.
3. Move the caliper to the vertex of the angle you are measuring, and press the <Set> key to fix
the first point.
4. Move the caliper to one end of the angle, and press the <Set> key to fix the second point.
5. Move the caliper to the other end of the angle.
Presses of the <Update> key will toggle between active calipers, allowing you to adjust the
position of the three points that make up the angle.
6. Press the <Set> key to fix the third point and complete the angle measurement.