To begin, set up the 3D scanner for scanning the solid tumor. Take the resected oncologic specimen and prepare it for scanning. After completing the 3D scan, align the scan to replicate the 3D anatomic specimen, and save the files in 3MF and OBJ file formats.
Once the specimen is ready for processing, set up the workstation adjacent to the pathology team member responsible for grossing the specimen. Arrange the laptop computer and external mouse at the workstation. Open the computer-aided design software from the laptop desktop to enable virtual annotation of the 3D model.
Click on the Import button marked by a plus sign icon, and import the previously saved 3MF file of the raw scan. Select the Paintbrush tool to set a size range of 15 to 30. Use the color palette to match the software paint colors with the actual ink colors on the specimen to outline the borders of each inked region.
Then, adjust the Paintbrush tool to a size setting of 35 to 45 and fill in each inked section with the appropriate color. Consult with the prosector to verify the accuracy of all inked sides. Note the anatomical orientation of each inked side for inclusion in the key.
