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ADVANCED IMAGING CENTERS

Click the link below to download the latest version of EZPACS. 

EZPACS 3.255 Setup.EXE

Click Open on the download dialog box.

You should also install EZPACSCD if you will be making CDs for the patient.

bullet Version: 3.255

Date: 2/29/24

  1. Check for blank report when approving.

Utilities to Delete Local Cases CDS and Rebuild Local Cases

Click here for sample INI file connection settings

or download the full file

 

Revert to an older version:

bullet Version: 3.254

Date: 1/5/24

  1. Use the user's preference for showing scout imges when loading someone else's case.
  2. Fixed bug with RTF transfer of ADDENDUM: to SpeechAnywhre.

bullet Version: 3.253

Date: 11/30/23

  1. Put signature after addendum when over reading report with addendum.

bullet Version: 3.252

Date: 11/30/23

  1. Added ability to over-read approved cases for Dr. Ray.

bullet Version: 3.251

Date: 10/05/23

  1. Some multiframe modalities (e.g. US) do not have image position.

bullet Version: 3.250

Date: 09/22/23

  1. Update SpeechAnywhere to latest version - requires Windows 10 and Edge browser.

bullet Version: 3.249

Date: 09/14/23

  1. Show DEXA with dimming as set in Preference dialog.

bullet Version: 3.248

Date: 08/25/23

  1. Right click on annotation brings up color picker.

bullet Version: 3.247

Date: 08/24/23

  1. Purge large CT data (1024x1024) after loading.
  2. Implement colored annotations.

bullet Version: 3.246

Date: 05/25/23

  1. Don't fuse images with different frames of reference.

bullet Version: 3.245

Date: 03/20/23

  1. Don't purge unnasigned MAMMOs from Dr Khans workstation.

bullet Version: 3.244

Date: 02/08/23

  1. Look on Azure for 2022 cases.

bullet Version: 3.243

Date: 01/30/23

  1. Look on Azure for 2022 cases.

bullet Version: 3.242

Date: 01/23/23

  1. Look on Azure for 2022 cases.

bullet Version: 3.241

Date: 12/06/22

  1. Skip change detection for archived cases.

bullet Version: 3.240

Date: 11/10/22

  1. Paste unformatted text when \shading10000 tag is present.

bullet Version: 3.239

Date: 11/7/22

  1. Fetch tiered images from 2021 directly.
  2. Download images when making CDs.

bullet Version: 3.238

Date: 11/1/22

  1. Fetch tiered images directly.

bullet Version: 3.237

Date: 10/24/22

  1. Read status from server on put back.
  2. Fix problem when assigning Valencia case.
  3. Use Imager Pixel Spacing tag when present.

bullet Version: 3.236

Date: 10/20/22

  1. Read status from server on put back.

bullet Version: 3.235

Date: 10/19/22

  1. Centralize templates in Lancaster to minimize downloading.

bullet Version: 3.234

Date: 9/14/22

  1. Added option to print AIC letterhead on reports.
  2. Added palettes to shortcut customization screen.

bullet Version: 3.233

Date: 9/12/22

  1. Save palette / fusion options for summary images.

bullet Version: 3.232

Date: 9/1/22

  1. Check status of exam on server before uploading from yellow screen (e.g. don't change from Completed to Transcribed).
  2. Rudimentary MPR for PET/CT studies.

bullet Version: 3.231

Date: 8/19/22

  1. Add ability to fuse PET and CT series.
  2. Measuring ROI on fused image PET/CT will give SUV.

bullet Version: 3.230

Date: 8/16/22

  1. Check for unsigned values in PET images.

bullet Version: 3.229

Date: 7/29/22

  1. Don't use default windowing for NM tomos.

bullet Version: 3.228

Date: 7/28/22

  1. Add preference for comparison hanging.
  2. Fix list index out of bounds error when monitor goes offline.

bullet Version: 3.227

Date: 7/25/22

  1. Added floating toolbar to Cine tab.
  2. Changed search by ID to look for patient on both sites.
  3. Hang US series regardless of name.

bullet Version: 3.226

Date: 7/8/22

  1. Fixed access violation when printing from EZRIS.

bullet Version: 3.225

Date: 7/7/22

  1. User can set toolbar size in Preferences
  2. Remember position of windows on exit.

bullet Version: 3.224

Date: 6/20/22

  1. Added Update EZPACS to Help menu.
  2. Added Fleishner guidelines to Help menu.
  3. Added +/- zoom to summary tab.
  4. Don't refit tweaked summary images.

bullet Version: 3.223

Date: 6/10/22

  1. Refit key images when adding/removing.

bullet Version: 3.222

Date: 5/13/22

  1. Open comparison case on single monitor when new session.

bullet Version: 3.221

Date: 4/27/22

  1. Source AE Title was missing from local cases.

bullet Version: 3.220

Date: 4/24/22

  1. Loading comparison case failed looking for source of study.

bullet Version: 3.219

Date: 4/22/22

  1. Exclude scouts and dose report when auto-populating summary.
  2. Alert if case is approved w/o loading prior comparison study.
  3. Add date after ADDENDUM:
  4. Hide AIC logo on outside studies.

bullet Version: 3.218

Date: 3/14/22

  1. Fixed issue with false color when rotating images.

bullet Version: 3.217

Date: 2/28/22

  1. Use US date format on reports.
  2. Added PET 20 step color palette to windowing menu.

bullet Version: 3.216

Date: 2/22/22

  1. Move series labeled "...scout..." to bottom of drawer when loading.
  2. Added Hot Iron, PET, Hot Metal Blue color palettes to windowing menu.
  3. Made zoom more responsive esp for mammos
  4. Add message if new version is available.

bullet Version: 3.215

Date: 1/26/22

  1. Fixed access violation when loading multiframe sequence with annotations and in reverse order.
  2. Added Reset Zoom and Pan tool and menu item.

bullet Version: 3.214

Date: 1/24/22

  1. Calculate SUV for ROI on PT images per QIBA FDG-PET/CT Digital Reference Object Project.

bullet Version: 3.213

Date: 1/13/22

  1. Don't include scout images when images are automatically added to the summary.

bullet Version: 3.212

Date: 1/5/22

  1. Make tabs blink for doctors only.

bullet Version: 3.211

Date: 12/14/21

  1. Ensure report sections are at start of paragraph.

bullet Version: 3.210

Date: 12/10/21

  1. Do not load frames in legacy stacks in fragments.
  2. Show referring doctor's likes/dislikes when Approve button is clicked.

bullet Version: 3.209

Date: 12/6/21

  1. Allow STELA to assign across groups.

bullet Version: 3.208

Date: 11/24/21

  1. Allow manager to view underlings' assignments.

bullet Version: 3.207

Date: 11/19/21

  1. Add ability to load multi-frame US.

bullet Version: 3.206

Date: 11/09/21

  1. Add option to copy to USB if burning more than 4.7GB.
  2. Preserve site selection when Show all modalities is clicked.

bullet Version: 3.205

Date: 10/29/21

  1. Add hanging indent to numbered list in impression to minimize cleanup.

bullet Version: 3.203

Date: 10/07/21

  1. When displaying possible priors for outside cases, do not include their MRN in search criteria.

bullet Version: 3.202

Date: 09/30/21

  1. Fix multiple selection to work when grid is sorted.
  2. Ability to load JPEG2000 compresed images (Kaiser).
  3. Ability to load Explicit VR DICOM images (Kaiser).

bullet Version: 3.201

Date: 08/31/21

  1. Change tag fix to eliminate memory fragmentation problems.
  2. Change Mark as STAT to work on multiple selection.
  3. Load muti-frame ultrasound from new ultrasound scanner.

bullet Version: 3.200

Date: 08/18/21

  1. Display case notes on blue screen.

bullet Version: 3.199

Date: 08/13/21

  1. Allow windowing during download.

bullet Version: 3.198

Date: 08/11/21

  1. Recognize and place CT radiation dose page at bottom of drawer.

bullet Version: 3.197

Date: 08/06/21

  1. Add option to save series in AVI format.

bullet Version: 3.196

Date: 07/20/21

  1. Save name of last user to save case so correct hanging protocol is used when reloading.

bullet Version: 3.195

Date: 07/07/21

  1. Fix occasional list index out of bounds when loading from local cases.

bullet Version: 3.194

Date: 05/21/21

  1. Don't allow double check marks in Cine setup.

bullet Version: 3.193

Date: 05/21/21

  1. Reset drawer order when loading other's case.
  2. Save orientation in XML.

bullet Version: 3.192

Date: 03/30/21

  1. Load mammos from Hyland
  2. Load movies from GE US.

bullet Version: 3.191

Date: 03/18/21

  1. Check DOSE fields each time report template is loaded.
  2. Do not substitute 0.00 for blank dose.

bullet Version: 3.190

Date: 03/08/21

  1. Group DEXAs together when sort by anatomy is checked on Reports tab.
  2. Reset layout after cine monitor dialog depending on preference.
  3. Update drawer position when late-arriving series is auto-grouped.

