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In order to help researches to upload and download data to the data repository, BRICS provides the Data Repository tool that includes the following  modules (or sub-tools):
MIPAV allows you to generate intensity profiles, or contour VOI graphs, for VOI contours. For delineated VOIs, you can generate 2D, 3D, or 4D intensity graphs. You can also generate a 3D intensity graph at a specific point across all slices in a dataset. For information on how to contour a VOI, refer to Chapter 1, "Segmenting Images Using Contours and Masks,"<br />
# [[#ImagingSubmission|Imaging data submission and validation]] module should be used for imaging data to create the image submission package.
# [[#DataValidation| Data Validation]] module verifies that data conforms to the required format and range values defined in the data dictionary. It also creates a data submission package ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XML XML]) and submission ticket ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XML XML]) that can be uploaded to the data repository via the [[#DataUpload| Data Upload]] module.
# [[#DataUpload| Data Upload]] module assists researches in uploading their data to the data repository (in the form of a submission package and submission ticket).
# [[#DataDownload| Data Download]] module assists researches in downloading data from the data repository.


== Steps in data preparation, validation, submission, and download ==
=== Generating contour VOI graphs ===
'''For [[Image submission plug-in| imaging data]]:'''
Contour VOI graphs display the intensity values of the selected contour's boundary in the Contour VOI Graph window (Figure 10). You can generate either 2D or 3D contour VOI graphs. <br />
# Create and pre-validate the image submission package using the [[#ImagingSubmission|Imaging data submission and validation]] module.
# Validate the the image submission package using the [[#DataValidation| Data Validation]] module and create the data submission package/ticket using the same module.
# Use the data submission ticket from the previous step to upload the data submission package with the help of the [[#DataUpload| Data Upload]] module.
# Download the data using the means provided by the  [[#DataDownload| Data Download]] module.


'''For non-imaging data:'''
'''To generate 2D contour VOI graphs'''<br />
# Create and validate the data submission package using the [[#DataValidation| Data Validation]] module and create the submission ticket using the same module (creates automatically as soon as data pass validation).
1 Open an image.<br />
# Use the data submission ticket from the previous step to upload the data submission package with the help of the [[#DataUpload| Data Upload]] module.
2 Delineate a 2D VOI on the image using one of the 2D icons in the MIPAV window.<br />
# Download the data using the means provided by the [[#DataDownload| Data Download]] module.


== Data for upload ==
<div id="ImagingData"><div>
=== Imaging data ===
Imaging data can be uploaded in the form of a brain image file and a corresponding [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comma-separated_values CSV] file that contains some additional patient/subject/visit information (not stored in the image header) as well as image related metadata. See also [[Image submission plug-in#Required image information|Required image information]].


