User manual

The fiducial marks may have been highlighted when the dose map was calculated or

the highlighting could be added at this stagewith the Fiducial marker tool. Notice that the

rough alignment of this image is now correct, Then click the icon and “Image

fiducial type” and select “General fiducial point”. Point the cursor at

the black fiducial mark at the top of the image near the center and

click. The fiducial is delineated with a mark indicating that it will be

fitted in horizontal direction (left-to-right). For fine adjustment of the position relative to

the scribe mark click on the fiducial to highlight it like this and then hold down the

“Ctrl” key and adjust the position with the keyboard arrows. Repeat the process for the

scribe marks located at bottom-center and about 1/3 the way down the sides of the film.

The fiducial along the bottom edge will be delineated and fitted the same as at the top.

Along the sides the delineation changes to indicating the fiducials will be fitted

vertically (up-and-down).

Note: FilmQA

™

Pro “senses” the position

at which a fiducial mark is being placed

and chooses the type/orientation of the

mark accordingly. To override the

automatic selection highlight the fiducial

mark and select the type/orientation from

the menu.

Note: The position of a fiducial mark is

determined by the geometric center of

the software marker, not the scribed mark

on the film.

Click on the line “Tool – Image comparer” at the end of the “Dose to plan

comparison” branch of the Case Object. This displays the the dose map (sometimes

referred to as the Client Image) overlaid on the treatment plan. Close inspection of the