TomoView 2 ™

Reference Manual — Volume 2

Analysis and Reporting

Software Version 2.2R9

DUML040A — July 2003
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Software version 2.2R9

Part number: DUML040A
Second edition, July 2003

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General Table of Contents

Note: In the table of contents and lists, the first part of each locator indicates the manual’s
volume number and the second part indicates the page number in this manual.

General Table of Contents ............................................................................. 1-vii

General List of Figures ................................................................................. 1-xix

General List of Tables ................................................................................. 1-xxix

Introduction ...................................................................................................... 1-1

Manual Organization ............................................................................................................. 1-2
Conventions ........................................................................................................................... 1-3

PART I
GENERAL FEATURES ................................................................................... 1-5

1. Overview ..................................................................................................... 1-7

1.1 Windows Environments ................................................................................................. 1-8
1.2 RDTIFF File Format ...................................................................................................... 1-8
1.3 Internal Structure of the Software .................................................................................. 1-9
1.4 TomoView Software Principles .................................................................................... 1-10
1.5 Operation Modes .......................................................................................................... 1-13
1.6 Interface Basic Commands ........................................................................................... 1-13
1.6.1 Basic Mouse and Keyboard Operation .............................................................. 1-13
1.6.2 Selecting Interface Elements ............................................................................. 1-14
1.6.3 Modifying a Parameter ...................................................................................... 1-14
1.7 Information About TomoView ..................................................................................... 1-17

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 1.7.1 Getting Information on the Software Version .................................................... 1-17
1.7.2 Getting Information on the Software Configuration ......................................... 1-17
1.7.3 R/D Tech TomoView 2 Components Information Dialog Box ......................... 1-18

2. Software Setup ......................................................................................... 1-21

2.1 System Requirements ................................................................................................... 1-21
2.2 Setup Procedure Summary ........................................................................................... 1-22
2.3 Configuring the Computer under Windows 2000 and Windows XP ........................... 1-23
2.3.1 Installing the FTP Service ................................................................................. 1-23
2.3.2 Configuring the Microsoft Internet Service ....................................................... 1-25
2.4 Installing the TomoView Software ............................................................................... 1-30
2.5 Setting the Bootp Server Configuration ....................................................................... 1-45
2.6 Saving and Reloading a Bootp Server Configuration .................................................. 1-52
2.7 Starting and Quitting TomoView .................................................................................. 1-54
2.7.1 Starting TomoView ............................................................................................ 1-54
2.7.2 Quitting TomoView ........................................................................................... 1-58

3. TomoView Display Concepts ................................................................... 1-61

3.1 Basic Screen Layout ..................................................................................................... 1-61
3.1.1 Document Window ............................................................................................ 1-62
3.1.2 Splitter Windows ............................................................................................... 1-62
3.1.3 Window Pane ..................................................................................................... 1-63
3.2 Concept of Display Setups ........................................................................................... 1-63
3.2.1 Layout Concept .................................................................................................. 1-63
3.2.2 View Component ............................................................................................... 1-64

4. TomoView Interface ................................................................................. 1-67

4.1 Main Window ............................................................................................................... 1-68
4.1.1 Title Bar ............................................................................................................. 1-69
4.1.2 Menu Bar ........................................................................................................... 1-69
4.1.3 Toolbars ............................................................................................................. 1-80
4.1.4 Status Bar ........................................................................................................... 1-89
4.1.5 Docking Dialog Boxes ....................................................................................... 1-90
4.1.6 Access Keys and Shortcut Keys ........................................................................ 1-91
4.2 Document Window ....................................................................................................... 1-92
4.2.1 Title Bar ............................................................................................................. 1-92
4.2.2 Pane .................................................................................................................... 1-93

5. Data File Management ............................................................................ 1-95

5.1 File Types Supported by TomoView ............................................................................ 1-95
5.2 File Management .......................................................................................................... 1-97

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 5.2.1 Opening Data Files ............................................................................................ 1-97
5.2.2 Open Dialog Box ............................................................................................... 1-98
5.2.3 Saving Data Files ............................................................................................... 1-99
5.2.4 Closing Data Files ........................................................................................... 1-100

6. Data Views .............................................................................................. 1-101

6.1 Displaying Views ....................................................................................................... 1-101
6.2 View Types ................................................................................................................. 1-103
6.2.1 Online Views ................................................................................................... 1-103
6.2.2 Scrolling Views ............................................................................................... 1-108
6.2.3 Dynamic Views ............................................................................................... 1-111
6.2.4 Analysis Views ................................................................................................ 1-119
6.3 Setting the View and Pane Properties ........................................................................ 1-132
6.3.1 Info Tab ........................................................................................................... 1-133
6.3.2 Display Tab ...................................................................................................... 1-134
6.3.3 Echodynamics Tab ........................................................................................... 1-140
6.3.4 Overlay Tab ..................................................................................................... 1-141
6.3.5 Palette Tab ....................................................................................................... 1-142
6.3.6 Data Source Tab .............................................................................................. 1-144
6.3.7 Parameters Tab ................................................................................................ 1-145
6.3.8 Units Tab ......................................................................................................... 1-152
6.3.9 View Linking Tab ............................................................................................ 1-159
6.3.10 Rebounds Tab .................................................................................................. 1-160
6.3.11 Strip Tab .......................................................................................................... 1-160
6.4 Gain Information ........................................................................................................ 1-162
6.4.1 Adding or Removing Software Gain ............................................................... 1-162
6.4.2 Description of the Gain Dialog Box ................................................................ 1-163
6.4.3 Gain Information Module and 12-bit Data Size .............................................. 1-165

7. View Information ................................................................................... 1-167

7.1 Information Groups .................................................................................................... 1-167
7.2 Information Groups Dialog Box ................................................................................ 1-168
7.3 View Information Parameters ..................................................................................... 1-170
7.3.1 Image ............................................................................................................... 1-171
7.3.2 Gates ................................................................................................................ 1-172
7.3.3 Cursors ............................................................................................................. 1-173
7.3.4 Processing ........................................................................................................ 1-177
7.3.5 Probe Settings .................................................................................................. 1-177
7.3.6 UT Settings ...................................................................................................... 1-178
7.3.7 Statistics ........................................................................................................... 1-180
7.3.8 Echodynamics .................................................................................................. 1-182

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 7.3.9 Data Source ...................................................................................................... 1-183
7.3.10 History ............................................................................................................. 1-184
7.3.11 Coordinates ...................................................................................................... 1-185
7.3.12 Merge ............................................................................................................... 1-185
7.3.13 FFT .................................................................................................................. 1-186
7.3.14 TOFD ............................................................................................................... 1-187
7.3.15 Cylindrical Correction ..................................................................................... 1-187
7.3.16 Analog Inputs .................................................................................................. 1-190

8. User Fields .............................................................................................. 1-191

8.1 Defining and Deleting User Fields ............................................................................. 1-191
8.2 Description of the Edit User Fields Dialog Box ......................................................... 1-193

9. Excel Exchange Tool .............................................................................. 1-197

9.1 Creating New Parameters ........................................................................................... 1-197
9.2 Description of the Excel Exchanges Dialog Box ....................................................... 1-201

10. System Preferences ................................................................................ 1-207

10.1 Preferences Dialog Box ............................................................................................. 1-207
10.1.1 Linking Tab ..................................................................................................... 1-208
10.1.2 Axis Colors Tab ............................................................................................... 1-209
10.1.3 Views Colors Tab ............................................................................................ 1-210
10.1.4 Tools Colors Tab .............................................................................................. 1-211
10.1.5 General Settings Tab ........................................................................................ 1-211
10.2 Setting Colors ............................................................................................................ 1-213
10.3 Color Dialog Box ....................................................................................................... 1-214

11. Color Palettes ......................................................................................... 1-217

11.1 Palette Editor .............................................................................................................. 1-217
11.2 Palette Forming Rules ................................................................................................ 1-221
11.3 Using Palettes ............................................................................................................ 1-222

12. Screen Capture Module ......................................................................... 1-223

12.1 Capturing a Bitmap Image ......................................................................................... 1-223
12.2 Description of the Screen Capture Module ............................................................... 1-224

PART II
SETUP AND DATA ACQUISITION ............................................................. 1-229

13. Ultrasound Setup ................................................................................... 1-231

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 13.1 Setup Window ........................................................................................................... 1-231
13.2 Loading the Hardware Setup Parameters .................................................................. 1-232
13.3 UT Settings Dialog Box ............................................................................................ 1-233
13.3.1 General Tab ..................................................................................................... 1-234
13.3.2 Gate Tab .......................................................................................................... 1-238
13.3.3 DAC Tab ......................................................................................................... 1-241
13.3.4 Digitizer Tab .................................................................................................... 1-244
13.3.5 Pulser/Receiver Tab ......................................................................................... 1-248
13.3.6 Probe Tab ......................................................................................................... 1-251
13.3.7 Alarms Tab ...................................................................................................... 1-256
13.3.8 I/O Tab ............................................................................................................. 1-257
13.4 New Channel Wizard ................................................................................................. 1-259
13.4.1 Adding a New Channel ................................................................................... 1-259
13.4.2 Renaming a Channel ....................................................................................... 1-260
13.4.3 Deleting a Channel .......................................................................................... 1-261
13.5 Saving a Setup ........................................................................................................... 1-261

14. Phased-Array Option ............................................................................ 1-263

14.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 1-263
14.2 Phased-Array Unit ..................................................................................................... 1-264
14.3 Phased-Array System Principles ............................................................................... 1-264
14.3.1 Beam Angle Control ........................................................................................ 1-265
14.3.2 Beam Focus Control ........................................................................................ 1-267
14.3.3 Beam Apodization ........................................................................................... 1-267
14.4 Phased-Array System Applications ........................................................................... 1-268
14.4.1 Azimuthal and Depth Scanning ....................................................................... 1-268
14.4.2 Linear Electronic Scanning ............................................................................. 1-270
14.5 Sectorial Scan Views ................................................................................................. 1-271

15. Phased-Array Configuration ................................................................ 1-273

15.1 UT Settings Dialog Box ............................................................................................ 1-273
15.1.1 Transmitter Tab ............................................................................................... 1-274
15.1.2 Receiver Tab .................................................................................................... 1-275
15.2 Phased Array Wizard ................................................................................................. 1-277
15.3 Focal Law Calculator Dialog Box ............................................................................. 1-279
15.3.1 Scan Group Box .............................................................................................. 1-281
15.3.2 Probe Group Box ............................................................................................. 1-283
15.3.3 Specimen Group Box ...................................................................................... 1-285
15.3.4 Wedge Group Box ........................................................................................... 1-286
15.3.5 General Options ............................................................................................... 1-287

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16. Beam Simulation Module ...................................................................... 1-289
16.1 Enabling and Displaying a Beam Simulation View .................................................. 1-289
16.2 Description of the Beam Simulation Dialog Box ...................................................... 1-290
16.2.1 Beam Visualisation Tab ................................................................................... 1-291
16.2.2 Specimen Construction Tab ............................................................................. 1-293

17. Phased-Array Calibration ..................................................................... 1-297

17.1 Purpose of the Phased-Array Calibration Module ..................................................... 1-297
17.2 Phased-Array Calibration Dialog Box ....................................................................... 1-297
17.2.1 Focal Law Delay Tab ....................................................................................... 1-298
17.2.2 Sensitivity Tab ................................................................................................. 1-299
17.2.3 DAC Tab .......................................................................................................... 1-300
17.2.4 Calibration Check Tab ..................................................................................... 1-301
17.3 Usage of the Phased-Array Calibration Module ........................................................ 1-302
17.3.1 Focal Law Delay Calibration ........................................................................... 1-302
17.3.2 Sensitivity Calibration ..................................................................................... 1-303
17.3.3 DAC Curve Construction ................................................................................ 1-304
17.3.4 Calibration Check ............................................................................................ 1-305

18. Inspection Sequence Settings — Slave Mode ...................................... 1-309

18.1 Creating or Modifying Inspection Sequences ............................................................ 1-309
18.2 Inspection Sequences and Mechanical Settings Dialog Box ..................................... 1-314
18.2.1 Bidirectional Sequence .................................................................................... 1-315
18.2.2 Unidirectional Sequence .................................................................................. 1-319
18.2.3 One Line Scan Sequence ................................................................................. 1-321
18.2.4 Helicoidal Sequence ........................................................................................ 1-322
18.2.5 Free Running Sequence ................................................................................... 1-324
18.2.6 Angular Sequence ............................................................................................ 1-325
18.3 Sequence Controls Tab .............................................................................................. 1-327
18.4 Encoder Parameters ................................................................................................... 1-329
18.4.1 Encoders Tab ................................................................................................... 1-330
18.4.2 Encoder Calibration ......................................................................................... 1-331
18.4.3 Calibration of Encoder Dialog Box ................................................................. 1-333
18.5 Automatic Saving Options ......................................................................................... 1-334

19. Inspection Sequence Settings — Master Mode ................................... 1-337

19.1 Creating or Modifying Inspection Sequences ............................................................ 1-338
19.2 Inspection Sequences and Mechanical Settings Dialog Box ..................................... 1-342
19.2.1 Bidirectional Sequence .................................................................................... 1-343
19.2.2 Unidirectional Sequence .................................................................................. 1-347
19.2.3 One Line Scan Sequence ................................................................................. 1-350

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 19.2.4 Helicoidal Sequence ........................................................................................ 1-351
19.2.5 Free Running Sequence ................................................................................... 1-353
19.2.6 Angular Sequence ........................................................................................... 1-353
19.2.7 Custom Sequence ............................................................................................ 1-355
19.3 Controlling Inspection Sequences ............................................................................. 1-356
19.3.1 Running an Inspection Sequence .................................................................... 1-358
19.4 Scanner Parameters ................................................................................................... 1-359
19.4.1 MCDU Control Tab ......................................................................................... 1-360
19.4.2 Advanced MCDU Control Dialog Box ........................................................... 1-361
19.4.3 MCDU I/O Tab ................................................................................................ 1-364
19.5 Encoder Parameters ................................................................................................... 1-365
19.5.1 Encoders Tab ................................................................................................... 1-365
19.5.2 Encoder Calibration ......................................................................................... 1-367
19.5.3 Calibration of Encoder Dialog Box ................................................................. 1-368
19.6 Automatic Saving Options ........................................................................................ 1-370
19.7 Manual Tuning of PID Parameters for Servomotors ................................................. 1-372
19.7.1 System Compensation Basic Principles .......................................................... 1-372
19.7.2 Tuning the PID Parameters ............................................................................. 1-374
19.8 MCDU-02 Terminal Window .................................................................................... 1-375

20. Read SRD Module ................................................................................. 1-377

21. Firing Sequencer .................................................................................... 1-379

21.1 Modifying the UT Beam Firing Sequence ................................................................ 1-379
21.2 Description of the Firing Sequencer Dialog Box ...................................................... 1-380
21.3 Firing Sequence Rules ............................................................................................... 1-382

22. Position-Dependent Setup ..................................................................... 1-385

22.1 Purpose of the Position-Dependent Setup Module .................................................... 1-385
22.2 Position Dependent Setup Dialog Box ...................................................................... 1-386
22.3 Limitations ................................................................................................................. 1-387
22.4 Use of the Position-Dependent Setup Module .......................................................... 1-388

23. User Level Settings ................................................................................. 1-391

23.1 Setting the User Access Levels ................................................................................. 1-391
23.2 Adding or Modifying a User ..................................................................................... 1-392
23.3 Removing a User ....................................................................................................... 1-392
23.4 Description of the User Level Dialog Boxes ............................................................. 1-393

24. Inspection Mode — Recording of UT Data ......................................... 1-399

24.1 Automated Inspection Using the Slave Mode ........................................................... 1-399

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 24.2 Automated Inspection Using the Master Mode ......................................................... 1-402

Appendix: Shortcut Keys ............................................................................ 1-407

General Index ............................................................................................... 1-413

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General List of Figures ................................................................................. 2-xix

General List of Tables ................................................................................. 2-xxix

Introduction to Volume 2 ................................................................................ 2-1

Manual Organization ............................................................................................................. 2-2
Conventions ........................................................................................................................... 2-3

PART III
ANALYSIS AND REPORTING ........................................................................ 2-5

25. Image Analysis Tools ................................................................................. 2-7

25.1 Measurement Cursors and Measures ............................................................................. 2-7
25.1.1 Using the Cursors ................................................................................................ 2-7
25.1.2 Relationship between Cursors ............................................................................. 2-8
25.1.3 Displaying Cursor Parameters ............................................................................. 2-9
25.2 3D Cursor and Contour ................................................................................................ 2-10
25.2.1 3D Cursor .......................................................................................................... 2-11
25.2.2 Displaying 3D Cursor Parameters ..................................................................... 2-11
25.2.3 Contour .............................................................................................................. 2-12
25.2.4 Displaying Contour Parameters ......................................................................... 2-13

26. Amplitude Drop Sizing Tools .................................................................. 2-15

26.1 Defining or Modifying Flaw Sizing Settings ............................................................... 2-15
26.2 Location and Dimensions ............................................................................................ 2-17

27. Cylindrical Correction ............................................................................. 2-23

27.1 Description of the Cylindrical Correction Tool ........................................................... 2-23
27.2 Case of a Skew Angle of 0º or 180º ............................................................................. 2-25
27.3 Case of a Skew Angle of 90º or 270º ........................................................................... 2-30

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28. Defect Table .............................................................................................. 2-37
28.1 Creating a Defect Table ............................................................................................... 2-37
28.2 Description of the Defect Table Dialog Box ............................................................... 2-40

29. Hysteresis Correction .............................................................................. 2-43

29.1 Using the Hysteresis Correction Module .................................................................... 2-43
29.2 Description of the Hysteresis Correction Dialog Box ................................................. 2-45

30. TOFD Manager ........................................................................................ 2-47

30.1 Description of the TOFD Manager Dialog Box .......................................................... 2-47
30.1.1 Analysis Tools Group Box ................................................................................ 2-48
30.1.2 Lateral Wave Processing Group Box ................................................................ 2-50
30.1.3 Focalisation Process Group Box ....................................................................... 2-51
30.2 TOFD Calibration in Setup Mode ............................................................................... 2-52
30.3 TOFD Calibration in Analysis Mode .......................................................................... 2-52
30.4 Data Processing TOFD Files ....................................................................................... 2-53
30.4.1 Lateral Wave Synchronization .......................................................................... 2-53
30.4.2 Lateral Wave Removal ...................................................................................... 2-55
30.4.3 SAFT Processing ............................................................................................... 2-58
30.5 TOFD Information Fields ............................................................................................ 2-60

31. Soft C-Scan ............................................................................................... 2-63

31.1 Creating a Soft C-Scan ................................................................................................ 2-63
31.2 Description of the Create Soft C-Scan Dialog Box ..................................................... 2-64

32. Export Data Module ................................................................................ 2-67

32.1 Exporting a Data Group ............................................................................................... 2-67
32.2 Description of the Export Datagroup Dialog box ........................................................ 2-67

33. Log-to-Linear Data Conversion ............................................................. 2-71

33.1 Data Conversion .......................................................................................................... 2-71
33.2 Description of the Convert Log to Linear Dialog Box ................................................ 2-71

34. Volumetric Merge .................................................................................... 2-73

34.1 Purpose of Volumetric Merge Function ....................................................................... 2-73
34.2 Volumetric Merge Dialog Box .................................................................................... 2-73
34.2.1 Channels Selection Group Box ......................................................................... 2-75
34.2.2 Parameters Settings Group Box ........................................................................ 2-77
34.2.3 New Channel Information Group Box .............................................................. 2-78
34.2.4 Merge Type Group Box ..................................................................................... 2-78
34.2.5 Generated Data Group Box ............................................................................... 2-79

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 34.2.6 Merge Dimensions Group Box .......................................................................... 2-80
34.2.7 Overall Dimensions Group Box ........................................................................ 2-81
34.2.8 Data Information Group Box ............................................................................. 2-81
34.2.9 Volume Information Group Box ........................................................................ 2-82

35. Data File Merger ...................................................................................... 2-87

35.1 Using the Data File Merger Module ............................................................................ 2-87
35.2 Description of the Data File Merger Dialog box ......................................................... 2-88

36. Reporting .................................................................................................. 2-89

36.1 Basic Principles ........................................................................................................... 2-89
36.2 Creating a Basic Report ............................................................................................... 2-90
36.3 Description of the Export Database Module ............................................................... 2-91
36.4 Description of the Access Reporting Menu Dialog Box ............................................. 2-92
36.4.1 Viewing a Report ............................................................................................... 2-93
36.4.2 Printing a Report ................................................................................................ 2-94
36.4.3 Creating a Report in a .pdf File ......................................................................... 2-95
36.5 Description of Report Content ..................................................................................... 2-96
36.5.1 DAC Settings ..................................................................................................... 2-98
36.5.2 Gate Settings ...................................................................................................... 2-98
36.5.3 General Settings ................................................................................................. 2-99
36.5.4 Focal Law Settings .......................................................................................... 2-101
36.5.5 Probe Settings .................................................................................................. 2-102
36.5.6 Mechanical Settings ......................................................................................... 2-102
36.5.7 User Fields ....................................................................................................... 2-103
36.5.8 Current Layout ................................................................................................. 2-104
36.6 Exporting Analysis Results ........................................................................................ 2-105
36.6.1 Export Button .................................................................................................. 2-106
36.6.2 Attachment Button ........................................................................................... 2-107
36.6.3 Print Button ..................................................................................................... 2-109
36.7 Exporting Reports to Microsoft Word ....................................................................... 2-112
36.8 Customizing Reports ................................................................................................. 2-113
36.8.1 Replacing the TVdb.mdb File ......................................................................... 2-116
36.8.2 Replacing the Logo in the TVdb.mdb File ...................................................... 2-116
36.9 Limitations and Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 2-121
36.9.1 Limitations ....................................................................................................... 2-121
36.9.2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 2-125

37. Visualization of PASS Files ................................................................... 2-129

37.1 Visualizing an .mnp File ............................................................................................ 2-129
37.2 Saving PASS Data in an .rdt File ............................................................................... 2-131

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 37.3 Determining the Characteristics of an Ultrasound Beam .......................................... 2-132

Appendix: Shortcut Keys ............................................................................ 2-135

General Index ............................................................................................... 2-141

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General List of Figures

Figure 1-1 The Contents dialog box: example of phased array channel information ............. 1-12
Figure 1-2 The Display tab of the Pane Properties dialog box ............................................... 1-12
Figure 1-3 Example of a continuous parameter in a text box ................................................. 1-15
Figure 1-4 Example of a discrete parameter in a drop-down box .......................................... 1-16
Figure 1-5 Example of a discrete parameter in a spin box ..................................................... 1-16
Figure 1-6 The About dialog box ........................................................................................... 1-17
Figure 1-7 The R/D Tech : TomoView 2 Components Information dialog box (example) .... 1-18
Figure 2-1 The Add/Remove Programs icon .......................................................................... 1-24
Figure 2-2 The Windows Components Wizard dialog box .................................................... 1-24
Figure 2-3 The Internet Information Services (IIS) dialog box .............................................. 1-25
Figure 2-4 The Internet Services Manager icon ..................................................................... 1-25
Figure 2-5 The Internet Information Services window .......................................................... 1-26
Figure 2-6 The Default FTP Site Properties dialog box ......................................................... 1-27
Figure 2-7 The Security Accounts tab of the Default FTP Site Properties dialog box ........... 1-28
Figure 2-8 The Internet Service Manager message box ......................................................... 1-29
Figure 2-9 The Home Directory tab of the Default FTP Site Properties dialog box .............. 1-29
Figure 2-10 The License Agreement dialog box ...................................................................... 1-31
Figure 2-11 The Welcome dialog box of the installation program ........................................... 1-32
Figure 2-12 The Get Registration Information dialog box ....................................................... 1-33
Figure 2-13 The Choose Destination Location dialog box ....................................................... 1-34
Figure 2-14 The Select Components dialog box ...................................................................... 1-36
Figure 2-15 The Optional Components dialog box .................................................................. 1-37
Figure 2-16 The Start Installation dialog box ........................................................................... 1-38
Figure 2-17 The Installing dialog box ...................................................................................... 1-39
Figure 2-18 The welcome page of the Bootp Server Installation wizard ................................. 1-40
Figure 2-19 The installation option page of the Bootp Server Installation wizard ................... 1-41
Figure 2-20 The final page of the Bootp Server Installation wizard for the first option .......... 1-42
Figure 2-21 The final page of the Bootp Server Installation wizard for the second and
third options .......................................................................................................... 1-43

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Figure 2-22 The Installation Complete dialog box ................................................................... 1-44
Figure 2-23 The Install message box ........................................................................................ 1-44
Figure 2-24 The Bootp server icon ........................................................................................... 1-45
Figure 2-25 The Bootp Server Configuration dialog box: Configuration tab ........................... 1-46
Figure 2-26 The Entry Properties dialog box: example of values ............................................ 1-47
Figure 2-27 The Bootp Server Configuration dialog box: example of configuration .............. 1-49
Figure 2-28 The Bootp Server Configuration dialog box: Request Log tab ............................. 1-50
Figure 2-29 The Bootp Server Configuration dialog box: Active Pod tab ............................... 1-51
Figure 2-30 The Bootp Server Configuration dialog box: Diagnostic tab ................................ 1-52
Figure 2-31 The Select Configuration File dialog box for saving a configuration ................... 1-53
Figure 2-32 The Select Configuration File dialog box for loading a configuration ................. 1-54
Figure 2-33 The TomoView 2.2R9 application icon ................................................................. 1-55
Figure 2-34 The TomoView 2.2R9 command ........................................................................... 1-55
Figure 2-35 Dialog box for the password ................................................................................. 1-55
Figure 2-36 The TomoView 2.2 splash screen .......................................................................... 1-56
Figure 2-37 The Select Pod Configuration to Use dialog box .................................................. 1-56
Figure 2-38 The Configuration Selection dialog box ............................................................... 1-57
Figure 2-39 Message box for quitting TomoView .................................................................... 1-58
Figure 4-1 The TomoView interface ....................................................................................... 1-67
Figure 4-2 The main window title bar .................................................................................... 1-69
Figure 4-3 The menu bar ......................................................................................................... 1-69
Figure 4-4 The File menu ........................................................................................................ 1-70
Figure 4-5 The Administration submenu ................................................................................ 1-71
Figure 4-6 The Overlay menu ................................................................................................. 1-71
Figure 4-7 The New Component submenu ............................................................................. 1-72
Figure 4-8 The Specimen Overlay submenu ........................................................................... 1-72
Figure 4-9 The Weld Overlay submenu .................................................................................. 1-73
Figure 4-10 The Pane menu ...................................................................................................... 1-73
Figure 4-11 The Splitting submenu .......................................................................................... 1-74
Figure 4-12 The View Information submenu ............................................................................ 1-75
Figure 4-13 The Layouts menu ................................................................................................. 1-76
Figure 4-14 The Save Current Layout submenu ....................................................................... 1-77
Figure 4-15 The Processing menu ............................................................................................ 1-77
Figure 4-16 The Tools menu ..................................................................................................... 1-78
Figure 4-17 The Window menu ................................................................................................ 1-79
Figure 4-18 The View menu ..................................................................................................... 1-79
Figure 4-19 The Help menu ...................................................................................................... 1-80
Figure 4-20 The Main toolbar ................................................................................................... 1-81
Figure 4-21 The Document Toolbar .......................................................................................... 1-83
Figure 4-22 The View toolbars ................................................................................................. 1-84
Figure 4-23 The TomoView Manager toolbar .......................................................................... 1-87
Figure 4-24 The Eddy Current group box ................................................................................. 1-88

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Figure 4-25 The status bar ........................................................................................................ 1-89
Figure 4-26 The document window title bar ............................................................................ 1-92
Figure 4-27 Example of a pane showing an A-scan view ........................................................ 1-93
Figure 5-1 TomoView file organization .................................................................................. 1-97
Figure 5-2 The Open dialog box ............................................................................................. 1-98
Figure 5-3 The Save As dialog box ...................................................................................... 1-100
Figure 6-1 The Contents dialog box (example) .................................................................... 1-102
Figure 6-2 Example of Online A-Scan view ........................................................................ 1-104
Figure 6-3 Example of Uncorrected Sectorial Scan view ..................................................... 1-105
Figure 6-4 Example of Sectorial Scan view ......................................................................... 1-106
Figure 6-5 Example of VC Sectorial Scan view ................................................................... 1-107
Figure 6-6 Example of Scrolling B-Scan view ..................................................................... 1-108
Figure 6-7 Example of Scrolling Strip View (Pos) ............................................................... 1-109
Figure 6-8 Example of Scrolling Strip View (Amp) ............................................................. 1-110
Figure 6-9 Example of Dynamic VC-End (D) view ............................................................. 1-111
Figure 6-10 Example of Dynamic VC-Side (B) view ............................................................ 1-112
Figure 6-11 Example of Dynamic VC-Top (C) view ............................................................. 1-113
Figure 6-12 Example of Dynamic End (D) view .................................................................... 1-114
Figure 6-13 Example of Dynamic Side (B) view ................................................................... 1-115
Figure 6-14 Example of Dynamic Top (C) view .................................................................... 1-116
Figure 6-15 Example of Dynamic Strip View (Pos) ............................................................... 1-117
Figure 6-16 Example of Dynamic Strip View (Amp) ............................................................. 1-118
Figure 6-17 Example of A-Scan view .................................................................................... 1-119
Figure 6-18 Example of Linked End (D) view ....................................................................... 1-120
Figure 6-19 Example of Linked Side (B) view ....................................................................... 1-121
Figure 6-20 Example of Linked Top (C) view ........................................................................ 1-122
Figure 6-21 Example of Linked VC-End (D) view ................................................................ 1-123
Figure 6-22 Example of Linked VC-Side (B) view ................................................................ 1-124
Figure 6-23 Example of Linked VC-Top (C) ......................................................................... 1-125
Figure 6-24 Example of Strip View (Pos) ............................................................................... 1-126
Figure 6-25 Example of Strip View (Amp) ............................................................................ 1-127
Figure 6-26 Example of Uncorrected Sectorial Scan view ..................................................... 1-128
Figure 6-27 Example of Sectorial Scan view ......................................................................... 1-129
Figure 6-28 Example of VC Sectorial Scan view ................................................................... 1-130
Figure 6-29 Example of Polar View ....................................................................................... 1-131
Figure 6-30 The Info tab ......................................................................................................... 1-133
Figure 6-31 The Display tab ................................................................................................... 1-134
Figure 6-32 The Display tab for an A-Scan view ................................................................... 1-136
Figure 6-33 The Display tab for a Polar View ........................................................................ 1-137
Figure 6-34 Specimen Definition dialog box ......................................................................... 1-138
Figure 6-35 Contents dialog box with Polar View ................................................................. 1-139
Figure 6-36 The Echodynamics tab ........................................................................................ 1-140