bullet Version: 3.189

Date: 02/26/21

  1. If saved monitor layout does not match current layout fall back to default.
  2. Don't download tomo images.

bullet Version: 3.188

Date: 01/27/21

  1. Extract single TOMO image for ACR.
  2. Save hanging protocols per monitor layout.

bullet Version: 3.187

Date: 12/09/20

  1. Load all images for late-arriving tomos.

bullet Version: 3.186

Date: 12/04/20

  1. Don't purge pre-cached TOMOs.

bullet Version: 3.185

Date: 11/24/20

  1. Check for free disk space before downloading TOMOs.

bullet Version: 3.184

Date: 11/23/20

  1. Load images from Local Cases if they haven't yet arrived on the server.

bullet Version: 3.183

Date: 11/18/20

  1. Using new memory manager to load TOMOs.

bullet Version: 3.182

Date: 11/16/20

  1. Do not load TOMO images.

bullet Version: 3.181

Date: 11/12/20

  1. Load TOMO images.

bullet Version: 3.180

Date: 11/08/20

  1. Read windowing from TOMO tags.

bullet Version: 3.179

Date: 10/28/20

  1. Swap BT files out after loading.

bullet Version: 3.178

Date: 10/19/20

  1. Disabled downloading of BT files.

bullet Version: 3.177

Date: 09/04/20

  1. Fixed problem with Report Library search.

bullet Version: 3.176

Date: 08/24/20

  1. Exclude prior studies from comparison for personal injury cases.

bullet Version: 3.175

Date: 07/30/20

  1. Add preference for operation of zoom - around center or where clicked.

bullet Version: 3.174

Date: 07/15/20

  1. Include Horos for Mac users when burning CD.

bullet Version: 3.173

Date: 07/09/20

  1. Fix "Sort by image position" to allow for one non-parallel scout image in the series.

bullet Version: 3.172

Date: 07/06/20

  1. Fix bug when trying to get comparisons when loading from yellow screen.

bullet Version: 3.171

Date: 06/25/20

  1. Remove localizer flag if series is dragged out of localizer row in drawer.
  2. Do not mark series as localizer if frame of reference is missing.

bullet Version: 3.170

Date: 06/24/20

  1. Remove borders from CT reconstructions when adding to summary.
  2. When approving, replace ___ with name of reading doctor in summary.

bullet Version: 3.169

Date: 06/19/20

  1. Search results are not displayed under some circumstances.

bullet Version: 3.168

Date: 06/11/20

  1. Center zoom on point under mouse.
  2. Add option to group comparison and reports by anatomy.

bullet Version: 3.167

Date: 06/10/20

  1. Show overlays in color for better readability.

bullet Version: 3.166

Date: 06/04/20

  1. Fix loading of SYMBIA sequences.

bullet Version: 3.165

Date: 05/13/20

  1. Add Palmdale and Ridgecrest to SITE column and toolbar.

bullet Version: 3.164

Date: 05/05/20

  1. Remove Comparison line from report when PI case is loaded.
  2. Update timestamp in signature block when report is approved.

bullet Version: 3.163

Date: 04/24/20

  1. Sort by position falls back to sorting by image number when encountering non-parallel slices.

bullet Version: 3.162

Date: 04/20/20

  1. Ignore localizer image when sorting rotating series.

bullet Version: 3.161

Date: 02/24/20

  1. Do not reformat "fine print" in Impression section of report.

bullet Version: 3.160

Date: 01/30/20

  1. Added ability to select and score reports for peer rview to Reports tab.

bullet Version: 3.159

Date: 01/16/20

  1. Show order and history side by side in Chart tab.
  2. Added right-click to open case from report tab.
  3. Added module to reconcile transcription log.
  4. Use 4 digits for year throughout.

bullet Version: 3.158

Date: 12/26/19

  1. Incorporated new IdHTTP component to handle latest ISP filtering.

bullet Version: 3.157

Date: 12/18/19

  1. Added multiple selection to case list
  2. Prevent editing of document with addendum in SpeechAnywhere.

bullet Version: 3.156

Date: 11/04/19

  1. Added First Name, Last Name to Search dialog.
  2. Added Search Library to Reports tab.

bullet Version: 3.155

Date: 10/29/19

  1. Added Date of Birth to Search dialog.

bullet Version: 3.154

Date: 10/25/19

  1. Fixed bug when approving case before all images are loaded and summary is empty.

bullet Version: 3.153

Date: 10/14/19

  1. Fixed bug when approving case before all images are loaded and summary is empty.

bullet Version: 3.152

Date: 10/07/19

  1. Opening new session from comparison dialog loads completed case as comparison.

bullet Version: 3.151

Date: 09/30/19

  1. Opening new session from comparison dialog loads case as comparison.

bullet Version: 3.150

Date: 08/27/19

  1. Double-click in drawer to add/remove series to Scroll view.

bullet Version: 3.149

Date: 08/23/19

  1. Scout images on summary are shown overlapping.

bullet Version: 3.148

Date: 08/21/19

  1. Show all approved reports, outside reports on reports tab.

bullet Version: 3.147

Date: 08/14/19

  1. Added "Reset In use status" to context menu of work list.

bullet Version: 3.146

Date: 08/09/19

  1. Read status from XML file when a case which is In use is downloaded.
  2. Increased length of group menbership field form 40 to 250 characters.

bullet Version: 3.145

Date: 08/02/19

  1. Added option to move series into preiously created study.

bullet Version: 3.144

Date: 08/01/19

  1. Added option to create a new case from the selected series.
  2. Added user setting for amount of time to wait for connection.

bullet Version: 3.143

Date: 07/30/19

  1. Removed "Mark as completed" option for non-adminstrators.

bullet Version: 3.142

Date: 07/29/19

  1. Check In use before opening a cases and give user opportunity to cancel .

bullet Version: 3.141

Date: 06/12/19

  1. Save fourth component of Cobb angle.
  2. Implement Esc key to cancel  measurements.

bullet Version: 3.140

Date: 06/11/19

  1. Add hint to Cobb Angle drawing.
  2. Make andgle, ROI measuremnts "live"

bullet Version: 3.139

Date: 06/04/19

  1. Handle lower case file names in chart.

bullet Version: 3.138

Date: 05/30/19

  1. Add study to list of comparisons when opening in new session.

bullet Version: 3.137

Date: 05/03/19

  1. Add Contrast Agent to the image labels.
  2. Show units while making measurement .

bullet Version: 3.136

Date: 03/08/19

  1. Always sort 3D MIP by image number.

bullet Version: 3.135

Date: 03/04/19

  1. Ignore scout in reconstructed series when sorting by position.

bullet Version: 3.134

Date: 03/01/19

  1. Refresh grid after drag and drop, allow dragging when not completely loaded.
  2. Drag and drop onto Series tab switches over to Scroll tab.
  3. Changed default function key assignment.
  4. Selecting a layout a second time returns to previous layout.

bullet Version: 3.133

Date: 02/16/19

  1. Sort series by image position after loading - Sagittals L to R, Axials H to F, Coronals A to P.

bullet Version: 3.132

Date: 02/13/19

  1. Fix problem with spine labelling when summary is loaded.

bullet Version: 3.131

Date: 02/11/19

  1. Add Unlock button to template screen for Administrators.

bullet Version: 3.130

Date: 01/11/19

  1. Assign late images their own column in the drawer.
  2. Sort late images by position by default.

bullet Version: 3.129

Date: 01/08/19

  1. Convert dates to local fomat in search dialog.

bullet Version: 3.128

Date: 01/03/19

  1. Drag thumbnails to Cine pane to view.

bullet Version: 3.127

Date: 12/14/18

  1. Change Magnifier tool to togggle on and off with mouse click.

bullet Version: 3.126

Date: 12/06/18

  1. Fixed problem when looking up comparison cases where short names would not match..
  2. Use US date format for date of birth on reports.

bullet Version: 3.125

Date: 11/29/18

  1. Fix bug where selecting key images in Scroll tab does not draw red border.

bullet Version: 3.124

Date: 11/26/18

  1. Catch access violation when finding key images.

bullet Version: 3.123

Date: 11/21/18

  1. Show Cobb angle < 90 deg.
  2. Ignore whitepace when searching by patient ID.
  3. Load overlay for key images.

bullet Version: 3.122

Date: 11/16/18

  1. Implement Cobb Angle notation.

bullet Version: 3.121

Date: 11/12/18

  1. Apply user windowing for 8-bit color at load.

bullet Version: 3.120

Date: 11/08/18

  1. Implement windowing for RGB images.

bullet Version: 3.119

Date: 10/10/18

  1. Layout spine cases the same whether loaded directly or downloaded first.
  2. Put any image w/o coordinates with the localizers (except for fused images)
  3. Fix access violation when cine is clicked with no case loaded.
  4. Show all cases to in-house doctor.
  5. Remove site name from window title.

bullet Version: 3.118

Date: 9/24/18

  1. Show Cases tab in red when STAT cases are present.
  2. Address bug with SpeechAnywhere hanging on exit.
  3. Allow for missing seconds field in study time.
  4. Connect to appropriate site when burning CDs

bullet Version: 3.117

Date: 9/22/18

  1. Combine Lancaster and Valencia in one list.
  2. Add option to keep layout on scroll tab (instead of displaying all series).
  3. Preserve scroll window layout when switching between all series and single series.
  4. Fit summary images to full width.
  5. Double-clicking summary image will display image on scroll tab.

bullet Version: 3.116

Date: 8/24/18

  1. Retry "connection refused" errors.

bullet Version: 3.115

Date: 8/22/18

  1. Retry "connection refused" errors.

bullet Version: 3.114

Date: 8/17/18

  1. Retry "connection refused" errors.
  2. Load report templates in background.
  3. Fix DICOM tags no longer requires opening the case.

