--- title: How to Take a Full Series of Images (FMX) description: This guide will demonstrate the process of capturing a full mouth series of images within an exam. --- [Skip to content](https://help.sotacloud.com/how-to-take-a-full-series-of-images-fmx#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Submit a Request](https://help.sotacloud.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![logo-black@1x](https://help.sotacloud.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-black@1x.png?width=475&height=119&name=logo-black@1x.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Submit a Request](https://help.sotacloud.com/kb-tickets/new) Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [SOTA Cloud Help & Support](https://help.sotacloud.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Patient Records](https://help.sotacloud.com/patient-records?hsLang=en) 3. [Exams](https://help.sotacloud.com/patient-records?hsLang=en#exams) # How to Take a Full Series of Images (FMX) ## This guide will demonstrate the process of capturing a full mouth series of images within an exam. 1. **Selecting the First Placeholder:** - Begin by clicking on the first placeholder in your series. Any placeholder can be chosen to start the series. 2. **Series Progression:** - Once the first placeholder is selected, the series will proceed through all placeholders in sequence. - For instance, if you click on placeholder one, it will capture images for all four placeholders. Similarly, selecting placeholder three will begin the series from that point onward. 3. **Default Device Selection:** - By default, the system will choose the appropriate device for the placeholder type, based on your predefined defaults. - For example, if the default intraoral sensor is set to Cleo sensor, it will be automatically selected. 4. **Changing Device (Optional):** - If necessary, modify the device selection by clicking on the device options. - For demonstration purposes, switch to the demo device to proceed with the series. 5. **Initiating Automatic Series Capture:** - To automatically capture images for the entire series, click the "Auto" button. - When the placeholder turns green, it indicates readiness for image capture. 6. **Capturing Images:** - Expose the sensor to radiation to capture the image. - The image will be uploaded, and the system will proceed to the next placeholder in the series. 7. **Repeat Process:** - Repeat this process for all placeholders in the series that require images. 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