RadCalc version 7.4.1.0 - New features and highlights
RadCalc v7.4.1.0
This major release of RadCalc expands on the RadCalc platform with The RadCalc Portal, a modern browser-based interface designed to enhance efficiency in daily patient QA tasks. Significant advancements in this release add support for 3D electron calculations using the new eMC (electron Monte Carlo) algorithm and address improvements to the installation processes related to the Services Manager.
What’s New in RadCalc v7.4.1.0:
- RadCalc Portal and Services Manager Updates:
- Support for 3D electron calculations added to the RadCalc Portal.
- The RadCalc Portal is now in now available in English and French.
- The RadCalc Services Manager responsible for background execution of RadCalc Portal, RadCalcAIR and the Queue has had installation and operational improvements.
- 3D Electron Dose Calculations:
- Added support in RadCalc Classic for 3D dose calculations using the fast Monte Carlo developments, including features such as Dose Analysis, DVH, isodose lines, gamma analysis, and printouts.
- 3D dose volumes are integrated into the RadCalc Portal via RadCalcAIR for efficient processing.
- Photon Calculations with Fast Monte Carlo:
- The new fast Monte Carlo development supports photon calculations for C-arm linacs and Halcyon systems.
- The new fast Monte Carlo development supports photon calculations for C-arm linacs and Halcyon systems.
- Rule Updates for Added Automation in Delivery QA Workflows:
- Clauses added to distinguish between "in-air" and "in-vivo" FLQA/EPID calculations.
- Workflow filtering by treatment planning protocols (TPPs).
- Rules to select different algorithms, calculation parameters, gamma criteria and more!
- Customizable 3D-only Display Options:
- Beam MU/Beam Time and Calculation Points badges can be hidden for plans that have a 3D dose comparisons. Hiding point dose information will result in showing only Gamma Analysis, DVH Protocols, and 3D dose point comparisons when selected.
- Beam MU/Beam Time and Calculation Points badges can be hidden for plans that have a 3D dose comparisons. Hiding point dose information will result in showing only Gamma Analysis, DVH Protocols, and 3D dose point comparisons when selected.
- Simplified Monte Carlo Calculation Settings:
- Enhanced uncertainty parameter settings for BEAMnrc and fast Monte Carlo to standardize secondary dose checks. The user now defines a range for the uncertainty calculation of Low, Standard, High, or Expedited. The obtained uncertainty and the number of particle histories is reported for each calculation.
RadCalc v7.4.1.0 Workflows:
The RadCalc Portal supports workflows tailored to different QA needs:
- SDC-Only Workflow: Evaluate results of secondary dose checks (SDC) performed via RadCalcAIR.
- In Vivo EPID Dosimetry Workflow: SDC supplemented with in-vivo dosimetry.
- Pre-Treatment EPID Workflow: SDC supplemented with in-air EPID dosimetry.
- Comprehensive EPID Workflow: SDC supplemented with both in-vivo and in-air EPID dosimetry.
- Log File QA Workflow: SDC supplemented with treatment delivery logfile analysis.
- Full Treatment Delivery QA Workflow: Combines EPID dosimetry workflows and logfile QA for comprehensive analysis.
These workflows can be configured in under an hour with assistance from our customer support team, leaving you ready to refine clinical processes as needed.
Upgrade Now:
Customers with active support contracts can upgrade immediately to unlock these new capabilities. Visit Connect.RadCalc.com to schedule your session.
Speed comparison of clinical examples
Single Arc Prostate and Nodes | Single Arc Head and Neck | Two Arc SBRT Prostate | Dual Energy 4 Beam Breast FiF | Lung SBRT Static 12 beam | Four Arc Lung SBRT | Two Arc Lung SBRT | |
Collapsed Cone (s) | 181 | 69 | 428 | 3.51 | 9.18 | 268 | 394 |
BEAMnrc 4.5% (s) | 80 | 66 | 87 | 161 | 58 | 56 | 92 |
fMC 4.5% avg (s) | 15 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 12 |
fMC 2.5% avg (s) | 53 | 51 | 51 | 59 | 17 | 25 | 39 |
Target Size (cc) | 240 | 685 | 137 | 431 | 10 | 62 | 205 |
*Using RTX 3080Ti, RTX A4000 and RTX A5500 times were withing 2 seconds of each other. RTX3080Ti had the best times.