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Figure 6-37 The Overlay tab ................................................................................................... 1-141
Figure 6-38 The Palette tab ..................................................................................................... 1-142
Figure 6-39 The Data Source tab ............................................................................................ 1-144
Figure 6-40 The Data Source tab for A-scan .......................................................................... 1-145
Figure 6-41 The Parameters tab .............................................................................................. 1-145
Figure 6-42 The Sound Velocity dialog box ........................................................................... 1-147
Figure 6-43 The Delay dialog box .......................................................................................... 1-149
Figure 6-44 The Mechanical Settings dialog box ................................................................... 1-150
Figure 6-45 The Beam Orientation dialog box ....................................................................... 1-151
Figure 6-46 The Units tab ....................................................................................................... 1-152
Figure 6-47 The Mechanical Axis Calibration dialog box ..................................................... 1-154
Figure 6-48 The Time / Half Path dialog box ......................................................................... 1-155
Figure 6-49 The TOFD dialog box ......................................................................................... 1-156
Figure 6-50 The True Depth dialog box ................................................................................. 1-158
Figure 6-51 The View Linking tab .......................................................................................... 1-159
Figure 6-52 The Rebounds tab ................................................................................................ 1-160
Figure 6-53 The Strip tab ........................................................................................................ 1-161
Figure 6-54 Software gain slider ............................................................................................. 1-163
Figure 6-55 The Gain dialog box ............................................................................................ 1-164
Figure 7-1 The Information Groups dialog box .................................................................... 1-168
Figure 7-2 The parameter categories .................................................................................... 1-169
Figure 7-3 Example of parameter category contents ............................................................ 1-170
Figure 8-1 The Page Name dialog box ................................................................................. 1-191
Figure 8-2 The Edit User Field dialog box ........................................................................... 1-192
Figure 8-3 Defining user fields ............................................................................................. 1-192
Figure 8-4 The Edit User Fields dialog box .......................................................................... 1-194
Figure 9-1 The Excel Exchanges dialog box ........................................................................ 1-198
Figure 9-2 The Information Groups dialog box .................................................................... 1-199
Figure 9-3 The View Selector dialog box ............................................................................. 1-200
Figure 9-4 The New View Info dialog box ........................................................................... 1-200
Figure 9-5 The Excel Exchanges dialog box ........................................................................ 1-201
Figure 9-6 The Excel file section .......................................................................................... 1-202
Figure 9-7 The Exported View Infos to Excel file section ................................................... 1-202
Figure 9-8 The View Selector dialog box ............................................................................. 1-203
Figure 9-9 The Imported data from Excel file to custom View Infos section ...................... 1-204
Figure 9-10 The New View Info dialog box ........................................................................... 1-205
Figure 10-1 The Preferences dialog box ................................................................................. 1-207
Figure 10-2 The Linking tab ................................................................................................... 1-208
Figure 10-3 The Axis Colors tab ............................................................................................. 1-209
Figure 10-4 The Views Colors tab .......................................................................................... 1-210
Figure 10-5 The Tools Colors tab ........................................................................................... 1-211
Figure 10-6 The General Settings tab ..................................................................................... 1-212

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Figure 10-7 The Color dialog box .......................................................................................... 1-214
Figure 10-8 The Color dialog box (unfolded) ........................................................................ 1-215
Figure 11-1 The Palette Editor dialog box .............................................................................. 1-217
Figure 11-2 Linear interpolation of colors .............................................................................. 1-218
Figure 11-3 Logarithmic interpolation of colors .................................................................... 1-219
Figure 11-4 Threshold interpolation of colors ........................................................................ 1-219
Figure 12-1 The Screen Capture window ............................................................................... 1-224
Figure 12-2 The Screen Capture window ............................................................................... 1-224
Figure 12-3 The File menu of the Screen Capture window .................................................... 1-225
Figure 12-4 The Edit menu of the Screen Capture window ................................................... 1-225
Figure 12-5 The Display menu of the Screen Capture window ............................................. 1-226
Figure 12-6 The Capture menu of the Screen Capture window ............................................. 1-226
Figure 13-1 The TomoView default setup window ................................................................ 1-232
Figure 13-2 The Open dialog box ........................................................................................... 1-233
Figure 13-3 The UT Settings dialog box ................................................................................ 1-234
Figure 13-4 The General tab ................................................................................................... 1-234
Figure 13-5 The Gain group box ............................................................................................ 1-235
Figure 13-6 The Time base group box .................................................................................... 1-235
Figure 13-7 The Auto values group box ................................................................................. 1-237
Figure 13-8 The Auto Values dialog box ................................................................................ 1-237
Figure 13-9 The Gate tab ........................................................................................................ 1-239
Figure 13-10 The DAC tab ....................................................................................................... 1-242
Figure 13-11 Adding a point to a DAC curve .......................................................................... 1-243
Figure 13-12 Example of a DAC curve .................................................................................... 1-244
Figure 13-13 The Digitizer tab ................................................................................................. 1-245
Figure 13-14 Example of a compression by 4 .......................................................................... 1-247
Figure 13-15 The Pulser/Receiver tab ...................................................................................... 1-248
Figure 13-16 The Configuration group box .............................................................................. 1-248
Figure 13-17 The Pulser group box .......................................................................................... 1-249
Figure 13-18 The Receiver group box ...................................................................................... 1-249
Figure 13-19 The Filters group box .......................................................................................... 1-250
Figure 13-20 The Probe tab ...................................................................................................... 1-251
Figure 13-21 The Material and interface group box ................................................................. 1-252
Figure 13-22 The Selection group box ..................................................................................... 1-252
Figure 13-23 The Probe tab with a two-probe configuration ................................................... 1-253
Figure 13-24 The Position group box ....................................................................................... 1-253
Figure 13-25 The Beam orientation group box ........................................................................ 1-254
Figure 13-26 Refracted angle ................................................................................................... 1-255
Figure 13-27 The Adjust Scan Data Group Resolution dialog box .......................................... 1-255
Figure 13-28 The Alarms tab .................................................................................................... 1-256
Figure 13-29 The I/O tab .......................................................................................................... 1-258
Figure 13-30 The Analog inputs group box .............................................................................. 1-258

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Figure 13-31 The General outputs group box ........................................................................... 1-259
Figure 13-32 Clicking the Add button ...................................................................................... 1-259
Figure 13-33 The New Channel Wizard ................................................................................... 1-260
Figure 13-34 The message box for deleting a channel ............................................................. 1-261
Figure 13-35 The Save As dialog box ...................................................................................... 1-262
Figure 14-1 Emitting and receiving in a phased-array system ................................................ 1-265
Figure 14-2 Ultrasonic wave front of a linear array ................................................................ 1-266
Figure 14-3 Ultrasonic beam angle control of a linear array .................................................. 1-266
Figure 14-4 Ultrasonic beam focusing of a linear array ......................................................... 1-267
Figure 14-5 Azimuthal scanning of X-axis using phased-array deflection ............................ 1-268
Figure 14-6 Scanning at different depths ................................................................................ 1-269
Figure 14-7 Ultrasonic beam angle control and focusing of a linear array ............................. 1-269
Figure 14-8 Electronic scanning along an axis ....................................................................... 1-270
Figure 14-9 Circular transducer array ..................................................................................... 1-270
Figure 15-1 The UT Settings dialog box with the phased-array option .................................. 1-273
Figure 15-2 The Transmitter tab ............................................................................................. 1-274
Figure 15-3 The Receiver tab .................................................................................................. 1-276
Figure 15-4 The Phased Array Wizard ................................................................................... 1-277
Figure 15-5 The Phased Array Wizard: Read a Sector from a File dialog box ...................... 1-279
Figure 15-6 The Focal Law Calculator dialog box ................................................................. 1-280
Figure 15-7 The Scan group box ............................................................................................. 1-281
Figure 15-8 Refracted angle .................................................................................................... 1-282
Figure 15-9 The Probe group box ........................................................................................... 1-283
Figure 15-10 Linear flat array ................................................................................................... 1-284
Figure 15-11 Circular flat array ................................................................................................ 1-285
Figure 15-12 The Specimen group box ..................................................................................... 1-285
Figure 15-13 The Wedge group box ......................................................................................... 1-286
Figure 15-14 The probe parameters .......................................................................................... 1-287
Figure 15-15 General options of the Focal Law Calculator dialog box .................................... 1-287
Figure 16-1 The Beam Simulation dialog box ........................................................................ 1-291
Figure 16-2 The Beam Visualisation tab ................................................................................. 1-292
Figure 16-3 The Specimen Construction tab .......................................................................... 1-294
Figure 17-1 The Phased-Array Calibration dialog box ........................................................... 1-298
Figure 17-2 The Focal Law Delay tab .................................................................................... 1-298
Figure 17-3 The Sensitivity tab ............................................................................................... 1-299
Figure 17-4 The DAC tab ....................................................................................................... 1-300
Figure 17-5 The Calibration Check tab ................................................................................... 1-301
Figure 17-6 Curves for the focal law delay calibration .......................................................... 1-303
Figure 17-7 Curves for the sensitivity calibration .................................................................. 1-304
Figure 17-8 Curves for the DAC curve construction .............................................................. 1-305
Figure 17-9 The Reflectors Parameters dialog box ................................................................ 1-306
Figure 17-10 Example of table of reflector parameters ............................................................ 1-306

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Figure 17-11 Selecting a reflector on the Calibration Check tab ............................................. 1-307
Figure 17-12 The Calibration Check Report dialog box: example of results ........................... 1-308
Figure 18-1 The Inspection Sequences and Mechanical Settings dialog box in slave mode . 1-310
Figure 18-2 The Sequence tab with the Bidirectional type (slave mode) ............................... 1-310
Figure 18-3 The Encoders tab in slave mode ......................................................................... 1-311
Figure 18-4 The Add a Sequence dialog box ......................................................................... 1-312
Figure 18-5 Message box for confirming a sequence deletion ............................................... 1-313
Figure 18-6 The Inspection Sequences and Mechanical Settings dialog box in slave mode . 1-314
Figure 18-7 Bidirectional surface scan ................................................................................... 1-315
Figure 18-8 Reference system of the scanning mechanism .................................................... 1-316
Figure 18-9 The Sequence tab for Bidirectional sequence (slave mode) ............................... 1-317
Figure 18-10 Unidirectional surface scan ................................................................................. 1-319
Figure 18-11 Reference of the scanning mechanism ................................................................ 1-320
Figure 18-12 The Sequence tab for Unidirectional sequence (slave mode) ............................. 1-321
Figure 18-13 Linear scan .......................................................................................................... 1-321
Figure 18-14 The Sequence tab for One Line Scan sequence (slave mode) ............................ 1-322
Figure 18-15 The Sequence tab for Helicoidal sequence (slave mode) ................................... 1-324
Figure 18-16 The Sequence tab for Free Running sequence (slave mode) .............................. 1-325
Figure 18-17 Angular surface scan ........................................................................................... 1-326
Figure 18-18 The Sequence tab for Angular sequence (slave mode) ....................................... 1-327
Figure 18-19 The Sequence Controls tab (slave mode) ............................................................ 1-327
Figure 18-20 The Inspection Parameters for Sequence dialog box (master mode) .................. 1-329
Figure 18-21 The Encoders tab (slave mode) ........................................................................... 1-330
Figure 18-22 The Calibration of Encoder 1 on Index axis dialog box ..................................... 1-332
Figure 18-23 The Calibration of Encoder dialog box (slave mode) ......................................... 1-333
Figure 18-24 The Options tab (slave mode) ............................................................................. 1-334
Figure 18-25 The Browse for Folder dialog box ...................................................................... 1-335
Figure 18-26 Example of an External File ................................................................................ 1-336
Figure 19-1 The Inspection Sequences and Mechanical Settings dialog box in master
mode .................................................................................................................... 1-338
Figure 19-2 The Sequence tab with Bidirectional type (master mode) .................................. 1-339
Figure 19-3 The Encoders tab in master mode ....................................................................... 1-339
Figure 19-4 The Add a Sequence dialog box ......................................................................... 1-340
Figure 19-5 Message box for confirming a sequence deletion ............................................... 1-342
Figure 19-6 Inspection Sequences and Mechanical Settings dialog box in master mode ...... 1-342
Figure 19-7 Bidirectional surface scan ................................................................................... 1-344
Figure 19-8 Reference system of the scanning mechanism .................................................... 1-344
Figure 19-9 The Sequence tab for Bidirectional sequence (master mode) ............................. 1-345
Figure 19-10 Unidirectional surface scan ................................................................................. 1-348
Figure 19-11 Reference system of the scanning mechanism .................................................... 1-348
Figure 19-12 The Sequence tab for Unidirectional sequence (master mode) ........................... 1-349
Figure 19-13 Linear scan .......................................................................................................... 1-350

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Figure 19-14 The Sequence tab for One Line Scan sequence (master mode) .......................... 1-351
Figure 19-15 The Sequence tab for Helicoidal sequence (master mode) ................................. 1-352
Figure 19-16 The Sequence tab for Free Running sequence (master mode) ............................ 1-353
Figure 19-17 Angular surface scan ........................................................................................... 1-354
Figure 19-18 The Sequence tab for Angular sequence (master mode) ..................................... 1-355
Figure 19-19 The Load Custom Program File dialog box ........................................................ 1-356
Figure 19-20 The Sequence Controls tab (master mode) ......................................................... 1-356
Figure 19-21 The Inspection Parameters for Sequence dialog box (master mode) .................. 1-358
Figure 19-22 The MCDU Control tab (master mode) .............................................................. 1-360
Figure 19-23 The Advanced MCDU Control dialog box for servomotors ............................... 1-362
Figure 19-24 The MCDU I/O tab (master mode) ..................................................................... 1-364
Figure 19-25 The Encoders tab (master mode) ......................................................................... 1-366
Figure 19-26 The Calibration of Encoder dialog box (master mode) ....................................... 1-368
Figure 19-27 The Options tab (master mode) ........................................................................... 1-370
Figure 19-28 The Browse for Folder dialog box ...................................................................... 1-371
Figure 19-29 Example of an External File ................................................................................ 1-372
Figure 19-30 Digital servo filtering .......................................................................................... 1-373
Figure 19-31 The MCDU-02 Terminal window ....................................................................... 1-376
Figure 20-1 The Open SRD Document dialog box ................................................................. 1-377
Figure 21-1 Firing Sequencer (Interleave) dialog box with default sequence ........................ 1-379
Figure 21-2 The Firing Sequencer (Interleave) dialog box ..................................................... 1-380
Figure 21-3 Interleaved check box .......................................................................................... 1-381
Figure 22-1 Synchronization of setup and data files ............................................................... 1-386
Figure 22-2 The Position Dependent Setup dialog box .......................................................... 1-386
Figure 22-3 The Position Dependent Setup dialog box: example of setup files ..................... 1-389
Figure 23-1 The Get Registration Information dialog box ..................................................... 1-393
Figure 23-2 The Users and Passwords List dialog box ........................................................... 1-394
Figure 23-3 The Operator Identification dialog box ............................................................... 1-395
Figure 23-4 The Change User Access dialog box ................................................................... 1-396
Figure 24-1 The Inspection Parameters for Sequence Test dialog box ................................... 1-400
Figure 24-2 Current position displayed on the TomoView status bar ..................................... 1-401
Figure 24-3 The Inspection Parameters for Sequence Test dialog box ................................... 1-403
Figure 24-4 Current position displayed on the TomoView status bar ..................................... 1-405

Figure 25-1 The cursor parameters ........................................................................................... 2-10

Figure 25-2 The 3D cursor (segment) parameters .................................................................... 2-12
Figure 25-3 The Statistics contour parameters .......................................................................... 2-14
Figure 26-1 The Preferences dialog box ................................................................................... 2-16
Figure 26-2 General Settings tab .............................................................................................. 2-16
Figure 26-3 Statistic parameter category of the Information Groups dialog box ..................... 2-19
Figure 26-4 Examples of data displays ..................................................................................... 2-20
Figure 26-5 Examples of flaw indication sizing with the contour tool ..................................... 2-21

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Figure 27-1 The Cylindrical correction information group ...................................................... 2-24
Figure 27-2 The cylindrical correction parameters ................................................................... 2-24
Figure 27-3 Selection of OD-related parameters ...................................................................... 2-26
Figure 27-4 The Specimen Definition dialog box .................................................................... 2-27
Figure 27-5 Cylindrical correction: example 1 ......................................................................... 2-28
Figure 27-6 Selection of OD-related parameters ...................................................................... 2-29
Figure 27-7 Cylindrical correction: example 2 ......................................................................... 2-30
Figure 27-8 Selection of ID-related parameters ....................................................................... 2-31
Figure 27-9 The Specimen Definition dialog box .................................................................... 2-32
Figure 27-10 Cylindrical correction: example 3 ......................................................................... 2-33
Figure 27-11 Selection of ID-related parameters ....................................................................... 2-34
Figure 27-12 Cylindrical correction: example 4 ......................................................................... 2-35
Figure 28-1 The Defect Table dialog box ................................................................................. 2-38
Figure 28-2 The Defect Table Exportation dialog box ............................................................. 2-39
Figure 28-3 The Defect Table dialog box ................................................................................. 2-40
Figure 29-1 Position of the cursors ........................................................................................... 2-44
Figure 29-2 Example of a hysteresis correction ....................................................................... 2-45
Figure 29-3 The Hysteresis Correction dialog box ................................................................... 2-46
Figure 30-1 The TOFD Manager dialog box ............................................................................ 2-48
Figure 30-2 The Analysis tools group box ............................................................................... 2-48
Figure 30-3 TOFD dialog box .................................................................................................. 2-49
Figure 30-4 The Lateral wave processing group box ............................................................... 2-50
Figure 30-5 The Focalisation process group box ...................................................................... 2-51
Figure 30-6 Selection of reference A-scan ............................................................................... 2-54
Figure 30-7 TOFD data after lateral wave synchronization ..................................................... 2-55
Figure 30-8 Selection of reference A-scan ............................................................................... 2-56
Figure 30-9 TOFD data after lateral wave removal .................................................................. 2-57
Figure 30-10 Definition of the aperture ...................................................................................... 2-59
Figure 30-11 Overview of a SAFT ultrasonic image ................................................................. 2-60
Figure 30-12 Information Groups dialog box ............................................................................. 2-61
Figure 30-13 Length and through-wall sizing ............................................................................ 2-62
Figure 31-1 The Create Soft C-Scan dialog box ....................................................................... 2-64
Figure 32-1 The Export Datagroup dialog box ......................................................................... 2-68
Figure 33-1 The Convert Log to Linear dialog box .................................................................. 2-72
Figure 33-2 The Contents dialog box with LogToLinear data group ....................................... 2-72
Figure 34-1 The Volumetric Merge dialog box ........................................................................ 2-74
Figure 34-2 The Channels selection group box ........................................................................ 2-75
Figure 34-3 The Parameters settings group box ....................................................................... 2-77
Figure 34-4 The New channel information, Merge type, and Generated data group boxes ..... 2-78
Figure 34-5 The Merge dimensions and Overall dimensions group boxes .............................. 2-80
Figure 34-6 The Data information and Volume information group boxes ............................... 2-81
Figure 34-7 Example of a .vmc file .......................................................................................... 2-83

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Figure 35-1 The Data File Merger dialog box .......................................................................... 2-88
Figure 36-1 The Export Database toolbar ................................................................................. 2-91
Figure 36-2 The TomoView Report window with the Access Reporting dialog box ............... 2-92
Figure 36-3 Navigation arrows of the TomoView Report window ........................................... 2-94
Figure 36-4 The Close button to close a report ......................................................................... 2-94
Figure 36-5 Items selected in the Access Reporting Menu dialog box .................................... 2-95
Figure 36-6 Report header ........................................................................................................ 2-96
Figure 36-7 Report footer ......................................................................................................... 2-97
Figure 36-8 Example of a DAC Settings report ........................................................................ 2-98
Figure 36-9 Example of a Gate Settings report ......................................................................... 2-99
Figure 36-10 Example of a General Settings report ................................................................. 2-100
Figure 36-11 Example of a Focal Law Settings report ............................................................. 2-101
Figure 36-12 Example of a Probe Settings report ..................................................................... 2-102
Figure 36-13 Example of a Mechanical Settings report ........................................................... 2-103
Figure 36-14 Example of a User Fields report .......................................................................... 2-104
Figure 36-15 Example of the Current Layout report ................................................................ 2-105
Figure 36-16 Example of a defect table .................................................................................... 2-105
Figure 36-17 The Defect Table Exportation dialog box ........................................................... 2-106
Figure 36-18 The Defect Table with defect selected ................................................................ 2-108
Figure 36-19 Pane selection for the Defect Table report .......................................................... 2-108
Figure 36-20 Defect Table Report with new selected image .................................................... 2-109
Figure 36-21 Example of a Detailed Defect Report ................................................................. 2-110
Figure 36-22 Summary Defect Table report example ............................................................... 2-111
Figure 36-23 Microsoft Access message box for Defect Table (Default) ................................ 2-112
Figure 36-24 Exporting to Microsoft Word .............................................................................. 2-113
Figure 36-25 TomoView Report window of the TVdb.mdb file with an empty Print Menu
dialog box ............................................................................................................ 2-117
Figure 36-26 The TvDb : Database (Access 2000 file format) dialog box ............................... 2-118
Figure 36-27 The Rpt_Sub_Logo : Report window ................................................................. 2-119
Figure 36-28 Selecting Properties option on the shortcut menu ............................................... 2-119
Figure 36-29 Image: Image 1 dialog box .................................................................................. 2-120
Figure 36-30 Updated report with new logo ............................................................................. 2-121
Figure 37-1 The Open dialog box for opening a PASS file .................................................... 2-130
Figure 37-2 Example of the Contents dialog box with a PASS file ........................................ 2-130
Figure 37-3 Example of layout for a PASS file ...................................................................... 2-131
Figure 37-4 Message box for saving imported PASS data ..................................................... 2-132
Figure 37-5 The MaxPASS parameter in the Statistics category ............................................ 2-133
Figure 37-6 The 3D Cursor parameters in the Information Groups dialog box ..................... 2-134

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General List of Tables

Table 1 Examples of access key and shortcut key usage ................................................... 1-91
Table 2 File types supported by TomoView ....................................................................... 1-95
Table 3 Digital servo filtering parameters ....................................................................... 1-374
Table 4 Firing sequence rules .......................................................................................... 1-382
Table 5 Firing sequence allowed ...................................................................................... 1-382
Table 6 Firing sequence not allowed ............................................................................... 1-383
Table 7 Shortcut keys ....................................................................................................... 1-407

Table 8 Parameters for flaw indication .............................................................................. 2-17

Table 9 Basic tables and queries that shall no be altered ................................................. 2-115
Table 10 Limitations .......................................................................................................... 2-121
Table 11 TomoView 2.1R7-Q8 limitations ........................................................................ 2-123
Table 12 TomoView 1.4 R6-R7-R9 limitations ................................................................. 2-123
Table 13 Tomoscan SV files or Tomoscan .dat files limitations ........................................ 2-124
Table 14 Troubleshooting for error messages .................................................................... 2-126
Table 15 Shortcut keys ....................................................................................................... 2-135

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Introduction to Volume 2

TomoView™ is a powerful and versatile software package that manages the acquisition of
ultrasonic (UT) signals, combined with real-time imaging of these signals, as well as offline
analysis of previously acquired data files.

TomoView offers many advanced functions and features that are needed for efficiently
acquiring and analyzing data during UT inspections. An ideal tool for either on-site or
laboratory work, it runs under Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP Professional.
Adaptable to any hardware configuration, TomoView can run efficiently either on small laptop
computers, or on high-end desktop workstations. Also, depending on the configuration of the
computer used, this complete software application is capable of easily handling very large data
files (up to 1 gigabyte). Furthermore, TomoView offers great flexibility and a graphic interface
that makes it very easy to use.

TomoView screen layouts are user-defined and can be easily saved for rapid retrieval, thus
facilitating the work of the operators during the UT inspection. The screen can be split in any
number of non-overlapping window sections, called panes. Each resulting pane can be user-
defined to contain any of the possible type of views generated by TomoView, including:
A-scan, side (B), top (C), or end (D) (multichannel, normal, or angle-corrected); echodynamic
views; TOFD side views (B) (normal or angle-corrected); phased-array sector scans.

The first part of this Reference Manual (chapters 1 to 12) addresses the general features of the
TomoView software, such as the guidelines for its installation and detailed information about
the available view types and how to customize their display.

The second part of the manual (chapters 13 to 24) deals with the functions offered by
TomoView when used for setup and data acquisition operations with R/D Tech™’s various
ultrasonic systems. The TomoView software is capable of driving the µTomoscan, Tomoscan
FOCUS, Tomoscan III UT, and Tomoscan III PA data acquisition units in a similar, user-
friendly way, thus eliminating additional training efforts when operators want to switch from
one type of acquisition unit to another. The specific features of R/D Tech’s state-of-the-art
phased-array units, that is, the Tomoscan FOCUS and the Tomoscan III PA, are described in

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 the chapters 14 to 17.

The third part of the manual (chapters 25 to 37) addresses the analysis and reporting functions
of TomoView. The software is designed to analyze ultrasonic data files generated by any of
R/D Tech’s ultrasonic acquisition units (portable Tomoscan, Tomoscan/SV, µTomoscan,
Tomoscan FOCUS, Tomoscan III UT, and Tomoscan III PA).

In addition to generic graphical features, such as measurement cursors, zooming operations

and color palette modifications, TomoView also provides automated tools to facilitate
advanced data analysis according to various standards. Flawed areas can be simply outlined,
and the software can be configured to automatically find and display the peak amplitude, the
length and the through-wall extent of a flaw. Furthermore, this flaw information can be
introduced into a report table, together with essential parameter information of the TomoView
setup.

TomoView allows analysis to proceed during acquisition. Analysis can take place on a
previously acquired file or even on the file that is being acquired. The operator can select and
zoom portions of a view and perform flaw measurements, all while the very same file is still
being filled with acquisition data.

Manual Organization

The TomoView 2 Reference Manual contains the description of the software for acquiring and
analyzing ultrasound data. It is organized to allow progressive understanding of the software’s
different features, functions, commands, and modules. Each chapter, however, is complete in
itself.

For convenience, the TomoView 2 Reference Manual is divided into two volumes. This one,
volume 2, provides explanations on one main topic entitled, “Analysis and Reporting.” It
contains the following chapters:

Part III Analysis and Reporting

Chapter 25, “Image Analysis Tools”
Chapter 26, “Amplitude Drop Sizing Tools”
Chapter 27, “Cylindrical Correction”
Chapter 28, “Defect Table”
Chapter 29, “Hysteresis Correction”
Chapter 30, “TOFD Manager”
Chapter 31, “Soft C-Scan”
Chapter 32, “Export Data Module”

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 Chapter 33, “Log-to-Linear Data Conversion”
Chapter 34, “Volumetric Merge”
Chapter 35, “Data File Merger”
Chapter 36, “Reporting”
Chapter 37, “Visualization of PASS Files”
Appendix: “Shortcut Keys”

Note: For reference purposes, the manual’s volume number is always indicated as the
first part of page numbers, either in the foot pages, lists and indexes, as well as cross-
references.

Conventions

In a procedure containing several steps, the operations that the user has to execute are
numbered 1, 2, 3… The symbol “♦” is used to indicate a procedure containing only one step,
or secondary steps. Lowercase letters (a, b, c…) can also be used to indicate secondary steps in
a complex procedure.

SMALL CAPITALS are used to identify any term marked as is on the instrument, such as the
names of connectors, buttons, indicator lights, etc. SMALL CAPITALS are also used to identify
key names of the computer keyboard.

All the terms that are used by the software, such as the names of menus, commands, dialog
boxes, text boxes, and options, are presented in bold print.

The abbreviation “N/A” is used to indicate either not applicable or not available at time of
press.

Note: The screen illustrations found in this manual were prepared with the software
version available at time of press; they may slightly differ from what you see on the
screen according to the current software version you are using. Furthermore, the screen
illustrations are printed using the Windows Standard setting in the Control Panel display
parameters; their look may be different if you use another setting.

