IBIS TRAX-HD3D | MATCHPOINT User Course Outline
On completing this course, trainees will be able to use IBIS MATCHPOINT to review cartridge case and bullet correlation results and compare exhibits to identify potential matches.
Prerequisites
- Basic computer skills (Windows® environment)
- Basic firearms knowledge
MODULE 1 – Introducing MATCHPOINT
Learn about MATCHPOINT system components, user roles, how to log on to MATCHPOINT, and the MATCHPOINT interface.
MODULE 2 – About Correlations
Learn how to understand correlations and the correlation process, the automatic correlations, and the correlation rules for exhibits with one of the Crime exhibit categories.
MODULE 3 – Interpreting Cartridge Case Correlation Scores
Learn how to understand the components of the Correlation Requests window, view correlation requests and results, and analyze cartridge case correlation scores.
MODULE 4 – Using the MultiViewer to Analyze Cartridge Case Exhibits
Learn about the cartridge Case MultiViewer Sorting and Layout, how to navigate through the cartridge case reference and test exhibits, display exhibit details, set cartridge case images at the best match position, display test exhibit images of the same image type, and mark and hide selected test exhibits.
MODULE 5 – Using the Side-by-Side Viewer Analyze Cartridge Case Exhibits
Learn how to understand different areas of the Cartridge Case Side-by-Side Viewer, about the correlation Tab* Best match positions, the image Manipulation Controls, using Profiles* Using Orientation tools, and save images (Export Images, Printout, Screenshot).
MODULE 6 – Interpreting Bullet Correlation Scores
Learn how to understand Bullet Correlation Scores, analyze cartridge case correlation scores, print Correlation Results, and archive Correlation Requests.
MODULE 7 – Using the MultiViewer to Analyze Bullet Exhibits
Learn about the bullet MultiViewer Sorting and Layout, how to navigate through the cartridge case reference and test exhibits, display exhibit details, set bullet images at the best match position, and mark and hide selected test exhibits.
MODULE 8 – Using the Side-by-Side Viewer to Analyze Bullet Exhibits
Learn how to understand different areas of the Bullet Side-by-Side Viewer, about the correlation Tab, how best match positions, image Manipulation Controls, using Profiles, and using Shape Viewer.
MODULE 9 – Working With Hits
Learn how to add a hit, a Hit List, a Hit Markup mode, and confirm a hit.
MODULE 10 – Manual Correlation Requests* About Manual Correlation * Requests* Creating a Manual Correlation Request* Changing Correlation Request Parameters
Learn about Manual Correlation, requests, creating a Manual Correlation Request, and changing Correlation Request Parameters.
MODULE 11 – Reports
Learn how to create Reports, standard Templates, and custom Template.
MODULE 12 – Tools and Additional Functions
Learn about search, filters, comparing specific exhibits, keyboard Shortcuts, and Help & Release Notes.
MODULE 13 – Administration
Learn about backups, user preferences, system messages, threshold for the Number of Cases That Are Loaded, and manage data on the Analysis Station.
MODULE 14 – Proficiency Test
Learn what Is the Proficiency Test, preparing Reference and Test Exhibits, running the Proficiency Test, and consulting the Report.