User Interface

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User Interface at a Glance

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ATitle Bar
BGuide Message
CData Tree
DAction Control Buttons
EData Alignment & Editing Tools
F3D Data
GTeeth Form
HToolboxes
ISide Toolbar

Title Bar

The Title Bar is the ribbon at the top of the application window that contains basic controls on the right and the menu on the left. It also displays the app name and the opened case name. 

title_bar_1MenuManage the opened project, access available assistance resources, and check app details.
title_bar_ 2Help CenterGo to the Medit Help Center page dedicated to this app.
title_bar_ 4Start/Stop Video RecordingStart and stop the video recording of the screen.
title_bar_ 5ScreenshotTake a screenshot. Capture the app with or without the title bar using automatic selection, or click and drag to capture only the desired area.
title_bar_ 6Screenshot ManagerView, export, or delete the screenshots. Upon completion, all captured images will be saved to the case automatically.
title_bar_ 7MinimizeMinimize the application window.
title_bar_ 8RestoreMaximize or restore the application window.
title_bar_ 9ExitClose the application.

Data Tree

The Data Tree is located on the left side of the screen and displays a list of data organized into groups. Data can be shown or hidden by clicking the corresponding icon in the tree, or its transparency can be adjusted using the associated slider. All data within the Data Tree is organized under two main groups: Scan Data Group and Restorations. The structure may vary slightly depending on the objectives of a specific step or tool. The image below provides an example from the final step.

data_tree(1)Scan Data Group
  • Maxilla
  • Dynamic Maxilla
  • Mandible
  • Pre-op for Mandible
  • Dynamic Mandible
Restorations
  • Veneer #16
  • Onlay #14
  • Bridge #12-21
  • Inlay #23

Action Control Buttons

There are five buttons that control the overall work process. They are located in both bottom corners of the application window.
The “Complete” button will appear at the final step only.

UndoUndo the previous action.
RedoRedo the previous action.
Prev.Go back to the previous step.
NextApply changes and move to the next step.
CompleteComplete the design process and save the restoration to Medit Link.

Side Toolbar

The Side Toolbar is located on the right side of the screen; it offers a number of tools that may be required at any step of the design workflow.

Management Tools

side_toolbar_cad_1Form InfoShow or hide the form information registered in Medit Link. In the first step, you can also edit it.
side_toolbar_cad_2Parameter SettingsAdjust the parameters for creating the inner and outer surfaces of the restoration.
side_toolbar_cad_3Shortcut KeysView and manage keyboard shortcuts
side_toolbar_cad_7Import Additional DataBring in additional 3D data to serve as a reference or aid in the designing process.

Display Tools

side_toolbar_9Grid Settings (mm)Show or hide the grid (overlay on/off).
Click multiple times to control overlay options.
side_toolbar_1Data Display ModeChange between different data display options.
(Glossy/Matte/Matte with Edges/Monochrome/Monochrome with Edges)

Analysis Tools

side_toolbar_cad_4Contact Areas with AdjacentsTurn on to show the areas of contact between restoration and adjacents. Use while sculpting the outer surface of the restoration to add or remove material to ensure optimal fitting.
side_toolbar_cad_5Contact Areas with AntagonistsWhen on, this function shows the areas of contact between the restoration and the antagonists. Turn on when sculpting the outer surface of the restoration to check the occlusion.
side_toolbar_cad_6Minimum ThicknessTurn on to see thin areas on the restoration. Use while sculpting to make sure that the restoration is not too thin to print or mill.

Data Control Tools (for touch screen/mouse)

side_toolbar_10ZoomZoom in and out by click-and-drag.
side_toolbar_11Zoom FitZoom to fit data to the screen.
side_toolbar_12PanMove data by click-and-drag.
side_toolbar_8RotateRotate data by click-and-drag.

Toolboxes

Toolboxes beside the Side Toolbar are different at every step. Each toolbox represents a task that can be performed in this step and provides all the necessary features for completing it.
Below are the explanations for the features provided in Toolboxes across the entire app.

Margin Line

CreateMarginLine_Small_nManual CreationManually create a margin line based on the selected points.
MoveEditMarginLine_SmallEditAdd, move, or delete the control points to edit the margin line.
Hold down the Ctrl key for freehand editing of the line.
AutoCreateMarginLine_SmallAuto CreationAutomatically create a closed margin line based on the selected point.
Icon_BgTransparent_48_R4 (3)DeleteDelete the margin line.
MarginSectionOnOff_SmallSection ViewDisplay the section of the area where the mouse is located.
CurvatureModeOnOff_SmallCurvature Display ModeSee the curvature of the data through the Color Map.
MarginLineDynamicViewChange_Small(1)Dynamic View ChangeTurn on Dynamic View Change to automatically rotate data according to the view direction.
🔎Note
Available only when using Manual Creation.

Positioning

TranslateFreeNoShortCut_Small - CopyFree Move/ScaleMove the tooth freely without any constraints. Use shortcut keys to rotate and scale it.
ManipulatorTooth_Small_n3D ManipulatorScale, move, or rotate the tooth along axes.

Selection

SmartSelection_SmallSmart Single Tooth SelectionAutomatically select the area of a single tooth, leaving out gingiva parts. Click and drag the mouse on the tooth.
SelectBrush_SmallBrush SelectionSelect all entities on a freehand-drawn path on the screen. Only the front face is selected.
DeselectBrush_SmallBrush DeselectionDeselect all entities on a freehand-drawn path on the screen. Only the front face is deselected.
ClearAllSelection_SmallClear All SelectionClear all selected areas.

Sculpting

Sculpting1AnatomyAdd_Small_nAddAdd material to the restoration.
Hotkey: 1
Icon_BgTransparent_48_R4RemoveRemove material from the restoration.
Hotkey: 2
Icon_BgTransparent_48_R4 (1)SmoothSmooth parts of the restoration.
Hotkey: 3
Sculpting4Morphing_Small_n@3x (2)MorphMorph the material on the restoration by dragging it with your mouse.
Hotkey: 4
Sculpting5CarveDel_Small_n@2xGrooveRemove material from the restoration with a sharp blade to create grooves. 
Hotkey: 5

Adaptation

DistanceAdjacentAdapt to AdjacentsAdapt the restoration to adjacents.
DistanceAntagonistAdapt to AntagonistsAdapt the restoration to antagonists.
EditPonticAdapt to GingivaAdapt pontic to gingiva.

Connectors

EditConnector_SmallMoveDrag the center point to adjust the connector’s position and cross-section area.
TuningConnector_SmallEditAdd, move, or delete the control points to reshape the connector.

Screw/Handle (tools for element control)

Icon_BgTransparent_48_R4(1)Auto SetAutomatically place the chosen element at an optimal spot.
Icon_BgTransparent_48_R4 (1)(1)Set Toward YouTurn all elements to face toward you.
Icon_BgTransparent_48_R4 (3) - CopyDelete AllDelete all elements. To delete one, right-click it.
as in appMoveChange the element's position by dragging it.

Design Review

Margin & Insertion PathAdjust the margin and insertion path as needed. Changes will affect only the inner surface, leaving the outer one unchanged.
Tooth Data ArrangementAdjust tooth data positioning as needed. Changes will affect only the outer surface, leaving the inner one unchanged.
Available only when creating single crowns automatically.