bullet Version: 3.113

Date: 8/13/18

  1. Select scouts in background thread.
  2. Add hints on thumbnails in cine selection window.
  3. Retry "connection refused" errors.

bullet Version: 3.112

Date: 8/7/18

  1. Fix for blank date of injury on PI and WC cases.
  2. Select scouts when preferences are set to show by default.
  3. Populate summary with mid-line images if left blank when approved.
  4. Allow users to see cases assigned to their subgroup.

bullet Version: 3.111

Date: 7/29/18

  1.  Added ability to organize user templates.
  2. Allow specified users to see cases assigned to multiple groups.

bullet Version: 3.110

Date: 7/25/18

  1. Apply default windowing to key images if none is specified in tags.
  2. Allow subamin to see cases assigned to group and one other.
  3. Rotate/flip/invert on color images no longer erases corresonding key image.

bullet Version: 3.109

Date: 6/4/18

  1. Remove "Not sent" cases from Comparison dialog.

bullet Version: 3.108

Date: 5/29/18

  1. SpeechAnywhere version 3.3.

bullet Version: 3.107

Date: 5/24/18

  1. Open new session opens worklist populated with other exams from selected patient.
  2. Fixed problem saving preferences when moe than four monitors are present.
  3. Use small icons on toolbar if window is less than 1280 pixels wide.

bullet Version: 3.105

Date: 5/21/18

  1. Add Open Comparison to customize screen.
  2. Add doctor to outside group.
  3. Restore default function key assignment if customize shortcut is removed.

bullet Version: 3.104

Date: 5/10/18

  1. Copy impression to summary when approving, transcribing.
  2. Outside group members no longer get assignment privilege by default.
  3. Remove duplicates from search history

bullet Version: 3.103

Date: 5/7/18

  1. Close spine labeling window with shortcut key used to open it.
  2. Added option to open case in new session to right-click menu.
  3. Record the transcriptionist when completing an outside case.
  4. If transcriptionist last name is numeric, use the whole number on report.
  5. Make Dictate button more prominent.
  6. Show all appointments for a particular patient, not just the ones sent to PACS.
  7. Allocate approval premissions based on group.

bullet Version: 3.102

Date: 03/19/18

  1. Add confirmation dialog for Normal, Revert.
  2. Add XL, XXL, XXXL to magnifier option.
  3. Fix windowing of summary images on load.

bullet Version: 3.101

Date: 03/16/18

  1. Remove auto-grouping on put back.

bullet Version: 3.100

Date: 03/13/18

  1. Fixed access volation when loading summary for pre 2005 cases.

bullet Version: 3.99

Date: 03/08/18

  1. Separate outside group from inside doctor in Assign To menu.

bullet Version: 3.98

Date: 02/27/18

  1. Don't show High Desert Gastro cases in gray.

bullet Version: 3.97

Date: 02/20/18

  1. Don't change Completed status based on XML file.

bullet Version: 3.96

Date: 02/19/18

  1. Deal with blank exam name in DICOM tags.

bullet Version: 3.95

Date: 02/13/18

  1. Only enable addendum for approved reports.

bullet Version: 3.94

Date: 02/12/18

  1. Add template for High Desert Gastro.

bullet Version: 3.93

Date: 01/11/18

  1. Add body part to exam name for YI.

bullet Version: 3.92

Date: 01/09/18

  1. Populate report indications from study description for TDO.

bullet Version: 3.91

Date: 01/08/18

  1. Adjust signature block on outside termplate.

bullet Version: 3.90

Date: 01/04/18

  1. Make generic template available for all outstide cases.
  2. Preserveer series grouping if done on server.

bullet Version: 3.89

Date: 11/17/17

  1. Regroup series before saving.
  2. Add Dictated button to toolbar.
  3. Hide inactive doctors when approving case.
  4. Expand template name to 80 characters to handle CT Guilded Injection...

bullet Version: 3.88

Date: 11/7/17

  1. Don't auto-check other cases when assigning.
  2. Read user templates from Lancaster database.

bullet Version: 3.87

Date: 10/25/17

  1. Restore table borders after returing from SpeechAnywhere.
  2. Scanned pages in DEXA reports would crash SpeechAnywhere.
  3. Include GENERIC_TEMPLATE in setup program.

bullet Version: 3.86

Date: 10/17/17

  1. Show crosshair in gray if frames of reference are different.
  2. Ignore scout image when labeling spine levels.

bullet Version: 3.85

Date: 10/4/17

  1. Don't allow members of subgroup to see cases assigned to other subgroups.

bullet Version: 3.84

Date: 10/3/17

  1. Truncate LO at 64 characters when sending to Hologic.
  2. Incorporate SpeechAnywhere for outside reports.
  3. Do interim save of summary before report is approved.
  4. Allow users to organize report templates.
  5. Import reports from Emergent PACS.
  6. Fix Copy to CD from local cases.
  7. Automate the sending of cases to Emergent PACS.

bullet Version: 3.83

Date: 8/31/17

  1. Changes to support multiple groups.

bullet Version: 3.82

Date: 8/18/17

  1. When someone other than the reading doctor approves a report, assume the user is the transcriptionist.
  2. When main case is deleted, delete cached files also.

bullet Version: 3.81

Date: 8/2/17

  1. Reset series scrollbar to top when loading new exam.
  2. Don't auto-fit summary images when using spine templates.
  3. Format impression after a normal template is loaded.
  4. Changed "Message to AIC" to not put the case back.
  5. Changed "Callback request" on right-click menu to say "Message to AIC"

bullet Version: 3.80

Date: 7/31/17

  1. Rework chart so mouse wheel can be used to scroll; display pages in order of tabs.
  2. Restore function of LEFT and RIGHT keys when viewing single series on Scroll tab.

bullet Version: 3.79

Date: 7/21/17

  1. Expand exam name from 20 characters to 128.
  2. Don't throw fatal error if images specified in XML are absent.
  3. Don't allow group members to see all cases assigned to group.
  4. Don't autonumber lines containing phrase "result findings were"
  5. Implement series selection on Scroll tab via right click menu.
  6. Implement right and left arrow keys to page through hidden series on Scroll tab.
  7. Force impression to Times Roman.
  8. Don't pre-select completed cases for comparison when assigning

bullet Version: 3.78

Date: 7/6/17

  1. Don't automatically select completed cases when assigning.

bullet Version: 3.77

Date: 7/1/17

  1. Fixed problem with loading SPINE summaries.

bullet Version: 3.76

Date: 6/22/17

  1. Spine labelling does all sagittals at once.
  2. Ignore access violations when closing comparison case.
  3. Put California time on reports.
  4. Substitute members for group when searching assigned to, read by.
  5. Show reference lines for differing frames of reference in different color.
  6. Fixed bug where local cases were purged prematurely.

bullet Version: 3.75

Date: 6/14/17

  1. Change file name to use series UID for quicker loading.
  2. Load each series in own thread.
  3. Make splash screen not stay on top.
  4. Don't focus template tab unless it is actually visible.
  5. Don't show reference lines, cross hair if frames of reference don't match.
  6. When putting a case back, return to yellow screen if case is local.
  7. On report list all prior cases looked at while primary case is open.
  8. Don't include trailing space when saving a template.
  9. Don't require trailing ':' in report when finding sections.
  10. Add Assigned Date to search dialog.

bullet Version: 3.74

Date: 6/2/17

  1. Prefix imported cases as OUTSIDE and show in grey color.
  2. Show doctor's name under read by for outside reading groups.
  3. Use localizer tag if present to detect localizer.

bullet Version: 3.73

Date: 5/20/17

  1. Remove filtering when searching by patient ID or name.
  2. Don't show online report until it is distributed.

bullet Version: 3.72

Date: 5/19/17

  1. Keep series selection when toggling between primary and comparison case.
  2. Don't switch comparison monitor to scroll tab when loading if it's on the series tab already.
  3. Approve reports under reading doctor's group if applicable.

bullet Version: 3.71

Date: 5/18/17

  1. Auto-populate summary with all images for CR, MG modalities.
  2. Add user's initials to report when transcribed.

bullet Version: 3.70

Date: 5/17/17

  1. Fixed problem with hanging protocols when screen assignment has changed since protocol was saved.
  2. Show group name in assigned to field unless logged in as a member of the group, in which case show actual assignment.
  3. Show group name in Assign To menu unless logged in as group member, in which case show only the group members.
  4. Fixed problem logging the correct transcriptionist when Transcribe or Approved functions are activated.
  5. Added Instructions, Memos for Radiologists, Doctors Likes & Dislikes to Help menu.

bullet Version: 3.69

Date: 5/16/17

  1. Allow group leader to see cases assigned to other members of the group.

bullet Version: 3.68

Date: 5/14/17

  1. Let group members assign to other members of their group.
  2. Allow different date formats - e.g. India uses dd-mm-yyyy instead of mm/dd/yyyy.

bullet Version: 3.67

Date: 5/11/17

  1. Added ability to assign to group.

bullet Version: 3.66

Date: 5/10/17

  1. Fix intermittent hang when putting a case back.
  2. Added template for The Doctors' Office.

bullet Version: 3.65

Date: 4/27/17

  1. Remove Multiple IDs found message when second ID is blank.
  2. Define tab layout in Preferences.
  3. Add time to In Use By field.
  4. Change assignment dialog to allow assignment to doctor who read prior case.

