> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Endoscope Overview

> Virtual endoscopy for exploring spinal anatomy from inside

## What is the Virtual Endoscope?

The virtual endoscope provides a **first-person perspective** inside the spine for exploring spinal anatomy in 3D.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/altician/0YBh5K6l-27QqsAD/images/endoscope-view.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=0YBh5K6l-27QqsAD&q=85&s=a95d48d203c81d3dfe7cb4ef31791211" alt="Virtual endoscope view" width="1920" height="1080" data-path="images/endoscope-view.png" />

## Capabilities

* Navigate through spinal canal and foramina
* Visualize vertebral surfaces and disc boundaries up close
* Virtual bone removal (material removal)
* Tissue manipulation (grab and push)
* Adjust camera depth, distance, and roll angle

## Prerequisites

<Warning>
  The Endoscope requires **completed segmentation meshes**. If no meshes are available, the Endoscope button is disabled with a prompt to run segmentation first.
</Warning>

## Automatic State Changes

When entering Endoscope mode, the app automatically:

* Shows all meshes (if hidden)
* Turns off Mesh Cut
* Turns off Mesh Transparency
* Enables all labels
* Sets camera to COR preset
* Sets clip position to 50%

## Constraints

* Activating Endoscope automatically deactivates **Scouter** mode.
* Activating Endoscope automatically deactivates **Pointer**, **W/L**, and **Ruler** tools.