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 Part III
Analysis and Reporting
25. Image Analysis Tools

TomoView offers specific tools to facilitate data manipulation and analysis. This chapter
discusses how to use the image analysis tools, that is:

• Measurement Cursors and Measures

• 3D Cursor and Contour

25.1 Measurement Cursors and Measures

With TomoView, you can use two different cursors on a view: the reference and measurement
cursors. The reference cursor is red and the measurement cursor is blue. Each cursor has a label
indicating the current coordinate on the view.

25.1.1 Using the Cursors

To display or hide the cursors

1. Click on the view where you want to display or hide the cursors.

2. On the View toolbar, click to display or hide the reference cursor.

The reference red cursor appears or disappears.

3. On the View toolbar, click to display or hide the measurement cursor.

The measurement blue cursor appears or disappears.

To move a cursor with the mouse

1. Place the mouse pointer over the cursor you want to move.

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 The pointer shape changes to or .
2. Press the mouse button and drag the cursor to the new position.
OR

1. Double-click on the position required to display and move the reference cursor directly to
the new position.
The reference red cursor appears at the new position.
2. Double-click with the right mouse button on the position required to display and move the
measurement cursor directly to the new position.
The measurement blue cursor appears at the new position.

To move a cursor with the keyboard

1. Use the arrow keys to move the reference cursor one sample at a time.
2. Use the arrow keys while holding the SHIFT key down to move the measurement cursor
one sample at a time.
The cursors will only move on the active view, unless they are linked to other views.

To move a cursor label

1. Place the mouse pointer over the cursor you want to move the label.

The pointer shape changes to or .

2. While holding the CTRL key down, press the mouse button and drag the cursor label to the
new position.
The cursor label will only move on the active view, even if the cursor is linked to other views.

25.1.2 Relationship between Cursors

Two types of relationship may exist between cursors: the fixed gap or the link.

A fixed gap is a relationship created between reference and measurement cursors for a given
view. It allows you to simultaneously move both cursors with a fixed gap between them.

A link is a relationship created between cursors of same type in different views. It allows you
to simultaneously move either reference or measurement cursors to the same coordinate in two
different views.

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To move the reference and measurement cursors with a fixed gap

1. Place the reference cursor on a given position.

2. Place the measurement cursor at a distance from the reference cursor corresponding to the
gap you want to create.
3. Place the mouse pointer over one of the cursors you want to move with a fixed gap.

The pointer shape changes to or .

4. While holding the SHIFT and CTRL keys down, press the mouse button and drag the cursors
to the new position.
Both reference and measurement cursors will follow each other with the specified gap. The
cursors will only move on the active view, unless they are linked to other views.

To create a link between cursors

1. Click on the view where you want to create a cursor link.

2. On the View toolbar, click .

3. In the Pane Properties dialog box, click the View Linking tab.
4. Under Linked items, select the Scan/Index cursors check box.
5. Close the Pane Properties dialog box.
The scan and index cursors will automatically move to the same position as any linked cursor
in another view.

25.1.3 Displaying Cursor Parameters

The information group 1 displays by default the various information related to cursors.

To display the cursor parameters

1. Click on the view where you want to display the cursor parameters.

2. On the View toolbar, click .

The information group 1 appears at the top of the active view. By default, the information
group 1 offers a selection of basic parameters related to cursors. You can define a selection
of parameters that is customized for your application and needs. Figure 25-1 shows the
available cursor parameters that can be displayed in an information group.

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 Figure 25-1 The cursor parameters

The check marks in check boxes indicate the parameters selected by default in information
group 1.

25.2 3D Cursor and Contour

The 3D cursor tool allows you to select a 3D segment and make measurements in the inspected
part. A 3D cursor is line-shaped. The contour tool allows you to select a part of an image. A
contour is frame-shaped, that is, rectangular.

Only one 3D cursor or contour may be active at a given time. A 3D cursor or contour are
defined with control points (one at each end or corner).

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25.2.1 3D Cursor
The 3D cursor tool is used on volumetric views.

To create a 3D cursor

1. Click on the view where you want to create a 3D cursor.

2. On the View toolbar, click .

3. Place the mouse pointer onto the first point of the 3D cursor to be created.
4. Press the mouse button and drag the pointer to the second point of the cursor to be created.
This generates a red line on the view.
5. Release the mouse button when the line has reached its arrival point.
The 3D cursor is then created.

To move the 3D cursor

1. Click on the view where you want to move the 3D cursor.

2. On the View toolbar, click .

3. Place the mouse pointer over a control point of the cursor to be moved until the pointer
changes to a reticle shape ( ).
4. Press the mouse button and drag the cursor control point to the new position.
5. Release the mouse button when the cursor control point has reached its arrival point.
6. If necessary, move the other cursor control point by repeating steps 3 to 5.

To hide the 3D cursor

♦ On the Tools menu, click Hide 3D Cursor.

Note: 3D cursors being 3D measurement tools, they are always linked from a volumetric
view to another.

25.2.2 Displaying 3D Cursor Parameters

The information group 4 displays by default the various information related to 3D cursor.

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To display the 3D cursor parameters

1. Click on the view where you want to display the 3D cursor parameters.

2. On the View toolbar, click .

The information group 4 appears at the top of the active view. By default, the information
group 4 offers a selection of basic parameters related to 3D cursor. You can define a
selection of parameters that is customized for your application and needs. Figure 25-2
shows the available 3D cursor (segment) parameters that can be displayed in an
information group.

Figure 25-2 The 3D cursor (segment) parameters

The check marks in check boxes indicate the parameters selected by default in information
group 4.

25.2.3 Contour
The contour tool is used on volume-corrected volumetric views.

To create a contour

1. Click on the view where you want to create a contour.

2. On the View toolbar, click .

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 3. Place the mouse pointer onto the first corner of the contour to be created.
4. Press the mouse button and drag the mouse pointer to the second corner of the contour to
be created.
This generates a magenta (purplish red) rectangle on the view.
5. Release the mouse button when the rectangle has reached its arrival point.
The contour is then created.

To resize a contour

1. Click on the view where you want to resize a contour.

2. Place the mouse pointer over a contour corner to be moved until the pointer changes to
crossed arrows ( ).
3. Press the mouse button and drag the contour corner to the new position.
4. Release the mouse button when the contour corner has reached its arrival point.
5. If necessary, move another contour corner by repeating steps 3 to 5.

To move a complete contour

1. Click on the view where you want to move the complete contour.
2. Place the mouse pointer over one of the contour lines until the pointer changes to a cross
( ).
3. Press the mouse button and drag the contour to its new position.
4. Release the mouse button when the contour has reached its arrival point.
This moves the contour to a new position all the while keeping its original size.

To hide a contour

♦ On the Tools menu, click Hide Contour.

Note: Contours being 3D measurement tools, they are always linked from a volumetric
view to another.

25.2.4 Displaying Contour Parameters

No information group displays the coordinates related to the contour. To display contour
parameters, you must first edit an information group.

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To display the contour parameters

1. On the View toolbar, click .

The Information Groups dialog box appears.
2. Double-click the information group you want.
3. Double-click the Statistics category and define your selection of parameters related to the
contour.
Figure 25-3 shows the available contour parameters that can be displayed in an
information group.

Figure 25-3 The Statistics contour parameters

4. Click on the view where you want to display the contour parameters.
5. On the View toolbar, click the button corresponding to the information group you just
edited.
The selected information group appears at the top of the active view.

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26. Amplitude Drop Sizing Tools

This chapter provides a description on how to use the amplitude drop sizing tools of the
TomoView software.

The TomoView software allows you to display various types of information concerning the
active data file and the data views (see chapter 7, “View Information”). Some of these
parameters can be used to provide information on the position and the size of a flaw indication
with user-defined flaw sizing settings.

26.1 Defining or Modifying Flaw Sizing Settings

The View Information parameters, related to indication sizing, allow for –X dB amplitude
drop sizing of a flaw indication in its three dimensions simultaneously: scan axis, index axis,
and ultrasound axis. The value of X can be defined for each axis independently.

To define or modify the flaw sizing settings

1. On the File menu, click Preferences.

The Preferences dialog box appears (see Figure 26-1).

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 Figure 26-1 The Preferences dialog box

2. On the General Settings tab, locate the Flaw sizing settings group box (see Figure 26-2).

Figure 26-2 General Settings tab

3. In the Amplitude drop (–X dB) sub-group box, enter the –X value for each axis
independently (only negative values are accepted).
4. In the Peak holding algorithm sub-group box, enter the number of samples to be used for
the peak holding algorithm for each axis independently.
The default value is 0, but if for a given axis a value n larger than 0 is entered, this means
that the sizing algorithm shall “ignore” an amplitude drop below –X dB along that axis
which s smaller than n samples. This tool can be used to group several flaws, or to avoid
the problems related to the use of non-smoothed A-scan signal.

Note: Applying the peak holding algorithm, for a given axis, can oversize the indication
by 2.n samples for this axis.

5. In the Fill acquisition gaps sub-group box, if the check boxes are selected, the sizing
algorithm will ignore missing acquisition points or lines along the considered axis by
interpolating between the adjacent valid acquisition points or lines.

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26.2 Location and Dimensions

The View Information parameters can be used to determine the dimensions of a flaw
indication using –X dB amplitude drop sizing, but also to determine the location of the flaw
indication in the inspected volume. The following procedure uses the Contour tool of the
TomoView software.

To determine the location and dimensions in 3D of a flaw indication

1. Create a suitable display layout, showing at least the VC-Top (C) view and the VC-Side
(B) or the VC-End (D) view.
2. In one of the displayed views (ex.: VC-Top (C)), display the parameters (as shown in
Table 8).

Table 8 Parameters for flaw indication

Parameter Description

CMax Amp Contour maximum amplitude

CMax Scan Pos Contour maximum amplitude position on

the scan axis

CMax Index Pos Contour maximum amplitude position on

the index axis

CMax UT Path Pos Contour maximum amplitude position on

the ultrasound axis

C Scan1 –X dB Position 1 along the scan axis of

“maximum amplitude –X dB” position

C Scan2 –X dB Position 2 along the scan axis of

“maximum amplitude –X dB” position

C Index1 –X dB Position 1 along the index axis of

“maximum amplitude –X dB” position

C Index2 –X dB Position 2 along the index axis of

“maximum amplitude –X dB” position

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 Table 8 Parameters for flaw indication (continued)

Parameter Description

C Usound1 –X dB Position 1 along the ultrasound axis of

“maximum amplitude –X dB” position

C Usound2 –X dB Position 2 along the ultrasound axis of

“maximum amplitude –X dB” position

C Scan2-Scan1 –X dB Length of the flaw indication at –X dB

along the scan axis

C Index2-Index1 –X dB Length of the flaw indication at –X dB

along the index axis

C Usound2-Usound1 –X dB Length of the flaw indication at –X dB

along the ultrasound axis

These parameters can be found in the Statistic parameters category of the Information
group dialog box (see Figure 26-3).

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 Figure 26-3 Statistic parameter category of the Information Groups dialog box

3. Visualize the region of interest in the considered recorded data (see Figure 26-4).

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 Figure 26-4 Examples of data displays

4. Position the gate selectors for the ultrasound axis so that the flaw indication to be sized is
located between the gate selectors.
5. Create a contour in the in the VC-Side (B) view (or VC-End view (D)) containing the
considered flaw indication.
6. Create a contour in the VC-Top (C) view containing the considered flaw indication.
The contour in the VC-Side (B) or VC-End (D) view is automatically adjusted to the gate
selector limits. In fact, you have now created a volumetric contour defined by the contour
defined in the VC-Top (C) view and the gate selectors in the ultrasound axis (see Figure
26-5). The parameters in the Information Groups dialog box give the maximum
amplitude of the flaw indication, its position along each axis, and its size along each axis
with the user-defined amplitude drop value.

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Figure 26-5 Examples of flaw indication sizing with the contour tool

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27. Cylindrical Correction

This chapter describes the cylindrical correction tool provided in TomoView. The chapter
contains the following sections:

• Description of the Cylindrical Correction Tool

• Case of a Skew Angle of 0º or 180º
• Case of a Skew Angle of 90º or 270º

27.1 Description of the Cylindrical Correction Tool

The TomoView software allows for displaying various types of information concerning the
active data file and the data views. View information consists of the various parameters related
to a view that can be displayed in the upper part of the pane. The information to be displayed is
defined in the Information Groups dialog box. (For the complete description of the various
information groups, consult chapter 7, “View Information.”) In the TomoView software, all the
information concerning the position of indications in a user-defined cylindrical geometry has
been organized in the Cylindrical correction group (see Figure 27-1).

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 Figure 27-1 The Cylindrical correction information group

This information group contains the parameters shown in Figure 27-2. These parameters
provide the position, in the user-defined cylindrical geometry, of a point indicated by the
reference cursor and/or the measurement cursor, or by the contour tool.

Figure 27-2 The cylindrical correction parameters

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 Cylindrical correction parameters are available for an inspection conducted from the outside
diameter (OD) or from the inside diameter (ID). The feature is applicable for data files
acquired with scan or index axes that are calibrated in distance units (millimeters or inches) or
rotation units (degrees). In addition, you can convert the units in analysis mode.

In addition to the position of the points determined by the two cursors, the distance between
the cursors in the user-defined cylindrical geometry can be calculated along the considered
axes.

The position of the maximum amplitude within a user-defined contour can be calculated in the
user-defined cylindrical geometry.

IMPORTANT
The feature is not relevant for merged views resulting from various focal laws, as the data
may be deduced from different refracted angles.

27.2 Case of a Skew Angle of 0º or 180º

The cylindrical correction for probe skew angles of 0º or 180º is applicable for all inspection
configurations where both the scanning axis and the probe beam are oriented circumferentially,
for instance:

• Raster scanning sequence for the inspection of a longitudinal pipe weld used to find
defects parallel to the weld axis
• Raster scanning sequence for the inspection of a circumferential pipe weld used to find
defects perpendicular to the weld axis

To obtain the cylindrical correction for the points determined by the reference and
measurement cursors

1. Make sure that at least the reference (red) cursor is present in the VC-Side (B) view before
activating the cylindrical correction.
2. In the VC-Side (B) view, select the applicable information fields (either OD- or ID-
related) as follows:
a) Click to activate the VC-Side (B) view.

b) On the View toolbar, click to display information group 3 in the upper part of the
pane.

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 c) On the View toolbar, click to open the Information Groups dialog box.
d) Double-click Group 3 and then Cylindrical correction.
e) From the Cylindrical correction group, double-click to select the applicable
information check boxes (see example in Figure 27-3 showing a selection of OD-
related parameters).
f) Click OK to close the dialog box.

Figure 27-3 Selection of OD-related parameters

3. On the Parameters tab of the Pane Properties dialog box, click the Specimen Definition
button.
4. In the Specimen Definition dialog box that appears (see Figure 27-4), define the
specimen as follows:
a) Click Cylindrical.
b) In the Outside diameter box, type the appropriate value for the outside diameter.
c) Under Cylindrical geometry, click the OD or ID option button to specify whether
the inspection is performed from the outside diameter or inside diameter.
d) In the Thickness box, type the thickness of the considered cylindrical geometry.
e) Click OK.

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 Figure 27-4 The Specimen Definition dialog box

When the specimen has been defined for one channel or one focal law, it is also applied for all
channels or focal laws contained in the considered data file, and it can be saved in the .A01 file
upon closing the data file.

• The ODCylRefScan and ODCylRefDepth information fields provide the position (scan
and depth axes), in the user-defined cylindrical geometry, of the point determined by the
intersection of the horizontal reference (red) cursor and the angled reference (pink) cursor,
in the VC-Side (B) view, or by the horizontal and the vertical reference (red) cursors in the
Side (B) view.
• The information fields ODCylMeasScan and ODCylMeasDepth provide the position
(scan and depth axes) in the user-defined cylindrical geometry, of the point determined by
the intersection of the horizontal measurement (blue) cursor and the angled measurement
(cyan) cursor, in the VC-Side (B) view, or by the horizontal and the vertical measurement
(blue) cursors in the Side (B) view.
• The information fields ODDeltaCylScan and ODDeltaCylDepth provide the distance
(scan and depth axes), in the user-defined cylindrical geometry, between the points
determined by the reference and measurement cursors.
• The provided position information in the cylindrical geometry takes into account multiple
rebounds of the ultrasonic beam from both OD and ID, considering the wall thickness
entered by the operator in the Specimen Definition dialog box (see Figure 27-5).

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 Figure 27-5 Cylindrical correction: example 1

• The provided position information in the cylindrical geometry is displayed in millimeters

(or inches) if the scan axis is in distance units, and in degrees (or radians) if the scan axis
is in rotation units.

To obtain the cylindrical correction for the position of the maximum amplitude
within a user-defined contour

1. Make sure that at least the reference (red) cursor is present in the VC-Side (B) view before
activating the cylindrical correction.
2. In the VC-Side (B) view, select the applicable information fields (either OD- or ID-
related) as follows:
a) Click to activate the VC-Side (B) view.

b) On the View toolbar, click to display information group 3 in the upper part of the
pane.

c) On the View toolbar, click to open the Information Groups dialog box.
d) Double-click Group 3 and then Cylindrical correction.

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 e) From the Cylindrical correction group, double-click to select the applicable
information check boxes (see example in Figure 27-3 showing a selection of OD-
related parameters).
f) Click OK to close the dialog box.

Figure 27-6 Selection of OD-related parameters

3. Position the gate selectors for the ultrasound axis so that the flaw indication to be sized is
located in the gate. (It may also be useful to display the gate cursors in the volume-
corrected views.)
4. In the VC-Side (B) view, create a contour containing the considered flaw indication.
5. In the VC-Top (C) view, create a contour containing the considered flaw indication.
In fact you have now created a volumetric contour defined by the contour created in the
top view and the gate selectors in the ultrasound axis (see Figure 27-7), and the selected
parameters in the information group give the position of the maximum amplitude in the
contour along the scan and depth axes. The position of the maximum along the index axis
(flat geometry) can be obtained by using the standard parameter CMax Index Pos from
the Statistics information group.

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 Figure 27-7 Cylindrical correction: example 2

27.3 Case of a Skew Angle of 90º or 270º

The cylindrical correction for probe skew angles of 90º or 270º is applicable for all inspection
configurations where both the index axis and the probe beam are oriented circumferentially,
for instance:

• Raster scanning sequence or line scanning sequence for the inspection of a longitudinal
pipe weld used to find defects parallel to the weld axis
• Raster scanning sequence or line scanning sequence for the inspection of a circumferential
pipe weld used to find defects perpendicular to the weld axis

To obtain the cylindrical correction for the points determined by the reference and
measurement cursors

1. Make sure that at least the reference (red) cursor is present in the VC-End (D) view before
activating the cylindrical correction.
2. In the VC-End (D) view, select the applicable information fields (either OD- or ID-
related) as follows:
a) Click to activate the VC-End (D) view.

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 b) On the View toolbar, click to display information group 3 in the upper part of the
pane.

c) On the View toolbar, click to open the Information Groups dialog box.
d) Double-click Group 3 and then Cylindrical correction.
e) From the Cylindrical correction group, double-click to select the applicable
information check boxes (see example in Figure 27-8 showing a selection of ID-
related parameters).
f) Click OK to close the dialog box.

Figure 27-8 Selection of ID-related parameters

3. On the Parameters tab of the Pane Properties dialog box, click the Specimen Definition
button.
4. In the Specimen Definition dialog box that appears (see Figure 27-9), define the
specimen as follows:
a) Click Cylindrical.
b) In the Outside diameter box, type the appropriate value for the outside diameter.
c) Under Cylindrical geometry, click the OD or ID option button to specify whether
the inspection is performed from the outside diameter or inside diameter.
d) In the Thickness box, type the thickness of the considered cylindrical geometry.
e) Click OK.

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 Figure 27-9 The Specimen Definition dialog box

When the specimen has been defined for one channel or one focal law, it is also applied for all
channels or focal laws contained in the considered data file, and it can be saved in the .A01 file
upon closing the data file.

• The IDCylRefIndex and IDCylRefDepth information fields provide the position (index
and depth axes), in the user-defined cylindrical geometry, of the point determined by the
intersection of the horizontal reference (red) cursor and the angled reference (pink) cursor,
in the VC-End (D) view, or by the horizontal and the vertical reference (red) cursors in the
End (D) view.
• The information fields IDCylMeasIndex and IDCylMeasDepth provide the position
(index and depth axes) in the user-defined cylindrical geometry, of the point determined
by the intersection of the horizontal measurement (blue) cursor and the angled
measurement (cyan) cursor, in the VC-End (D) view, or by the horizontal and the vertical
measurement (blue) cursors in the End (D) view.
• The information fields ODDeltaCylScan and ODDeltaCylDepth provide the distance
(index and depth axes), in the user-defined cylindrical geometry, between the points
determined by the reference and measurement cursors.
• The provided position information in the cylindrical geometry takes into account multiple
rebounds of the ultrasonic beam from both OD and ID, considering the wall thickness
entered by the operator in the Specimen Definition dialog box (see Figure 27-10).

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 Figure 27-10 Cylindrical correction: example 3

• The provided position information in the cylindrical geometry is displayed in millimeters

(or inches) if the index axis is in distance units, and in degrees (or radians) if the index axis
is in rotation units.

To obtain the cylindrical correction for the position of the maximum amplitude
within a user-defined contour

1. Make sure that at least the reference (red) cursor is present in the VC-End (D) view before
activating the cylindrical correction.
2. In the VC-End (D) view, select the applicable information fields (either OD- or ID-
related) as follows:
a) Click to activate the VC-End (D) view.

b) On the View toolbar, click to display information group 3 in the upper part of the
pane.

c) On the View toolbar, click to open the Information Groups dialog box.
d) Double-click Group 3 and then Cylindrical correction.

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 e) From the Cylindrical correction group, double-click to select the applicable
information check boxes (see example in Figure 27-11 showing a selection of ID-
related parameters).
f) Click OK to close the dialog box.

Figure 27-11 Selection of ID-related parameters

3. Position the gate selectors for the ultrasound axis so that the flaw indication to be sized is
located in the gate. (It may also be useful to display the gate cursors in the volume-
corrected views.)
4. In the VC-End (D) view, create a contour containing the considered flaw indication.
5. In the VC-Top (C) view, create a contour containing the considered flaw indication.
In fact you have now created a volumetric contour defined by the contour created in the
top view and the gate selectors in the ultrasound axis (see Figure 27-12), and the selected
parameters in the information group give the position of the maximum amplitude in the
contour along the index and depth axes. The position of the maximum along the scan axis
(flat geometry) can be obtained by using the standard parameter CMax Scan Pos from the
Statistics information group.

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Figure 27-12 Cylindrical correction: example 4

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28. Defect Table

This chapter provides a detailed description on how to use the Defect Table module. This
module is used to create and customize a defect table when analyzing one or multiple data
files, and to export the contents of the table to a .txt file or to an Access 2000 database.

The customized Defect Table is automatically saved with the display setup file (.RST) and the
numerical flaw information contained in the Defect Table can be saved in an attribute file
(.A01).

28.1 Creating a Defect Table

The Defect Table module allows you to create and customize a defect table in the TomoView
software, which can be done in either setup or analysis mode.

To customize a defect table

1. Start the TomoView software.

2. Load or define an appropriate setup file (.acq) with display layout, or open a data file
(.rdt).

3. Click the Defect Table button ( ).

The Defect Table dialog box appears (see Figure 28-1).

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 Figure 28-1 The Defect Table dialog box

4. Click the Info Fields button.

The Information Group dialog box appears.
5. In the list of information fields, select relevant parameters for your application, and then
click OK.
6. Save the setup file (.acq) or the display setup file (.rst).
The defect table is now customized and saved.

To add a flaw indication to the defect table

1. Start the TomoView software.

2. Open a data file (.rdt).
3. Customize the defect table or load a display setup file (.rst) containing a customized defect
table relevant for your application.
4. Position the cursors (reference, measurement, contour and/or 3D cursor) on the flaw
indication.
The value of the selected parameters now appears on the first line of the defect table list.
5. Click the Add button.
The current values of the selected parameters are then copied in the defect table list and
the defect identification counter is incremented by 1.
6. If you want a particular image (a particular view) assigned to the added indication, select
the indication in the defect table list, select the desired pane, and then click Attachment in
the Defect Table dialog box.
A flaw indication is now added to the defect table.

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To export the content of the defect table

1. Start the TomoView software.

2. Open a data file (.rdt).
3. Customize the defect table or load a display setup file (.rst) containing a customized defect
table relevant for your application.
4. Add flaw indications to the defect table.
5. Click the Export button.
6. The Defect Table Exportation dialog box appears (see Figure 28-2).

Figure 28-2 The Defect Table Exportation dialog box

7. Select the export destination:

a) Export to TXT file with selected info fields: The content of the defect table is
exported to a .txt file. Any image attached to an indication is not exported.
OR
b) Export to ACCESS 2000 database: The content of the defect table is exported to a
Microsoft Access 2000 database. Any image attached to an indication is exported. If
you select the Add to existing database option, the content of the defect table (with
attached images) will be added to an existing database previously created.
8. Click OK.
A standard Save as dialog box appears allowing you to select a name and a directory for
the exported file.
9. Click Save.
The defect table is now exported.

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28.2 Description of the Defect Table Dialog Box

This section describes the different elements of the Defect Table dialog box (see Figure 28-3).

Figure 28-3 The Defect Table dialog box

Defect Table Gives the list of the identified indications. The first line of the table
indicates the current value of the selected information fields.
Show indication per file Selecting this option will only show the indications of the current
file being analyzed.

Gives the identification number of the next indication to be added.

Add Clicking this button adds a new indication in the defect table.
Remove Clicking this button removes the selected indication from the defect
table, but only if this indication is in the current data file
Remove All in File Clicking this button removes all the indications associated to the
current data file from the defect table.
Remove All Clicking this button removes all the indications from the defect
table.
Info Fields Clicking this button opens the Information Groups dialog box
allowing the user to select the desired info views to characterize the
indications.
Export Clicking this button opens the Defect Table Exportation dialog
box allowing the user to export the content of the defect table to a
.txt file or to Microsoft Access 2000 database.
Attachment Clicking this button attaches the active view to the selected
indication. When the defect table is exported to Microsoft Access

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 2000 database, an image of the selected view is also exported in the
detailed defect report.
Print Opens the TomoView Reporting tool, which allows the user to
visualize and print all relevant numerical and graphical information
about the indications listed in the defect table.

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29. Hysteresis Correction

This section provides a detailed description on how to use the Hysteresis Correction module.
This module has been developed to improve the visualization of the previously recorded
ultrasonic data from bidirectional scanning sequences, by drastically reducing the effect from
the mechanical backlash of the manipulator on the scan axis. The Hysteresis Correction
module has been developed as to leave the raw inspection data unaffected. On the other hand,
the processed data can be saved in separate data groups in the Attributes file .A01.

29.1 Using the Hysteresis Correction Module

This section describes how to perform a hysteresis correction.

To perform a hysteresis correction

1. Open a data file (.rdt).

2. Display a C-scan, a Top (C), or a VC-Top (C) view.
3. Position the reference and measurement cursors on two indications on successive scan
lines that should have the same position along the scan axis (see Figure 29-1).

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 Index axis

Scan axis

Figure 29-1 Position of the cursors

4. Click the Hysteresis correction button ( ) to display the Hysteresis Correction

dialog box.
5. Select the data group to be corrected.
6. Click OK.
The correction has now been applied to the selected data group (see Figure 29-2).

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 Figure 29-2 Example of a hysteresis correction

29.2 Description of the Hysteresis Correction Dialog Box

This section describes the Hysteresis Correction dialog box.

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 Figure 29-3 The Hysteresis Correction dialog box

The Hysteresis Correction dialog box contains the following elements:

Data to correct Lists all the available channels for the hysteresis correction.
Correction of Indicates the position shift (in samples) between two successive
scan lines that is going to be applied for the hysteresis correction.
OK Clicking this button performs the hysteresis correction and closes
the Hysteresis Correction dialog box.
Cancel Clicking this button closes the Hysteresis Correction dialog box
without performing the correction.

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30. TOFD Manager

This chapter provides a detailed description on how to use the TOFD Manager module. This
function is a complete tool for TOFD inspections, allowing the user to perform both basic and
advanced analysis of TOFD examination data. The TOFD Manager module enables the user to
perform online and offline calibration of TOFD configurations with either conventional or
phased-array probes on both flat and cylindrical geometries.

It also allows the user to perform advanced analysis using typical TOFD cursors, algorithms
for both lateral wave synchronization (straightening) and lateral wave removal, and a SAFT
(synthetic aperture focusing technique) algorithm. All processing algorithms are developed as
to leave the raw inspection data unaffected. On the other hand, all processed data can be saved
in separate data groups in the attributes file .A01.

A dedicated View Information group for fast and easy length and through-wall sizing of flaws
can be used independently or in combination with the Defect Table feature (see chapter 28)
and the Reporting feature (see chapter 36).

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Description of the TOFD Manager Dialog Box

• TOFD Calibration in Setup Mode
• TOFD Calibration in Analysis Mode
• Data Processing TOFD Files
• TOFD Information Fields

30.1 Description of the TOFD Manager Dialog Box

This section describes the TOFD Manager dialog box (see Figure 30-1).