bullet Version: 3.64

Date: 3/21/17

  1. Remove address check for Valencia.
  2. Add Export series to right-click on drawer.
  3. Clicking on tool button again deselects it.
  4. Changed all dialogs to scale with Windows display selection.
  5. Fix problem where hanging protocol was not being found for Valencia cases.

bullet Version: 3.63

Date: 3/19/17

  1. Make starting in record mode a preference.
  2. Let crosshair work with reference lines off.
  3. Change yellow square to crosshair for crosshair tool.
  4. Fix truncation of summary when copied from impression.
  5. Holding a case removes it from med records distribution list.
  6. Check file times when loading a case in case it has been tag fixed.

bullet Version: 3.62

Date: 3/2/17

  1. Resize comparison dialog to fit on small screen.
  2. Resize buttons in SpeechAnywhere window.
  3. Crosshair cursor.
  4. Purge cache when deleting case.
  5. Fix addendum glitch.
  6. Allow comparison on any monitor.
  7. Add toolbar icon for crosshair.

bullet Version: 3.61

Date: 2/10/17

  1. Fixd bug where accession number was not found when loading from local cases.
  2. Scanned authorization records would show as blamk pages in chart.
  3. Save/restore template indications & technique when replacing with normal template.
  4. Use 10.0.2.15 for inside Valencia address.
  5. Add scroll bars to left panel of template tab when necessary.

bullet Version: 3.60

Date: 12/22/16

  1. Use indications from tech, or symptoms from scheduler, do not try to combine the two.
  2. Fix bug in notes, template when dealing with malformed line ending in symptoms.

bullet Version: 3.59

Date: 12/21/16

  1. Group CCID, MLOID with CC, MLO respectively.
  2. Remember positions of column headers when dragged.
  3. Allow approving doctor to reapprove own case.
  4. Supply AIC or AICV automatically when logging in.
  5. Delete cached images when deleted from server.
  6. Show Orders instead of History when Chart is loaded.

bullet Version: 3.58

Date: 12/8/16

  1. Lock original report when addendum is made.
  2. Upload report to S3 on save.
  3. Make listing of prior cases on report a preference.

bullet Version: 3.57

Date: 10/24/16

  1. Implement shortcuts for reading Mammos.
  2. Display overlay in pink.
  3. Remove "Mark as dictated" from right-click menu.
  4. Only take note type SY  for report indications.

bullet Version: 3.56

Date: 9/6/16

  1. Add option to bypass adress check on startup.

bullet Version: 3.55

Date: 8/31/16

  1. Show all cases regardless of assignment on "Find other cases".
  2. Add selection for note type to add note dialog.
  3. Sort images by image position instead of slice location.
  4. Include diagnosis in indications.
  5. Add status message on startup.

bullet Version: 3.54

Date: 8/23/16

  1. Make CD's compatible with Lancaster Imaging.
  2. Implement double-click of middle button for 1 on 1 toggle.

bullet Version: 3.53

Date: 7/22/16

  1. Show notes from scheduler at top of notes sceen. Show notes for current exam first, followed by other exams.
  2. Don't show "Missing images" dialog for US, CR or MG.
  3. Add Remove hold option for cases on hold.
  4. Show Cancel button on Comparison dialog, don't highlight any case.
  5. Use Levenshtein distance for grouping comparison cases.

bullet Version: 3.52

Date: 7/12/16

  1. Don't allow editing of read-only (i.e. distributed) reports.
  2. Add Correction button to template.
  3. Addendum button and Correction button remove distributed status, make report editable.
  4. Don't allow approving of other's reports without checking permission.

bullet Version: 3.51

Date: 6/21/16

  1. Update case list immediately after status change.
  2. Add modality to comparison in report.
  3. Don't enable OK button when selecting comparison case until item is selected.

bullet Version: 3.50

Date: 5/27/16

  1. Found Divide by zero error on Cine screen when series is shown before its scout image is loaded.
  2. Keep patient's studies grouped together.
  3. Offer to delete studies on CD if present.

bullet Version: 3.49

Date: 5/18/16

  1. Fix error 401 when connecting to Valencia then Lancaster.
  2. Integrate toolbar buttons into search dialog so the Back function works as expected.
  3. Add menu to CD to allow multiple studies to be put on one CD.

bullet Version: 3.48

Date: 5/3/16

  1. Implement headers for report pagination.
  2. Save cine setup each time through.
  3. Integrate alternate memory manager to improve loading of comparison for PET-CT scans.
  4. Add predefined windows to customize dialog. Allow assignment of function keys.

bullet Version: 3.47

Date: 4/18/16

  1. Add space before paragraphs of impression.
  2. Add slider between findings and impression so user can adjust relative height of fields.
  3. Recognize Valencia subweb on the Lancaster site.

bullet Version: 3.46

Date: 4/8/16

  1. Allow multiple SpeechAnywhere windows to be open at the same time.
  2. Don't lose selected exam when Refresh button is clicked in Fix DICOM Tags.
  3. Don't let tag fixing proceed if modalities do not match.

bullet Version: 3.45

Date: 4/7/16

  1. Fix "Bad request" on template for Dr. Ray.

bullet Version: 3.44

Date: 3/30/16

  1. Allow for selection of user template.
  2. Allow user to save their own templates.
  3. Enlarge Findings field in SpeechAnywhere window.

bullet Version: 3.43

Date: N/A

  1. Check for multiple accession numbers before dictating report.
  2. Fix for screen placement in Valencia.

bullet Version: 3.42

Date: 3/28/16

  1. Get report off server.
  2. Save order of column headings.
  3. Implement ungroup button.

bullet Version: 3.41

Date: 3/26/16

  1. Force Impression to all caps, bold.
  2. Fixed access violation when adding Addendum to ill-formatted report.

bullet Version: 3.40

Date: 3/23/16

  1. Implement Addendum button in Template Tab.
  2. Implement Paginate button in Template Tab.
  3. Add filter drop down to Read by.
  4. Group Radiologists at top in Preferences.

bullet Version: 3.39

Date: 3/8/16

  1. Fix problem where windows shrink after coming back from SpeechAnywhere.
  2. Don't show comparison dialog when no comparisons are available.
  3. Show date assigned in assigned by field (instead of assigned to).
  4. Fixed cursor skipping when chart file is not authorized.

bullet Version: 3.38

Date: 3/4/16

  1. Deal with new Valenica IP address.
  2. Search for comparisons by exact match on patient ID by default. Can change setting in preferences.

bullet Version: 3.37

Date: 2/13/16

  1. Force impression to bold numbered list.
  2. Add button to copy impression to summary.

bullet Version: 3.36

Date: 02/11/16

  1. Added vertical ruler to template tab for bottom margin adjustment.
  2. Reimplement search for comparison cases to key off DOB.
  3. Separate indications from other tech notes on report.

bullet Version: 3.35

Date: 02/05/16

  1. Add Lancaster, Valencia to Export menu.
  2. Deal with leading 'X' when looking for comparison cases.
  3. Add ASSIGNED_BY column to case list.
  4. Add IN_USE_BY column to case list.
  5. Fixed problem with template tab sometimes not reappearing after saving dictation.

bullet Version: 3.34

Date: 01/22/16

  1. Don't assign scouts for CR or MG cases.
  2. Group radiologists in Users tab of Preferences dialog.

bullet Version: 3.33

Date: 01/15/16

  1. Implement Back on search.
  2. Don't display all records when searching by site.
  3. Fix truncating of notes which contain "special" characters.
  4. Add City of Hope to export menu.

bullet Version: 3.32

Date: 11/10/15

  1. Don't hang on startup if one site is down.

bullet Version: 3.31

Date: 10/23/15

  1. Write missing values in INI file if necessary.
  2. Get PowerMic buttons to work.
  3. Change DEXA modality to OT.
  4. Change study name from L-SPINE for Ridgecrest DEXA studies.

bullet Version: 3.30

Date: 9/5/15

  1. Default summary template to SPINE1 on spine studies.
  2. Scale work list font to match user selection.
  3. Load MG in order R CC, L CC, R MLO, L MLO
  4. Deal with unsigned pixels when inverting.

bullet Version: 3.29

Date: 5/1/15

  1. Move network settings to program directory.
  2. Use IP addresses to work around DNS problem.
  3. Don't keep asking for password when burning CD's.

bullet Version: 3.28

Date: 4/12/15

  1. Added ability to import outside case from Fuji Sectra ClearView which has a structured report embedded in it.

bullet Version: 3.27

Date: 3/12/15

  1. First page of faxed summary was empty.
  2. Filter cases by Assigned To column.

bullet Version: 3.26

Date: 2/17/15

  1. Enable use of microphone buttons in dictation module. 
  2. Distribute simulated screens across all monitors.

bullet Version: 3.25

Date: 2/10/15

  1. Allow different paragraph ordering in report when transferring to dictation module. 
  2. Add "Add to summary" to list of customizable commands.

bullet Version: 3.24

Date: 2/6/15

  1. Show all comment lines on summary for web reports. 
  2. Remove delay when comparison case is selected.

bullet Version: 3.23

Date: 2/4/15

  1.  Remove access violation when right click in menu and toolbar is hidden.

bullet Version: 3.22

Date: 2/1/15

  1.  Allow more than eight lines in summary comments.
  2. Print extra comment lines of summary on second page.
  3. Update Nuance API to latest version.
  4. Handle Impressions coming at top of report.

