# Semi-automatic import of standard images (Mimics 22.0)

**URL:** https://community.materialise.com/t/semi-automatic-import-of-standard-images-mimics-22-0/74
**Category:** MIS - Demo Scripts
**Tags:** general-tools, mimics
**Created:** [May 21, 2019, 12:46pm UTC](https://community.materialise.com/t/semi-automatic-import-of-standard-images-mimics-22-0/74 "2019-05-21T12:46:18Z")
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#### Post date: [May 21, 2019, 12:46pm UTC](https://community.materialise.com/t/semi-automatic-import-of-standard-images-mimics-22-0/74/1 "2019-05-21T12:46:18Z")

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The user can automate the import of Bitmap or JPEG images. As input, we assume there is a directory containing all images. The scan resolution in x, y, and z dimensions is required as input to ensure correct dimensions of the volumes and 3D objects. This information is typically provided by the radiologist who performed the scan. Use `mimics.file.import_standard_images()` with the parameters mentioned above.

```
# Tutorial for importing standard images
input_dir = r"C:\MedData\DemoFiles\BMP_Leg"
mimics.dialogs.set_predefined_answer(mimics.dialogs.dialog_id.CHANGE_ORIENTATION, "RAB")
mimics.file.import_standard_images(source_folder=input_dir, xy_resolution=1, z_resolution=1, patient_name="MimMat")
```