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 Figure 30-1 The TOFD Manager dialog box

The TOFD Manager dialog box (see Figure 30-1) contains the following group boxes:

Analysis tools Specifies parameters for the calibration of the ultrasound axis
(depth) for TOFD data.
Lateral wave processing Specifies parameters for lateral wave processing (synchronization
and removal).
Focalisation process Allows the operator to use the SAFT algorithm on TOFD data.

30.1.1 Analysis Tools Group Box

Figure 30-2 The Analysis tools group box

The Analysis tools group box (see Figure 30-2) contains the following button:

Calibration Opens the TOFD dialog box in order to perform TOFD calibration
(see Figure 30-3).

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TOFD dialog box

Figure 30-3 TOFD dialog box

The TOFD dialog box contains text boxes (on white background) for the values that can be
changed, or display boxes (appearing dimmed) for the values that are calculated from the other
values. The dialog box contains the following elements:

What do you want compute?

This group box encloses option buttons used to select the parameter
that is to be calculated from the other parameters.
Compute velocity and wedge delay
This option is used to calculate both the material sound velocity and
the probe wedge delay, by using two reference signals, typically the
lateral wave and the backwall echo.
Compute wedge delay This option is used to calculate the probe wedge delay, by using a
fixed value of the sound velocity and one reference signal, typically
the lateral wave or the backwall echo.
Specimen This group box encloses option buttons used to select the geometry
of the inspected part: Flat or Cylindrical.

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 Scan axis This group box encloses option buttons used to select the scan-axis
orientation relatively to the ultrasound beam projection: Parallel to
beam or Perpendicular to beam.
Reference cursor position This box defines the real (true depth) reference cursor position in
millimeters (mm) or inches (in.).
Probe separation This box defines the distance between the probeexit points in
millimeters (mm) or inches (in.). This distance is always measured
along the component surface.
Sound velocity This box defines the material sound velocity in meters per second
(m/s) or inches per microsecond (in./µs).
Wedge delay This box defines the probe wedge delay in microseconds (µs).
OK Performs the TOFD calibration and quits the TOFD calibration
function.
Cancel Cancels the calibration process and closes the dialog box.

30.1.2 Lateral Wave Processing Group Box

Figure 30-4 The Lateral wave processing group box

The Lateral wave processing group box (see Figure 30-4) contains the following options:

Reference position This box indicates the position, on the scan axis, of the selected
reference A-scan.
Set Reference This button sets the reference A-scan defined by the reference
cursor position.
Manual threshold This check box, when selected, allows the user to manually enter a
threshold value to perform the lateral wave synchronization or
lateral wave removal, in order to optimize the result of the
processing.

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 Threshold x: This box indicates the threshold value used to perform the lateral
wave synchronization or lateral wave removal.
Complete visible image This option button performs the lateral wave synchronization or
lateral wave removal on all A-scans.
Slice between Ref. and Meas. cursors
This option button performs the lateral wave synchronization or
lateral wave removal on the A-scans enclosed between the
reference and the measurement cursors on the displayed Side (B)
view.
LW Synchronization This button performs the lateral wave synchronization process on
the data group in the active view, and creates a new data group
containing the processed data.
LW Removal This button performs the lateral wave removal process on the data
group in the active view, and creates a new data group containing
the processed data.

30.1.3 Focalisation Process Group Box

Figure 30-5 The Focalisation process group box

The Focalisation process group box (see Figure 30-5) contains the following elements:

Aperture size This box indicates the aperture of the SAFT algorithm, which is the
total number of A-scans used to calculate the processed A-scan.
The value is always odd, and is determined by the position of the
cursors on the active Side (B) view.
SAFT This button performs the SAFT algorithm.

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30.2 TOFD Calibration in Setup Mode

This section describes how to use the TOFD calibration of the TOFD manager module in setup
mode.

To use the TOFD calibration function in setup mode

1. Start the TomoView software.

2. Open a data file (.rdt).
3. Visualize a Scrolling B-scan view.
4. Position at least the reference cursor on a reference signal (ex.: backwall signal).
5. On the General tab of the UT settings dialog box, in the Mode list box, select TOFD.

6. Click the TOFD Manager button ( ).

The TOFD Manager dialog box appears.
7. In the TOFD dialog box, select the appropriate options, and then enter the appropriate
values.

Note: If you select the Compute velocity and wedge delay option button in the What do
you want compute? group box of the TOFD dialog box, the measurement cursor would
have to be positioned on a second reference signal (ex.: lateral wave).

8. Click OK.
The ultrasound axis is now calibrated in setup mode.

30.3 TOFD Calibration in Analysis Mode

This section provides a description on how to use the TOFD calibration of the TOFD manager
module in analysis mode.

To use the TOFD calibration function in analysis mode

1. Start the TomoView software.

2. Open a data file (.rdt).
3. Visualize an Uncorrected Side (B) view.
4. Position the reference cursor on the backwall signal.

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 5. On the Units tab of the Pane Properties dialog box, in the Type list box of the USound
axis, select TOFD.

6. Click the TOFD Manager button ( ).

The TOFD Manager dialog box appears.
7. In the TOFD dialog box, select the appropriate options, and then enter the appropriate
values.

Note: If you select the Compute velocity and wedge delay option button in the What do
you want compute? group box of the TOFD dialog box, the measurement cursor would
have to be positioned on a second reference signal (ex.: lateral wave).

8. Click OK.
The ultrasound axis is now calibrated in analysis mode.

30.4 Data Processing TOFD Files

This section describes the data processing of conventional or phased-array TOFD files.

It is important to mention that, although the functionality and mathematical correctness of all
processing algorithms have been thoroughly checked and validated, no guarantees in terms of
flaw detection and sizing performances can be given. The performance enhancement provided
by a processing algorithm is definitely related to the specificity of each application, and is
therefore the responsibility of the user.

30.4.1 Lateral Wave Synchronization

This section describes how to synchronize the lateral wave of a TOFD channel.

IMPORTANT
It is strongly recommended to calibrate the TOFD channel prior to applying the lateral
wave synchronization algorithm.

To synchronize the lateral wave of a TOFD channel

1. Start the TomoView software.

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 2. Open a data file (.rdt).
3. Click the Open File button.
4. In the Uncorrected Side (B) view, position the scan reference (red) cursor as to select a
reference A-scan in an unflawed zone (see Figure 30-6).
5. In the Uncorrected Side (B) view, position the ultrasound reference (red) and
measurement cursor (blue) on either side of the lateral wave signal (see Figure 30-6).
Appropriate setting of the cursors is determining for the result of the operation.
6. Activate the Uncorrected Side (B) view.

Representative A-scan

Ultrasound reference
Scan reference cursor and measurement
cursors

Figure 30-6 Selection of reference A-scan

7. In the TOFD Manager dialog box, in the Lateral Wave Processing group box, click the
Set Reference button.

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 By default, the lateral wave synchronization will be applied to the Complete visible
image, but alternatively the option Slice between Ref. and Meas cursors can be selected
if appropriate for the considered TOFD data.
8. Click the LW Synchronization button.
A new data group is created with the mention _LWRes.
The lateral wave is now synchronized (see Figure 30-7).

Figure 30-7 TOFD data after lateral wave synchronization

30.4.2 Lateral Wave Removal

This section describes how to remove the lateral wave of a TOFD channel.

IMPORTANT
In order to obtain usable results from the lateral wave removal algorithm, it is mandatory
to apply the algorithm to previously synchronized data.

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To remove the lateral wave of a TOFD channel

1. Display the lateral wave synchronized data.

2. In the Uncorrected Side (B) view, position the scan reference (red) cursor as to select a
reference A-scan in an unflawed zone (see Figure 30-8). If the selection of the reference
A-scan was correctly performed prior to the lateral wave synchronization, this operation
does not need to be repeated.
3. In the Uncorrected Side (B) view, position the ultrasound reference cursor (red) and the
measurement cursor (blue) on either side of the lateral wave (see Figure 30-8). If the
lateral wave signal shows a lot of variation, it is important to position the cursors at least
around the first oscillation of the lateral signal.

Representative A-scan

Ultrasound reference
Scan reference cursor and measurement
cursors

Figure 30-8 Selection of reference A-scan

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4. Activate the Uncorrected Side (B) view.
5. In the TOFD Manager dialog box, in the Lateral wave processing group box, click the
Set Reference button.
By default, the lateral wave removal will be applied to the Complete visible image, but
alternatively the option Slice between Ref. and Meas cursors can be selected if
appropriate for the considered TOFD data.
6. Click the LW Removal button.
A new data group is created with the mention _LWRem.
7. The lateral wave has been removed (see Figure 30-9).

Figure 30-9 TOFD data after lateral wave removal

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30.4.3 SAFT Processing
This section describes how to apply the SAFT algorithm.

IMPORTANT
The SAFT algorithm can be applied either on raw TOFD data or on processed TOFD
data. It is the responsibility of the data analyst to select the best combination for a given
application.

To apply the SAFT algorithm

1. Activate Channel 1 (original data).

2. In an Uncorrected Side (B) view, perform the following procedure in order to select the
adequate aperture to be used for the SAFT algorithm:
a) Zoom in on a zone of interest containing a punctual TOFD indication (see Figure
30-10), showing the typical parabolic shape
b) Position the scan reference cursor (red) and the measure cursors (blue) on either side
of the flight-time minimum of the indication, so that the indication is still clearly
visible at the selected scan axis positions; the SAFT algorithm tends to smoothen out
and eventually erase indications if too large an aperture is used.

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 Scan reference and measurement cursors

Figure 30-10 Definition of the aperture

3. The SAFT aperture as defined by the positions of the cursors is displayed in the TOFD
Manager dialog box, in the Focalisation process group box.
4. In the TOFD Manager dialog box, in the Focalisation process group box, click the
SAFT button.
A new data group is created with the mention _SAFT.
The SAFT algorithm has been applied on the ultrasonic image (see Figure 30-11).

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 Figure 30-11 Overview of a SAFT ultrasonic image

As the SAFT algorithm implies averaging, which may tend to smoothen out high
amplitudes, the use of a higher Software Gain value may be helpful to optimize the
visualization of the processed data.

30.5 TOFD Information Fields

This section describes how to use the View Information fields for the positioning and the
sizing of the TOFD data.

To use the View Information fields for the TOFD data

1. Start the TomoView software.

2. Open a data file (.rdt).
3. If necessary, calibrate the ultrasound axis.
4. If deemed appropriate, use data processing.

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5. While the Uncorrected Side (B) view is active, click the Information Groups button

( ) on the Main toolbar.

6. In the Information Groups dialog box:
a) Select the information Group 3 (see Figure 30-12).
b) Select the TOFD information group.
c) Click the Fill Selection button.
d) Click the OK button.

Figure 30-12 Information Groups dialog box

7. Click the Information Groups 3 ( ) button located on the Main toolbar.

All relevant information concerning position and size of the indication, such as length and
height, are now immediately available on the Uncorrected Side (B) view (see Figure
30-13).

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 8. In the Uncorrected Side (B) view, perform the following procedure for flaw positioning
and sizing:
a) Position the ultrasound reference cursor (red) at the shallow edge of the indication
(see Figure 30-13).
b) Position the ultrasound measure cursor (blue) at the deep edge of the indication (or on
the backwall reflection for far-surface breaking flaws).
c) Position the scan reference cursor (red) at the beginning of the indication.
d) Position the scan measurement cursor (blue) at the end of the indication.

Scan reference and Ultrasound reference and

measurement cursors measurement cursors

Figure 30-13 Length and through-wall sizing

9. The flaw position and size information can now directly be read from the View
Information fields.
10. Alternatively, the same View Information fields can be selected in the defect table (see
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31. Soft C-Scan

This chapter describes the TomoView Soft C-Scan module. In data analysis mode, this module
allows the creation of C-scan data from previously recorded data (A-scan or C-scan). This
process creates both position and amplitude C-scan data group.

The TomoView software saves the created C-scan data with the Attributes files (.A01). Thus,
if deemed necessary, the previously created C-scan data are immediately available upon
reopening the data file (.rdt).

31.1 Creating a Soft C-Scan

This section explains how to create a soft C-scan.

To create a soft C-scan from previously recorded A-scan data

1. Open a data file.

2. Position the reference and measurement cursors on a view (ex.: linked A-scan) in order to
define the gate location and level.

3. Click to open the Create Soft C-scan dialog box.

4. Adjust the gate location parameters if necessary.
5. Select the channel on which you want to create a soft C-scan.
6. Click Create.

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31.2 Description of the Create Soft C-Scan Dialog Box

The creation of soft C-scan data is performed through the Create Soft C-Scan dialog box (see
Figure 31-1). To open this dialog box, on the Main toolbar, click the Soft C-Scan

button ( ).

Figure 31-1 The Create Soft C-Scan dialog box

The Create Soft C-Scan dialog box contains the following:

A-scan, C-scan Click one of these option buttons to select the channel type to be
displayed in the Channels available box. The C-scan option is not
implemented.
Name This text box is used to name the new channel to be created for the
soft C-scan data. This information is mandatory.
Type This group box defines the type of position information to be taken
into account when creating the soft C-scan data group (Peak or
Crossing).
Channels available This box displays the channels of the selected type with their focal
laws that are available to perform a soft C-scan operation.
Gate location This group box is used to set the position of the gate:

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 Start: Sets the start of the gate, in millimeters (mm) or in inches
(in.), to generate the soft C-scan data group.
Length: Sets the length of the gate, in millimeters (mm) or in
inches (in.), to generate the soft C-scan data group.
Level: Sets the threshold level of the gate, in percentage (%) of full
screen height, to generate the soft C-scan data group.
Create This button validates the entered parameters and creates the soft
C-scan data group.
Cancel This button allows you to exit the Create Soft C-scan dialog box
without creating a soft C-scan data group.

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32. Export Data Module

This chapter describes how to use the Export Datagroup features in order to export A-scan
and C-scan data to a simple text file format, which can be read with Microsoft® Excel.

32.1 Exporting a Data Group

This section explains how to export a data group.

To export a data group

1. Open a data file.

2. Position the reference and measurement cursors on views to determine the volume of the
recorded data to be exported.

3. Click to open the Export Datagroup dialog box.

4. Select the type of data you want to export (A-scan or C-scan). Choosing the type of data
modifies the Available Datagroup list according to the content of the data file.
5. In the Available Datagroup list, select the data group you wish to export the data.
6. Adjust the Scan, Index, and Usound Starts and Ends if necessary. Theses values
determine the volume of data exported.
7. Click Export.
The data is exported to a .txt file.

32.2 Description of the Export Datagroup Dialog box

This section provides a description of the elements found in the Export Datagroup dialog box
(see Figure 32-1).

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 Figure 32-1 The Export Datagroup dialog box

The Export Datagroup dialog box contains the following elements:

A-scan / C-scan Click one of these option buttons to select the exportation of A-scan
or C-scan data.
Available Datagroup Lists all available data groups that can be exported.
Datagroup Header Allows the user to export information concerning the exported data
in text or numerically.
Amplitude Allows the user to export the amplitude in percent or in samples.
Position Allows the user to export the position in half path, in time, or in
sample units.
Scan, Index, Usound These boxes allow you to determine, for each of the three axes,
from and to which position the exportation will occur.

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When the data is exported, the resulting text file contains the following headers:

For A-scan
Channel Indicates from which channel the A-scans are exported.
Focal Laws Indicates from which focal law the A-scans are exported.
Type Indicates which type of A-scan is exported: only standard A-scan
can be exported (type 1 when exported in only numbers mode).
ScanStart Indicates the scan position (mm) of the first exported A-scan.
ScanQty Indicates the number of exported A-scans in the scan direction.
ScanResol Indicates the scan resolution (mm).
IndexStart Indicates the index position (mm) of the first exported A-scan.
IndexQty Indicates the number of exported A-scans in the index direction.
IndexResol Indicates the index resolution (mm).
UsoundStart Indicates the position (mm) of the first sample of the exported
A-scan.
UsoundQty Indicates the number of samples in the exported A-scan.
UsoundResol Indicates the ultrasound axis resolution (mm).
AmplMin Indicates the minimum amplitude value.
AmplMax Indicates the maximum amplitude value.
AmplOffs Indicates the amplitude offset.
AmplResol Indicates the amplitude resolution.

For C-scan
Channel Indicates from which channel the C-scan is exported.
Focal Laws Indicates from which focal law the C-scan is exported.
Gate Indicates from which gate the exported C-scan was created.
Type Indicates which type of C-scan is exported: amplitude C-scan
(type 3 when exported in number-only mode) or position C-scan
(type 4 when exported in number-only mode).
ScanStart Indicates the scan position (mm) of the first exported data.
ScanQty Indicates the quantity of exported data in the scan direction.
ScanResol Indicates the scan resolution (mm).
IndexStart Indicates the index position (mm) of the first exported data.
IndexQty Indicates the quantity of exported data in the index direction.

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 IndexResol Indicates the index resolution (mm).
Gate Start Indicates the start position of the gate (mm).
Gate Length Indicates the length of the gate (sample).
Gate Level Indicates the level of the gate (%).
AmplMin Indicates the minimum amplitude value (for amplitude C-scan).
AmplMax Indicates the maximum amplitude value (for amplitude C-scan).
AmplOffs Indicates the amplitude offset (for amplitude C-scan).
AmplResol Indicates the amplitude resolution (for amplitude C-scan).

The exported data itself, listed below the headers of the .txt file, is presented as follows:

For A-scan

1st line A-scan amplitude data at position ScanStart, IndexStart.

nd
2 line A-scan amplitude data at position ScanStart + 1, IndexStart.
3rd line A-scan amplitude data at position ScanStart + 2, IndexStart.
…
IndexQTY + 1st line A-scan amplitude data at position ScanStart, IndexStart + 1.
IndexQTY + 2nd line A-scan amplitude data at position ScanStart + 1, IndexStart + 1.
…

For C-scan

1st line C-scan data of line along the scan axis, at index position
IndexStart.
2nd line C-scan data of line along the scan axis, at index position
IndexStart + 1.
3rd line C-scan data of line along the scan axis, at index position
IndexStart + 2.
…

Note: The values are delimited by the TAB key (ASCII character code: 9).

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33. Log-to-Linear Data Conversion

This chapter describes the TomoView Convert Log to Linear function. In data analysis mode,
this function allows the conversion of recorded logarithmic data to linear data. This process
creates a new data group that contains the converted data.

The TomoView software saves the new linear data with the Attributes files (.A01). Thus, if
deemed necessary, the previously created linear data are immediately available upon reopening
the data file (.rdt).

33.1 Data Conversion

This section describes how to convert logarithmic data to linear data.

To convert logarithmic data to linear data

1. Open a data file containing logarithmic data.

2. On the Processing menu, click Convert Log to Linear.
3. In the Convert Log to Linear dialog box, select the channel to be converted.
4. Click OK.

33.2 Description of the Convert Log to Linear Dialog Box

The convert log to linear function is performed through the Convert Log to Linear dialog box
(see Figure 33-1). To open this dialog box, click Convert Log to Linear on the Processing
menu.

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 Figure 33-1 The Convert Log to Linear dialog box

The Convert Log to Linear dialog box contains the following elements:

Channel log This drop-down list box allows you to select a channel containing
logarithmic data.
OK Clicking this button performs the conversion and closes the dialog
box. The newly converted data is available in the Contents dialog
box as a new channel (see Figure 33-2).

Figure 33-2 The Contents dialog box with LogToLinear data group

Cancel Clicking this button closes the Convert Log to Lin dialog box
without performing the conversion.

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34. Volumetric Merge

This chapter describes the TomoView volumetric merge function. It includes the following
sections:

• Purpose of Volumetric Merge Function

• Volumetric Merge Dialog Box

34.1 Purpose of Volumetric Merge Function

In data analysis mode, the Volumetric Merge function allows you to perform the merge of the
ultrasonic data acquired with various acoustic beams, as generated by the corresponding
channels and/or focal laws. Actually, this merging process compares the amplitude obtained in
each point of the inspected volume by the considered channels and/or focal laws, and creates a
new data group with the maximum amplitude observed at each position in the inspected
volume.

The TomoView software also saves the created merged data with the Attributes file (.A01).
Thus, if deemed necessary, the previously created merged data are immediately available upon
reopening of the data file (.rdt).

34.2 Volumetric Merge Dialog Box

The volumetric merge function is performed through the Volumetric Merge dialog box (see
Figure 34-1). Click the Volumetric Merge command on the Processing menu to open the
dialog box.

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 Figure 34-1 The Volumetric Merge dialog box

The Volumetric Merge dialog box presents successively, according to the step in the process,
different group boxes that are accessed by using the buttons located in the lower part of the
dialog box:

Next This button allows you to proceed to the next step of the volumetric
merge process.
Back This button allows you to go back to the previous step of the
volumetric merge process.
Cancel This button allows you to cancel the volumetric merge process at
any time.
Finish This button only appears in the dialog box at the last step, it
validates the entered parameters and performs the volumetric
merge.
Normally, the group boxes appear in the following order:

• Channels selection

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 • Parameters settings
• New channel information
• Merge type
• Generated data
• Merge dimensions
• Overall dimensions
• Data information
• Volume information
Each group box is described hereafter in a separate section.

34.2.1 Channels Selection Group Box

Figure 34-2 The Channels selection group box

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 The Channels selection group box (see Figure 34-2) contains the following elements:

A-scan, C-scan, Peak Click one of these option buttons to select the channel type to be
displayed in the Available channels box.
Available channels This box displays channels of the selected type with their focal laws
available to perform the volumetric merge.
Selected channels This box displays channels with their focal laws that you have
selected to perform the volumetric merge.
Load from File This button opens a standard Open dialog box allowing you to load
user defined parameters for the volumetric merge from a text file
(format .vmc).
Add This button moves the selected channel or the focal law of a
channel from the Available channels box to the Selected channels
edit box.
Add All This button moves all available channels with their focal laws to the
Selected channels edit box.
Remove This button removes a selected channel or focal law from the
Selected channels edit box.
Remove All This button removes all channels and focal laws from the Selected
channels edit box.

Note: The volumetric merge function will not work when a cylindrical specimen is
defined. Also, it is impossible to merge different type of data together (for example, A-
scan with C-scan).

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34.2.2 Parameters Settings Group Box

Figure 34-3 The Parameters settings group box

The Channels selection group box (see Figure 34-3) contains the following elements:

Input channels This box displays the selected channels and focal laws for the
volumetric merge.
Processing options These check boxes allow you to define (for each individual channel
or focal law) which skips are going to be taken into account in the
merge process.

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34.2.3 New Channel Information Group Box

Figure 34-4 The New channel information, Merge type, and Generated data group boxes

The New channel information group box (see Figure 34-4) contains the following element:

Name This text box is used to give the name of the new channel to be
created for the merged data. This information is mandatory.

34.2.4 Merge Type Group Box

The Merge type group box (see Figure 34-4) contains the following elements:

Full Select this option to perform a merge that takes into account all the
probe positions for the considered focal laws and/or channels.
Thickness This box provides the thickness of the inspected component, which
should be taken into account for the calculation of the rebounds.

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 Probe position selective Select this option to perform a merge for particular probe positions,
which you specify in the From and To boxes for the Scan, Index,
and USound axes.

34.2.5 Generated Data Group Box

The Generated data group box (see Figure 34-4) contains the following elements:

Include channel information

When this check box is selected, the information related to the
origin of each point of the merged data group is kept. This
information will be saved in the Attributes file (.A01) with the
merged data.
Generate peak A-scan instead of A-scan
Select this check box to generate peak A-scan for the merged
channel.
Limit This box gives the amplitude threshold level for the generation of
the peak A-scan.
Peak number This box gives the number of peaks (maximum value is 127) for the
generation of the peak A-scan.

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34.2.6 Merge Dimensions Group Box

Figure 34-5 The Merge dimensions and Overall dimensions group boxes

The Merge dimensions group box (see Figure 34-5) contains the following elements:

Scan axis The boxes in this group are used to define the limits of the
inspected volume and the resolution for the merged data group
along the scan axis.
Index axis The boxes in this group are used to define the limits of the
inspected volume and the resolution for the merged data group
along the index axis.
USound axis The boxes in this group are used to define the limits of the
inspected volume and the resolution for the merged data group
along the ultrasound axis.
Memory required This information area indicates the memory space needed
respectively for the processing and the storage of the merged data.

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 Reset to defaults This button resets the limits of the inspected volume for the merged
data group to the overall dimensions (complete extent) of the
inspected volume, and the resolution to the nominal value.

34.2.7 Overall Dimensions Group Box

The Overall dimensions group box (see Figure 34-5) contains the following elements:

Scan axis This information line indicates the complete extent of the inspected
volume for the merged data group along the scan axis.
Index axis This information line indicates the complete extent of the inspected
volume for the merged data group along the index axis.
USound axis This information line indicates the complete extent of the inspected
volume for the merged data group along the ultrasound axis.

34.2.8 Data Information Group Box

Figure 34-6 The Data information and Volume information group boxes

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 The Data information group box (see Figure 34-6) gives information on the data used for the
creation of the merged channel. It contains the following elements:

Number of channels Number of channels in the volumetric merge.

Thickness Thickness considered in the inspected component, as set in the
Merge type and USound axis group boxes.
Data type Data type used to perform the volumetric merge (A-scan, C-scan,
Peak), as selected in the Channels selection group box.
Scale Receiver type used, as selected on the Pulser/Receiver tab of the
UT Settings dialog box:
Linear: linear receiver
Logarithmic: logarithmic receiver
Logarithmic DAC: receiver with a logarithmic DAC function

34.2.9 Volume Information Group Box

The Volume information group box (see Figure 34-6) gives information on the portion of the
inspected volume used for the creation of the merged channel. It contains the following
elements:

Dimensions This information line indicates the dimensions of the inspected

volume for the merged data group along the scan, index, and
ultrasound axes.
Resolution This information line indicates the resolution used for the merged
data group along the scan, index, and ultrasound axes.
Memory required These information lines indicate the memory required for the
processing and storage of the volumetric merge data.
Save to file This button opens a standard Save dialog box allowing you to save
the defined parameters for the volumetric merge to a text file
(format .vmc).

Volumetric Merge File Format

The TomoView software allows you to save the user defined parameters of the volumetric
merge operation in a text file (.vmc). This file can be edited with a text editor, such as
Windows Notepad (see Figure 34-7), and can be reloaded afterwards to perform a volumetric
merge operation with the same parameters on data files of the same type, without having to re-
enter the various parameters.

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position selective volumetric merge. It also contains parameters used by TomoView to
determine the origin of the data to be merged (channel, focal law, etc.).

Header

Merged
channel
information

Merged
dimensions

General
information

Probe
position
selective

Channel
information

Figure 34-7 Example of a .vmc file

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 The .vmc file contains the six following sections:

Header Specifies the TomoView version used to generate and read the .vmc
file.
Merged channel information
Specifies information for the resulting merged channel such as the
volumetric merge channel name and the generation of peak A-scan.
Merged dimensions Specifies the merged dimension parameters.
General information Specifies general information on the type of merge (full or probe
position selective) and resulting merged data information.
Probe Position Selective Specifies position information for a probe position selective merge.
Channel information Specifies information related to the channels to be used for the
volumetric merge. This section is repeated for each data group to be
considered for the volumetric merge process.

Merged channel information

Destination channel nameDefines the name of the resulting volumetric merge channel.
Generate Peak Ascan (0 or 1)
Specifies if peak A-scans are going to be generated for the merge
channel (0 = No, 1 = Yes).
Generated Peak Ascan Limit (%)
Gives the amplitude threshold for the generation of peak A-scan
data for the volumetric merge channel.
Generated Peak Ascan Number of Peak
Sets the number of peaks used to produce the A-scan peak data for
the volumetric merge channel. Maximum: 127 peaks.

Merged dimensions
xStart Defines the start of the inspected volume along the scan axis, in
millimeters (mm) or inches (in.), for the merged data group.
yStart Defines the start of the inspected volume along the index axis, in
millimeters (mm) or inches (in.), for the merged data group.
zStart Defines the start of the inspected volume along the ultrasound axis,
in millimeters (mm) or inches (in.), for the merged data group.
xStop Defines the stop of the inspected volume along the scan axis in,
millimeters (mm) or inches (in.), for the merged data group.

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yStop Defines the stop of the inspected volume along the index axis, in
millimeters (mm) or inches (in.), for the merged data group.
zStop Defines the stop of the inspected volume along the ultrasound axis
in millimeters (mm) or inches (in.), for the merged data group.
xResol Defines the resolution, in millimeters (mm) or inches (in.), of the
volumetric merge along the scan axis.
yResol Defines the resolution, in millimeters (mm) or inches (in.), of the
volumetric merge along the index axis.
zResol Defines the resolution, in millimeters (mm) or inches (in.), of the
volumetric merge along the ultrasound axis.
Thickness Defines the thickness of the inspected specimen to be taken into
account for the calculation of rebounds.

General information
Full Merge Defines the type of volumetric merge to be performed.
1: Full
0: Probe Position Selective
Keep Information Specifies if information related to the origin of each point of the
merged data group is kept.
1: information is kept
0: information is dismissed

Probe position selective

Scan Start Defines a particular probe start position along the scan axis, in
millimeters (mm) or inches (in.), for the merged data group.
Scan Stop Defines a particular probe stop position along the scan axis, in
millimeters (mm) or inches (in.), for the merged data group.
Index Start Defines a particular probe start position along the index axis, in
millimeters (mm) or inches (in.), for the merged data group.
Index Stop Defines a particular probe stop position along the index axis, in
millimeters (mm) or inches (in.), for the merged data group.
Usound Start Defines a particular probe start position along the ultrasound axis,
in millimeters (mm) or inches (in.), for the merged data group.
Usound Stop Defines a particular probe stop position along the ultrasound axis,
in millimeters (mm) or inches (in.), for the merged data group.

