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[XDR Radiology](https://kb.xdrradiology.com/?hsLang=en-us) 2. [Getting started](https://kb.xdrradiology.com/getting-started?hsLang=en-us) June 10, 2025 # Comparing Exams ## How to Compare Exams Using Three Different Methods ### Method 1: Comparing Exams with Float Exam or Float All button The XDR **Floater** windowis perfect for keeping patient images visible while you work in other applications. It stays on top of all other open programs, so you can always see the images. **Here's how to use it:** 1.  From your **Patient Exams list**, pick the exam you want to see. ![](https://kb.xdrradiology.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-09-2025-08-47-03-2841-PM.png?width=455&height=345&name=image-png-Jun-09-2025-08-47-03-2841-PM.png) 2.  Click **FLOAT EXAM** (for one exam) or **FLOAT ALL** (for all images in that exams list). 3.  The **XDR Floater** window will pop up. Click any image thumbnail to see it larger. ![](https://kb.xdrradiology.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-09-2025-08-04-55-5337-PM.png?width=448&height=456&name=image-png-Jun-09-2025-08-04-55-5337-PM.png) 4.  Use the **enhancement tools** on the right side of the window to adjust the image as needed. 5.  Click **EXIT** to close out the floater window. --- ### Method 2: Search for Specific Images The **Search function** lets you quickly find and view particular images from a patient's exams, which is great for comparisons. **Here's how to do it:** 1.  In the **Patient Exams list**, click the **Search** button. ![](https://kb.xdrradiology.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-09-2025-08-12-38-5566-PM.png?width=452&height=344&name=image-png-Jun-09-2025-08-12-38-5566-PM.png) 2.  A pop-up window with a **tooth odontogram** will appear. ![](https://kb.xdrradiology.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-09-2025-08-18-04-0027-PM.png?width=453&height=371&name=image-png-Jun-09-2025-08-18-04-0027-PM.png) 3\.  **Choose how to search:** 1. - For specific teeth, select **"Any of selected"** and click the teeth on the odontogram. - To find all images in the patient's exams, select **"All of selected."** 4\.  Click **Search**. A new window will open with your results. ![](https://kb.xdrradiology.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-10-2025-04-01-03-1792-PM.png?width=452&height=301&name=image-png-Jun-10-2025-04-01-03-1792-PM.png) 5\.  Select the images you want to view or compare. 6\.  Click **"Get selected"** to display your chosen images. ![](https://kb.xdrradiology.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-10-2025-04-01-47-7690-PM.png?width=452&height=260&name=image-png-Jun-10-2025-04-01-47-7690-PM.png) 7\.  To leave the search window, click **"Back to Pat. info."**   --- ### Method 3: Create "Free Images" for Direct Comparison This method lets you make duplicate **"Free Images"** that you can move between different exams for easy side-by-side comparisons. **Here's how to do it:** 1.  Open up your exam. **2.  Right-click** on the image(s) you want to compare. They'll appear in a small, separate  window. ![](https://kb.xdrradiology.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-09-2025-08-58-52-9237-PM.png?width=260&height=209&name=image-png-Jun-09-2025-08-58-52-9237-PM.png) **3.  Drag images** (by its blue title bar) to the bottom of your screen. ![](https://kb.xdrradiology.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-09-2025-08-28-08-6554-PM.png?width=471&height=371&name=image-png-Jun-09-2025-08-28-08-6554-PM.png) 4.  Click ![](https://kb.xdrradiology.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-09-2025-08-51-50-3246-PM.png?width=99&height=43&name=image-png-Jun-09-2025-08-51-50-3246-PM.png) button, then open the exam you want to compare your images with. 5\.  Grab the **"Free Images"**  by its blue bar and drag the images into position for a direct comparison. 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