The following information is required for all [[Image submission plug-in|image submissions]] and must be included in a CSV file:
{| border="1" cellpadding="5"
# The patient/subject information including  - GUID, a patient/subject age, a study site name, and a visit date;  
|+ '''Figure 10. Contour VOI Graph window '''
# The image information including - imaging study date and time, imaging file name, imaging file itself, imaging file format and modality, image QA/QC information.
|-
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[[Image:windowContourVOIGraph.jpg]]
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<div class="CellBody"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline">'''<font color="#000000">File</font>'''</span></div>
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<div class="CellBody"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline">'''<font color="#000000">Open Graph</font>'''</span>-Opens a PLT file that contains graph data. When you select this command or press Ctrl O on the keyboard, the Open Graph Data dialog box appears. </div>
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<div class="CellBody"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline">'''<font color="#000000">Save Graph</font>'''</span>-Saves the graph data in a PLT file. When you select this command or when you press Ctrl S on the keyboard, the Save dialog box opens.</div>
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<div class="CellBody"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline">'''<font color="#000000">Print Graph</font>'''</span>-Allows you to print the graph. When you select this command or press <br />Ctrl P, the Print dialog box opens.</div>
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<div class="CellBody"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline">'''<font color="#000000">Close Graph</font>'''</span>-Closes the Intensity Graph window. To close the window, you can also press Ctrl X on the keyboard.</div>
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<div class="CellBody"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline">'''<font color="#000000">Edit</font>'''</span></div>
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<div class="CellBody"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline">'''<font color="#000000">Delete Function</font>'''</span>-Allows you to delete a specific function. However, you cannot delete a function if it is the only function displayed in the window.</div>
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<div class="CellBody"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline">'''<font color="#000000">Copy Function</font>'''</span>-Copies a function that is currently displayed in the window.</div>
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<div class="CellBody"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline">'''<font color="#000000">Paste Function</font>'''</span>-Pastes a previously copied function into the window. The pasted function has a different color than the first function displayed in the window.</div>
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<div class="CellBody"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline">'''<font color="#000000">Views</font>'''</span></div>
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<div class="CellBody"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline">'''<font color="#000000">Modify Graph Features</font>'''</span>-Allows you to customize the appearance of the graph.</div>
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<div class="CellBody"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline">'''<font color="#000000">Reset Range to Default</font>'''</span>-<span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline">'''<font color="#000000">[TBD]</font>'''</span></div>
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<div class="CellBody"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline">'''<font color="#000000">Reset Graph to Original</font>'''</span>-<span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline">'''<font color="#000000">[TBD]</font>'''</span>. </div>
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<div class="CellBody"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline">'''<font color="#000000">Help</font>'''</span></div>
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<div class="CellBody"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline">'''<font color="#000000">Help Topics</font>'''</span>-Displays online help topics.</div>
|}


The brain image file can be:
<br />
* a single file in one of [[Supported Formats| supported formats]],
3 Select the VOI. <br />
* a [[Other formats supported by MIPAV#DicomFormat|DICOM multifile]] or some other multifile in one of the supported formats,
As an option, copy the VOI to other slices in the dataset by selecting VOI &gt; Propagate and one of the following commands:<br />
* a ZIP archive that contains an image dataset (e.g. [[Other formats supported by MIPAV#DicomFormat|DICOM dataset]] with images of multiple slices stored in separate image files - [[Image submission plug-in#Multifiles|a multifile]]).
*To Next Slice<br />
*To Previous Slice<br />
*To All Slices<br />
4 Do one of the following:<br />
*Select VOI &gt; Graph &gt; Boundary Intensity in the MIPAV window. <br />
*Right click on the VOI and then select Graph &gt; Boundary Intensity.<br />
*The Contour VOI Graph window (Figure 10) opens.<br />


For more information refer to: [[Image submission plug-in|Imaging data submission and validation module]].
'''To generate 3D contour VOI graphs'''<br />
1 Open an image.<br />
2 Delineate a VOI on the image using the 3D rectangular VOI icon, in the MIPAV window. <br />
3 Select the VOI. <br />
As an option, copy the VOI to other slices in the dataset by selecting VOI &gt; Propagate and one of the following commands:<br />
*To Next Slice<br />
*To Previous Slice<br />
*To All Slices<br />
4 Do one of the following:<br />
*Select VOI &gt; Graph &gt; Boundary Intensity in the MIPAV window.<br />
*Right-click on the VOI and then select Graph &gt; Boundary Intensity. <br />
The Contour VOI Graph window (Figure 10) opens. This window displays a graph of the intensity values of the selected contour's boundary. <br />


=== Clinical  data ===
=== Generating intensity graphs ===
In order to upload clinical data to the data repository, the data should be submitted to the [[#DataValidation|Data Validation module]] as [[Data Validation module#CSVFiles|CSV]] files (in tab-delimited format).
Intensity profiles, or graphs, present information on the intensity values of the VOI region in an image. The intensity graph appears in the Intensity Graph window (Figure 11).<br />