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 Channel information
Channel Name Indicates the complete name of the considered data group, and
contains the Channel name and the Focal law name.
DataType Defines the type of data contained in the considered data group (A-
scan or C-scan).
Patch Indicates in which Patch the channel is located (0 = first patch,
1 = second patch, and so on). This parameter is used to manage
files generated with the Data File Merger module.
Channel Indicates the number of the TomoView channel (0 = Channel 1,
1 = Channel 2, and so on).
Subchannel Indicates the number of the focal law in the considered TomoView
channel (1 = focal law #1, 2 = focal law #2, and so on).
Gate Indicates the source of the data in terms of gates, with the following
nomenclature: NNNNNNNN.
Where: NNNNNNNN = XXXXXXXX + YYYY + ZZ
XXXXXXXX: indicates the channel (0 = Channel 1,
40000000 = Channel 2, 80000000 = Channel 3, and so on).
YYYY: indicates the focal law (2000 = focal law #1, 4000 = focal
law #2, and so on).
ZZ: indicates the gate generating the data (40 = Main Gate,
20 = Gate 1, and 30 = Gate 2).
Information about number of half skip
Indicates which half skips of the ultrasound path are selected for the
given data group. The number is the sum of the number attributed
to each selected half skip.
1: first half skip (½)
2: second half skip (1)
4: third half skip (1 ½)
8: fourth half skip (2)…
For example, if you wish to include the half skip ½ and half skip 1,
the number to enter in the .vmc file is 3 (that is: 1 + 2 = 3).

Note: The channel information section has to be repeated for each channel or focal law to
be added for the volumetric merge process.

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35. Data File Merger

This section provides a detailed description on how to use the Data File Merger module. This
module can be used to merge multiple data files into one, creating a new data file (.rdt) that
contains all the data (channels) of the original files. The file merge process can be performed
on both conventional and phased array data files.

As the resulting data file is a common .rdt file, most of the generic TomoView tools and
processing algorithms can be applied to this file, for example: volumetric merge of data,
hysteresis correction of data.

The Data File Merger module in combination with the Volumetric Merge function can be
extremely useful for applications where the examination of a component or weld was
performed in various parts, each contained in a different data file. The consecutive application
of the Data File Merger module and the Volumetric Merge function allows you to create data
groups covering the complete examination volume. In addition, mechanical offsets can be
corrected using the Pane Properties Parameters tool.

Note: The total size of the merged file cannot be higher than the size allowed by the
TomoView software (1 gigabyte).

35.1 Using the Data File Merger Module

This section explains how to perform a data file merge.

To perform a data file merge

1. Start TomoView.

2. Click to display the Data File Merger dialog box.

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 3. Enter a saved directory and a file name for the final merged file in the Destination file edit
box.
4. Click Merge.

Note: The data file merge process will be aborted if one of the data files to be merged is
open in TomoView.

35.2 Description of the Data File Merger Dialog box

This section describes the components of the Data File Merger dialog box.

Figure 35-1 The Data File Merger dialog box

The Data File Merger dialog box contains the following elements:

Destination file This box specifies the path and name of the final merged file.

This browse button allows the user to select a directory and enter a
name for the final merge file.
Files to Merge Displays the path and name of the files to be merged.
Add Clicking this button displays a standard Open dialog box in order
to add a data file to the list of files to merge.
Remove Clicking this button removes a selected data file from the list of
files to merge.
Merge Clicking this button starts the data file merge process.
Close Closes the dialog box.

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36. Reporting

This chapter describes the reporting features of the TomoView 2.2R9 software that allow you
to export TomoView setup parameters, user-field information, and analysis information (such
as the Defect table) to a Microsoft® Access database file. The reporting features allow you to
create custom reports according to your requirements or use the default reports already built in
the Microsoft Access database file.

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Basic Principles
• Creating a Basic Report
• Description of the Export Database Module
• Description of the Access Reporting Menu Dialog Box
• Description of Report Content
• Exporting Analysis Results
• Exporting Reports to Microsoft Word
• Customizing Reports
• Limitations and Troubleshooting

36.1 Basic Principles

The TomoView Export Database module allows for the reporting of:

• The setup parameters (UT, inspection sequence and mechanical settings).

• The analysis data: defect table information and associated images.
• General information, such as acquisition file data, user fields, layout images, etc.
The following reporting features are only available in analysis mode: defect table reporting and
associated images, general file information (file name, date, etc.).

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 The basic reporting allows the user to:

1. View the reports on screen.

2. Print the reports or create a .pdf file with the Adobe® Acrobat® software.
3. Export the report to a Microsoft Access data base file and view, print, or edit the report at
a later stage.
The reporting utility allows you to adapt the report to the needs of the company (layout, logo,
units, language, etc.). Depending upon the degree of adaptation, a more or less basic
knowledge of Microsoft Access is required to perform the modifications.

36.2 Creating a Basic Report

This section explains how to create, visualize, and print a basic report.

To create the basic report

1. Start the TomoView software.

2. Open a data file (.rdt) or a setup file (.acq).

3. Click the Export Database button ( ).

The Export Database toolbar appears at the bottom of the TomoView interface.
4. Click the Export Data button.
A standard Save As dialog box appears, allowing you to save the database (.mdb) in the
folder of your choice as well as modifying the default file name. The default name of the
new database is the same as the TomoView file (Acquisition file name.mdb or Setup file
name.mdb).
5. Click Save.
A new database is now created containing various reports. It can be opened and consulted
using the Microsoft Access 2000 software.

To visualize and print a basic report

1. Start the TomoView software.

2. Open a data file (.rdt) or a setup file (.acq).

3. Click the Export Database button ( ).

The Export Database toolbar appears at the bottom of the TomoView interface.

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 4. Click the Print Report button.
The TomoView Report screen appears with the Access Reporting Menu dialog box.

5. Click one of the view report buttons ( ) to visualize a specific report.

6. Select the check box of the reports you want to print.

7. Click the Print button ( ) to print the selected reports.

All selected reports will be printed on your default printer.

Note: The Microsoft Access 2000 software also offers the standard Windows printing
options. However, these options are not always available when printing the report from
the Print Report button. These standard Microsoft Access printing options are
systematically available when opening the exported .mdb file.

36.3 Description of the Export Database Module

Reports can be created through a Microsoft Access database with the Export Database

module. This module is accessed by clicking the Export Database button ( ).

Clicking the Export Database button displays the Export Database toolbar (see Figure 36-1).

Figure 36-1 The Export Database toolbar

The Export Database toolbar contains the following:

Display box Displays the name of the current active file, setup (.acq) or data
(.rdt) file.
Export Data This button creates a Microsoft Access database (.mdb file)
containing the instrument settings. The proposed file name is the
name of the current .rdt or .acq file but with the .mdb extension.
Once this file is created, it can be viewed, printed, and/or modified.

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 As a consequence, anyone can view the parameters used for the
acquisition of a given .rdt file on the basis of the .mdb file.
Print Report This button opens the TomoView Report screen with the Access
Reporting Menu dialog box in order to visualize and/or print
instrument settings.

36.4 Description of the Access Reporting Menu Dialog Box

Clicking the Print Report button on the Export Database toolbar opens the TomoView
Report window with the Access Reporting Menu dialog box (see Figure 36-2).

Figure 36-2 The TomoView Report window with the Access Reporting dialog box

The Access Reporting Menu dialog box is split into four main group boxes: Phased Array
System, Conventional System, Analysis, and Other Settings. Each group box contains
specific setting items that can be viewed and/or printed. The item of the appropriate group,
corresponding to the hardware, shall be chosen to view or print the report of the current file.

In analysis mode, the current file name and the date and time of its creation are displayed at the
bottom of the Access Reporting Menu dialog box. When the function is used in setup mode,

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 Unknown is displayed in the File display box and in the Acquisition data and time display
box.

The Access Reporting Menu dialog box contains the following:

Phased Array System This group box contains reports related to phased array system
parameters (Tomoscan FOCUS and Tomoscan III PA).
Conventional System This group box contains reports related to conventional system
parameters (µTomoscan and Tomoscan III UT).
Analysis This group box contains reports related to analysis parameters
(defect table, image of current layout).
Other Settings This group box contains reports related to other settings such as the
mechanical settings, the user fields, and probes settings.

These buttons are used to open the selected report to be viewed.

Check boxes The check boxes are used to select the associated report for
printing.

This button is used to print all the selected reports.

This button is used to close the Access Reporting Menu dialog

box and to return to TomoView Report window.

36.4.1 Viewing a Report

To view a report

1. Click the button next to the requested subreport item.

The requested report appears. The navigation arrows located in the lower-left corner of the
window allow you to navigate through the pages in case the report contains more than one
page (see Figure 36-3).

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 Previous page Next page

First page Last page

Figure 36-3 Navigation arrows of the TomoView Report window

2. In the upper-right corner of the window, click the Close button ( ) to close the report
(see Figure 36-4) and to go back to the Access Reporting Menu dialog box.

Figure 36-4 The Close button to close a report

36.4.2 Printing a Report

The print function allows you to make a “batch” printout of the report on your Windows
defined default printer.

To print a report

1. In the Access Reporting Menu dialog box, select the check boxes for the items you want
to include in the report (see Figure 36-5).

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 Figure 36-5 Items selected in the Access Reporting Menu dialog box

2. Click the Print button.

All selected reports will be printed on your default printer.

Note: The Microsoft Access 2000 software also offers the standard Windows printing
options. However, these options are not always available when printing the report from
the Print Report button. These standard Microsoft Access printing options are
systematically available when opening the exported .mdb file.

36.4.3 Creating a Report in a .pdf File

Generating a .pdf file of the report has several advantages:

• The file size is very small.

• The file can be easily transmitted via e-mail.
• The data cannot be altered (quality assurance).

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 IMPORTANT
To be able to generate a .pdf file, you need a software that enables the creation of .pdf
files such as Adobe® Acrobat®.

To create a .pdf file

1. Set your .pdf creator software as the default printer.

Refer to your Microsoft Windows operating system reference manual for more details on
how to set a default printer.
2. Proceed with the report printing as described in section 36.4.2.

Note: Some .pdf creator programs allow the combination of multiple documents. This
means that the user can generate one single .pdf document that contains the written report
(for instance generated in Microsoft Word) and the equipment settings (created as
explained earlier).

36.5 Description of Report Content

The provided reports show the parameter settings of the instruments as much as possible in the
same format as displayed in the different TomoView 2.2 tabs (setup mode).

Each report has the same header and footer information. The header appears on the first page
of each report (except for defect report), and it displays the general file information (see Figure
36-6).

Figure 36-6 Report header

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Acquisition Information
TomoView version The version used to acquire the data. (In some cases Unknown is
displayed, this may happen for data files acquired with earlier
TomoView versions.)
Hardware used The hardware used to acquire the data.
Date The date and time of the acquisition. This is the local date and time
as defined by the Microsoft Windows operating system of the
computer that was used for data acquisition.
File The file name and path at acquisition.

Analysis Information
TomoView version The version used for analysis.
FileSize The size of the .rdt file.
Date The date and time of the analysis.
File The file name and path during analysis. (In case a file is renamed
after acquisition, the previous file name is displayed in the
acquisition part, while the new name appears in the analysis part.)
The footer appears on each page and displays the file name (without the path), the report title,
the current page, and the total pages contained in the subreport (see Figure 36-7).

Figure 36-7 Report footer

The following sections briefly describe the available standard reports:

• DAC Settings
• Gate Settings
• General Settings
• Focal Law Settings
• Probe Settings
• Mechanical Settings
• User Fields
• Current Layout

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36.5.1 DAC Settings
The DAC Settings report shows the position and the gain for each defined DAC point of each
channel and each focal laws in the case of a phased array setup (see Figure 36-8)

Figure 36-8 Example of a DAC Settings report

The DAC position is displayed in microseconds (µs), even if another unit was chosen in the
Mode drop-down list box of the Time Base group box, located on the General tab of the UT
Settings dialog box. The Gain is displayed in decibels (dB).

36.5.2 Gate Settings

The Gate Settings report shows the gate parameters for each channel and for each law in the

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 case of a phased array setup (see Figure 36-9).

Figure 36-9 Example of a Gate Settings report

The Gate Start and Length are given in microseconds (µs), even if another unit was chosen in
the Mode drop-down list box of the Time Base group box, located on the General tab of the
UT Settings dialog box.

In the Gate Setting report, the Data column shows the type of C-scan data acquired in the
associated gate: Position and Amplitude, Position only, Amplitude only, or none.

36.5.3 General Settings

The General Settings report displays the setting parameters of the General, Pulser/Receiver,
Digitizer, and I/O tabs of the UT Settings dialog box (see Figure 36-10). These parameters
may be contained in other tabs of the UT Settings dialog box from earlier TomoView software

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 versions, such as TomoView 1.4.

Figure 36-10 Example of a General Settings report

The Time base Start and Time base Range values are given in microseconds (µs), even if
another unit was chosen in the Mode drop-down list box of the Time Base group box, located
on the General tab of the UT Settings dialog box.

Note: The I/O Analog Inputs information is only displayed when analog inputs are
defined.

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36.5.4 Focal Law Settings
The Focal Law Settings report shows the general parameters of each focal law (see Figure
36-11).

Figure 36-11 Example of a Focal Law Settings report

The total gain is the sum of the Channel gain and the Focal law gain as defined on the
General tab of the UT Settings dialog box.

In the case of DDF focal laws, the receiver Delay displayed in the report corresponds to the
first delay applied by the DDF algorithm.

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36.5.5 Probe Settings
The Probe Settings report shows probe parameters for each channel as defined on the Probe
tab of the UT Settings dialog box (see Figure 36-12).

Figure 36-12 Example of a Probe Settings report

The Scan Offset and Index Offset values are always given in millimeters (mm) even if U.S. is
selected as the default measurement system on the General Settings tab of the Preferences
dialog box (see chapter 10, “System Preferences”).

In the case of a phased array setup, only the wedge delay (W. Delay), the scan and index
offsets, the refracted angle (Angle), and the skew angle (Skew) related to the probe are
displayed in the Probe report. The wedge delay, the scan and index offsets, the refracted angle
and the skew angle related to a specific focal law are given in the Focal Law report (see
section 36.5.4).

36.5.6 Mechanical Settings

The Mechanical Settings report shows the parameters of each inspection sequence as defined
on the Sequence tab and the Encoder tab of the Inspection sequence and Mechanical
settings dialog box (see Figure 36-13).

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 Figure 36-13 Example of a Mechanical Settings report

36.5.7 User Fields

The User Fields report shows the data contained in each page of the defined customized
information fields (see Figure 36-14).

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 Figure 36-14 Example of a User Fields report

36.5.8 Current Layout

The Current Layout report shows the active layout, that is, the current specific view
configuration with its content at the moment the report is generated through the Print Report
or the Export data function of the Export Database module (see Figure 36-15).

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 Figure 36-15 Example of the Current Layout report

36.6 Exporting Analysis Results

The analysis reporting function allows for the generation of reports based upon the data
contained in the defect table.

You must first create a defect table (see chapter 28) and add defect to the table before starting
the reporting (see Figure 36-16).

Figure 36-16 Example of a defect table

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 The following buttons on the Defect Table dialog box are related to the reporting:

Export Clicking this button opens the Defect Table Exportation dialog
box allowing the user to export the content of the defect table to a
.txt file or to the Microsoft Access 2000 database.
Attachment Clicking this button attaches the active view to the selected
indication. When the defect table is exported to Microsoft
Access 2000 database, an image of the selected view is also
exported in the detailed defect report.
Print Clicking this button opens the TomoView Reporting tool, which
allows the user to visualize and print all relevant numerical and
graphical information about the indications listed in the Defect
Table dialog box.
The use of these buttons is explained in the following subsections.

36.6.1 Export Button

The Export button allows you to save the defect table data in two different formats: text file or
Microsoft Access 2000 database file. Clicking the defect table Export button opens the Defect
Table Exportation dialog box (see Figure 36-17).

Figure 36-17 The Defect Table Exportation dialog box

The Defect Table Exportation dialog box contains the following:

Export to TXT file with selected info fields

Allows saving the defect table data in a text format file.
Export to ACCESS 2000 database
Creates a Microsoft Access 2000 database (.mdb file) that contains
the equipment settings, the defect table data and the associated
images. Once this file is created, it can be viewed, printed, and/or
modified.

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 Add to existing database
Adds the defect table and associated images to an existing database.

Note: When exporting to an existing database, the initial equipment setting information
contained in the existing database is not altered. Only the data of the defect table and
associated images is added to the existing defect table data of the database.

This feature is particularly useful when analyzing multiple files: The full database is
created when analyzing the first file. For the second and other files, the defect data is
added to the first database. At the end a unique database, containing all defects, is
available and can be used for printing the report.

OK Opens a standard Save As dialog box. The proposed file name is

the name of the current .rdt file but with an .mdb extension. This
name can be accepted or can be edited.
Cancel Closes the Defect Table Exportation dialog box without exporting
the defect table data.

Note: The export function does not take into account the defects that are already exported
in the existing database. All defects displayed in the defect table are added when the Add
to existing database check box is selected, even if those defects were already previously
exported.

36.6.2 Attachment Button

A freely chosen picture can replace the picture of the active view. This is achieved by using the
Attachment button in the defect table before creating the report.

To change the active view picture

1. In the TomoView software, create a defect table.

2. Add defects.
3. Select the defect in the defect table you want to attach a specific view (see Figure 36-18).

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 Figure 36-18 The Defect Table with defect selected

4. Select the pane you want to attach to the defect (see Figure 36-19).

Figure 36-19 Pane selection for the Defect Table report

5. In the Defect Table dialog box, click the Attachment button.

6. In the Defect Table dialog box, click the Print (or Export) button to create the report.
The report for the selected indication contains the new image (see Figure 36-20).

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 Figure 36-20 Defect Table Report with new selected image

36.6.3 Print Button

Clicking the Print button opens the TomoView Report window with the Access Reporting
Menu dialog box. The menu is identical as described in section 36.4.2 and allows the user to
view and/or print the instrument settings and analysis data. The following sections explain the
Detailed Defect Report and the Defect Table (Default) reports.

Detailed Defect Report

The Detailed Defect Report displays the defect table information in two parts (see Figure
36-21).

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 Figure 36-21 Example of a Detailed Defect Report

Upper portion with graphs contains the following:

• The picture of the pane that was active when the defect was added to the table (when
clicking the Add button in the Defect Table dialog box).
• The Top, Side, and End views of the data enclosed by the contour box (when the contour
tool is used).
• All active cursors will also appear on the views. When a clear report is required, remove
all cursors from the views before adding the defect to the table.
Lower portion with text contains the following:

• The Defect Id (on top of the report), the Comment, and the Creation Id parameters are
always displayed on the report. The Creation Id parameter (starting from 0) is a unique
identification for the defect (Defect Id and Comment parameters can be freely defined by
the user in the Defect Table dialog box).
• All the Information Fields data included in the defect table is represented in two
columns. The field item as defined in the defect table appears on top of the left column

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 (below the Creation Id parameters), the second item on top of the right column, the third
item on the second line of the left column, etc. The Information Fields can be freely
chosen in the defect table; however, the total number of selected Information Fields shall
not exceed 52 (2 times 26). Information Fields will not be displayed if more than
52 fields are defined in the defect table.

Defect Table (Default)

The Defect Table (Default) displays a summary of the defect table information in the
Summary Defect Table report (see Figure 36-22). This report is only available when specific
Information Fields are selected in the defect table.

Figure 36-22 Summary Defect Table report example

The Summary Defect Table shows a summary of the exported defects. The following data is
available:

• Defect Id, Comment

• -6 dB sizing data: Scan start, end, and length; Index start, end, and length; Usound upper
and lower value, and trough-wall size
• Amplitude (taking into account the software gain applied), index, scan, TOF, and UT
trough-wall depth of the maximum of the defect
• Gain: software and hardware gain
• Channel name
• Probe Angle and Skew
The table is sorted based on the Creation Id number (this identification number does not
appear in the list).

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 IMPORTANT
The defect table shall at least contain the following Information Fields in order to enable
the printout of the Summary Defect Table report: Defect Id, Comment, Softgain,
txAngle, txSkew, Chgain, CmaxAmp, CmaxScan, CmaxIndex, CmaxUTPath,
CmaxTOF, Cscan1 -6 dB, Cscan2 -6 dB, Cindex1 -6 dB, Cindex2 -6 dB, CUsound1
-6 dB, CUsound2 -6 dB, C scan2-scan1 -6 dB, C Index2-Index1 -6 dB, C Usound2-
Usound1 -6 dB, and Channel. The following message box (Figure 36-23) appears when
opening the report and one or more of these fields are missing.

Figure 36-23 Microsoft Access message box for Defect Table (Default)

The TomoView install directory contains a default .rst file (default defect table.rst). This
display file has a predefined defect table with the appropriate Information Fields. Use this file
as a basis to build your display and to generate your reports (fields can be added to the defect
table in order to satisfy your application).

36.7 Exporting Reports to Microsoft Word

Although the best results are obtained by creating a .pdf file as explained in section 36.4.3, the
Microsoft Access 2000 report can be exported to Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel by
using the standard Microsoft Office links. Due to poor formatting, it is not recommended to
export reports to Microsoft Excel. Exporting to Microsoft Word is practically possible,
although some formatting is lost. The Detailed Defect Report export is poor because the
graphical data is not viewed in Microsoft Word.

To export Microsoft Access reports to Microsoft Word

1. Create the report database as explained in the previous sections with Export Data button
of the Export Database module or with the Export button of the Defect Table module.
2. Open the database in Microsoft Access.

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 The Access Reporting Menu dialog box appears.

3. Click next to the report you want to include in Microsoft Word.

The report appears on the screen.
4. Locate the Microsoft Office link drop-down box, and then select Publish it with
Microsoft Word (see Figure 36-24)

Figure 36-24 Exporting to Microsoft Word

An .rft file is created (with the same name as the report in Microsoft Access, .mdb file)
and is automatically opened.
5. Copy the content of this file into your Microsoft Word document.

36.8 Customizing Reports

The reporting utility allows you to adapt the report to the needs of the company (layout, logo,
units, language…). A basic knowledge of Microsoft Access is required to make changes to the
existing database.

IMPORTANT
Microsoft Access 2000 must be installed on your computer in order to perform any
modifications to the reports.

TomoView uses a Microsoft Access 2000 database file (TVdb.mdb) that is resident in the
TomoView folder. This file contains a set of tables with fields that represent the parameters and
data (analysis). When the reporting function is activated, TomoView copies the structure of
this “template” database and creates a new database with filled-in field values related to the
.rdt file and/or to the defect table exported.

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 You can create your own report format by copying the initial database (TVdb.mdb), modifying
it, and restoring it in the TomoView folder. The next time that TomoView software will
generate a report, it will use the new “template” and create the report as you designed it.

CAUTION
Each installation of TomoView will restore the original TVdb.mdb file. Appropriate
measure should be taken to secure your modified TVdb.mdb file in case of TomoView
software reinstallation.

The table structure (table names, field names, and data type) of the initial database
(TVdb.mdb) and some specific basic queries are fixed and shall not be altered. The basic tables
and queries that shall not be altered are listed in Table 9.

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 Table 9 Basic tables and queries that shall no be altered

Basic tables Basic queries

AnalogicChannel Qry_AnalogChannels_AllHardware
Channel Qry_DacSettings_AllHardware_Conv
Dac Qry_DacSettings_AllHardware_PhasedArray
DacData Qry_Defect_Table
DataGroup Qry_Defect_Table_ViewInfoAll
Defect_Table_Bitmaps Qry_FocalLawSettings_AllHardware_PhasedArray
Defect_Table_Defects Qry_GateSettings_AllHardware_Conv
Defect_Table_View_Info Qry_GateSettings_AllHardware_PhasedArray
FileInfo Qry_GeneralInfos_AllHardware
FocalLawData Qry_GeneralSettings_Focus
Gate Qry_GeneralSettings_Tomo3PA
Hardware Information Qry_GeneralSettings_Tomo3UT
History Qry_GeneralSettings_uTomo
Layout Qry_MechanicalSettings_AllHardware
Probe Qry_ProbeSettings_AllHardware
Sequence Qry_UserFields_AllHardware
Specimen
SpyTable
SubChannel
UserField
UTomoHardware
Version
View

You can add or modify all other objects (user queries, forms, reports, macros, etc.) to suit your
application. Future versions of TomoView will maintain compatibility trough the use of the
above listed queries. For this reason you should always use these queries as a basis for new
reports.

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 Important remark on the Defect Table report with graphics
The exported graphics are stored in the Defect_Table_Bitmaps table in a special format. This
is to bypass Windows 2000 issues in the OLE objects. The BITMAP field has a ClongBinary
format. When the Detailed Defect Report is run, a Visual Basic® routine reads this data and
creates a temporary image file on the disk. This file is associated to the control of the created
image in the Microsoft Access report.

For this reason you should use the existing Rpt_Defect_Table_Detailled report to re-build a
new report. When changing this report, you should consider that all images need to be located
on the same page and that each record (each defect of the defect table) is grouped on the same
page.

36.8.1 Replacing the TVdb.mdb File

The reporting utility is a separate module outside of TomoView. You can easily install new
versions that are made available by R/D Tech or create your own report template.

To install a new .mdb file

1. Create a secure copy of the TVdb.mdb file, which is located in the TomoView installation
folder, under a new name such as TVdb_old.mdb. This is a security measure.
2. Download the latest TVdb.mdb file from the R/D Tech Web site or modify the current
TVdB.mdb file.
3. Store this file in the TomoView installation folder.
4. Save the modified database file under the name TVdb.mdb or rename the new
downloaded file to TVdb.mdb
5. Start TomoView.
The new database template will be used the next time a report is generated using the Export
Database module or the Defect Table module.

36.8.2 Replacing the Logo in the TVdb.mdb File

As stated earlier in this chapter, to perform any kind of modifications to the reports, Microsoft
Access must be installed on your computer.

To replace the logo in the TVdb.mdb file

1. Create a bitmap image of your logo.

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 Best layout results will be obtained by using a bitmap image with a 2.13 width-to-height
ratio (example: width = 426 pixels and height = 200 pixels).
2. Create a secure copy of the TVdb.mdb file under a new name such as TVdb_old.mdb in
the TomoView home folder. This is a security measure.
3. Start Microsoft Access, and then open the TVdb.mdb file.
4. Open the TVdb_new.mdb file.
The TomoView Report window with an empty Print Menu dialog box appears (see
Figure 36-25).

Figure 36-25 TomoView Report window of the TVdb.mdb file with an empty Print Menu
dialog box

5. Close the Print Menu dialog box.

6. In the TvDB : Database (Access 2000 file format) dialog box, select Reports in the
Objects group box (see Figure 36-26).

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 Figure 36-26 The TvDb : Database (Access 2000 file format) dialog box

7. In the Reports list (right side), select Rpt_Sub_Logo.

8. On the toolbar, click the Design button ( ).

The Rpt_Sub_Logo : Report window appears (see Figure 36-27).

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 Figure 36-27 The Rpt_Sub_Logo : Report window

9. Select the current logo by clicking on it.

10. Right-click the logo, and then select Properties on the shortcut menu that appears (see
Figure 36-28)

Figure 36-28 Selecting Properties option on the shortcut menu

The Image: Image 1 dialog box appears (see Figure 36-29).

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 Figure 36-29 Image: Image 1 dialog box

11. On the Format tab, in the Picture box, type the file name and folder path of the .bmp file
containing the new logo.
OR

Click the browse button ( ) to easily make that change.

12. Close the Image: Image 1 dialog box.
13. Close the Rpt_Sub_Logo: Report window.
A message box appears asking you if you want to save the changes.
14. Click Yes.
15. Double-click a report (example: Rpt_GeneralSettings_uTomo), and then verify if the
modification shows (see example in Figure 36-30).

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 Figure 36-30 Updated report with new logo

16. Quit the Microsoft Access software.

17. Make sure that the new TVdb.mdb file is stored in the TomoView installation folder.
The next report generated with the TomoView software will display the new logo.

36.9 Limitations and Troubleshooting

The following sections describe limitations and troubleshooting tips related to the reporting
tool of the TomoView software. The limitations described here relates to the acquisition
software used to generate the data files. The troubleshooting tips presented surround the
interaction between the TomoView software and Microsoft Access 2000.

36.9.1 Limitations
The reporting tool of TomoView 2.2 software has no limitations when the data file was created
with TomoView 2.2.

Some limitations occur when older files, created with previous TomoView versions, are
analyzed with TomoView 2.2R9. These limitations are shown in Table 10

Table 10 Limitations

File generated TomoView TomoView TomoView Tomoscan SV

with 2.2 2.2R7-Q8 1.4R6-R7-R9 or
Tomoscan.dat

Analog settings NL UNR N/A UNR

DAC NL UNR UNR UNR

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 Table 10 Limitations (continued)

File generated TomoView TomoView TomoView Tomoscan SV

with 2.2 2.2R7-Q8 1.4R6-R7-R9 or
Tomoscan.dat

Defect table NL NL LIM LIM

Focal law NL NL LIM N/A

Gate NL NL LIM UNR

General info NL LIM LIM UNR

General settings NL NL LIM UNR

Mechanical NL NL UNR UNR

Probe NL NL UNR N/A

User fields NL NL NL N/A

NL No limitations
LIM Minor limitations
UNR Information not available or unreliable
N/A Not applicable since the software version did not have this function
Table 11, Table 12, and Table 13 present the detailed limitations for files acquired with
TomoView 2.1 or earlier versions and analyzed with TomoView 2.2R9.

