How to Share a Scan
Sharing Your Scans Securely in 3DICOM Mobile
This guide will walk you through the simple steps to share your medical scans directly from the app in just a few taps.
Before you begin
To access any scan on the 3DICOM Mobile app, make sure:
Your scan is first uploaded to your 3DICOM account via the web platform at my.3dicomviewer.comYou log in to the 3DICOM Mobile app using the same credentials as the web platform.You have a stable internet connection.
Scans will not appear in the 3DICOM Mobile app unless they have first been uploaded to your 3DICOM account.How to Share a Scan in 3DICOM Mobile
There are two quick and easy ways to share a scan from the 3DICOM mobile app, directly from the Welcome screen or from an open scan.
Instructions on how to share a scan from both areas are provided below.
Sharing via the Welcome Screen
Steps to get there:
1. Open the 3DCIOM Mobile app on your device. 2. Log in using your 3DCIOM account credentials (the same account used to upload scans).3. Once logged in, you will see a complete list of scans previously uploaded to your account on the Welcome page. 4. Locate the scan you want to share from the list, and tap the ‘Share’ button to open the sharing options. 5. Type the recipient’s email into the input field.6. Check the box declaring that you have full consent and permission to share the files with other parties.7. Tap the ‘Share’ button to complete the sharing process.Once a scan is shared, the recipient will receive an email notification, and the scan will appear in their 3DICOM account automatically. Either right away (for existing users) or after they create an account (for new users).
FAQs
Find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about using touch gestures on 3DICOM Mobile below.
What does sharing a scan in 3DICOM Mobile mean?
Sharing allows you to grant another person secure access to a copy of your scan stored in 3DICOM’s cloud. The scan itself is not sent by email — instead, the recipient’s 3DICOM account is authorized to view it.
Why can’t I see the sharing option on some scans in the app?
Who can I share my scans with?
Do recipients need a 3DICOM account?
Can I share a scan directly with another 3DICOM user?
Is my data secure when I share a scan?
Can I stop sharing a scan after I’ve shared it?
Do I need internet access to share a scan?
Can I share only part of a scan instead of the entire file?
CONCLUSION
With the 3DICOM Mobile app, securely sharing your medical scans is simple, fast, and entirely in your control. In just a few steps, you can give your doctor, specialist, patient, or family member access without the delays of physical media. Once complete, you’ll know your information has been shared quickly and securely — putting you in charge of who can view your medical data.
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