Image Optimization  5-113 
As shown in the following figure, after operation by pressing <Set> to place 3 points on the 
image, the system generates the trace automatically.   
   
  Manual trace method 
Press <Set> and roll the trackball along the boundary to add the trace points gradually, 
after trace is finished, press <Set> twice to finish tracing. 
NOTE: at least 6 points should be determined by you before the system generates 
automated trace. Press <Set> to make the traces on the image clockwise or anticlockwise. 
  Short axis section (PSAX B, PSAX M, PSAX AP): only manual tracing is available. 
  Retracing 
If current trace is not satisfactory, touch [Reload] on the touch screen to clear the trace and to start 
another tracing. 
During the tracing drawing, press <Clear> to clear already traced drawing.
 
 
  Make fine adjustment to the trace 
You can make fine adjustments to the trace after it is completed; 
1.  Under tracing curve adjusting status, the cursor turns into  . 
2.  Move the cursor to the editable point, press <Set>; 
3.  Roll the trackball to drag the curve to desired position, press <Set> again to set the point to the 
new position; 
4.  Repeat steps 2-3 to finish all points that need adjustment. 
NOTE: under tracking status, tap [Edit] on the touch screen to enter the status. 
5.16.5  Basic Operations of TTQA 
Switch among the operation controls 
[Start Tracking]: tap to start tracking. 
[Accept & Compute]: tap to start calculation and display the curve. 
[Exit]: tap to exit tissue tracking. 
[Parameter]: rotate to select the curve type. 
[Bull’s Eye]: touch to turn on/off bull’s eye and peak data table. 
[Auto Play]: change the speed of the play. 
View Selection 
Before tracing, touch the corresponding keys to select for the view. 
【A4C】: apical four chamber. 
[A2C]: apical two chamber. 
[ALAX]: apical long-axis view, also called 3-chamber view. 
[PSAX B]: short axis view of base section, short axis view of mitral valve. 
[PSAX M]: short axis view of base section, short axis view of papillary muscle. 
[PSAX AP]: short axis view of apex.