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 Table 11 TomoView 2.1R7-Q8 limitations
Report
All reports: Header information
Tomoscan III UT General settings
Tomoscan III PA General settings
Table 12 TomoView 1.4 R6-R7-R9 limitations
Report
All reports: Header information
DAC settings
Limitation
Acquisition software version indicated as
Unknown.
Acquisition file name and path are
identical to the analysis file name.
Acquisition file date is identical to the
Windows creation date. This is the date
when the file was created or copied to
another location (example: if the file was
stored to CD-ROM and copied to a PC for
analysis: data = date when file was copied
to PC for analysis).
Analog input information not correct.
Analog input information not correct.
Limitation
Acquisition file name and path are identical
to the analysis file name
Acquisition file date is identical to the
Windows creation date. This is the date
when the file was created or copied to
another location (example: if the file was
stored to CD-ROM and copied to a PC for
analysis: date = date when file was copied
to PC for analysis).
The DAC point reference is identical for all
points (it does not increment).
Position: The time base start shall be added
to the reported value (only for conventional
UT).
Reporting 2-123
 Table 12 TomoView 1.4 R6-R7-R9 limitations (continued)

Report Limitation

Defect table Some parameter fields (related to

equipment settings) are unavailable. Same
limitations as for view information in the
TomoView software.

Focal law settings The sum gain is reported as 0.

Gate settings Gate type is reported as Unknown.

Gate alarm level reports same value as
threshold.

µTomoscan general settings Multipeak settings are all set to 0.

Digitizer remanence is set to 0.
Pulser and receiver number starts from 0.
You must add 1 to obtain the correct value.

Tomoscan FOCUS general settings Multipeak settings are all set to 0.

Digitizer remanence is set to 0.
Pulser and receiver number starts from 0.
You must add 1 to obtain the correct value.
Low-pass filter is wrongly reported.

Mechanical settings Not available.

Probe settings Only reports the channel name and sound

velocity. All other values are unreliable or
inexistent.

Table 13 Tomoscan SV files or Tomoscan .dat files limitations

Report Limitation

All reports except for defect table Almost all parameters are unavailable.

Defect table Most parameter fields (related to

equipment settings) are unavailable. Same
limitations as for view information in the
TomoView software.

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36.9.2 Troubleshooting
This section provides information regarding error messages you might come across or
questions you might have concerning the TomoView 2.2R9 software.

Microsoft Access 2000

Microsoft Access (version 2000 or later) is not required for viewing and printing reports.
However, if Microsoft Access is not installed on your system, you have to install the Microsoft
Access 2000 runtime. This utility is included in the TomoView installation CD-ROM or can be
downloaded from the R/D Tech Web site or the Microsoft Web site.

To install the Microsoft Access 2000 runtime

1. Execute the setup.exe file that is located in the ACCESS_2000_RUNTIME folder.

2. If your computer runs under the Windows 2000 operating system:
♦ Install the DaoJetEngine software libraries (version 3.5 or higher).

Software problems
Table 14 lists the different problems that might occur during the reporting and how to deal with
it.

Reporting 2-125
 Table 14 Troubleshooting for error messages
Problem Cause
The following This message occurs when
message appears: DaoJetEngine libraries are not
Unable to Initialize completely installed. This can
DaoJet Engine. happen when:
— Microsoft Access runtime
was installed instead of
Access 2000.
— An incomplete Microsoft
Access 2000 library is
found. This typically
happens for notebooks in
case that the minimum
configuration was chosen
during the initial
installation of Access
2000.
The following The message occurs when
message appears: printing or viewing the
The Microsoft Jet Summary Defect Table,
database engine because some information
does not recognize… fields are empty.
The following This message occurs when
message appears: An clicking the Print Report
unnamed file was button. It is due to the fact that
not found. the TVdb.mdb file is not
present in the TomoView
folder.
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Solution
Install the DaoJetEngine,
version 3.5 or higher,
(Microsoft Jet) to solve the
problem. The software (for
Windows 2000) can be
downloaded from the
Microsoft Web site at the
following location:
http://www.microsoft.com/
windows2000/downloads/r
ecommended/q282010/def
ault.asp
It is unlikely that this
message appears for
Windows XP operating
systems. If it does, update
your system on the
Microsoft Web site:
http://windowsupdate.micr
osoft.com
Make sure that you fill all
the information fields (see
section 36.6.3, “Print
Button”).
Verify that the file name
was not altered or
misspelled.
 Table 14 Troubleshooting for error messages (continued)
Problem Cause
The following This message occurs when
message appears: clicking the Print Report
Item not found in button. It is due to the fact that
this collection. a table is missing or
incomplete in the TVdb.mdb
database file.
Graphics are not The Detailed report shows
displayed on the defect data but does not show
report. the views. This is due to the
fact that some information
fields are missing from the
defect table.
Nothing happens The TVdb.mdb file is not
when trying to print a present in the TomoView
report. folder.
The database file is This happens when the
not saved when using TVdb.mdb file is not present
the export function of in the TomoView folder.
the defect table.
Solution
Make sure all tables are
present in the database (see
section 36.8, “Customizing
Reports”).
Make sure the following
information fields are
included in the defect table:
Cscan1, Cscan2, Cindex1,
Cindex2, Cusound1, and
Cusound2.
Verify that the file name
was not altered or
misspelled.
Verify that the file name
was not altered or
misspelled.
Reporting 2-127
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37. Visualization of PASS Files

This chapter describes how to use TomoView to visualize and analyze .mnp data files,
generated by the PASS software:

• Visualizing an .mnp File

• Saving PASS Data in an .rdt File
• Determining the Characteristics of an Ultrasound Beam

37.1 Visualizing an .mnp File

To visualize an .mnp file

1. Load the file blank.rdt, present in the folder were TomoView was installed.

2. On the Main toolbar, click the button (Import PASS file).

3. In the Open dialog box that appears (see Figure 37-1), browse the folders and select the
PASS file you want to open, and then click Open.

Visualization of PASS Files 2-129

 Figure 37-1 The Open dialog box for opening a PASS file

4. On the Pane menu, click Contents.

5. In the Contents dialog box that appears (see Figure 37-2), select the desired view or views
for the imported PASS file.

Figure 37-2 Example of the Contents dialog box with a PASS file

Either the VC-Side (B) or the uncorrected Side (B) views can be used for visualizing the PASS

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 files. Figure 37-3 shows an example of possible layout, including the echodynamics along the
reference cursor.

Figure 37-3 Example of layout for a PASS file

Several .mnp files can be imported in the same .rdt file.

37.2 Saving PASS Data in an .rdt File

To save PASS data in an .rdt file

1. Import the desired .mnp files.

2. Visualize the .mnp files, using the appropriate display settings (see section 37.1).
3. On the title bar of the document window, click the Close button ( ).
4. In the message box that appears (see Figure 37-4), click Yes to save the imported PASS
data in the file Blank.A01.

Visualization of PASS Files 2-131

 Figure 37-4 Message box for saving imported PASS data

To save the .rdt file under a user-defined name, you have to rename the file Blank.rdt in
Windows Explorer either before or after importing the PASS data.

37.3 Determining the Characteristics of an Ultrasound

Beam

To determine the characteristics of the ultrasound beam simulated with the PASS software,
either TomoView graphical tools (cursors) or the view information parameters can be used.

• The MaxPASS parameter (see Figure 37-5) provides a measurement of the sound field
amplitude in the acquisition unit.

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 Figure 37-5 The MaxPASS parameter in the Statistics category

• The contour tool can be used to determine the position of the maximum amplitude in the
sound field.
• The 3D cursor can be used to determine the length of the focal spot, the width of the focal
spot, and the actual beam angle (see Figure 37-6).

Visualization of PASS Files 2-133

 Figure 37-6 The 3D Cursor parameters in the Information Groups dialog box

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Appendix: Shortcut Keys

This appendix provides you with the shortcut keys that can be used with TomoView. Shortcut
keys allow you to activate certain commands without going through all the menus or clicking a
toolbar button. Shortcut keys that are available for menu commands are also indicated to the
right of the command that they activate.
Table 15 Shortcut keys

Shortcut keys Menu command Command Function

button

CTRL+0 Inspection - Activates Inspection layout

(layout 10).

CTRL+SHIFT+0 Save as Inspection - Saves the current layout as

Inspection (layout 10).

CTRL+1 Analysis - Activates Analysis layout

(layout 1).

CTRL+SHIFT+1 Save as Analysis - Saves the current layout as

Analysis (layout 1).

CTRL+2 Layout 2 - Activates layout 2.

CTRL+SHIFT+2 Save as Layout 2 - Saves the current layout as

layout 2.

CTRL+3 Layout 3 - Activates layout 3.

CTRL+SHIFT+3 Save as Layout 3 - Saves the current layout as

layout 3.

CTRL+4 Layout 4 - Activates layout 4.

Shortcut Keys 2-135

 Table 15 Shortcut keys (continued)

Shortcut keys Menu command Command Function

button

CTRL+SHIFT+4 Save as Layout 4 - Saves the current layout as

layout 4.

CTRL+5 Layout 5 - Activates layout 5.

CTRL+SHIFT+5 Save as Layout 5 - Saves the current layout as

layout 5.

CTRL+6 Layout 6 - Activates layout 6.

CTRL+SHIFT+6 Save as Layout 6 - Saves the current layout as

layout 6.

CTRL+7 Layout 7 - Activates layout 7.

CTRL+SHIFT+7 Save as Layout 7 - Saves the current layout as

layout 7.

CTRL+8 Layout 8 - Activates layout 8.

CTRL+SHIFT+8 Save as Layout 8 - Saves the current layout as

layout 8.

CTRL+9 Setup - Activates Setup layout

(layout 9).

CTRL+SHIFT+9 Save as Setup - Saves the current layout as

Setup (layout 9).

CTRL+A Set A-Scan - Sets A-scan resynchronization

Resynchronization gate.
Gate

CTRL+SHIFT+A Resynchronize - Alternately activates and

A-Scans deactivates the A-scan
synchronization mode.

CTRL+C - - Copies the selected text onto

the Clipboard.

CTRL+E - - Resets the envelope mode.

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 Table 15 Shortcut keys (continued)

Shortcut keys Menu command Command Function

button

CTRL+SHIFT+E - Alternately, activates and

deactivates the envelope
mode.

CTRL+F - - Alternately freezes and

resumes the display update of
the active pane.

CTRL+SHIFT+F - - Alternately freezes and

resumes the display update of
all panes.

CTRL+M Maximize Alternately maximizes and

restores the size of the active
pane.

CTRL+P Print - Prints the active pane.

CTRL+R - - Updates the active pane.

CTRL+V - - Pastes the text previously

copied onto the Clipboard into
a text box.

CTRL+X - - Clears the selected text and

copies it onto the Clipboard.

CTRL+DELETE - Deletes the active pane.

DELETE Delete Active Note - Removes the active note from

the view contents.

F2 Split Horizontally Splits horizontally the active

pane into two panes.

SHIFT+F2 Split Vertically Splits vertically the active

pane into two panes.

Shortcut Keys 2-137

 Table 15 Shortcut keys (continued)

Shortcut keys Menu command Command Function

button

F5 Save as Preference - Saves the current settings of

the property page as the
default property settings
(preferences).

SHIFT+F5 Apply Preference - Applies the default settings

(preferences) to the property
page.

F7 - - Selects the next focal law.

SHIFT+F7 - - Selects the previous focal law.

F8 - - Selects the next channel.

CTRL+F8 Change Channel - Opens a dialog box for

selecting a channel from a list.

SHIFT+F8 - - Selects the previous channel.

F9 Zoom Enables the zoom tool.

F10 3D Cursor Enables the 3D cursor tool.

ALT+ENTER Properties Alternately opens and closes

the Pane Properties dialog
box.

SHIFT+ENTER Contents Alternately opens and closes

the Contents dialog box.

PAGE UP - - Selects the next gate selection.

PAGE DOWN - - Selects the previous gate

selection.

TAB - - Selects the next box or option

on a tabbed page or dialog
box.

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 Table 15 Shortcut keys (continued)

Shortcut keys Menu command Command Function

button

SHIFT+TAB - - Selects the previous box or

option on a tabbed page or
dialog box.

CTRL+TAB - - Selects the next tab in a dialog

box, or the next button on a
toolbar.

CTRL+SHIFT+ - - Selects the previous tab in a

TAB dialog box, or the previous
button on a toolbar.

ENTER - - Chooses (activates) the

currently selected command
button.

Shortcut Keys 2-139

2-140 Appendix
General Index

Note: In the index entries, the first part of each locator indicates the manual’s volume
number and the second part indicates the page number in this manual.

Numerics Acquiring A-scan peak data 1-247

3D cursor 2-11 Acquisition delay 1-236
coordinates 2-11 Acquisition parameters 1-234
creating 2-11 Acquisition range 1-236
displaying parameters 2-12 Acquisition rate 1-245
hiding 2-11 Acquisition unit, connection status 1-89, 1-
moving 2-11 402, 1-405
parameters 2-11 Active Pod tab (Bootp Server Configuration)
1-51
A
Add a Sequence dialog box 1-340
.A01 file 1-145, 2-27, 2-32, 2-43, 2-63, 2-71, Add Point button (DAC tab) 1-242
2-73, 2-79, 1-95 Add/Remove Programs
About dialog box 1-17 dialog box 1-24
About TomoView 1-17 icon 1-24
Access keys 1-91 Adding
Access Reporting Menu dialog box 2-92 a flaw to a defect table 2-38
creating a report in a .pdf file 2-95 a user 1-392
description 2-93 procedure 1-392
printing a report 2-94 inspection sequence
viewing a report 2-93 slave mode 1-311, 1-340
.acq files 1-57, 1-88, 1-95, 1-197, 1-232, 1- new channel 1-259
262, 1-289, 1-399 new focal laws 1-277

General Index 2-141

 point to a DAC curve 1-243 Linked VC-Side (B) 1-124
user fields 1-193 Linked VC-Top (C) 1-125
Adding or removing software gain 1-162 Polar View 1-131
Adjust Resolution button 1-254 Sectorial Scan 1-129
Adjust Scan Data Group Resolution dialog box Strip View (Amp) 1-127
1-255 Strip View (Pos) 1-126
Administration submenu 1-71 Uncorrected Sectorial Scan 1-128
Advanced MCDU Control dialog box 1-362 VC Sectorial Scan 1-130
Alarms Angle, refracted 1-254, 1-281
defining the alarms 1-256 calculation 1-255, 1-282
gate alarm level 1-239 Angle, skew 1-255
output line 1-257 Angular inspection sequence
Alarms tab (UT Settings) 1-256 master mode 1-353
description 1-256 operation mode
All laws check box 1-274 master mode 1-354
Amplitude drop 1-212 slave mode 1-326
Amplitude drop sizing tools 2-15 slave mode 1-325
defining or modifying flaw sizing settings 2- Angular surface scan 1-325, 1-353
15 Apodization, beam 1-267
location and dimensions of flaw indication Appendix, shortcut keys 1-407, 2-135
2-17 Applications of a phased-array system 1-268
Analog inputs
azimuthal scanning 1-268
parameters (view information) 1-190
depth scanning 1-268
Analog inputs group box (UT Settings) 1-258
linear electronic scanning 1-270
Analysis mode, TOFD calibration 2-52
Area, data display 1-94
Analysis results, exportation 2-105 A-scan
Analysis tools
A-Scan (analysis view) 1-119
group box (TOFD Manager) 2-48
Online A-Scan 1-104
Analysis tools, image 2-7 A-scan views
3D cursor and contour 2-10 properties 1-64
measurement cursors 2-7 Attachment button (defect table) 2-107
Analysis views 1-119 Attributes files 1-95, 2-43, 2-63, 2-71, 2-73,
A-Scan 1-119 2-79
Linked End (D) 1-120 Auto Set button 1-235
Linked Side (B) 1-121 Auto Values
Linked Top (C) 1-122 button 1-237
Linked VC-End (D) 1-123 Auto Values dialog box 1-237

2-142 General Index

Auto values group box (UT Settings) 1-237 description 1-293
Automated inspection Beam simulation module 1-289
master mode 1-402 beam simulation view 1-289
current position display 1-404 Beam simulation view
performing 1-402 displaying 1-289
slave mode 1-399 enabling 1-289
current position display 1-401 Beam Visualisation tab (Beam Simulation) 1-
performing 1-399 292
Averaging 1-245 description 1-291
Axes Bidirectional inspection sequence
index axis 1-315, 1-319, 1-343, 1-347, 1- master mode 1-343
351, 1-354 operation mode
scan axis 1-315, 1-319, 1-343, 1-347, 1- master mode 1-345
351, 1-354 slave mode 1-316
Axis slave mode 1-315
Colors tab (Preferences) 1-209 Bitmap image, capturing 1-223
Azimuthal scanning 1-268 Blank.A01 file 2-131
Blank.rdt file 1-82, 2-129
B
Booster 1-235
Backward button (scanner movement) 1-360, Bootp server
1-369 caution 1-30
Band-pass filter 1-250
icon 1-45
Basic principles of reporting 2-89 Bootp server configuration
Basic report dialog box 1-46
creating 2-90
saving and reloading 1-52
Beam angle control 1-265
setting 1-45
Beam apodization 1-267 Bootp Server Installation dialog box
Beam firing sequence modification 1-379 final page 1-42, 1-43
Beam focus control 1-267 installation option page 1-41
Beam Orientation dialog box 1-151 welcome page 1-40
Beam orientation group box (UT Settings) 1- Bootp Server Installation wizard
254 final page 1-42, 1-43
Beam Simulation dialog box 1-91, 1-291 installation option page 1-41
Beam Visualisation tab welcome page 1-40
description 1-291
Browse for Folder dialog box 1-335, 1-371
description 1-290
.bsc file 1-293
Specimen Construction tab
B-scan, Scrolling B-Scan 1-108

General Index 2-143

Buttons 404
Add Point (DAC tab) 1-242 “thumbtack” 1-90
Adjust Resolution 1-254 TomoView Manager toolbar 1-87
Attachment (defect table) 2-107 true depth for active focal law 1-236
Auto Set 1-235 true depth for all focal laws in active channel
Auto Values 1-237 1-236
Backward (scanner movement) 1-360, 1-369 View toolbars 1-84
Calibrate 1-237 C
control buttons 1-69, 1-93 CAD See DAC
Document toolbar 1-83 .cal files 1-288
Export (defect table) 2-106 Calculation
Forward (scanner movement) 1-360, 1-369 refracted angle 1-255, 1-282
Full Range 1-236 wedge delay 1-252
Go 1-361 Calculator, focal law 1-279
Inspection (TomoView Manager toolbar) 1- setup files 1-288
400, 1-403 Calibrate button 1-237
inspection sequence control 1-327, 1-356 Calibration
Law Calculator 1-274 calibration check 1-305
Main toolbar 1-81 DAC curve 1-304
New Line (DAC tab) 1-242 encoders
Pause (Sequence Controls tab) 1-328, 1-357 master mode 1-367
Print (defect table) 2-109 slave mode 1-331
Remove Point (DAC tab) 1-242 focal law delay 1-302
Reset (DAC tab) 1-242 phased array
scanner movement control buttons 1-333, 1- Phased-Array Calibration dialog box 1-
297
360, 1-369
usage 1-302
sequence order 1-328, 1-356
phased array, purpose 1-297
Set 1-318, 1-347, 1-359, 1-400, 1-403
phased-array 1-297
Set Range 1-236
sensitivity 1-303
Set Reference 1-235
Calibration Check Report dialog box 1-308
Start (Sequence Controls tab) 1-328, 1-357,
Calibration Check tab (Phased-Array Calibra-
1-359
tion) 1-301
Stop (scanner movement) 1-360, 1-369
Calibration of Encoder dialog box 1-368
Stop (Sequence Controls tab) 1-328, 1-357,
master mode 1-368
1-359, 1-404
slave mode 1-333
Stop (TomoView Manager toolbar) 1-401, 1-
Capture

2-144 General Index

 menu (Screen Capture) 1-226 .col files 1-143, 1-221
screen 1-223 Color dialog box 1-214
Capturing bitmap image 1-223 unfolded 1-215
Categories, parameter (information groups) 1- Color palettes 1-217
169 forming rules 1-221
contents 1-170 palette editor 1-217
Cautions using 1-222
Bootp server 1-30 Colors
MCDU-02 Terminal window 1-375 changing 1-213
CD-ROM, installation 1-31 defining or modifying 1-213
.cfs file 1-381 setting 1-213
Change User Access dialog box 1-396 Commands
Changing a color 1-213 access keys 1-91
Channel Document toolbar 1-83
adding a new channel 1-259 GALIL 1-363
configuration 1-248 interface basic commands 1-13
deleting 1-261 Internet Services Manager 1-25
new channel wizard 1-259 low-level commands for MCDU-02 1-375
renaming 1-260 Main toolbar 1-81
Channel (gain) 1-235 modifying a parameter 1-14
Channels selection group box (Volumetric selecting interface elements 1-14
Merge) 2-76 shortcut keys 1-91
Check boxes
TomoView 1-55
All laws 1-274
TomoView Manager toolbar 1-87
Interleaved 1-381
View toolbars 1-84
Linear 1-274
Compression 1-246
Check, calibration 1-305 Computer, configuring
Choose (mouse and keyboard operation) 1-14 under Windows 2000 1-23
Choose Destination Location dialog box
under Windows XP 1-23
(installation program) 1-34
Concepts, display 1-61
Circular transducer array 1-270
basic screen layout 1-61
Click (mouse operation) 1-14
display setups 1-63
Closing, data files 1-100 Configuration
Coefficients
channel 1-248
KD 1-363
definition 1-58
KI 1-363
files 1-10, 1-57
KP 1-363

General Index 2-145

Configuration group box (UT Settings) 1-248 running a sequence 1-358
Configuration Selection dialog box 1-57 Control-menu box See Program icon
Configuration tab (Bootp Server Configura- Conventions
tion) 1-46 procedures 1-91
Configuration, phased-array See Phased-array volume 1 1-3
configuration volume 2 2-3
Configuring the computer Convert Log to Linear dialog box 2-72
configuring the Microsoft Internet Service 1- description 2-71
25 Coordinates
installing the FTP service 1-23 3D cursor 2-11
under Windows 2000 1-23 contour 2-13
Configuring the Microsoft Internet Service 1- cursors 2-7, 2-9
25
parameters (view information) 1-185
Confirming a sequence deletion, message box
Correction, cylindrical 2-23
for 1-313, 1-342
case of a skew angle of 0° or 180° 2-25
Connection status with acquisition unit 1-89,
points determined by the cursors 2-25
1-402, 1-405
position of the maximum amplitude within
Contents dialog box 1-11, 1-102
a contour 2-28
with a PASS file 2-130
case of a skew angle of 90° or 270° 2-30
with LogToLinear data group 2-72
points determined by the cursors 2-30
Contents, pane 1-11 position of the maximum amplitude within
Continuous parameters
a contour 2-33
editing 1-15
description of the tool 2-23
modifying 1-15
Create Soft C-Scan dialog box 2-64
Contour 2-12
description 2-64
coordinates 2-13 Creating
creating 2-12 3D cursor 2-11
displaying parameters 2-14 basic report 2-90
hiding 2-13 contour 2-12
moving a complete contour 2-13 Defect Table 2-37
parameters 2-13 inspection sequence
resizing 2-13 slave mode 1-309
Control inspection sequences
beam focus 1-267 master mode 1-338
buttons 1-69, 1-93 link between cursors 2-9
Controlling inspection sequences new parameters (Excel Exchange tool) 1-197
master mode 1-356 reflector parameter table 1-305

2-146 General Index

 report in a .pdf file 2-95 position of the maximum amplitude within
soft C-scan 2-63 a contour 2-28
Creating or modifying inspection sequences case of a skew angle of 90° or 270° 2-30
slave mode 1-309 points determined by the cursors 2-30
C-scan view properties 1-65 position of the maximum amplitude within
C-scan, soft See Soft C-scan a contour 2-33
Current Layout report, description 2-104 description of the tool 2-23
Current position display Cylindrical correction parameters (view infor-
master mode 1-404 mation) 1-187, 2-24
slave mode 1-401 D
Cursors 1-94, 2-7, 2-11
DAC 1-241
coordinates 2-7, 2-9
adding a point to a curve 1-243
creating a link 2-9
curve construction 1-304
displaying or hiding 2-7
defining a DAC curve 1-243
displaying parameters 2-9
displaying or hiding the curve 1-244
fixed gap 2-8
gain 1-242
gate 1-135
position 1-242
link 2-8
Settings report, description 2-98
measurement 2-7
slope 1-242
moving 2-7
tab (Phased-Array Calibration) 1-300
moving label 2-8
tab (UT Settings) 1-241
moving with a fixed gap 2-9
description 1-242
parameters 2-9
Damping (PID filter) 1-363
parameters (view information) 1-173
.dat files 1-88, 1-89, 1-95
reference 2-7
Data
relationship between cursors 2-8
display area 1-94
using 2-7 dynamic 1-13
Custom inspection sequence, master mode 1-
stored 1-13
355
Data conversion
Customizing a defect table procedure 2-37
log to linear 2-71
Customizing reports 2-113
procedure 2-71
replacing the logo in TVdb.mdb file 2-116
Data file management 1-95
replacing TVdb.mdb file 2-116
file types supported 1-95
Cylindrical correction 2-23
Open dialog box 1-98
case of a skew angle of 0° or 180° 2-25
Data File Merger 2-87
points determined by the cursors 2-25
Data File Merger dialog box 2-88

General Index 2-147

 description 2-88 Defect Table Exportation dialog box 2-39, 2-
performing a data file merge 2-87 106
using 2-87 Defining
Data files 1-95 alarms 1-256
Tomoscan 1-95 DAC curve 1-243
Data group, exporting 2-67 flaw sizing settings 2-15
procedure 2-67 gates 1-240
Data information group box (Volumetric user fields 1-191
Merge) 2-82 Defining or modifying a color 1-213
Data processing of TOFD files 2-53 Delay
lateral wave removal 2-55 acquisition 1-236
lateral wave synchronization 2-53 dialog box 1-148
SAFT processing 2-58 Delay, wedge 1-252
Data sample size 1-245 calculation 1-252
Deleting
Data Source parameters (view information) 1-
183 channel 1-261
Data Source tab (Pane Properties) 1-144 message box 1-261
inspection sequence
compatible views 1-144
master mode 1-341
description 1-144
slave mode 1-313
description for A-scan 1-145
user fields 1-193
Data views 1-101
Depth scanning 1-268
displaying views 1-101
Derivative term (PID filter) 1-363
Gain information 1-162
Descriptions
setting properties 1-132
Access Reporting Menu dialog box 2-93
view types 1-103
Beam Simulation dialog box 1-290
Database, export module 2-91
Convert Log to Linear dialog box 2-71
Default FTP Site Properties dialog box 1-27,
Create Soft C-Scan dialog box 2-64
1-28
Data File Merger dialog box 2-88
Default.acq file 1-57, 1-262
Defect Table Defect Table dialog box 2-40
dialog box 2-40 Edit User Fields dialog box 1-193
report 2-111 Excel Exchanges dialog box 1-201
Defect table 2-37, 2-105 Export Datagroup dialog box 2-67
Attachment button 2-107 exported data group 2-69
Export button 2-106 Firing Sequencer (Interleave) dialog box 1-
380
Print button 2-109
Hysteresis Correction dialog box 2-45

2-148 General Index

 report content 2-96 Contents 1-11, 1-102
TOFD Manager dialog box 2-47 with a PASS file 2-130
user level dialog boxes 1-393 with LogToLinear data group 2-72
Detailed Defect Report 2-109 Convert Log to Linear 2-72
Determining the characteristics of a UT beam description 2-71
2-132 Create Soft C-Scan 2-64
Diagnostic tab (Bootp Server Configuration) 1- description 2-64
52 Data File Merger 2-88
Dialog boxes
description 2-88
About 1-17
Default FTP Site Properties 1-27, 1-28
Access Reporting Menu 2-92
Defect Table 2-40
Add a Sequence 1-340
Defect Table Exportation 2-39, 2-106
Add/Remove Programs 1-24
Delay 1-148
Adjust Scan Data Group Resolution 1-255
docking dialog boxes 1-90, 1-132
Advanced MCDU Control 1-362
principle 1-90
Advanced MCDU Control (master mode) 1-
Edit User Fields 1-192
361
Entry Properties 1-47
Auto Values 1-237
Excel Exchanges 1-198, 1-201
Beam Orientation 1-151
description 1-201
Beam Simulation 1-91, 1-291
Export Datagroup 2-68
description 1-290
description 2-67
Bootp Server Configuration 1-46
Bootp Server Installation Export Text File 1-308
final page 1-42, 1-43 External File 1-372
installation option page 1-41 Firing Sequencer (Interleave) 1-379, 1-380
welcome page 1-40 Focal Law Calculator 1-279
Browse for Folder 1-335, 1-371 Gain 1-163
Calibration Check Report 1-308 Get Registration Information 1-393
Get Registration Information (installation
Calibration of Encoder 1-368
program) 1-33
master mode 1-368
Hysteresis Correction 2-46
slave mode 1-333
description 2-45
Change User Access 1-396
Choose Destination Location (installation Image: Image 1 2-120
program) 1-34 Information Groups 1-168, 1-199
Color 1-214 Statistic category 2-19
unfolded 1-215 Inspection Parameters for Sequence 1-329,
1-358
Configuration Selection 1-57