The [[#DataValidation|Data Validation module]] accepts [[Data Validation module#CSVFiles|CSV]] files from a researcher and validates the files' content against the values defined in the data dictionary. For  those data that pass validation, the [[#DataValidation| Data Validation module]] creates a submission package and submission ticket both in XML format.
'''To generate 2D intensity graphs'''<br />
1 Open an image.<br />
2 Delineate a 2D VOI on the image using one of the 2D icons in the MIPAV window.<br /><
3 Select the VOI. <br />
As an option, copy the VOI to other slices in the dataset by selecting VOI &gt; Propagate and one of the following commands:<br />
*To Next Slice<br />
*To Previous Slice<br />
*To All Slices<br />
4 Do one of the following:<br />
Select VOI &gt; Graph in the MIPAV window and either of the following:<br />
* ''2.5D Total Intensity'' -To generate a graph of the sum of the intensity values of the VOI region. <br />
* ''2.5D Average Intensity'' -To generate a graph of the average of the intensity values of the VOI region.<br />
Right-click on the VOI and then select Graph and one of the following commands:<br />
* ''2.5D Total Intensity'' -To generate a graph of the sum of the intensity values of the area delineated by the VOI per slice.<br />
* ''2.5D Average Intensity'' -To generate a graph of the average of the intensity values of the VOI region.<br />
* ''2.5D Total Intensity with Threshold'' -TBD. <br />
* ''2.5D Average Intensity with Threshold'' -TBD.<br />
The Intensity Graph window (Figure 11) opens.


The submission ticket is used by the [[#DataUpload| Data Upload module]] to upload the data (in the form of a corresponding submission package) to the data repository.  
{| border="1" cellpadding="5"
|+ '''Figure 11. Intensity Graph window '''
|-
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<div class="CellBody"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline">'''<font color="#000000">File</font>'''</span></div>
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<div class="CellBody"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline">'''<font color="#000000">Open Graph</font>'''</span>-Opens a PLT file that contains graph data.</div> <div class="CellBody">When you select this command or press Ctrl O on the keyboard, the Open Graph Data dialog box appears. </div>
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[[Image:VOIGRaphMOdifyPointsVis.jpg]]
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<div class="CellBody"> </div>
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<div class="CellBody"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline">'''<font color="#000000">Save Graph</font>'''</span>-Saves the graph data in a PLT file. </div> <div class="CellBody">When you select this command or when you press Ctrl S on the keyboard, the Save dialog box opens.</div>
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<div class="CellBody"> </div>
| rowspan="1" colspan="2" |
<div class="CellBody"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline">'''<font color="#000000">Print Graph</font>'''</span>-Allows you to print the graph. When you select this command or press <br />Ctrl P, the Print dialog box opens.</div>
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<div class="CellBody"> </div>
| rowspan="1" colspan="2" |
<div class="CellBody"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline">'''<font color="#000000">Close Graph</font>'''</span>-Closes the Intensity Graph window. To close the window, you can also press Ctrl X on the keyboard.</div>
|-
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<div class="CellBody"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline">'''<font color="#000000">Edit</font>'''</span></div>
| rowspan="1" colspan="2" |
<div class="CellBody"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline">'''<font color="#000000">Delete Function</font>'''</span>-Allows you to delete the function that you select. However, you cannot delete a function if it is the only function displayed in the window.</div>
|-
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<div class="CellBody"> </div>
| rowspan="1" colspan="2" |
<div class="CellBody"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline">'''<font color="#000000">Paste Function</font>'''</span>-Pastes a previously copied function into the window. The pasted function has a different color than the first function displayed in the window.</div>
|-
|
<div class="CellBody"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline">'''<font color="#000000">Views</font>'''</span></div>
| rowspan="1" colspan="2" |
<div class="CellBody"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline">'''<font color="#000000">Modify Graph Features</font>'''</span>-Allows you to customize the appearance of the graph.</div>
|-
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<div class="CellBody"> </div>
| rowspan="1" colspan="2" |
<div class="CellBody"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline">'''<font color="#000000">Reset Range to Default</font>'''</span>-TBD.</div>
|-
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<div class="CellBody"> </div>
| rowspan="1" colspan="2" |
<div class="CellBody"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline">'''<font color="#000000">Reset Graph to Original</font>'''</span>-TBD.</div>
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<div class="CellBody"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline">'''<font color="#000000">Help</font>'''</span></div>
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<div class="CellBody"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline">'''<font color="#000000">Help Topics</font>'''</span>-Displays online help topics.</div>
|}