bullet Version: 3.21

Date: 01/08/15

  1.  Added 2x1, 3x1, 4x1 to layout pull-down.
  2. Add Hide outside cases option.

bullet Version: 3.20

Date: 12/16/14

  1. Allow assignment of outside cases.
  2. Move failed download to end of queue.

bullet Version: 3.19

Date: 12/15/14

  1. Change meta-info group length to 0 when converting for VRAD.

bullet Version: 3.18

Date: 12/11/14

  1. Exclude .SAV files when loading a case.
  2. Match web location using subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.
  3. Include series description on lower left of CT's.

bullet Version: 3.17

Date: 12/4/14

  1. Exclude backup file and Word's lock file when looking for report.

bullet Version: 3.16

Date: 11/19/14

  1. Don't sync yellow screen on program start.

bullet Version: 3.15

Date: 11/17/14

  1. Leave exam status unchanged on put back if unable to load XML.

bullet Version: 3.14

Date: 11/17/14

  1. Don't allow assignment of cases w/o EXAM_ID.
  2. Get Split Series to work when on Cine tab.
  3. Print reports with white background.
  4. Change to work with images on 10.0.1.31

bullet Version: 3.13

Date: 10/6/14

  1. Use EXAM_ID for callbacks if available to aid in rescheduling.
  2. Added HMO category, Insurance column.
  3. Maintain layout when switching between all series and group in cine.

bullet Version: 3.12

Date: 9/5/14

  1. Deal with EZRIS exam names starting with space.
  2. Add RIGHT/LEFT annotation to first and last image of series.
  3. Change Send to VRAD option to include comparison cases.

bullet Version: 3.11

Date: 7/22/14

  1. Add tech notes and date of injury to report indications.
  2. Deal with unsigned 16-bit images from AVORS.
  3. Decompress 8 bit color images before sending to VRAD.

bullet Version: 3.10

Date: 6/17/14

  1. Changes for HTTPS
  2. Add payment type column to Cases screen.

bullet Version: 3.9

Date: 4/29/14

  1. Add A/P, R/L, H/F marks as necessary.

bullet Version: 3.8

Date: 2/24/14

  1. Remove markers after loading report from SA.

bullet Version: 3.7

Date: 11/21/13

  1. Include modality X1 when CR button is clicked.
  2. Fix for black bars in report.
  3. Show monitor number on splash screen.

bullet Version: 3.6

Date: 9/25/13

  1. Check for multiple patient id's when loading case.
  2. Put all comparison cine's on comparison monitor.
  3. Substitute appropriate domain for aic\ in web requests.

bullet Version: 3.5

Date: 9/18/13

  1. Connect to file share before burning CD's.
  2. Connect to file share before exporting to VRAD.

bullet Version: 3.4

Date: 9/11/13

  1. Decompress images from CD before attempting to import via EZGATE.
  2. Read DICOMDIR if available to locate images on CD.

bullet Version: 3.3

Date: 8/20/13

  1. Do not erase <<DOSE>> field if report is created before tech fills in the information.
  2. CD Burning - remove period before caret.
  3. Implement OR search in referring dr field, e.g. YI + WEAG + GREW
  4. Using / instead of \ in username would log in, but not show any cases.

bullet Version: 3.2

Date: 8/9/13

  1. Implement Export to VRAD.
  2. Fix parsing of window/level for MedLink (Dr. Yi) cases.
  3. Remove Ranon's tweak from EZGATE (effective 7/20/13).
  4. Remove "No matching records found" which occurs when assigning cases.
  5. If assigned cases are hidden and search does not find anything, ask whether to show assigned cases.

bullet Version: 3.1

Date: 06/17/13

  1. Implement <<DOSE>> field on report.
  2. Implement Import oustside case.
  3. Load reading doctor table instead of security in preferences.
  4. Don't show US when dictating MR for example.
  5. Don't stop loading series just because scout is corrupt.

bullet Version: 3.0.9

Date: 5/29/13

  1. Change from VPN to HTTP.
  2. Remote reading from blue screen.
  3. Moved SpeechAnywhere license form trial to live. (.2)
  4. Made Template/Dictation screens dark. (.3)
  5. Removed extra A character on doctor's name block when transferred via HTTP. (.3)
  6. Fixed bug with position of summary images. (.4)
  7. Patient's age was off by factor of 10. (.4)
  8. Reports screen was downloading first file four times and then not showing it! (.5)
  9. New cases are "prepped" on the server with default layout.  Rehang them when they are first loaded.
  10. Don't cache the XML file. (.6)
  11. Made Cine Setup and Select Comparison screens dark. (.7)
  12. Restored "Open comparison case" to toolbar customization menu. (.7)
  13. Added exception handler to SpeechAnywhere program to help troubleshoot lost dictations. (.7)
  14. Changed loading of scout images to correct access violation (conflict between multiple threads) (.8)
  15. Lengthened doctor title to 60 characters on reports. (.8)
  16. Fixed bug in drawer where drag/drop does not work properly when there are too many series. (.9)
  17. Size Cine window so OK button is visible. (.9)

bullet Version: 2.197.2

Date: 3/22/13

  1. Display chart and report for loaded case, or selected case on blue screen if nothing is loaded.
  2. Added option to right-click report to download comparison case.
  3. Restored ability to view report/chart remotely w/o downloading case.
  4. Don't run stacks thru DICOM converter when making CDs.

bullet Version: 2.196

Date: 3/13/13

  1. Request Comparison Cases will download cases instead of pushing them.
  2. Check for the active drive staging path when burning a case to CD.
  3. Loading comparison from yellow screen was going to server to find template for hanging protocol.
  4. Removed extra WM_UPDATE message processing occurring with multiple monitors.
  5. Only display chart and report for the loaded case.
  6. Do not put short series into localizer group for Hitachi.
  7. Marking pushed case as STAT immediately after launching EZPACS tries to contact "SERVER"

bullet Version: 2.195

Date: 2/22/13

  1. Fixed jumping bug.
  2. Keep from maximizing SpeechAnywhere window.
  3. Poll for presence of dictation window instead of relying on broadcast.
  4. Save size of dictation window between sessions.
  5. Save dictated report before switching to another case.
  6. Viewing of chart for downloaded case shows nothing first time through.

bullet Version: 2.194

Date: 2/6/13

  1. Incorporate SpeechAnywhere in Template tab.
  2. Right-click will cancel measurment.
  3. Add Preference to show text overlays.
  4. Add dictated date to search screen.
  5. Added rudimentary spine labelling.
  6. Fit images to width on portrait monitors on initial load.
  7. Added comparison line to template populated with name and DOS of comparison currently loaded.

bullet Version: 2.193

Date: 1/24/13

  1. Added option to print imageless summary for FAXing.
  2. Adjusted summary panel to fit on tall monitors.
  3. Clicking Single, Group or All Series from any tab will take you to Cine tab.

bullet Version: 2.192

Date: 1/8/13

  1. Refined hanging protocol for Cine.

bullet Version: 2.191

Date: 1/2/13

  1. Added hanging protocol for Cine.

bullet Version: 2.190

Date: 12/24/12

  1. Reinstate automatic selection of comparisons.
  2. When case is re-assigned, stop pushing comparison cases as well as primary case.
  3. Fixed problem with issuing the callback when a caution-sign case is dictated.
  4. Fixed access violation when adding image to summary before image is loaded.

bullet Version: 2.189

Date: 12/21/12

  1. Remove automatic selection of comparisons.

bullet Version: 2.188

Date: 12/20/12

  1. Add Sending tab to Preferences screen to control who gets cases sent and to which location.
  2. Show computer name in Sending tab to aid in setup and troubleshooting.
  3. Start receiver after connecting to server if indicated.

bullet Version: 2.187

Date: 10/28/12

  1. Do not assign case as In use - change to To be read
  2. Do not delete files when purging empty case from yellow screen.
  3. Add STAT, PAYMENT_TYPE to local database.
  4. Show STAT cases in read on yellow screen.
  5. Show green tab background for PI cases.
  6. When case is re-assigned, stop downloading to original assignee.

bullet Version: 2.186

Date: 10/17/12

  1. Remove semicolons from exam name when tag fixing so CD burning will not complain.
  2. Added option to receive cases automatically.
  3. Changed assign case to look for comparisons by body part.
  4. Added option to not display case on yellow screen until fully downloaded.

bullet Version: 2.185

Date: 09/19/12

  1. Upgraded to WPTools5 to better handle DEXA reports.
  2. Change window/level to 32 bit integer to handle PET windows.
  3. Reinstated Nexus Memory Manager to handle large CT studies.
  4. Changed Tag Fixer to work with new folder names.
  5. Fixed problem with Flip|Reset where annotations were not reset.

bullet Version: 2.184

Date: 07/13/12

  1. Forrmat CTDLP and CTDIvol to 2 decimal places.

bullet Version: 2.183

Date: 07/01/12

  1. Include DLP and CTDI in report.
  2. Include patient DOB in report header.

bullet Version: 2.181

Date: 06/01/12

  1. Shortcut keys were interfering with renaming of interesting cases.

bullet Version: 2.180

Date: 05/14/12

  1. Removed FastMM memory manager.

bullet Version: 2.179

Date: 04/19/12

  1. Fixed problem wth measurement on Cine screen when non-overlapping scouts are in use.
  2. Fixed scaling problem when printing summary with non-overlapping scouts.
  3. Made size of text on printed summary closer to on-screen size.
  4. Approvals picking up the exam ID 0 when list is empty.
  5. Added [DATE] and [TIME] tags to summary text.
  6. Load notes and chart from local db if available.

