
DICOM files on CDs usually do not have an extension, but can be recognized by their "non-sensical" names, number and size.For example, the files for a 20-slice CT brain are seen in their folder:
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A DICOM study occurs whenever a few DICOM series share a similar tag called StudyInstanceUID.This results in the stack of CT images that you scroll at the console. A DICOM series occurs whenever a few DICOM files share a similar tag called SeriesInstanceUID.


For example, a 30-slice CT Brain consists of 30 separate DICOM files.Įxcept for multi-frame DICOM files, which we will ignore for the moment
OSIRIX LITE LOCAL FOLDER DEFAULT INSTALL
The default folder is Orthanc in your C: drive.īy default, Orthanc will install shortcuts in your start menu, which you can use to find the all-important Configuration.json file.Īt this time, your PC will be running Orthanc in the background. Index file: The database Index that Orthanc uses to access the DICOM files.DICOM files: The actual DICOM files loaded into Orthanc.Configuration.json: The configuration file, which you may need to edit later.This will be the folder where Orthanc will store: This will be the folder where the Orthanc program files will be installed:

When you run the downloaded file, you'll probably receive some sort of security warning. (Don't worry, you won't receive spam from the developers.)

it will run automatically in the background)
