How to Upload DICOM Files

From a CD-ROM to 3DICOM

In many cases — particularly in the US — medical imaging centres still provide scan copies on a CD-ROM for patients to take home or share with their healthcare providers. If you’ve received your DICOM files this way,this guide will walk you through the steps to transfer your imaging dcm files from a CD-ROM to 3DICOM on both Windows and Mac computers.

開始之前

• 您必須有權存取 CD/DVD 光碟機 將掃描結果從 CD-ROM 上傳至 3DICOM。

有些舊電腦的 CD/DVD 光碟機前面有一個按鈕，可以打開托盤放入光碟。有些電腦則有一個插槽，可以直接將光碟滑入，無需托盤。大多數新款電腦根本不配備 CD/DVD 光碟機。

If your computer doesn’t have a CD/DVD drive, you can purchase an external optical drive that connects via USB/USB-C to access the data on your discs.

如何插入 CD-ROM

Instructions on how to open a CD/DVD drive and load/insert your CD-ROM on Windows and Mac devices are provided below.

視窗 蘋果

在 Windows 上

How to load a CD/DVD drive on a Windows PC.

For a slot-type CD/DVD drive, you can start from Step 4 of the ‘Without’ instructions. Make sure you don’t already have a CD/DVD inserted into the drive.

西伊斯 開啟/彈出按鈕：

1. Locate and press the physical eject button on the drive, to open the disc tray.

2. Load the CD-ROM into the tray (label facing upwards).

3. Press the button again to close the disc tray.

西沒有 一個 打開/彈出 按鈕（或附 CD/DVD 插槽）：

1. Open File Explorer in Windows.

2. Under This PC, right-click the CD/DVD drive icon.

3. Select ‘Open’ or ‘Eject’ to open the tray.

4. Load/insert the CD-ROM (label facing upwards).

在 Mac 上

How to load a CD/DVD drive on a Mac computer.

如何載入 托盤式 CD/DVD 光碟機

1. Locate and press the physical eject button on the drive, to open the disc tray.

2. Load the CD-ROM into the tray (label facing upwards).

3. Press the button again to close the disc tray.

如何載入插槽類型 CD/DVD 光碟機

1. Make sure you don’t already have a CD/DVD inserted into the drive.

If a disc icon appears on your desktop, you may have one inserted already. You can remove it by dragging the disc icon to the trash or pressing the eject (⏏) key on your keyboard.

2. Load/insert the CD-ROM (label facing upwards).

插入 CD-ROM 後

將光碟插入 CD/DVD 光碟機後，系統就會自動辨識該光碟。

在 Windows 上

光碟將旋轉起來，系統將嘗試識別其內容。預設情況下，Windows 將顯示自動播放提示（一個彈出窗口，詢問您要對光碟執行的操作：打開資料夾、播放媒體、運行軟體等）。

如果自動播放已停用，您需要開啟檔案總管，並在「此電腦/我的電腦」下尋找光碟。它通常顯示為“DVD RW 磁碟機 (D:)”或類似名稱。

You can then double-click it to view the dcm files.

在 Mac 上

光碟將旋轉並自動安裝。光碟圖示通常會顯示在桌面上以及 Finder 側邊欄的「位置」下方。

在某些情況下，可能會出現一個彈出窗口，詢問您要對光碟執行什麼操作（例如，打開 Finder 等）。

您可以在 Finder 中開啟光碟圖示以查看其內容。

Copying the dcm files to your computer

For a slot-type CD/DVD drive, you can start from Step 4 of the ‘Without’ instructions. Make sure you don’t already have a CD/DVD inserted into the drive.

到達那裡的步驟：

1. Open File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (macOS) and locate the CD-ROM drive.

2. Navigate to the folder on the CD-ROM containing .dcm (DICOM) files.

3. Right-click on the folder and select ‘Copy’.

4. Go to a location on your computer where you can access it easily (e.g., Desktop).

5. Right-click in the destination and select ‘Paste’.

Now that you’ve copied your dcm files to your computer, you’re ready to upload them.