bullet Version: 2.178

Date: 02/01/12

  1. Fixed "database is locked" error.
  2. Fixed problem wth printing from command line introduced by undo capability.

bullet Version: 2.177

Date: 12/30/11

  1. Added Undo capability.
  2. Replaced CDS file with SQLite for local database.
  3. Fix problem with four monitors on cine selection.
  4. Check for empty report just before saving.
  5. Hide modality buttons based on "Can search all fields" permissions.
  6. Fixed Access Violation when dictating cases before loading the Template page.
  7. Swapped Nexus Memory Manager with FastMM4 as some reports were not displaying with Nexus.
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Version: 2.176

Date:  08/08/11

  1. Made overlay work on colored images.
  2. Fixed PET window (RESCALE_SLOPE <> 1)
  3. Don't apply reading doctor's name until approved.
  4. Made annotation tools single use per user preference.
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Version:  2.175

Date:  07/27/11

  1. Changes for Hologic Mammo.
bullet

Version:  2.174

Date:  07/01/11

  1. Don't abort CD writing if no XML file.
  2. Edit DICOM Tags -- Use protocol name for study description pull down to avoid duplication of modality.
  3. Mark Completed - use selected doctor's name for DICTATED_BY, TRANSCRIBED_BY, APPROVED_BY fields in EZRIS.
  4. Mark Completed - if accession number points to the wrong exam in EZRIS, issue a fix request.
bullet

Version:  2.173

Date:  04/14/11

  1. Propagate flip of image to summary.
  2. When rotating images adjust arrow dimensions.
  3. When rotating image, recreate summary image.
bullet

Version:  2.172

Date:  03/02/11

  1. Stop notes update thread when Notes dialog is closed.
  2. Finally fixed bug with hidden reformations in drawer.
  3. Changed "Fix accession number" request from "Callback" to "Other".
  4. When making CD's, call DCMTK utilities to use DICOM3 file format and DICOMDIR.
  5. If unable to authenticate through Windows file sharing, try authenticating with the web server.
  6. Fixed bug where "Group.." button in the drawer did nothing when clicked.
  7. Cine - All gives M x N, Group gives N x 1
  8. Made CD burning compatible with Windows 7.
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Version:  2.171

Date:  01/14/11

  1. Close comparison case before saving as it interfered with summary if on primary monitor.
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Version:  2.170

Date:  01/03/11

  1. Start image count at 1001 for Fuji.
  2. Add Kaiser patient ID to report.
  3. Add Kaiser patient ID to summary.
  4. Added Kaiser ID to tag fix screen.
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Version:  2.169

Date:  12/17/10

  1. Don't retry upload ad infinitum.
  2. Send upload errors to web site.
  3. Execute error logging in main thread.
  4. Delay between uploading XML and Summary.
bullet

Version:  2.168

Date:  12/14/10

  1. When printing summary from command line,  print the number of copies specified in the EZPACS.INI file.
bullet

Version: 2.167

Date:  11/12/10

  1. Added ability to print summary from command line so can be called from EZRIS.
bullet

Version: 2.166

Date:  11/08/10

  1. Changed triggering scheme to allow for slow network.
  2. Added layout option for Cine.
  3. Issue a callback if case w/o accession number is dictated.
  4. If key image is smaller than box on summary, zoom it to fill box.
  5. If XML file is uploaded, make sure the KFZ file is uploaded too.
  6. Removed exam pick dialog.
  7. Added "Fix DICOM tag" status.
  8. Added Refresh button to DICOM tag fixer.
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Version: 2.165

Date:  08/17/10

  1. Changed pinging scheme to allow more time for slow network.
  2. Delete and recreate CDS files (CASES, REPORTS, NOTES, CHARTS) when last case is purged.  This change does not apply if interesting cases are present.
  3. Make pan and zoom tools work on scout image.
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Version: 2.164

Date:  06/14/10

  1. Fixed problem with approvals scrolling when user does not have approveAnyReport permission.
bullet

Version: 2.163

Date:  06/11/10

  1. Fixed problem with false "exam not on schedule" error.
bullet

Version:  2.162

Date:  06/09/10

  1. When asking which exam is being loaded, show the exam name in bold type inside the dialog box.
  2. Synchronize access to local notes, charts, reports through a mutex.
  3. When report is approved, leave selection on the previous row (don't jump around).
  4. When approvals list is updated, make sure the report shown matches the selection in the list.
  5. When MPR series had a scout at the end, series orientation was assigned that of the scout because it was loaded first.
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Version: 2.161

Date:  05/28/10

  1. Use 1x1 layout for late arriving XRAY and US images.
  2. Open XML with fmShareDenyNone mode to try and minimize interference between users.
  3. If XML is missing the status line, add it.
  4. When a normal is generated, add a hidden (white on white) field at the end.  When the report is edited and saved, remove the field.
  5. When a report is approved, abort if the hidden normal field or any yellow notes are present.
  6. Ignore double-clicks on the approved and reject buttons.
  7. Clicking on Template tab will ask which exam you want to work on if there are multiple exams.
  8. Flip corresponding summary image when series/cine image is flipped.
  9. Fixed problem when uploading non-numeric patient ID's.
  10. Give "Please re-connect" message before downloading if server is not pingable.
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Version: 2.160

Date:  04/20/10

  1. Summary - fixed font scaling problem.
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Version:  2.159

Date:  04/14/10

  1. Copy to CD - reformat report name to 64 characters maximum, no ';' characters.
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Version:  2.158

Date:  04/12/10

  1. Re-dictating a case will not cause duplicate radiologist payments. Warning dialog informs doctor to check with administration re: payment.
  2. Right-click complete case asks for doctor name.
  3. Web Approvals - update status in XML file to Completed when approving report.
  4. Copy to CD - Don't put reports older than 2/07 on the CD or they may get one of the erroneous reports with no signature.
  5. Updated all XML files to match EZPACS status so put back and rebuild will not mess things up.
  6. Web Reports - do not show report for dictated and transcribed cases, only for completed ones.
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Version:  2.157

Date:  04/06/10

  1. Burn CD- Do not put reports on CD unless pt ID is an exact match (Some patients have old Lytec numbers). 
  2. Remove yellow warning message from printed summaries.
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Version:  2.156

Date:  04/05/10

  1. Comparisons - warn if Patient IDs don't match.
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Version:  2.155

Date:  04/01/10

  1. Add field for "Assigned To" in search.
  2. Always prompt for study when multiple scans were done.
  3. Remember username/password in online approvals.
  4. Summary - Give warning when there are more than eight lines in Notes, truncate to eight lines when focus changes.
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Version:  2.154

Date:  03/01/10

  1. Fixed problem with invalid user name after a clean install.
  2. Fixed problems with offline viewing notes and charts.
  3. Made EZPACSLite for CD.
  4. Copy reports to CD for EZPACSCD.
  5. Added letterhead to EZPACSLite / EZPACSCD.
  6. Added help to EZPACSLite / EZPACSCD.
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Version:  2.153

Date:  02/02/10

  1. Fixed problem with Split Series where new series covered up some other series.
  2. Fixed access violation when using up/down arrow keys in Cine.
  3. Made Reset button visible in Customize toolbar when large fonts are in use.
  4. Show cases which have been read by the user as well as those assigned to him.
  5. Added collapse button to Approvals.
  6. Worked on List index out of bounds problem in WatchForLateArrivals routine.
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Version:  2.152

Date:  01/05/10

  1. Assign To--update view immediately rather than waiting for trigger from database.
  2. Save user's case selection.
  3. Don't abort tag fixer when original patient ID is longer than 15 characters.
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Version:  2.151

Date:  11/29/09

  1. Update blue screen after status change.
  2. Changed database name from .GDB to .FDB
  3. Moved database from \DIAMONDGLEN to \EZPACS
  4. EZPACSLite--Changed MyDataServer to point to new location of database.
  5. WebApprovals--Changed MyDataServer to point to new location of database.
  6. EZGate--pointed to new database location. Installed software in Lancaster, Palmdale, Valencia.
  7. EZRouter--no longer used.
  8. DICOM Worklist--pointed to new database location.
  9. EZPACS Database Rebuild/Refresh--pointed to new database location.
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Version:  2.150

Date:  10/28/09

  1. Don't show L/R markers if image has been flipped.
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Version:  2.149

Date:  10/27/09

  1. Added Delete Series to right click in drawer.
  2. Changed "Reset" to "Refresh" on tool bar.
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Version:  2.148

Date:  10/12/09

  1. Hide Save button when not on Approvals tab.
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Version:  2.147

Date:  09/29/09

  1. Added Save button to Approvals tab.
  2. Don't replace EZPACS.XML when downloading if they chose to keep existing files.
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Version:  2.146

Date:  09/17/09

  1. Remove trailing backslash from INI entries.
  2. Changed installer to not have final \ on CHARTS entry for Lancaster.
  3. Added Left/Right arrow key functionality.
  4. Allow anyone to save.
  5. Fixed bug on Approvals tab where EZRIS was continuously opened and closed.
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Version:  2.145

Date:  09/07/09

  1. Record EXAM ID in XML file in case database ever needs to be reconstructed.
  2. Don't ask whether to delete each case when purging multiple items from Local Cases.
  3. Auto group when new series are added to case.
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Version:  2.144

