I can't seem to continue this tutorial in a coherent manner without making sure everybody knows some basic DICOM. If the installation was successful, Orthanc Explorer can be accessed through in your web browser.Īlternatively, the link named ' Open Orthanc Explorer' will be available in the Start Menu: Please remember this step, because you'll need to restart Orthanc every time you make changes in Configuration.json To check the status of the service, click on Start (Run) and type in services.msc The default folder is Orthanc in your C: drive.īy default, Orthanc will install shortcuts in your start menu, which you can use to find the all-important Configuration.json file.Īt this time, your PC will be running Orthanc in the background. Index file: The database Index that Orthanc uses to access the DICOM files.DICOM files: The actual DICOM files loaded into Orthanc.Configuration.json: The configuration file, which you may need to edit later.This will be the folder where Orthanc will store: This will be the folder where the Orthanc program files will be installed: When you run the downloaded file, you'll probably receive some sort of security warning. (Don't worry, you won't receive spam from the developers.) Command Line: which will install Orthanc into a folder, where you'll have to run it manually from Command Promptįor purposes of this tutorial, please download the Installer version.įill up the form to receive the download link in your e-mail.it will run automatically in the background) Installer: which will install Orthanc as a service (i.e.The latest version of Orthanc for Windows is available at This tutorial focuses on the pre-built Windows binaries. The Beginner's Guide to Orthanc The Beginner's Guide to Orthancįor medical physicists, physicians and general practitioners.

Test dicom files