3.1 Getting Started

If you have used Dicom Explorer demo before please click the start demo button. *
If you have not used our demo before please read through the following on how to get started. *
If at any stage you require assistance please contact us. *
Please be patient the first time you visit the desktop site as there can be questions to answer and a Java plug-in to install.

Dicom Explorer

To use dicom explorer you are required to use the following Internet Option settings:

Before getting started you may need to check your Internet Options, as specific 'signed active X' components and 'scripting' must be enabled Browser Settings -Internet Explorer Browser

You must set the browser security to Medium. To do this follow the instructions below:

Click on the tools menu option
Scroll down to Internet Options
Click on the Security tab
In the Security page you select 'Custom Level'
Reset to Medium

Or

Scroll through the options and
select 'Enable' for the following components
Signed ActiveX
Scripting Safe ActiveX
JavaScript

Java Plug-in -

Java Virtual Machine Plug-In Version 1.3

For dicom explorer to run, you will need to have the Java Virtual Machine plug-in installed:

First time users may require a Java Plug-In.
DICOM Explorer automatically detects the need to install the Plug-In.
The installation is a simple procedure and uses standard Windows installation screens.
The Java download is a 5 Mb file and download time can vary depending on connection speed.
Once installed and activated you will not need to repeat the process.

Dicom Explorer Interface -Working with Dicom Explorer at pukka-j.net

The Dicom Explorer user interface consists of a number of windows that can be displayed in a web browser.

A security alert window will appear, select OK.
Select 'yes' to the security information panel.
The Dicom Explorer start panel will appear (see fig:1)
If the software has an update this process will start automatically .
You may have to wait a short while for the software to be updated.

(Fig:1) Start Panel - Auto Java Plug-in checker/Software updates.

Java Plug-in

A Digital Certificate will appear.
Select the option 'Grant this session' or 'Grant Always'(see Fig:2)

digital certificate

(Fig:2) Pukka-J Digital Certificate.

The log-in panel will appear (see Fig:3)
The account name and password is for registered users only.
Demo users log in as:
Account name: demo
Password: dicomex
Now press the 'Log on' button to proceed.

( Fig:3) Login Panel

The Dicom Explorer user interface (see Fig: 4)
On loading the interface the default page is 'Cases'.
'Cases' is the patient/study list screen.
Demo users are presented with a selection of demonstration data.
To open the series, double click on a study or click the '+' sign.
The list of available DICOM data will be expanded.
To view the image double click.
Only tools that are relevant to the modality will be functional the rest remain greyed out.
For further information please visit our online demo user forum.

interface

(Fig:4) Dicom Explorer - Interface

While using Dicom Explorer the above instructions can be viewed on pukka-j.com website on the following page via the main navigation bar:

3.1 Product demo