Explorer Window Tools Menu Items

The following table describes the function of the items in the Explorer window's Tools menu.

NOTE: In nearly all cases, the tool bar has an identical function if you prefer to use it.

NOTE: A hidden (grayed out) item indicates that the feature is not available for the current report or user.

Menu Item

Description

PACS Viewer

Allows you to select a PACS viewer if your organization has more than one

PowerShare

Launches the PowerShare Network web page (optional feature)

AutoText Editor

Opens the AutoText Editor window

Assign Order

Opens the Assign Orders dialog box

Change Attending

Opens the Select Attending dialog box

Change Password

Opens the Change Password dialog box

Compare Revisions

Opens the Compare Report Revisions dialog box

Start AutoFeed

Starts the AutoFeed feature, based on your search in Explorer, and opens the Report Editor window with the first report in the list selected

Barcode Filter

Toggles on and off the Barcode Filter. With this filter on, only a specific range of characters (set by your administrator) is selected when you scan a barcode. With the filter off, the entire barcode is entered. For example, you might use this filter when scanning accession number or patient MRN barcodes. Remember to scan while your cursor is in the Quick Search field.

Wet Read

Toggles on and off the ability to save a report as a wet read (pre-draft) report.

When enabled (wet reads allowed), the icon in the toolbar is highlighted.

When disabled (wet reads not allowed), the icon in the toolbar is not highlighted.

Preferences

Opens the Preferences dialog box