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Quick Start Guide

The following pages describe the normal flow of data processing with TORTOISE. First time users should start with Section 1. If the software is already installed, please start with Section 2.

  1. Initial system setup
  2. Starting DIFF_PREP and DIFF_CALC
  3. Data import
  4. Loading, viewing and inital QC
  5. Image Registration and QC
  6. Tensor fitting post registration

For more information about DIFF_PREP and DIFF_CALC, visit their respective software guides.