For more information about the structure of CSV files, data submission and validation, refer to [[Data Validation module]].
'''To generate 3D intensity graphs of all slices in a dataset at a specific point'''<br />
1 Open an image.<br />
2 Draw a point VOI on the image (Figure 12).<br />
3 Select the VOI.<br />
4 Do one of the following:<br />
*Select the Propagate VOI to all slices icon.<br />
*Select VOI &gt; Propagate &gt; To All Slices. <br />
*Right-click on the VOI, then select Propagate &gt; To All Slices (Figure 12).<br />
5 Right-click on the VOI and select Show VOI Graph (Figure 12).<br />


=== Genomics data ===
{| border="1" cellpadding="5"
|+ '''Figure 12. Point VOI'''
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<div style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0pt; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline"><font color="#000000">  <br /></font></div>


TBD.
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<div id="ImagingSubmission"><div>
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== Imaging data submission and validation module ==
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The Imaging Data Submission and Validation module (also known as  MIPAV Image Submission and Validation tool or MIPAV [[Image submission plug-in]]) is designed to help researches to validate and submit their data. Data validation is a necessary step that must be done prior data submission in order to ensure the quality of uploaded data and to make data queryable. The module runs as a Java Web Start application locally on a user's computer (Java runtime environment is required).
[[Image:PointVOIPropagate.jpg]]
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'''Module input:'''
'''To generate 3D intensity graphs of specific areas'''<br />
# a brain image(s) in one of supported formats,
1 Open an image.<br />
# a corresponding CSV file with metadata, see [[#ImagingData| Imaging data]].
2 Delineate a VOI on the image using the 3D rectangular VOI icon.<br />
3 Select the VOI. Then, do one of the following:<br />
*a Select VOI &gt; Graph and either of the following in the MIPAV window:<br />
** ''2.5D Total Intensity'' -To generate a graph of the sum of the intensity values of the area delineated by the VOI per slice.<br />
** ''2.5D Average Intensity'' -To generate a graph of the average of the intensity values of the VOI region.<br />
*b Right-click the VOI, and then select Graph and one of the following commands in the MIPAV window:<br />
** ''2.5D Total Intensity'' -To generate a graph of the sum of the intensity values of the area delineated by the VOI per slice.<br />
** ''2.5D Average Intensity'' -To generate a graph of the average of the intensity values of the VOI region.<br />
** ''2.5D Total Intensity with Threshold'' -TBD.<br />
** ''2.5D Average Intensity with Threshold'' -TBD.<br />
The Intensity Graph window (Figure 11) opens.<br />


'''Module output:'''
# the brain image(s) in one of supported formats,
# the CSV file confirmed against the data dictionary and ready for validation by the [[#DataValidation|Data Validation module]],
# [[Image submission plug-in#Output log|the Output log]] that lists all brain image files and CSV files added to the image submission package. It also displays the path(s) to the directory where the image package(s) is stored. 


Read [[Image submission plug-in| more]]...
[[Customizing the appearance of graphs - Modify graph dialog box]]
 
<div id="DataValidation"><div>
 
== Data Validation module ==
The [[Data Validation module]] assists researchers with the submission of both imaging and non-imaging data into the repository. The Data Validation module verifies that data conforms to the required format and range values defined in the data dictionary (note that for the [[Image submission plug-in|imaging data]] this is going to be a second validation needed to ensure the quality of data). The [[Data Validation module]] validates the metadata associated with the data files identified by the user for submission against the data dictionary. If everything is OK, the Data Validation module creates a submission ticket and submission package. After that data are good for uploading. If errors are found, the module provides a detailed report of any data discrepancies, errors, and warnings. The module runs as a Java Web Start application locally on a user's computer (Java runtime environment is required).
 
