Definition Files 1.1

Definition Files by DVTk

Definition Files is the curated set of machine-readable definitions that powers the DVTk suite for testing and validating medical imaging connectivity. These files describe the structure and behavior of DICOM data and services—such as information object definitions (IODs), modules, data elements, service classes, transfer syntaxes, and validation rules—so DVTk tools can accurately simulate, analyze, and verify device communication.

Maintained separately from the applications, the Definition Files let teams keep validation content current with the evolving DICOM standard without upgrading the tools themselves. They can be extended to include custom or private data elements, enabling consistent, repeatable testing tailored to your environment.

Key benefits:

• Standards-aligned: Reflects current DICOM specifications for reliable validation.
• Consistent results: The same definitions drive all compatible DVTk tools.
• Extensible: Add or adjust definitions to support custom workflows or private tags.
• Team-friendly: Versionable artifacts that are easy to share and maintain across projects.

Ideal for QA engineers, integrators, and developers who need dependable, up-to-date test assets for DICOM interoperability.

Definition Files is developed by DVTk and is used by 1 user of Software Informer. The most popular versions of this product among our users are: 1.0 and 1.1.