General Index 2-149

 Inspection Parameters for Sequence Test 1-
400, 1-403
Inspection Sequences and Mechanical Set-
tings 1-90
master mode 1-338
slave mode 1-310
Inspection Sequences and Mechanical Set-
tings (master mode) 1-342
Inspection Sequences and Mechanical Set-
tings (slave mode) 1-314
Installation Complete (installation program)
1-44
Installing (installation program) 1-39
License Agreement (installation program) 1-
31
Load Custom Program File 1-356
MCDU-02 Terminal 1-376
Mechanical Axis Calibration 1-153
Mechanical Settings 1-150
New Channel Wizard 1-260
New View Info 1-200, 1-205
Open 1-98, 1-233
for a PASS file 2-130
Open SRD Document 1-377
Operator Identification 1-395
Optional Components (installation program)
1-37
Page Name 1-191
Palette Editor 1-217
Pane Properties 1-12
Pane Properties dialog box 1-90, 1-132
password, for 1-55
Phased Array Wizard 1-277
Phased Array Wizard: Read a Sector from a
File 1-279
Phased-Array Calibration 1-91, 1-297
Calibration Check tab 1-301
2-150 General Index
DAC tab 1-300
Focal Law Delay tab 1-298
Sensitivity tab 1-299
Position Dependent Setup 1-386
Preferences 1-207, 2-16
Axis Colors tab 1-209
General Settings tab 1-211, 2-16
Linking tab 1-208
Tools Colors tab 1-211
Views Colors tab 1-210
R/D Tech : TomoView 2.1 Components
Information 1-18
Reflectors Parameters 1-306
Save As 1-58, 1-100, 1-262
Select Components (installation program) 1-
36
Select Configuration File
for loading a configuration 1-54
for saving a configuration 1-53
Select Pod Configuration to Use 1-56
Sound Velocity 1-147
Specimen Definition 1-138, 2-27, 2-32
Start Installation (installation program) 1-38
Time / Full Path 1-154
Time / Half Path 1-154
TOFD 1-156, 2-49
TOFD Manager 2-48
description 2-47
True Depth 1-157
TvDb : Database (Access 2000 file format)
2-118
Users and Passwords List 1-394
UT Settings 1-90, 1-233, 1-273
View Selector 1-200, 1-203
Volumetric Merge 2-73
Channels selection group box 2-76
 Data information group box 2-82 slave mode 1-401
Generated data group box 2-79 menu (Screen Capture) 1-226
Merge dimensions group box 2-80 setup files 1-95, 1-262
Merge type group box 2-78 tab (Pane Properties) 1-134
New channel information group box 2-78 compatible views 1-134
Overall dimensions group box 2-81 description 1-135
Parameters settings group box 2-77 for a polar view 1-137
Volume information group box 2-82 for an A-Scan view 1-136
Welcome (installation program) 1-32 tab (Properties) 1-12
Windows Components Wizard 1-24 Display setups
Digitizer concept 1-63
acquisition rate 1-245 layout concept 1-63
averaging 1-245 view component 1-64
compression 1-246 Displaying
data sample size 1-245 3D cursor parameters 2-12
digitizing frequency 1-245 beam simulation view, procedure 1-290
peak detection source 1-246 contour parameters 2-14
peak level (peak data) 1-247 cursor parameters 2-9
peak quantity 1-246 views 1-101
recurrence 1-245 Displaying or hiding
resolution 1-245 cursors 2-7
samples 1-245 DAC curve 1-244
Distance-amplitude correction See DAC
synchronization mode 1-246
Docking dialog boxes 1-132
tab (UT Settings) 1-244
See also Dialog boxes
description 1-245
principle 1-90
Digitizing frequency 1-245 Document
Dimensions of flaw indication 2-17 concept 1-61
Directories
icon 1-92
system32 1-42
toolbar 1-82
Discrete parameters, modifying 1-15
window 1-62, 1-92
Display
pane 1-93
concepts 1-61
title bar 1-92
basic screen layout 1-61
Double-click (mouse operation) 1-14
display setups 1-63
current position Drag (mouse operation) 1-14
master mode 1-404 Drop sizing tools, amplitude 2-15
defining or modifying flaw sizing settings 2-

General Index 2-151

 15 Editing
location and dimensions of flaw indication continuous parameter 1-15
2-17 Editor, color palette 1-217
Drop, amplitude 1-212 Element number
Drop-down box, modifying a discrete parame- pulser 1-249
ter in a 1-15 receiver 1-249
.dxf file 1-72, 1-73 Enabling a beam simulation view, procedure 1-
Dynamic data 1-13 289
Dynamic End (D) 1-114 Encoders
Dynamic Side (B) 1-115 calibration
Dynamic Strip View (Amp) 1-118 master mode 1-367
Dynamic Strip View (Pos) 1-117 slave mode 1-331
Dynamic Top (C) 1-116 connection 1-337
current position display
Dynamic VC-End (D) 1-111
master mode 1-404
Dynamic VC-Side (B) 1-112
slave mode 1-401
Dynamic VC-Top (C) 1-113
parameters (master mode) 1-365
Dynamic views 1-13, 1-111
Calibration of Encoder dialog box 1-368
Dynamic End (D) 1-114
Encoders tab 1-365
Dynamic Side (B) 1-115
parameters (slave mode) 1-329
Dynamic Strip View (Amp) 1-118
Calibration of Encoder dialog box 1-333
Dynamic Strip View (Pos) 1-117
Encoders tab 1-330
Dynamic Top (C) 1-116
specifications 1-337
Dynamic VC-End (D) 1-111
Encoders tab (Inspection Sequences and
Dynamic VC-Side (B) 1-112 Mechanical Settings)
Dynamic VC-Top (C) 1-113 master mode 1-365
E slave mode 1-330
Echodynamics End (D)
parameters (view information) 1-182 Dynamic 1-114
tab (Pane Properties) 1-140 Linked (analysis view) 1-120
compatible views 1-140 Entry Properties dialog box 1-47
description 1-140 Error messages
Eddy current reporting 2-126
data file (.dat) 1-88, 1-89 Examples
setup file (.set) 1-88, 1-89 calibration check results 1-308
Excel Exchange tool 1-197
Edit menu (Screen Capture) 1-225
creating new parameters 1-197
Edit User Fields dialog box 1-192

2-152 General Index

Excel Exchanges dialog box 1-198, 1-201 calculator setup files 1-288
description 1-201 .cfs 1-381
Exchange tool, Excel 1-197 closing data files 1-100
Export button (defect table) 2-106 .col 1-143, 1-221
Export data module 2-67 configuration files 1-10, 1-57
Export Datagroup dialog box 2-67 .dat 1-88, 1-89, 1-95
exporting a data group 2-67 data file management 1-95
resulting text file 2-69 Data File Merger 2-87
Export database module 2-91 data files 1-95
Export Database toolbar 2-91 Default.acq 1-57, 1-262
Export Datagroup dialog box 2-68 display setup 1-95, 1-262
description 2-67 .dxf 1-72, 1-73
Export Text File dialog box 1-308 eddy current data file (.dat) 1-88, 1-89
Exporting eddy current setup file (.set) 1-88, 1-89
analysis results 2-105 file name extensions 1-95
content of a defect table 2-39 file types supported 1-95
data group 2-67 focal law files 1-278
procedure 2-67 focusT_1.4T11.st 1-48
reports to Microsoft Word 2-112 .gal 1-355, 1-371
Extensions See Files hardware setup 1-95, 1-262
External File dialog box 1-372 .law 1-278, 1-288
F management 1-97
FFT parameters (view information) 1-186 mcdu.st 1-48
File menu 1-70 .mnp 2-129
File menu (Screen Capture) 1-225 opening data files 1-97
Files .pac 1-278, 1-288
.A01 1-95, 1-145, 2-27, 2-32, 2-43, 2-63, 2- palette files 1-221
71, 2-73, 2-79 PASS
.acq 1-57, 1-88, 1-95, 1-197, 1-232, 1-262, visualization 2-129
1-289, 1-399 .rdt 1-88, 1-95, 1-232, 1-289, 1-399, 2-43,
Attributes 1-95, 2-43, 2-63, 2-71, 2-73, 2- 2-63, 2-71, 2-73, 2-87
79 RDTIFF acquisition data 1-95
Blank.A01 2-131 RDTIFF file format 1-8
Blank.rdt 1-82, 2-129 .rsp 1-71, 1-96
.bsc 1-293 .rst 1-10, 1-95, 1-197, 1-262, 1-399
.cal 1-288 saving data files 1-99

General Index 2-153

 Scanner settings 1-96 Fixed gap
.scn 1-96 between cursors 2-8
.set 1-88, 1-89 Flaw indication
Specimen 1-96 location and dimensions 2-17
.srd 1-57, 1-377 parameters 2-17
.st 1-52 Flaw sizing settings, defining or modifying 2-
15
Tomoscan data 1-95
Focal Law Calculator dialog box 1-279
TomoView data file (.rdt) 1-88
general options 1-288
TomoView setup file (.acq) 1-88
Probe group box 1-283
TomoView.exe 1-31, 1-54
Scan group box 1-281
TVdb.mdb 2-113
Specimen group box 1-285
.txt 1-308, 1-336, 1-372, 2-67
Wedge group box 1-286
uTomo12b_1.0R0.st 1-48
Focal law delay calibration 1-302
uTomoT_2.4B25.st 1-48
Focal Law Delay tab (Phased-Array Calibra-
.vmc 2-76, 2-82
tion) 1-298
Filter
Focal Law Settings report, description 2-101
band-pass 1-250
Focal laws 1-264
high-pass 1-250
adding new focal laws 1-277
low-pass 1-250
Filter, PID improved resolution 1-281
damping 1-363 supported files 1-278
derivative term 1-363 types 1-281
Focalisation process group box (TOFD man-
integral term 1-363
ager) 2-51
integrator 1-363
FOCUS unit 1-263, 1-264
proportional gain 1-363
focusT_1.4T11.st file 1-48
proportional term 1-363
Folders
Filters group box (UT Settings) 1-250
RDTech 1-54
Firing sequencer 1-379
TomoView 1-54
dialog box description 1-380
Footer of the report 2-97
firing sequence allowed 1-382
Formulas, Snell’s law 1-255, 1-282
firing sequence not allowed 1-383
Forward button (scanner movement) 1-360, 1-
firing sequence rules 1-382 369
modifying the UT beam firing sequence 1- Free Running inspection sequence
379 master mode 1-353
Firing Sequencer (Interleave) dialog box 1-379 slave mode 1-324
description 1-380 Frequency, digitizing 1-245

2-154 General Index

FTP service, installing 1-23 General tab (UT Settings) 1-234
Full path units 1-236 Auto Values
Full Range button 1-236 dialog box 1-237
Functions group box 1-237
“thumbtack” 1-90 description 1-234
G Gain group box 1-235
Time base group box 1-235
Gain 1-235
Generated data group box (Volumetric Merge)
Gain (DAC curve) 1-242
2-79
Gain dialog box 1-163
Get Registration Information dialog box 1-33,
Gain group box (UT Settings) 1-235 1-393
Gain information 1-162 Getting information
Gain information, module and 12-bit data size on the software configuration 1-17
1-165 procedure 1-18
Gain, adding or removing software 1-162 on the software version 1-17
Gain, proportional (PID filter) 1-363 Go buttons 1-361
Gain, software 1-143, 1-165 Grid 1-94
.gal file 1-355, 1-371 Group boxes
GALIL commands 1-363 Analog inputs (UT Settings) 1-258
Gate Analysis tools (TOFD Manager) 2-48
alarm level 1-239 Auto values (UT Settings) 1-237
cursors 1-135 Beam orientation (UT Settings) 1-254
defining gates 1-240 Channels selection (Volumetric Merge) 2-76
length 1-239 Configuration (UT Settings) 1-248
peak detection mode 1-240 Data information (Volumetric Merge) 2-82
selector 1-94 Filters (UT Settings) 1-250
start 1-239 Focalisation process (TOFD manager) 2-51
tab (UT Settings) 1-238 Gain (UT Settings) 1-235
description 1-239 General outputs (UT Settings) 1-259
threshold 1-239 Generated data (Volumetric Merge) 2-79
threshold detection mode 1-240 Lateral wave processing (TOFD Manager)
Gate Settings report, description 2-98 2-50
Gates parameters (view information) 1-172 Material and interface (UT Settings) 1-252
General options (Focal Law Calculator) 1-288 Merge dimensions (Volumetric Merge) 2-80
General outputs group box (UT Settings) 1-259 Merge type (Volumetric Merge) 2-78
General Settings report, description 2-99 New channel information (Volumetric
General Settings tab (Preferences) 1-211, 2-16 Merge) 2-78

General Index 2-155

 Overall dimensions (Volumetric Merge) 2-
81
Parameters settings (Volumetric Merge) 2-77
Position (Probe tab) 1-253
Probe (Focal Law Calculator) 1-283
Pulser (UT Settings) 1-249
Receiver (UT Settings) 1-249
Scan (Focal Law Calculator) 1-281
Selection (UT Settings) 1-252
Specimen (Focal Law Calculator) 1-285
Time base (UT Settings) 1-235
Volume information (Volumetric Merge) 2-
82
Wedge (Focal Law Calculator) 1-286
Groups, information 1-167
Cylindrical correction 2-24
parameter categories 1-169
parameter category contents 1-170
H Internet Services Manager 1-25
Half path units 1-236
Hardware setup files 1-95, 1-262
Hardware setup parameters, loading 1-232
procedure 1-233
Header of the report 2-96
Helicoidal inspection sequence
master mode 1-351
operation mode
master mode 1-351
slave mode 1-323
slave mode 1-322
Helicoidal scan 1-323, 1-351
Help menu 1-80
Hiding
3D cursor 2-11
contour 2-13
High-pass filter 1-250
2-156 General Index
History parameters (view information) 1-184
Home Directory tab (Default FTP Site Proper-
ties) 1-29
Hysteresis Correction dialog box 2-46
description 2-45
Hysteresis Correction module 2-43
Hysteresis Correction dialog box 2-45
using 2-43
procedure 2-43
I
I/O tab (UT Settings) 1-257
Analog inputs
group box 1-258
description 1-258
General outputs group box 1-259
Icons
Add/Remove Programs 1-24
Bootp server 1-45
Item selector 1-396
TomoView application 1-55
Image analysis tools 2-7
3D cursor and contour 2-10
measurement cursors 2-7
Image parameters (view information) 1-171
Image, capturing bitmap 1-223
Image: Image 1 dialog box 2-120
Improved resolution (focal laws) 1-281
Index axis 1-315, 1-319, 1-343, 1-347, 1-351,
1-354
Index offset 1-254
Info tab (Pane Properties) 1-133
compatible views 1-133
description 1-133
Information about TomoView 1-17
R/D Tech : TomoView 2.1 Components
 Information dialog box 1-18 Helicoidal 1-351
software configuration 1-17 One line scan 1-350
software version 1-17 running a sequence 1-358
Information fields (TOFD) 2-60 saving a new sequence 1-341
Information groups Unidirectional 1-347
Cylindrical correction 2-24 slave mode 1-309
Information Groups dialog box 1-168, 1-199 adding a sequence 1-311, 1-340
Statistic category 2-19 Angular 1-325
Information, view 1-167 automatic saving options 1-334
groups 1-167 Bidirectional 1-315
parameters 1-170 creating a sequence 1-309
Input/output parameters deleting a sequence 1-313
MCDU I/O tab (master mode) 1-364 Free Running 1-324
Inputs/outputs
Helicoidal 1-322
See also I/O tab
list 1-327
setting 1-257
Inspection modifying a sequence 1-312
setting the probe parameters 1-251 One line scan 1-321
Inspection button (TomoView Manager tool- saving a new sequence 1-313
bar) 1-400, 1-403 Sequence Controls tab 1-327
Inspection mode 1-399 Unidirectional 1-319
automated inspection Inspection Sequences and Mechanical Settings
master mode 1-402 dialog box (master mode) 1-342
slave mode 1-399 dialog box (slave mode) 1-314
Inspection Parameters for Sequence dialog box Inspection Sequences and Mechanical Settings
1-329, 1-358 dialog box 1-90
Inspection sequences master mode 1-338
control buttons 1-327, 1-356 slave mode 1-310
master mode 1-337 Inspection, automated
Angular 1-353 master mode 1-402
automatic saving options 1-370 current position display 1-404
Bidirectional 1-343 performing 1-402
controlling 1-356 slave mode 1-399
creating or modifying 1-338 current position display 1-401
Custom 1-355 performing 1-399
deleting a sequence 1-341 Install message box (installation program) 1-
Free Running 1-353 37, 1-44

General Index 2-157

Installation press 1-14
CD-ROM 1-31 Keys
FTP service 1-23 access keys 1-91
Installation Complete dialog box (installation shortcut keys 1-91, 1-407, 2-135
program) 1-44 KI coefficient 1-363
Installing dialog box (installation program) 1- KP coefficient 1-363
39
L
Installing the FTP service 1-23
Integral term (PID filter) 1-363 Label, cursor
moving 2-8
Integrator (PID filter) 1-363
Lateral wave
Interface 1-67
processing group box (TOFD Manager) 2-50
basic commands 1-13
removal 2-55
modifying a parameter 1-14
synchronization 2-53
mouse and keyboard operation 1-13
Law Calculator button 1-274
document window 1-92
.law files 1-278, 1-288
main window 1-68
Law, focal 1-264
selecting interface elements 1-14
Layout (concept) 1-63
Interleaved check box 1-381
Layouts 1-10, 2-104
Internal structure 1-9
basic screen layout 1-61
Internet Information Services window 1-26
document window 1-62
Internet Services Manager
splitter windows 1-62
icon 1-25
message box 1-29 window pane 1-63
Introduction Layouts menu 1-76
conventions Length, gate 1-239
volume 1 1-3 Level, reference (DAC curve) 1-242
volume 2 2-3 Levels, user 1-394
manual organization License Agreement dialog box (installation
volume 1 1-2 program) 1-31
volume 2 2-2 Limitations
volume 1 1-1 position-dependent setup 1-387
volume 2 2-1 reporting 2-121
Item selector icon 1-396 Line, alarm output 1-257
Linear check box 1-274
K
Linear electronic scanning 1-270
KD coefficient 1-363 Linear scan 1-321, 1-350
Keyboard operation 1-13 Link

2-158 General Index

 between cursors 2-8 volume 2 2-1
creating a link between cursors 2-9 organization
Linked End (D) (analysis view) 1-120 volume 1 1-2
Linked Side (B) (analysis view) 1-121 volume 2 2-2
Linked Top (C) (analysis view) 1-122 Manual tuning of PID parameters for servomo-
Linked VC-End (D) (analysis view) 1-123 tors 1-372
Linked VC-Side (B) (analysis view) 1-124 Master operation mode (mechanics) 1-337
Linked VC-Top (C) (analysis view) 1-125 inspection sequences 1-337
Linking tab (Preferences) 1-208 mechanical settings 1-337
List of inspection sequences Material and interface group box (UT Settings)
slave mode 1-327 1-252
MCDU Control tab (Inspection Sequences and
Load Custom Program File dialog box 1-356
Mechanical Settings, master mode) 1-360
Loading hardware setup parameters 1-232
MCDU I/O tab (master mode) 1-364
procedure 1-233
Mcdu.st file 1-48
Location and dimensions of flaw indication 2-
17 MCDU-02 1-337
Log-to-linear data conversion 2-71 system programming 1-375
Convert Log to Linear dialog box 2-71 Terminal dialog box 1-376
data conversion 2-71 Terminal window 1-363, 1-375
Low-pass filter 1-250 caution 1-375
MDI concept 1-61
M
Measurement cursors 2-7
Main toolbar 1-81 Measures 2-7
Main window 1-68 displaying 3D cursor parameters 2-11
access and shortcut keys 1-91 displaying contour parameters 2-13
menu bar 1-69 displaying cursor parameters 2-9
status bar 1-89, 1-401, 1-405 relationship between cursors 2-8
title bar 1-69 using the cursors 2-7
toolbars 1-80 Mechanical Axis Calibration dialog box 1-153
Management Mechanical settings
files 1-97 master mode 1-337
Manual encoder calibration 1-367
conventions
encoder parameters 1-365
volume 1 1-3
inspection sequences 1-338
volume 2 2-3
manual tuning of PID parameters 1-372
introduction
MCDU-02 Terminal window 1-375
volume 1 1-1

General Index 2-159

 programming the MCDU-02 system 1-375 for Defect Table 2-112
scanner parameters 1-359 for saving imported PASS data 2-132
slave mode 1-309 Install (installation program) 1-37, 1-44
creating or modifying inspection Internet Service Manager 1-29
sequences 1-309 quitting TomoView 1-58
encoder calibration 1-331 Messages, error
encoder parameters 1-329 reporting 2-126
Mechanical Settings dialog box 1-150 Microsoft Internet Service, configuring 1-25
Mechanical Settings report, description 2-102 .mnp files 2-129
Menu bar 1-69 visualizing 2-129
Menus 1-70, 1-93 Mode, inspection 1-399
See also Submenus Modes 1-13
Capture (Screen Capture) 1-226 Modes of operation (mechanics)
Display (Screen Capture) 1-226 master 1-337
Edit (Screen Capture) 1-225 inspection sequences 1-337
File 1-70 mechanical settings 1-337
File (Screen Capture) 1-225 slave 1-309
Help 1-80 inspection sequences 1-309
Layouts 1-76 mechanical settings 1-309
Overlay 1-71 Modification, beam firing sequence 1-379
Pane 1-73 Modifying
Processing 1-77 a user 1-392
Tools 1-78 procedure 1-392
View 1-79 flaw sizing settings 2-15
Window 1-79 inspection sequences
Merge dimensions group box (Volumetric master mode 1-338
Merge) 2-80 slave mode 1-312
Merge parameters (view information) 1-185 Modifying a parameter 1-14
Merge type group box (Volumetric Merge) 2- continuous parameters 1-15
78 discrete parameters 1-15
Merge, volumetric 2-73 in a drop-down box 1-15
dialog box 2-73 in a spin box 1-16
purpose 2-73 Mouse and keyboard operation
Message boxes choose 1-14
deleting a channel 1-261 select 1-14
for confirming a sequence deletion 1-313, 1- Mouse operation 1-13
342

2-160 General Index

 click 1-14 Online A-Scan 1-104
double-click 1-14 Online views 1-103
drag 1-14 Online A-Scan 1-104
point 1-14 Sectorial Scan 1-106
right-click 1-14 Uncorrected Sectorial Scan 1-105
Movement, scanner VC Sectorial Scan 1-107
control buttons 1-333, 1-360, 1-369 Open dialog box 1-98, 1-233
Moving for a PASS file 2-130
3D cursor 2-11 Open SRD Document dialog box 1-377
complete contour 2-13 Opening
cursor label 2-8 data files 1-97
cursors 2-7 .srd setup file 1-377
with a fixed gap 2-9 Operation modes 1-13
N Operation modes (mechanics)
master 1-337
New channel information group box (Volumet-
slave 1-309
ric Merge) 2-78
New channel wizard 1-259 Operation, mouse and keyboard 1-13
Operator Identification dialog box 1-395
New Channel Wizard dialog box 1-260
Optional Components dialog box (installation
New Component submenu 1-72
program) 1-37
New Line button (DAC tab) 1-242
Options tab (Inspection Sequences and
New View Info dialog box 1-200, 1-205 Mechanical Settings)
Note 1-94 master mode 1-370
Notices, safety slave mode 1-334
cautions
Options, general (Focal Law Calculator) 1-288
Bootp server 1-30
Organization of the manual
MCDU-02 Terminal window 1-375
volume 1 1-2
O volume 2 2-2
Offset Output line, alarm 1-257
index 1-254 Overall dimensions group box (Volumetric
scan 1-254 Merge) 2-81
One line scan inspection sequence Overlay menu 1-71
master mode 1-350 Overlay tab (Pane Properties) 1-141
operation mode compatible views 1-141
master mode 1-350 description 1-142
slave mode 1-322 Overview 1-7
slave mode 1-321 information about TomoView 1-17

General Index 2-161

 interface basic commands 1-13 Panes 1-1, 1-10, 1-63, 1-93, 2-1
internal structure 1-9 contents 1-11
operation modes 1-13 cursors 1-94
RDTIFF file format 1-8 data display area 1-94
software principles 1-10 gate selector 1-94
Windows 2000 environment 1-8 grid 1-94
Windows XP 1-8 note 1-94
P properties 1-12
ruler 1-94
.pac files 1-278, 1-288
setting properties 1-132
Page Name dialog box 1-191
split bar 1-94
Palette Editor dialog box 1-217
title bar 1-93
Palette files 1-221
zoom bar 1-94
Palette tab (Pane Properties) 1-142
Parameter categories (information groups) 1-
compatible views 1-142
169
description 1-142
contents 1-170
Palettes, color 1-217 Parameters
forming rules 1-221 3D cursor 2-11
Palette editor 1-217 acquisition 1-234
using 1-222 contour 2-13
Pane menu 1-73 cursors 2-9
Pane Properties dialog box 1-12 encoders (master mode) 1-365
See also Properties calibration 1-367
Data Source tab 1-144
Calibration of Encoder dialog box 1-368
Display tab 1-134
Encoders tab 1-365
Echodynamics tab 1-140
encoders (slave mode) 1-329
Info tab 1-133 calibration 1-331
Overlay tab
Calibration of Encoder dialog box 1-333
Setting view and pane properties
Encoders tab 1-330
Overlay tab 1-141
for flaw indication 2-17
Palette tab 1-142
input/output
Parameters tab 1-145
MCDU I/O tab (master mode) 1-364
Rebounds tab 1-160
KD 1-373
Strip tab 1-160
KI 1-373
Units tab, setting view and pane properties
KP 1-373
1-152
View Linking tab 1-159 modifying a parameter 1-14

2-162 General Index

 PID parameters for servomotors, manual 2-132
tuning of 1-372 saving PASS data in an .rdt file 2-131
PID parameters, tuning the 1-374 visualization 2-129
probe 1-287 Password, dialog box for 1-55
reflector parameters table 1-305 Pause button (Sequence Controls tab) 1-328,
scanner 1-359 1-357
Advanced MCDU Control dialog box Peak detection mode (gate) 1-240
(master mode) 1-361 Peak level (peak data) 1-247
MCDU Control tab (master mode) 1-360 Peak quantity 1-246
MCDU I/O tab (master mode) 1-364 Peaks
view information 1-170 definition 1-247
Analog inputs 1-190 detection source 1-246
Coordinates 1-185 Performing
automated inspection
Cursors 1-173
master mode 1-402
Cylindrical correction 1-187, 2-24
slave mode 1-399
Data source 1-183
Phased array calibration
Echodynamics 1-182
usage of the module 1-302
FFT 1-186
calibration check 1-305
Gates 1-172
Phased array wizard 1-277
History 1-184
adding new focal laws 1-277
Image 1-171
Phased Array Wizard dialog box 1-277
Merge 1-185 Phased Array Wizard: Read a Sector from a
Probe settings 1-177 File dialog box 1-279
Processing 1-177 Phased-array calibration 1-297
Statistics 1-180 Phased-Array Calibration dialog box 1-297
TOFD 1-187 purpose 1-297
UT settings 1-178 usage of the module
Parameters for Sequence Test dialog box 1- DAC curve 1-304
400, 1-403 focal law delay 1-302
Parameters settings group box (Volumetric sensitivity 1-303
Merge) 2-77 Phased-Array Calibration dialog box 1-91, 1-
Parameters tab (Pane Properties) 1-145 297
compatible views 1-145 Calibration Check tab 1-301
description 1-146 DAC tab 1-300
PASS files Focal Law Delay tab 1-298
determining the characteristics of a UT beam Sensitivity tab 1-299

General Index 2-163

Phased-array configuration 1-273 Position (DAC curve) 1-242
calculator, focal law 1-279 Position Dependent Setup dialog box 1-386
Focal Law Calculator dialog box 1-279 Position display, current
Receiver tab 1-275 master mode 1-404
Transmitter tab 1-274 slave mode 1-401
UT Settings dialog box 1-273 Position group box (Probe tab) 1-253
wizard 1-277 Position-dependent setup 1-385
Phased-array option 1-263 dialog box 1-386
applications 1-268 limitations 1-387
focal law 1-264 purpose 1-385
introduction 1-263 use of the module 1-388
principles 1-264 Preferences dialog box 1-207, 2-16
sectorial scan view 1-271 Axis Colors tab 1-209
unit 1-264 General Settings tab 1-211, 2-16
Phased-array units Linking tab 1-208
FOCUS 1-263 Tools Colors tab 1-211
Tomoscan III PA 1-263 Views Colors tab 1-210
PID filter Preferences, system 1-207
damping 1-363 Color dialog box 1-214
derivative term 1-363 Preferences dialog box 1-207
integral term 1-363 setting colors 1-213
integrator 1-363 Press (keyboard operation) 1-14
proportional gain 1-363 PRF 1-245
proportional term 1-363 Principles of a phased-array system 1-264
PID parameters for servomotors beam angle control 1-265
KD 1-373 beam apodization 1-267
KI 1-373 beam focus control 1-267
KP 1-373 Principles of the software 1-10
manual tuning of 1-372 layouts 1-10
PID filter 1-373 pane contents 1-11
PID filter formula 1-373 pane properties 1-12
system compensation basic principles 1-372 setup 1-10
tuning 1-374 Print button (defect table) 2-109
Point 1-14 Printing a report, procedure 2-94
Point (mouse operation) 1-14 Probe
Polar View (analysis view) 1-131 index offset 1-254