'''Module input:'''
# CSV file with clinical data or [[#ImagingData|imaging metadata]].
 
'''Module output:'''
# a submission package and submission ticket (XML) ready for submission by the [[#DataUpload| Data Upload module]].
# [[Data Validation module#Error log|an error log]] with validation errors and warnings (if any).
 
Read [[Data Validation module|more]] ...
 
<div id="DataUpload"><div>
== Data Upload module ==
After the submission package has been created using either the [[Image submission plug-in|Imaging Data Submission and Validation module]] (for imaging data) or by the [[Data Validation module]] (for non-imaging data), data can be submitted to the data repository. The Data Upload module facilitates this process. The module runs as a Java Web Start application locally on a user's computer (Java runtime environment is required).
 
'''Module input:'''
# a submission package and submission ticket (XML) from the [[#DataValidation|Data Validation module]].
 
'''Module output:'''
# Data submitted to the data repository.
 
Read [[Data Upload module| more]]...
 
<div id="DataDownload"><div>
== Data Download module ==
Data Download module helps users to select and download datasets from the data repository to their own systems. The module runs as a Java Web Start application locally on a user's computer (Java runtime environment are required).
 
'''Module input:'''
# Data submitted to the repository by the [[#DataUpload|Data Upload module]]..
 
'''Module output:'''
# Data downloaded to your computer- TBD.
 
Read [[Data Download module|more]]...
 
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Revision as of 20:22, 21 February 2012

MIPAV allows you to generate intensity profiles, or contour VOI graphs, for VOI contours. For delineated VOIs, you can generate 2D, 3D, or 4D intensity graphs. You can also generate a 3D intensity graph at a specific point across all slices in a dataset. For information on how to contour a VOI, refer to Chapter 1, "Segmenting Images Using Contours and Masks,"

Generating contour VOI graphs

Contour VOI graphs display the intensity values of the selected contour's boundary in the Contour VOI Graph window (Figure 10). You can generate either 2D or 3D contour VOI graphs.

To generate 2D contour VOI graphs
1 Open an image.
2 Delineate a 2D VOI on the image using one of the 2D icons in the MIPAV window.


Figure 10. Contour VOI Graph window

WindowContourVOIGraph.jpg

File
Open Graph-Opens a PLT file that contains graph data. When you select this command or press Ctrl O on the keyboard, the Open Graph Data dialog box appears.
Save Graph-Saves the graph data in a PLT file. When you select this command or when you press Ctrl S on the keyboard, the Save dialog box opens.
Print Graph-Allows you to print the graph. When you select this command or press
Ctrl P, the Print dialog box opens.
Close Graph-Closes the Intensity Graph window. To close the window, you can also press Ctrl X on the keyboard.
Edit
Delete Function-Allows you to delete a specific function. However, you cannot delete a function if it is the only function displayed in the window.
Copy Function-Copies a function that is currently displayed in the window.
Paste Function-Pastes a previously copied function into the window. The pasted function has a different color than the first function displayed in the window.
Views
Modify Graph Features-Allows you to customize the appearance of the graph.
Reset Range to Default-[TBD]
Reset Graph to Original-[TBD].
Help
Help Topics-Displays online help topics.


3 Select the VOI.
As an option, copy the VOI to other slices in the dataset by selecting VOI > Propagate and one of the following commands:

  • To Next Slice
  • To Previous Slice
  • To All Slices

4 Do one of the following:

  • Select VOI > Graph > Boundary Intensity in the MIPAV window.
  • Right click on the VOI and then select Graph > Boundary Intensity.
  • The Contour VOI Graph window (Figure 10) opens.

To generate 3D contour VOI graphs
1 Open an image.
2 Delineate a VOI on the image using the 3D rectangular VOI icon, in the MIPAV window.
3 Select the VOI.
As an option, copy the VOI to other slices in the dataset by selecting VOI > Propagate and one of the following commands:

  • To Next Slice
  • To Previous Slice
  • To All Slices

4 Do one of the following:

  • Select VOI > Graph > Boundary Intensity in the MIPAV window.
  • Right-click on the VOI and then select Graph > Boundary Intensity.