Uploading to 3DICOM

可以使用上傳掃描按鈕或拖放區域選項透過 3DICOM 檢視器儀表板上傳 DICOM 檔案。

下面提供如何使用這兩個選項上傳的說明。

上傳掃描件 按鈕 拖放區域

Using the Upload Scan Button

使用上傳掃描按鈕上傳掃描（DICOM 檔案）.

到達那裡的步驟：

1. 登入您的 3DICOM 帳戶。您將自動跳轉至儀表板。

Click ‘Upload Scan’ to open your computer’s file browser.

3. Find and select the folder containing your medical imaging files.

3DICOM 將開始瀏覽您的資料夾以識別任何可用的檔案和適合上傳的 DICOM 系列。

4. After the system identifies the selected files, you will see a list of available DICOM series.

5. Review the displayed series and select the one you want to view.

Some folders selected can contain multiple series, while others have only one. By default, 3DICOM recommends the series with the highest number of images, as these typically offer better resolution for 3D rendering.

6. In the Anonymize section, choose whether to anonymize your scan or edit folder names, then click ‘Next’.

要了解匿名掃描的好處以及如何使用匿名工具，請訪問 在 3DICOM 上匿名化您的掃描.

7. In the Storage section, select your preferred storage option, and hit ‘Next’.

要了解有關存儲選項的更多信息，請閱讀 3DICOM儲存選項 幫助指南。 

8. In the Upload section, check the box if you would like to open the scan in the Viewer immediately after the upload process completes.

如果不選取該框，您將繼續留在儀表板中。

9. Click ‘Upload’ to complete the process.

螢幕角落會出現一個進度條，指示上傳狀態。

上傳後，您的掃描將在 3DICOM 檢視器中開啟（如果選擇），或在頁面重新整理後出現在「最近活動」表中。

Using the Drag & Drop Area

Uploading a Scan (DICOM Files) using the Drag & Drop Area.

到達那裡的步驟：

1. 登入您的 3DICOM 帳戶。您將自動跳轉至儀表板。

2. Navigate to the Upload and View page using the sidebar tab, or the Upload Scan option on the Dashboard.

3. Drag and drop your selected folder into the upload box.

3DICOM 將開始瀏覽您的資料夾以識別任何可用的檔案和適合上傳的 DICOM 系列。

4. After the system identifies the selected files, you will see a list of available DICOM series.

5. Review the displayed series and select the one you want to view.

Some folders selected can contain multiple series, while others have only one. By default, 3DICOM recommends the series with the highest number of images, as these typically offer better resolution for 3D rendering.

6. In the Anonymize section, choose whether to anonymize your scan or edit folder names, then click ‘Next’.

要了解匿名掃描的好處以及如何使用匿名工具，請訪問 在 3DICOM 上匿名化您的掃描.

7. In the Storage section, select your preferred storage option, and hit ‘Next’.

要了解有關存儲選項的更多信息，請閱讀 3DICOM儲存選項 幫助指南。 

8. In the Upload section, check the box if you would like to open the scan in the Viewer immediately after the upload process completes.

如果不選取該框，您將繼續留在儀表板中。

9. Click ‘Upload’ to complete the process.

螢幕角落會出現一個進度條，指示上傳狀態。

上傳後，您的掃描將在 3DICOM 檢視器中開啟（如果選擇），或在頁面重新整理後出現在「最近活動」表中。

結論

Uploading DICOM files from a CD-ROM into 3DICOM is a straightforward process once your computer recognizes the disc. Whether your computer uses a tray-loading drive, a slot-loading drive, or requires an external CD/DVD drive, the key steps remain the same: open the disc, locate your scan dcm files, and copy them into 3DICOM. With your scans uploaded, you’ll be able to view, share, and manage them securely within the 3DICOM platform.