Upload studies

NilRead provides multiple ways to upload studies to the database.

Note
Ensure popups are enabled in your browser settings before uploading studies. Google Chrome supports all of the following upload options; other browsers may not support all options.

Upload DIOCM files from media

Upload DICOM files from removable media such as a CD, DVD or USB flash drive. The media must contain a DICOMDIR file. The files may be from multiple patients and studies.

1. Select Upload New Study.
2. Select Upload DICOM Media.
3. Select the folder containing the DICOM files and the DICOMDIR file. Be sure to select the entire folder; NilRead will ignore files that should not be uploaded.
4. Select Next. A list of studies to be uploaded is shown.
5. Select Upload. A confirmation message appears when the upload is complete.

Upload zipped DICOM files

Upload a .zip file containing DICOM files. The .zip file must contain DICOM files only. The files may be from multiple patients and studies.

1. Select Upload New Study.
2. Select Upload Zip with DICOM files.
3. Select the .zip file.
4. Select Upload. A confirmation message appears when the upload is complete.

Upload a folder containing DICOM files

Upload a folder containing DICOM files. The folder must contain DICOM files only. The files may be from multiple patients and studies.

1. Select Upload New Study.
2. Select Upload Folder with DICOM files.
3. Select the folder containing the DICOM files.
4. Select Next. A list of studies to be uploaded is shown.
5. Select Upload. A confirmation message appears when the upload is complete.

Upload individual DICOM files

Upload individual DICOM files. The files must be uploaded from the same location (for example, the same folder) and may be from multiple patients and studies.

1. Select Upload New Study.
2. Select Upload DICOM files.
3. Select the DICOM files.
4. Select Next. A list of studies to be uploaded is shown.
5. Select Upload. A confirmation message appears when the upload is complete.

Upload non-DICOM files

Upload non-DICOM files. The files must be for the same patient and study.

1. Select Upload New Study.
2. Select Upload non-DICOM files.
3. Select the non-DICOM files.
4. Select Next. Enter the study details.
5. Select Upload. A confirmation message appears when the upload is complete.

Create an upload link

Create an encrypted link that other people can use to upload files. The link can be used to upload a .zip file containing DICOM files or to upload individual DICOM and non-DICOM files.

1. Select Upload New Study.
2. Select Create Upload Link.
3. Determine how long the link will be active. You must select at least one of the following options:
   • Limit number of upload sessions to X  Number of times the link can be used before it expires.
   • Link will expire in X days  Number of days until the link expires.
4. Determine if the user must login to NilRead to use the upload link. You must select only one of the following options:
   • User must login to upload  If selected, the user must login to their NilRead account before using the link. If not selected, the user does not require an account with NilRead to use the link.
   • User required to enter this password  If you did not select the User must login to upload option, enter the password the user must enter to use the link. The password must contain at least eight characters.
5. Determine if the user can upload DICOM files only.
   • Allow uploading non-DICOM files  If selected, the user can upload DICOM and non-DICOM files. If not selected, the user can only upload DICOM files.
6. Select Next.
7. The upload link is shown. Select one of the following options:
   • Copy link to clipboard  Copy the link. You can now paste the link into an email or instant message.
   • Click to send link by email  Create an email with the link, using your default email application.
8. When done, click Close.