The Contour VOI Graph window (Figure 10) opens. This window displays a graph of the intensity values of the selected contour's boundary.

Generating intensity graphs

Intensity profiles, or graphs, present information on the intensity values of the VOI region in an image. The intensity graph appears in the Intensity Graph window (Figure 11).

To generate 2D intensity graphs
1 Open an image.
2 Delineate a 2D VOI on the image using one of the 2D icons in the MIPAV window.
< 3 Select the VOI.
As an option, copy the VOI to other slices in the dataset by selecting VOI > Propagate and one of the following commands:

  • To Next Slice
  • To Previous Slice
  • To All Slices

4 Do one of the following:
Select VOI > Graph in the MIPAV window and either of the following:

  • 2.5D Total Intensity -To generate a graph of the sum of the intensity values of the VOI region.
  • 2.5D Average Intensity -To generate a graph of the average of the intensity values of the VOI region.

Right-click on the VOI and then select Graph and one of the following commands:

  • 2.5D Total Intensity -To generate a graph of the sum of the intensity values of the area delineated by the VOI per slice.
  • 2.5D Average Intensity -To generate a graph of the average of the intensity values of the VOI region.
  • 2.5D Total Intensity with Threshold -TBD.
  • 2.5D Average Intensity with Threshold -TBD.

The Intensity Graph window (Figure 11) opens.

Figure 11. Intensity Graph window
File
Open Graph-Opens a PLT file that contains graph data.
When you select this command or press Ctrl O on the keyboard, the Open Graph Data dialog box appears.

VOIGRaphMOdifyPointsVis.jpg

Save Graph-Saves the graph data in a PLT file.
When you select this command or when you press Ctrl S on the keyboard, the Save dialog box opens.
Print Graph-Allows you to print the graph. When you select this command or press
Ctrl P, the Print dialog box opens.
Close Graph-Closes the Intensity Graph window. To close the window, you can also press Ctrl X on the keyboard.
Edit
Delete Function-Allows you to delete the function that you select. However, you cannot delete a function if it is the only function displayed in the window.
Paste Function-Pastes a previously copied function into the window. The pasted function has a different color than the first function displayed in the window.
Views
Modify Graph Features-Allows you to customize the appearance of the graph.
Reset Range to Default-TBD.
Reset Graph to Original-TBD.
Help
Help Topics-Displays online help topics.

To generate 3D intensity graphs of all slices in a dataset at a specific point
1 Open an image.
2 Draw a point VOI on the image (Figure 12).
3 Select the VOI.
4 Do one of the following:

  • Select the Propagate VOI to all slices icon.
  • Select VOI > Propagate > To All Slices.
  • Right-click on the VOI, then select Propagate > To All Slices (Figure 12).

5 Right-click on the VOI and select Show VOI Graph (Figure 12).

Figure 12. Point VOI


PointVOIPropagate.jpg

To generate 3D intensity graphs of specific areas
1 Open an image.
2 Delineate a VOI on the image using the 3D rectangular VOI icon.
3 Select the VOI. Then, do one of the following:

  • a Select VOI > Graph and either of the following in the MIPAV window:
    • 2.5D Total Intensity -To generate a graph of the sum of the intensity values of the area delineated by the VOI per slice.
    • 2.5D Average Intensity -To generate a graph of the average of the intensity values of the VOI region.
  • b Right-click the VOI, and then select Graph and one of the following commands in the MIPAV window:
    • 2.5D Total Intensity -To generate a graph of the sum of the intensity values of the area delineated by the VOI per slice.
    • 2.5D Average Intensity -To generate a graph of the average of the intensity values of the VOI region.
    • 2.5D Total Intensity with Threshold -TBD.
    • 2.5D Average Intensity with Threshold -TBD.

The Intensity Graph window (Figure 11) opens.


Customizing the appearance of graphs - Modify graph dialog box