2-164 General Index

 refracted angle 1-254
scan offset 1-254
skew angle 1-255
sound velocity 1-252
wave type 1-252
wedge delay 1-252
Probe group box (Focal Law Calculator) 1-283
Probe settings parameters (view information)
1-177
Probe Settings report, description 2-102
Probe tab (UT Settings) 1-251
Beam orientation group box 1-254
description 1-251
Material and interface group box 1-252
Position group box 1-253
Selection group box 1-252
Probes
parameters 1-287
setting the parameters 1-251
Procedures
acquiring A-scan peak data 1-247
adding a flaw to a defect table 2-38
adding a new channel 1-259
adding a sequence
slave mode 1-311, 1-340
adding a user 1-392
adding new focal laws 1-277
adding or removing software gain 1-162
adding user fields 1-193
applying the SAFT algorithm 2-58
calibrating the encoder of an axis 1-331, 1-
367
calibrating the focal law delay 1-302
calibrating the sensitivity 1-303
capturing bitmap image 1-223
changing a color 1-213
changing the active view picture 2-107
closing data files 1-100
configuring the Microsoft Internet Service 1-
25
constructing the DAC curve 1-304
conventions 1-91
creating a .pdf file 2-96
creating a 3D cursor 2-11
creating a basic report 2-90
creating a contour 2-12
creating a link between cursors 2-9
creating a sequence
slave mode 1-309
creating a soft C-scan 2-63
creating an inspection sequence
master mode 1-338
creating new parameters (Excel Exchange
tool) 1-197
creating the reflector parameter table 1-305
customizing a defect table 2-37
cylindrical correction
case of a skew angle of 0° or 180° 2-25, 2-
28
case of a skew angle of 90° or 270° 2-30,
2-33
data conversion 2-71
defining a DAC curve 1-243
defining flaw sizing settings 2-15
defining gates 1-240
defining or modifying a color 1-213
defining the alarms 1-256
defining user fields 1-191
deleting a channel 1-261
deleting a sequence
master mode 1-341
slave mode 1-313
deleting user fields 1-193
General Index 2-165
 determining location and dimensions of flaw
indication 2-17
displaying 3D cursor parameters 2-12
displaying a beam simulation view 1-290
displaying contour parameters 2-14
displaying cursor parameters 2-9
displaying or hiding cursors 2-7
displaying or hiding the DAC curve 1-244
displaying views 1-101
enabling a beam simulation view 1-289
exporting a data group 2-67
exporting reports to Microsoft Word 2-112
exporting the content of a defect table 2-39
getting information on the software configu-
ration 1-18
getting information on the software version
1-17
hiding a contour 2-13
hiding the 3D cursor 2-11
installation summary 1-22
installing a new .mdb file 2-116
installing the FTP service 1-23
installing the Microsoft Access 2000 runtime
2-125
loading a Bootp server configuration 1-53
loading hardware setup parameters 1-233
modifying a sequence
slave mode 1-312
modifying a user 1-392
modifying an inspection sequence
master mode 1-341
modifying flaw sizing settings 2-15
modifying the UT beam firing sequence 1-
379
moving a complete contour 2-13
moving a cursor 2-7
moving a cursor label 2-8
2-166 General Index
moving cursors with a fixed gap 2-9
moving the 3D cursor 2-11
opening an .srd setup file 1-377
opening data files 1-97
performing a calibration check 1-307
performing a data file merge 2-87
performing a hysteresis correction 2-43
performing the automated inspection
master mode 1-402
slave mode 1-399
printing a basic report 2-90
printing a report 2-94
quitting TomoView 1-58
removing a user 1-393
removing lateral wave of a TOFD channel 2-
56
renaming a channel 1-260
replacing the logo in .mdb file 2-116
resizing a contour 2-13
running an inspection sequence 1-358
saving a Bootp server configuration 1-52
saving a new sequence
master mode 1-341
slave mode 1-313
saving a setup 1-261
saving data files 1-99
saving PASS data in an .rdt file 2-131
setting the Bootp server configuration 1-45
setting the inputs/outputs 1-257
setting the probe parameters 1-251
setting the user access levels 1-391
setting view and pane properties 1-132
starting TomoView 1-54
synchronizing lateral wave of a TOFD chan-
nel 2-53
tuning the PID parameters 1-374
 using color palettes 1-222 low-pass filter 1-250
using the Gain information 1-162 pulse voltage 1-249
using the position-dependent setup module pulse width 1-249
1-388 receiver type 1-250, 2-82
using the TOFD calibration in analysis mode rectification 1-250
2-52 smoothing 1-250
using the TOFD calibration in setup mode 2- Pulser/Receiver tab (UT Settings)
52 Configuration group box 1-248
using the View Information fields for the
description 1-248
TOFD data 2-60
Filters group box 1-250
viewing a report 2-93
Pulser group box 1-249
visualizing a basic report 2-90
Receiver group box 1-249
visualizing an .mnp file 2-129
Pulser/receiver tab (UT Settings) 1-248
Processing menu 1-77
Processing parameters (view information) 1- Q
177 Quitting TomoView 1-58
Processings message box 1-58
SAFT 2-58
R
Program icon 1-69
R/D Tech : TomoView 2.1 Components Infor-
Programming the MCDU-02 system 1-375
Properties mation dialog box 1-18
panes 1-12 Range 1-236
setting view and pane properties 1-132 Raster scan 1-315, 1-319, 1-343, 1-347
Properties See Pane Properties dialog box Rate, acquisition 1-245
Property pages See Tabs .rdt file 1-88, 1-289, 2-43, 2-63, 2-71, 2-87
Proportional gain (PID filter) 1-363 .rdt files 1-95, 1-232, 1-399, 2-73
Proportional term (PID filter) 1-363 RDTech folder 1-54
Pulse repetition frequency 1-245 RDTIFF acquisition data files 1-95
Pulse voltage 1-249 RDTIFF file format 1-8
Pulse width 1-249 Read SRD module 1-377
Pulser group box (UT Settings) 1-249 Rebounds tab (Pane Properties) 1-160
Pulser/receiver compatible views 1-160
channel configuration 1-248 description 1-160
element number Receiver group box (UT Settings) 1-249
pulser 1-249 Receiver tab (UT Settings) 1-275
receiver 1-249 Receiver type 1-250, 2-82
high-pass filter 1-250 Rectification 1-250

General Index 2-167

Recurrence 1-245 exporting to Microsoft Word 2-112
Reference cursors 2-7 Focal Law Settings 2-101
Reference level (DAC curve) 1-242 footer 2-97
Reflectors Parameters dialog box 1-306 Gate Settings 2-98
Refracted angle 1-254, 1-281 General Settings 2-99
calculation 1-255, 1-282 header 2-96
Relationship between cursors 2-8 in a .pdf file 2-95
Removal of lateral wave 2-55 Mechanical Settings 2-102
Remove Point button (DAC tab) 1-242 Probe Settings 2-102
Removing a user 1-392 User Fields 2-103
procedure 1-393 Request Log tab (Bootp Server Configuration)
Renaming a channel 1-260 1-50
Replacing the logo in TVdb.mdb file 2-116 Requirements 1-21
Replacing TVdb.mdb file 2-116 Reset button (DAC tab) 1-242
Reporting 2-89 Resizing, contour 2-13
Access Menu 2-92 Resolution 1-245
basic principles 2-89 Right-click (mouse operation) 1-14
creating a basic report 2-90 Rpt_Sub_Logo : Report window 2-119
customizing reports 2-113 .rsp files 1-71, 1-96
export database module 2-91 .rst files 1-10, 1-95, 1-197, 1-262, 1-399
exporting analysis results 2-105 Ruler 1-94
exporting reports to Microsoft Word 2-112 Rules
limitations and troubleshooting 2-121 firing sequence 1-382
report content 2-96 palette forming 1-221
Running an inspection sequence
troubleshooting 2-125
master mode 1-358
error messages 2-126
Microsoft Access 2000 2-125 S
Reports Safety notices
calibration check 1-308 cautions
content 2-96 Bootp server 1-30
creating 2-90 MCDU-02 Terminal window 1-375
Current Layout 2-104 SAFT algorithm, applying 2-58
customizing 2-113 SAFT processing 2-58
DAC Settings 2-98 Sample size 1-245
Defect Table (Default) 2-111 Samples 1-245
Detailed Defect 2-109 Save As dialog box 1-58, 1-100, 1-262

2-168 General Index

Save Current Layout submenu 1-76 slave mode 1-324
Saving helicoidal 1-323, 1-351
data files 1-99 Helicoidal inspection sequence
PASS data in an .rdt file 2-131 master mode 1-351
setup 1-261 slave mode 1-322
Saving a new inspection sequence linear 1-321, 1-350
master mode 1-341 One Line Scan inspection sequence
slave mode 1-313 master mode 1-350
Saving and reloading a Bootp server configura- slave mode 1-321
tion 1-52 raster 1-315, 1-319, 1-343, 1-347
loading procedure 1-53 surface 1-315, 1-319, 1-343, 1-347
saving procedure 1-52 Unidirectional inspection sequence
Scan axis 1-315, 1-319, 1-343, 1-347, 1-351, master mode 1-347
1-354 slave mode 1-319
Scan group box (Focal Law Calculator) 1-281 .scn file 1-96
Scan offset 1-254 Screen capture module 1-223
Scanner capturing a bitmap image 1-223
movement control buttons 1-333, 1-360, 1- Screen Capture window 1-224
369
description 1-224
parameters 1-359
Scrolling B-Scan 1-108
MCDU Control dialog box (master mode)
Scrolling Strip View (Amp) 1-110
1-361
Scrolling Strip View (Pos) 1-109
MCDU Control tab (master mode) 1-360
Scrolling views 1-13, 1-108
MCDU I/O tab (master mode) 1-364
Scrolling B-Scan 1-108
settings files 1-96
Scans Scrolling Strip View (Amp) 1-110
Angular inspection sequence Scrolling Strip View (Pos) 1-109
master mode 1-353 Sectorial scan
slave mode 1-325 Sectorial Scan (analysis view) 1-129
angular surface 1-325, 1-353 Sectorial Scan (online view) 1-106
Bidirectional inspection sequence Uncorrected Sectorial Scan (analysis view)
master mode 1-343 1-128
slave mode 1-315 Uncorrected Sectorial Scan (online view) 1-
Custom inspection sequence 105
master mode 1-355 VC Sectorial Scan (analysis view) 1-130
Free Running VC Sectorial Scan (online view) 1-107
master mode 1-353 view 1-271
Security Accounts tab (Default FTP Site Prop-

General Index 2-169

 erties) 1-28 slave mode 1-322
Segment See 3D cursor Unidirectional
Select (mouse and keyboard operation) 1-14 master mode 1-349
Select Components dialog box (installation slave mode 1-321
program) 1-36 Sequence, firing See Firing sequencer
Select Configuration File dialog box Sequences, inspection
for loading a configuration 1-54 control buttons 1-327, 1-356
for saving a configuration 1-53 dialog box (master mode) 1-342
Select Pod Configuration to Use dialog box 1- dialog box (slave mode) 1-314
56 master mode 1-337
Selecting interface elements 1-14 Angular 1-353
Selection group box (UT Settings) 1-252 automatic saving options 1-370
Sensitivity calibration 1-303 Bidirectional 1-343
Sensitivity tab (Phased-Array Calibration) 1- controlling 1-356
299 creating or modifying 1-338
Sequence Controls tab
Custom 1-355
slave mode 1-327
deleting a sequence 1-341
Sequence Controls tab (Inspection Sequences
and Mechanical Settings) Free Running 1-353
master mode 1-356 Helicoidal 1-351
Sequence order One line scan 1-350
buttons 1-328, 1-356 running a sequence 1-358
Sequence tab (Inspection Sequences and saving a new sequence 1-341
Mechanical Settings) Unidirectional 1-347
Angular slave mode 1-309
master mode 1-355 adding a sequence 1-311, 1-340
slave mode 1-327 Angular 1-325
Bidirectional
automatic saving options 1-334
master mode 1-345
Bidirectional 1-315
slave mode 1-317
creating a sequence 1-309
Free Running
deleting a sequence 1-313
master mode 1-353
Free Running 1-324
slave mode 1-324
Helicoidal Helicoidal 1-322
master mode 1-352 list 1-327
slave mode 1-323 modifying a sequence 1-312
One Line Scan One line scan 1-321
master mode 1-350 saving a new sequence 1-313

2-170 General Index

 Sequence Controls tab 1-327 window 1-231
Unidirectional 1-319 Setup mode
Services setup window 1-231
installing the FTP service 1-23 TOFD calibration 2-52
Servomotors Setup, position-dependent 1-385
PID parameters, manual tuning of 1-372 limitations 1-387
PID parameters, tuning the 1-374 Position Dependent Setup dialog box 1-386
system compensation basic principles 1-372 purpose 1-385
Set button 1-318, 1-347, 1-359, 1-400, 1-403 use 1-388
.set file 1-88, 1-89 Setup, software 1-21
Set Range button 1-236 configuring the computer 1-23
Set Reference button 1-235 installing TomoView 1-30
Setting procedure summary 1-22
Bootp server configuration 1-45 saving and reloading a Bootp server configu-
procedure 1-45 ration 1-52
colors 1-213 setting the Bootp server configuration 1-45
inputs/outputs 1-257 starting and quitting 1-54
probe parameters 1-251 system requirements 1-21
user access levels 1-391 Setup, ultrasound See Ultrasound setup
procedure 1-391 Setups, display
view and pane properties 1-132 concept 1-63
Setting view and pane properties layout concept 1-63
Data Source tab 1-144 view component 1-64
Display tab 1-134 Shortcut keys 1-91, 1-407, 2-135
Echodynamics tab 1-140 Side (B)
Info tab 1-133 Dynamic 1-115
Palette tab 1-142 Linked (analysis view) 1-121
Parameters tab 1-145 Simulation, beam 1-289
Rebounds tab 1-160 Skew angle 1-255
Strip tab 1-160 0° or 180° (cylindrical correction) 2-25
View Linking tab 1-159 90° or 270° (cylindrical correction) 2-30
Settings, inspection sequence See Inspection Slave operation mode (mechanics)
sequences inspection sequences 1-309
Settings, mechanical See Mechanical settings mechanical settings 1-309
Settings, user level 1-391 Slope (DAC curve) 1-242
Setup 1-10 Smoothing 1-250
saving 1-261 Snell’s law 1-255, 1-282

General Index 2-171

Soft C-scan 2-63 .st files 1-52
Create Soft C-Scan dialog box 2-64 Start (acquisition delay) 1-236
creating 2-63 Start button (Sequence Controls tab) 1-328, 1-
Software configuration, getting information on 357, 1-359
1-17 Start Installation dialog box (installation pro-
Software gain 1-143, 1-165 gram) 1-38
adding or removing 1-162 Start, gate 1-239
Software principles 1-10 Starting and quitting TomoView 1-54
Software setup 1-21 setting the Bootp server configuration 1-45
configuring the computer 1-23 Starting TomoView 1-54
installing TomoView 1-30 Static views 1-13
procedure summary 1-22 Statistic category (Information Groups) 2-19
saving and reloading a Bootp server configu- Statistics parameters (view information) 1-180
ration 1-52 Status
setting the Bootp server configuration 1-45 connection status with acquisition unit con-
starting and quitting 1-54 nection 1-89, 1-402, 1-405
system requirements 1-21 Status bar 1-89
Sound velocity 1-252 current position display 1-401, 1-405
Sound Velocity dialog box 1-147 Stop button (scanner movement) 1-360, 1-369
Specimen Construction tab (Beam Simulation) Stop button (Sequence Controls tab) 1-328, 1-
1-294 357, 1-359, 1-404
description 1-293 Stop button (TomoView Manager toolbar) 1-
Specimen Definition dialog box 1-138, 2-27, 401, 1-404
2-32 Stored data 1-13
Specimen files 1-96 Strip tab (Pane Properties) 1-160
Specimen group box (Focal Law Calculator) 1- compatible views 1-161
285 description 1-161
Specimen Overlay submenu 1-72 Strip View (Amp) (analysis view) 1-127
Spin box, modifying a discrete parameter in a Strip View (Pos) (analysis view) 1-126
1-16 Strip views
Splash screen, TomoView 1-56 Dynamic Strip View (Amp) 1-118
Split bar 1-94 Dynamic Strip View (Pos) 1-117
Splitter windows 1-62 Scrolling Strip View (Amp) 1-110
Splitting submenu 1-74 Scrolling Strip View (Pos) 1-109
.srd files 1-57, 1-377 Strip View (Amp) (analysis view) 1-127
SRD module See Read SRD module
Strip View (Pos) (analysis view) 1-126
S-scan view 1-271

2-172 General Index

Structure, internal 1-9 DAC (Phased-Array Calibration) 1-300
Submenus DAC (UT Settings) 1-241
See also Menus Data Source (Pane Properties) 1-144
Administration 1-71 Diagnostic (Bootp Server Configuration) 1-
New Component 1-72 52
Save Current Layout 1-76 Digitizer (UT Settings) 1-244
Specimen Overlay 1-72 Display (Pane Properties) 1-134
Splitting 1-74 for an A-Scan view 1-136
View Information 1-74 for polar view 1-137
Weld Overlay 1-73 Display (Properties) 1-12
Surface scan 1-315, 1-319, 1-343, 1-347 Echodynamics (Pane Properties) 1-140
Synchronization mode 1-246 Encoders (Inspection Sequences and
Synchronization of lateral wave 2-53 Mechanical Settings)
System compensation for servomotors 1-372 master mode 1-365
basic principles 1-372 slave mode 1-330
System preferences 1-207 Focal Law Delay (Phased-Array Calibration)
Color dialog box 1-214 1-298
Preferences dialog box 1-207 Gate (UT Settings) 1-238
setting colors 1-213 General (UT Settings) 1-234
System requirements 1-21 General Settings (Preferences) 1-211, 2-16
Home Directory (Default FTP Site Proper-
system32 directory 1-42
ties) 1-29
T I/O (UT Settings) 1-257
Table, creating the reflector parameter 1-305 Info (Pane Properties) 1-133
Table, defect 2-37 Linking (Preferences) 1-208
Tabs MCDU Control (Inspection Sequences and
Active Pod (Bootp Server Configuration) 1- Mechanical Settings, master mode) 1-
51 360
Alarms (UT Settings) 1-256 MCDU I/O (master mode) 1-364
Axis Colors (Preferences) 1-209 Options (Inspection Sequences and Mechan-
Beam Visualisation (Beam Simulation) 1- ical Settings)
292 master mode 1-370
description 1-291 slave mode 1-334
Calibration Check (Phased-Array Calibra- Overlay (Pane Properties) 1-141
tion) 1-301 Palette (Pane Properties) 1-142
Configuration (Bootp Server Configuration) Parameters (Pane Properties) 1-145
1-46 Probe (UT Settings) 1-251

General Index 2-173

 Pulser/Receiver (UT Settings) 1-248 Term
Rebounds (Pane Properties) 1-160 derivative (PID filter) 1-363
Receiver (UT Settings) 1-275 integral (PID filter) 1-363
Request Log (Bootp Server Configuration) proportional (PID filter) 1-363
1-50 Terminal, MCDU-02 (window) 1-363
Security Accounts (Default FTP Site Proper- TGC 1-242
ties) 1-28 3D cursor See under the Numerics group
Sensitivity (Phased-Array Calibration) 1-299 Threshold (gate) 1-239
Sequence (Inspection Sequences and Threshold detection mode (gate) 1-240
Mechanical Settings, master mode) “Thumbtack”
Angular 1-355 button 1-90
Bidirectional 1-345 function 1-90
Free Running 1-353 Time base group box (UT Settings) 1-235
Helicoidal 1-352 Time units 1-236
One Line Scan 1-350 Time / Full Path dialog box 1-154
Unidirectional 1-349 Time / Half Path dialog box 1-154
Sequence (Inspection Sequences and Time-gain control 1-242
Mechanical Settings, slave mode) Title bar
Angular 1-327 control buttons 1-69, 1-93
Bidirectional 1-317 document icon 1-92
Free Running 1-324 document window 1-92
Helicoidal 1-323 main window 1-69
One Line Scan 1-322 menus 1-93
Unidirectional 1-321 pane 1-93
Sequence Controls (Inspection Sequences
program icon 1-69
and Mechanical Settings)
window title 1-69, 1-93
master mode 1-356
TOFD calibration
slave mode 1-327
analysis mode 2-52
Specimen Construction (Beam Simulation)
setup mode 2-52
1-294
TOFD dialog box 1-156, 2-49
description 1-293
TOFD files, data processing 2-53
Strip (Pane Properties) 1-160
lateral wave removal 2-55
Tools Colors (Preferences) 1-211
lateral wave synchronization 2-53
Transmitter (UT Settings) 1-274
SAFT processing 2-58
Units (Pane Properties) 1-152
TOFD Manager 2-47
View Linking (Pane Properties) 1-159
calibration in analysis mode 2-52
Views Colors (Preferences) 1-210

2-174 General Index

 calibration in setup mode 2-52 slave mode 1-309
data processing 2-53 interface 1-67
information fields 2-60 interface basic commands 1-13
TOFD Manager dialog box 2-47 internal structure 1-9
Analysis tools group box 2-48 log-to-linear data conversion 2-71
Focalisation process group box 2-51 main window 1-68
Lateral wave processing group box 2-50 mechanical settings
TOFD Manager dialog box 2-48 master mode 1-337
description 2-47 slave mode 1-309
TOFD parameters (view information) 1-187 menu bar 1-69
TOFD units 1-236 menus 1-70
Tomoscan data files 1-95 operation modes 1-13
Tomoscan FOCUS unit 1-263, 1-264 overview 1-7
Tomoscan III PA unit 1-263, 1-264 phased array calibration 1-297
TomoView phased-array configuration 1-273
access and shortcut keys 1-91 phased-array option 1-263
amplitude drop sizing tools 2-15 position-dependent setup 1-385
application icon 1-55 quitting 1-58
beam simulation module 1-289 read SRD module 1-377
color palettes 1-217 reporting 2-89
cylindrical correction 2-23 screen capture module 1-223
data file (.rdt) 1-88 setting the Bootp server configuration 1-45
data file management 1-95 setup file (.acq) 1-88
data file merger 2-87 shortcut keys 1-407, 2-135
data views 1-101 Soft C-scan 2-63
defect table 2-37 software configuration 1-17
display concepts 1-61 software principles 1-10
Excel Exchange tool 1-197 software setup 1-21
Export data module 2-67 configuring the computer 1-23
firing sequencer 1-379 installing TomoView 1-30
hysteresis correction 2-43 procedure summary 1-22
image analysis tools 2-7 system requirements 1-21
information about the software 1-17 software version 1-17
inspection mode 1-399 splash screen 1-56
inspection sequences starting 1-54
master mode 1-337 starting and quitting 1-54

General Index 2-175

 setting the Bootp server configuration 1- True depth for all focal laws in active channel
45 button 1-236
status bar 1-89, 1-401, 1-405 True depth units 1-236
system preferences 1-207 Tuning the PID parameters 1-374
TOFD Manager 2-47 TvDb : Database (Access 2000 file format)
toolbars 1-80 dialog box 2-118
ultrasound setup 1-231 TVdb.mdb file 2-113
user fields 1-191 replacing 2-116
user level settings 1-391 replacing the logo 2-116
view information 1-167 .txt file 1-308, 1-336, 1-372, 2-67
visualization of PASS files 2-129 Type, receiver 1-250, 2-82
volumetric merge 2-73 Types of focal laws 1-281
TomoView command 1-55 U
TomoView folder 1-54 Ultrasound configuration See Ultrasound setup
TomoView Manager toolbar 1-86 Ultrasound setup 1-231
TomoView.exe file 1-31, 1-54 loading hardware setup parameters 1-232
Tool, Excel Exchange 1-197 setup window 1-231
Toolbars 1-80 UT Settings dialog box 1-233
Document 1-82 Uncorrected Sectorial Scan (analysis view) 1-
Export Database 2-91 128
Main 1-81 Uncorrected Sectorial Scan (online view) 1-
TomoView Manager 1-86 105
View 1-83 Unidirectional inspection sequence
Tools Colors tab (Preferences) 1-211 master mode 1-347
Tools menu 1-78 operation mode
master mode 1-349
Tools, image analysis 2-7
slave mode 1-320
Tooltip 1-80
slave mode 1-319
Top (C), Dynamic 1-116
Top (C), Linked (analysis view) 1-122 Unit, phased-array 1-264
Units 1-236
Transmitter tab (UT Settings) 1-274
Troubleshooting Full path 1-236
reporting 2-125 Half path 1-236
error messages 2-126 Time 1-236
Microsoft Access 2000 2-125 TOFD 1-236
True Depth dialog box 1-157 True depth 1-236
True depth for active focal law button 1-236 Units tab (Pane Properties) 1-152

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 compatible views 1-152 Gain information 1-162
description 1-152 Hysteresis Correction module 2-43
Units, phased-array UT Settings dialog box 1-90, 1-233, 1-273
FOCUS 1-264 Alarms tab 1-256
Tomoscan III PA 1-264 DAC tab 1-241
Usage Digitizer tab 1-244
phased-array calibration module 1-302 Gate tab 1-238
calibration check 1-305 General tab 1-234
DAC curve 1-304 I/O tab 1-257
focal law delay 1-302 Probe tab 1-251
sensitivity 1-303 Pulser/Receiver tab 1-248
Use
Receiver tab 1-275
position-dependent setup module 1-388
Transmitter tab 1-274
User
UT settings parameters (view information) 1-
adding or modifying 1-392
178
levels 1-394
Utilities, information about TomoView 1-17
removing 1-392
uTomo12b_1.0R0.st file 1-48
setting the user access levels 1-391
uTomoT_2.4B25.st file 1-48
User fields 1-191
adding 1-193 V
defining 1-191 VC Sectorial Scan (analysis view) 1-130
deleting 1-193 VC Sectorial Scan (online view) 1-107
User Fields report, description 2-103 VC-End (D), Dynamic 1-111
User Fields, description 1-193 VC-End (D), Linked (analysis view) 1-123
User level settings 1-391 VC-Side (B), Dynamic 1-112
adding a user 1-392 VC-Side (B), Linked (analysis view) 1-124
description of dialog boxes 1-393 VC-Top (C), Dynamic 1-113
modifying a user 1-392 VC-Top (C), Linked (analysis view) 1-125
removing a user 1-392 View component 1-64
setting the user access levels 1-391 A-scan view properties 1-64
user levels 1-394 C-scan and volumetric view properties 1-65
Users and Passwords list dialog box 1-394 View Information submenu 1-74
Using View Linking tab (Pane Properties) 1-159
color palettes 1-222 compatible views 1-159
cursors 2-7 description 1-160
Data File Merger 2-87 View menu 1-79

General Index 2-177

View Selector dialog box 1-200, 1-203 Channels selection group box 2-76
View toolbars 1-83 Data information group box 2-82
View types 1-103 Generated data group box 2-79
analysis views 1-119 Merge dimensions group box 2-80
dynamic views 1-111 Merge type group box 2-78
online views 1-103 New channel information group box 2-78
scrolling views 1-108 Overall dimensions group box 2-81
View, Polar (analysis view) 1-131 Parameters settings group box 2-77
Viewing a report, procedure 2-93 Volume information group box 2-82
Views Volumetric views
dynamic 1-13 properties 1-65
information 1-167 W
groups 1-167
Wave type 1-252
parameters 1-170
Wedge delay 1-252
scrolling 1-13
calculation 1-252
sectorial scan 1-271
Wedge group box (Focal Law Calculator) 1-
static 1-13
286
Views Colors tab (Preferences) 1-210
Welcome dialog box (installation program) 1-
Views, data 1-101 32
view types 1-103 Weld Overlay submenu 1-73
Visualization of PASS files 2-129 Width, pulse 1-249
determining the characteristics of a UT beam Window menu 1-79
2-132 Window title 1-93
saving PASS data in an .rdt file 2-131 Window, document
visualizing an .mnp file 2-129 title bar 1-92
.vmc files 2-76, 2-82 Window, main 1-68
Voltage, pulse 1-249 title bar 1-69
Volume information group box (Volumetric Windows
Merge) 2-82 2000 environment 1-8
Volume-corrected views document 1-92
VC Sectorial Scan (online view) 1-107
document window 1-62
Volumetric merge 2-73
Internet Information Services 1-26
dialog box 2-73
MCDU-02 Terminal 1-363, 1-375
file format 2-82
caution 1-375
purpose 2-73
pane 1-63
Volumetric Merge dialog box
Rpt_Sub_Logo : Report 2-119

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 Screen Capture 1-224 new channel 1-259
setup window 1-231 phased array wizard 1-277
title 1-69 Z
XP environment 1-8
Zoom bar 1-94
Windows Components Wizard dialog box 1-24
Wizards

General Index 2-179

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