Date:  09/04/09

  1. Fixed bug when first run after fresh install.
  2. Fixed problem with Parallels reporting multiple monitors.
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Version:  2.143

Date:  09/01/09

  1. Bumped Approvals timer to 5 minutes.
  2. Added Accession Number to Fix DICOM Tags.
  3. Bringing up the Preferences dialog would disconnect the VPN connection.
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Version:  2.142

Date:  08/17/09

  1. Changed installer to modify .INI file in Application Data rather than Program Files.  Removed "All Users" option because each user has to run the installer now.
  2. Don't copy EZPACS.INI from Program Files on first use.
  3. Added JustInstalled setting to .INI file.
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Version:  2.141

Date:  08/14/09

  1. Go back to switching all screens to Series tab when loading.
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Version:  2.140

Date:  08/13/09

  1. Go back to switching all screens to Series tab when loading.
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Version:  2.139

Date:  08/13/09

  1. Fixed bug in Disambiguator where doctor's choice was not being recorded in database.
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Version:  2.138

Date:  08/12/09

  1. Changed triggers to issue just one query at a time.
  2. Strip whitespace off tags from RG as it was causing print job to abort.
  3. Do not switch all screens to Series tab after loading.
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Version:  2.137

Date:  07/02/09

  1. Changed <APPROVED> to "Electronically signed on ... by ...".
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Version:  2.136

Date:  05/26/09

  1. Fixed problem where doctor can see the unassigned cases as well as those assigned to him.
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Version:  2.135

Date:  05/23/09

  1. Restored background query with random delay in hopes of alleviating problem with flooding the server when we get a trigger.
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Version:  2.134

Date:  05/22/09

  1. Removed background query.
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Version:  2.133

Date:  05/20/09

  1. Fixed problem where "Assigned To" did not update properly when "Hide Assigned Cases" was checked.
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Version:  2.132

Date:  05/19/09

  1. Deferred database query until user pops up machine combobox in hopes of eliminating the delay.
  2. "Hide Assigned Cases" is done locally in effort to speed up the process.
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Version:  2.131

Date:  05/15/09

  1. Changed DICOM image load to handle Fuji photometric interpretation tag.
  2. Changed 16-bit windowing routine to handle MONOCHROME1 image data.
  3. Changed Find other cases to show cases regardless of who they are assigned to.
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Version:  2.130

Date:  04/21/09

  1. Added INI file setting CanPasteImages so Sharon can correct US tech's mistakes.
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Version:  2.129

Date:  04/10/09

  1. Changed template tab to use uppercase in the report file name.
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Version:  2.128

Date:  03/05/09

  1. Worked on "Connection was forcibly closed by remote host" error.
  2. Changed installer to check if inside Lancaster, inside Valencia, or outside.
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Version:  2.127

Date:  02/15/09

  1. Changed fuzzy search checkbox to exact match (i.e. default search is fuzzy).
  2. On Reports tab, if first 3 of last name does not match current name, show in italics.
  3. On Template tab, strip # off Patient ID when looking for appointment.
  4. Ignore errors when changing FreezeTimeout.
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Version:  2.126

Date:  02/04/09

  1. Ask for reading doctor when non-doctor is approving in Template screen.
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Version:  2.125

Date:  12/30/08

  1. Restrict summary commentary to 8 lines so it will print correctly.
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Version:  2.124

Date:  11/25/08

  1. Made fuzzy search for comparison/report optional.
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Version:  2.123

Date:  11/12/08

  1. Added date downloaded to database and header.
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Version:  2.122

Date:  10/25/08

  1. Added Reset button to toolbar customization screen to return toolbar to default configuration.
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Version:  2.121

Date:  10/21/08

  1. Added space bar function to Cine tab.
  2. Default search includes all "To be read" and "Holding" cases.
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Version:  2.120

Date:  9/10/08

  1. Excluded Ctrl+C, X, V, Z from shortcut handling.
  2. Exclude Enter, Tab, Backspace from shortcuts.
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Version:  2.119

Date:  9/10/08

  1. Changed shortcut handling to work on Template and Reports tab.
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Version:  2.118

Date:  9/9/08

  1. Changed "Copy to referring" so it adds modality to exam name.
  2. Draw user's text notations on scout images.
  3. Changed toolbar to treat Ctrl+P as shortcut when in summary.
  4. Changed shortcut handling to only execute the visible tool button so user can use same letter for multiple commands (e.g. p for print)
  5. Changed shortcut handling to work when Caps Lock is on.
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Version:  2.117

Date:  8/20/08

  1. Added "Can approve reports " permission to prevent non-doctor from approving report and gumming up the billing process (MCR requires NPI for person approving the case).
  2. Changed Dictated button on Template tab to Transcribed functionality so report will go into Awaiting Approval (Dictated button at bottom of screen still provides "Mark as Dictated" functionality).  This allows the technologist to transcribe the Bone Dexa cases and Sharon can mark them approved without messing up billing.
  3. Moved Charts tabs to top so it won't interfere with drawer.
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Version:  2.116

Date:  7/28/08

  1. To reduce #of headers in ezpacs on the blue screen, I would combine the fields "assigned to" "and " assigned on" as well as "read by" and "read on" into single fields . it's ok if we don't see the time/date b/c we only refer to them f there is a question.
  2. could u plz make the drawer available from the summary so we don't have to click on series or cine to see the thumbnails. In general while a case is open, the drawer should be accessible from all the tabs at the bottom
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Version:  2.115

Date:  6/15/08

  1. Added secondary doctors to report.
  2. Added date assigned, date read to headers.
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Version:  2.114

Date:  05/29/08

  1. Changed Tag Fixer to append age and sex to patient name.
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Version:  2.113

Date:  05/22/08

  1. Use consistent date format in Send To and Check Arrivals code.
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Version:  2.112

Date:  05/21/08

  1. Fill in <SUMMARY_PREPARED_BY> placeholder when a loaded case is dictated or approved from any screen.
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Version:  2.111

Date:  05/14/08

  1. Could you make "Discard changes" the default again (when you put a case back or hold  a case).
  2. Use <SUMMARY_PREPARED_BY> placeholder which is filled in only when the case is dictated.
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Version:  2.110

Date:  05/05/08

  1. In the template tab, if there is no normal, then gray out the NORMAL button.
  2. I n the chart, if there are no pages (or no more pages) to page through w/i a category, then gray out the forward (or back) arrows.
  3. Changed loader to be friendlier with old MxTwin cases.
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Version:  2.109

Date:  04/24/08

  1. Don't abort Copy to CD if some of the files do not compress (problem files will get copied as is).
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Version:  2.108

Date:  04/11/08

  1. Changed ping, login for Vista.
  2. Added Open Comparison to toolbar.
  3. Added ability to delete selected images.
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Version:  2.107

Date:  04/03/08

  1. Changed button layout on Template tab to accommodate small screens.
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Version:  2.106.4

Date:  04/03/08

  1. Added study time, image time to text overlay.
  2. Preserve study time in database when fixing DICOM tags.
  3. Added scan time to text overlay.
  4. Added Normal button to Template tab.
  5. Added sort by position, number, reverse, split to Flip Flop menus.
  6. Added ability to delete local case which failed to upload.
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Version:  2.105.3

Date:  01/26/08

  1. Added lossless JPEG.
  2. Fixed download bug.
  3. Added F keys to customize screen.
  4. Fixed problem when user's date format is incompatible with SQL date format.
  5. Changed freeze timeout default to 0.
  6. Added non-square pixels.
  7. Added rudimentary MPR.
  8. Added magnifying glass.
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Version:  2.104.1

Date:  12/19/07

  1. Ctrl+left mouse=fast scroll
  2. Ctrl+right=ROI
  3. Ctrl+middle=Preset windows
  4. Shift+left =ruler
  5. Shift+right=label
  6. Shift+middle=arrow
  7. Up/down arrow work in cine
  8. Shift+(A..Z) for user-defined windowing.
  9. a..z for user defined tool selection.
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Version:  2.103.6

Date:  11/15/07

  1. Added Flip to right click menu.
  2. Added flip/rotate functions to Cine tab.
  3. Made rotate work with 16-bit data.
  4. When rotating, change Image position and orientation so reference lines are shown correctly.
  5. Resorting images applies to group, not just selected series.
  6. Mouse wheel in Cine "selects" the series for subsequent rotate, sort.
  7. Changed Template tab to handle <<Work Comp>> marker.
  8. Changed CT spines to appear in sagittal, coronal, axial order and do not apply MR window to them.
  9. Added version check.
  10. Added check for Template = "" in summary part of XML file.
  11. Added Select All, apply flip to selection to Series tab.
  12. Changed F5 Liver window to 200/80.
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Version:  2.102.22

Date:  09/10/07

  1. Added "Can approve any report" to permissions.
  2. Made "Show Reference Lines" a preference.
  3. Got Ctrl+A, Ctrl+C to work on Reports tab.
  4. Made Complete & Print the default button for the Complete Case dialog.
  5. Focus top row after sorting.
  6. Sort by date after search.
  7. For MR spines, move coronal series to bottom of drawer.
  8. Added permission Show in Assign/Send To to preferences screen.
  9. Changed order of items on tools menu.
  10. Changed highlighting of Approvals tab.
  11. Added Put Back button to Template tab, made Save button fit on 1024 x 768 display.
  12. Implemented "Can dictate cases" permission on Template and Approvals tabs (only doctors can approve cases).
  13. Added File|Save menu item for interim saving of the case.
  14. Delayed loading of new images until the entire header can be read.
  15. Modified Search to allow for new time component of exam date.
  16. Implemented right-click menu on Chart tab to correct mislabeled pages.
  17. Fixed Sahu's login problem.
  18. Local Cases tab supports multiple selections (for deleting).
  19. Leave data set open on failure to refresh.
  20. Synchronize access to CDS files by using a mutex.
  21. Removed Operation aborted message.
  22. Only save freeze timeout value to INI file when changed in Preferences.
  23. Ask user to disconnect previous sessions if necessary to login.
  24. Broke down exam counts by modality.
  25. Added flip functions to Cine tab.
  26. Added study date to tags that can be "fixed".
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Version:  2.101.3

Date:  03/08/07

  1. Changed upload strategy to keep trying until cancelled.
  2. Show History entered by scheduler in Notes.
  3. Added "Open Word" button to Template tab for use with speech recognition.
  4. < Fixed missing database component in Approvals page.
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Version:  2.100.6

Date:  02/02/07

  1. Added User tab to Preferences screen.
  2. Added <AIC Reports> tab to Chart screen.
  3. Fixed "File is in use by another process" on Charts.
  4. Excluded "Cannot find the file specified" from error tracking.
  5. Implemented login dialog so we can get actual user name.
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Version:  2.99.7

Date:  12/28/06

  1. Added "Dictated" and "Save" buttons to Template tab. The techs had no way to save their transcription, which is why they were sometimes approving the exam without the doctor seeing it.
  2. On the template tab, do not save reports marked read-only.
  3. Scale signatures to no more than 1/2" high.
  4. Changed default address for referring doctors' folders to 10.0.1.13.
  5. "Hide Assigned Cases" does not hide cases assigned to current user.
  6. Transform notations when flipping image.
  7. Turn reference lines off initially.
  8. Added time to date report was dictated, transcribed, and approved.
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Version:  2.98

Date:  11/12/06

  1. Incorporated Nexus memory manager so comparison CT's can be loaded.
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Version:  2.97.5

Date:  11/08/06

  1. Fixed Cannot change Visible in OnShow or OnHide.
  2. Fixed Access violation at address 008BA049.
  3. Fixed patient age calculation when under 2 yrs old.
  4. Don't show print dialog if # copies is 0.
  5. Added Sort by Dr. on Approvals Tab.
  6. Ignore '#' in patient ID when looking up chart.
  7. Fixed a Divide by Zero bug.
  8. Fixed DB is not open bug in Dictation, Chart, Notes, Approvals.
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Version:  2.96.5

Date:  09/26/06

  1. Added PET and Therapeutic to NM stick man to match EZRIS.
  2. Fixed problem with Fix DICOM Tags.
  3. Removed automatic grouping of CR and RG modalities, and select GENERIC template for summary.
  4. Added "Sort Images" button on summary to arrange images in order they appear on the reading screen.
  5. Create CHARTS.CDS for downloaded chart pages.
  6. Create NOTES.CDS for downloaded notes.
  7. Sort summary images after adding an image, or changing position in drawer.
  8. Pre-check tech/callback filter on Notes screen.
  9. Option to remove reference lines in Cine.
  10. Cine reference lines are on at start of program.
  11. Send bug reports to www.aiclancaster.com.
  12. Fixed continuous reloading of NM, US.
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Version:  2.95

Date:  7/27/06

  1. Check for new images arriving while looking at a case.
  2. Added spell checker to Dictation and Approvals tab.
  3. Changed name of Dictation tab to Template.
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Version:  2.94.5

Date:  7/20/06

  1. Have Approvals tab highlighted or blink if there are reports to approve.
  2. If case is being downloaded, the local cases filters don't work.  Flagging interesting cases and changing names also doesn't work while a case is being downloaded.
  3. Dr. Ray reports that if he is in a case and we scan something into chart it does not refresh.
  4. ID's ending in 00, 01, 02 don't need to be included in comparisons at Valencia.
  5. If you click Approved, then it should automatically set it as "Dictated" and bring up the print screen for the summary.  In EZRIS, it should go straight to "Approved Reports" bypassing the transcriptionist.
  6. Gray out chart tabs that are empty.
  7. Put layout and flip/flop in pulldowns.
  8. US templates pls make default 4 on 1 (2x2)
  9. Make Nuclear layout default to 1 x 1.
  10. Add print button to Summary.
  11. Add the patient's sex+age to the summary after the DOB.
  12. When you have more than 12 images or so in the summary it adds blank grids or duplicate images.
  13. Add 5 cm scale to right of each image in Series and Cine.
  14. Added RG to modalities on search screen.  Include RG when CR button is clicked.
  15. "Print Report" is unchecked when completing a case.
  16. Only refresh chart thumbnails if change is made which requires a refresh.
  17. Group NM by series name.
  18. Remove localizers from grouping algorithm.
  19. Fixed Access violation ... read of address 00000057
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Version:  2.93

Date:  6/29/06

  1. Added Rolodex button to toolbar.
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Version:  2.92.2

Date:  5/10/06

  1. Added call-backs to notes screen.
  2. Added Ctrl/C functionality to Dictation and Approvals tabs.
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Version:  2.91

Date:  4/05/06

  1. Worked on access violation at address 008790EE in module 'EZPACS.exe'. Read of address 00000008.
  2. Fixed error ')' expected but 'S' found when looking for comparison cases.
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Version:  2.90

Date:  4/04/06

  1. Start looking for case in EZRIS as soon as it is loaded so Dr. won't have to wait when clicking dictated button.
  2. Removed code in Dictation tab which was causing incorrect patient data to be displayed in the title bar.
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Version:  2.89.1

Date:  3/29/06

  1. Disambiguate when downloading, assigning, and pushing cases.
  2. Moved Mark as STAT below notes, put Mark as Complete, Mark as Dictated in a separate box.
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Version:  2.88

Date:  3/22/06

  1. Fixed problem where "pushed" comparisons took on the same name and DOS as the primary case on the yellow screen.
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Version:  2.87

Date:  2/22/06

  1. Ask for VPN settings after first installation.
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Version:  2.86

Date:  2/16/06

  1. Do not change the READBY field when a downloaded case is put back.
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Version:  2.85

Date:  2/14/06

  1. Added selection of Transcriptionist to dialog which appears when case is dictated.
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Version:  2.84

Date:  02/03/06

  1. Found one occurrence of "Cannot perform this operation on a closed dataset".
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Version:  2.83

Date:  02/01/06

  1. Removed beep from Drawer.
  2. Removed copy to clipboard, added send email to error dialog.
  3. Changed error reporting in upload to include "send email" option.
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Version:  2.82

Date:  01/27/06

  1. Load chart pages in order set in EZRIS, but group by Tab.
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Version:  2.81

Date:  01/24/06

  1. Load chart thumbnails in order set in EZRIS.
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Version:  2.80

Date:  01/18/06

  1. When unable to upload an exam, move it to end of queue an proceed with next one.
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Version:  2.79

Date:  12/12/05

  1. The Dictation, Approvals, and Chart screens can be displayed on any monitor (unfortunately they can only be on one at a time).
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Version:  2.78

Date:  12/06/05

  1. Increased retry limit when accessing local cases ( should help with error "Cannot open file ... CASES.CDS.  The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process" ).
  2. Open reports as read-only on Reports tab. ( should help with error "Cannot open file ...RTF.  The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process" )
  3. Don't check for new files if Local Cases is not open.  ( should help with error "LocalCases: Cannot perform this operation on a closed dataset.")
  4. Increased retry limit in Tag Fixer (should help with error " Cannot create file .... The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process.")
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Version:  2.77

Date:  12/01/05

  1. Create date folder if necessary when saving report.
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Version:  2.76

Date:  11/30/05

  1. Swapped out TIBClientDataSet component.
  2. Fixed problem with adding note.
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Version:  2.75

Date:  11/16/05

  1. Fixed access violation when approving and printing from dictation tab.
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Version:  2.74

Date:  11/10/05

  1. Don't offer a cancelled exam as a choice when dictating / approving a case.
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Version:  2.73

Date:  11/10/05

  1. Added check for NULL pointer in drawer code.
  2. Added option to Preferences tab to activate EurekaLog's anti-freeze function so we can get some information when the application hangs.  Also put the Terminate button on the error dialog in case they want to terminate the program.
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Version:  2.72

Date:  11/09/05

  1. On the Dictation tab, the Dictated button saves the loaded case and marks the exam as dictated.  The Approved button saves the loaded case and marks the exam as dictated, transcribed, and approved.
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Version:  2.71

Date:  11/05/05

  1. Changed CR to XRAY on the Summary and title bar.
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Version:  2.70.2

Date:  11/02/05

  1. Flip/Flop tools disappeared after going to Charts tab.
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Version:  2.70.1

Date:  10/28/05

  1. Connection was failing if you were not logged on as an administrator.
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Version:  2.70

Date:  10/26/05

  1. Removed dialog box from group series function.
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Version:  2.69

Date:  10/25/05

  1. Uploading stops to ask for directions when necessary.
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Version:  2.68

Date:  10/25/05

  1. Notes from EZRIS for current patient accessible from View menu, toolbar.