# Community

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## [Issue with VMTK in 3D Slicer C++ Loadable Plugin - BranchClipper Build](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/issue-with-vmtk-in-3d-slicer-c-loadable-plugin-branchclipper-build/36749)

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**Author:** [@petit223](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/petit223)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2024, 8:31am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/issue-with-vmtk-in-3d-slicer-c-loadable-plugin-branchclipper-build/36749 "2024-06-13T08:31:42Z")

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Hi guys, I am currently developing a C++ loadable plugin for 3D Slicer and am incorporating VMTK into this project. I’ve successfully built and loaded plugins that do not use VMTK into Slicer without any issues. However…

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## [ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'vmtk' while running ./vmtkimagereader in Ubuntu](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/modulenotfounderror-no-module-named-vmtk-while-running-vmtkimagereader-in-ubuntu/36695)

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**Author:** [@gpu](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/gpu)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 12:18pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/modulenotfounderror-no-module-named-vmtk-while-running-vmtkimagereader-in-ubuntu/36695 "2024-06-11T12:18:21Z")

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ModuleNotFoundError: No module named ‘vmtk’ while running ./vmtkimagereader in Ubuntu, under dir: vmtk/build/Install/bin

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## [2024.06.11 Weekly Meeting](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/2024-06-11-weekly-meeting/36652)

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**Author:** [@Sam\_Horvath](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Sam_Horvath)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2024, 9:34pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/2024-06-11-weekly-meeting/36652 "2024-06-10T21:34:33Z")

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Next Tuesday, we will be having our next weekly hangout at 11:00 AM ET until 12:00 PM ET, AFTER the Project Week Prep call. We will be using the same link as the Project Week Call Anyone is welcome to join at this lin…

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## [Project Week 41 prep meeting next Tuesday (June 11th)](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/project-week-41-prep-meeting-next-tuesday-june-11th/36651)

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**Author:** [@Sam\_Horvath](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Sam_Horvath)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 10:16pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/project-week-41-prep-meeting-next-tuesday-june-11th/36651 "2024-06-07T22:16:06Z")

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Dear Project Week community, Please join us for the next preparation meeting for Project Week 41 this Tuesday, June 11th, 2024 (10 am Boston time, EDT) on Zoom. You can join using the following link which will remain th…

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## [Analyze features extracted from 3d Slicer](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/analyze-features-extracted-from-3d-slicer/36575)

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**Author:** [@Varsha\_Giridharan](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Varsha_Giridharan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 3:24pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/analyze-features-extracted-from-3d-slicer/36575 "2024-06-03T15:24:12Z")

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Can you please help me to analyze features extracted from 3d slicer after importing MRI scans? I have attached a screen shot in this post. The values in the columns are of different data types so I’m finding it difficult…

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## [RFC: Branch clipper module](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/rfc-branch-clipper-module/27234)

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**Author:** [@chir.set](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/chir.set)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 8:21am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/rfc-branch-clipper-module/27234 "2024-06-03T08:21:09Z")

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@coredevs @lassoan I hereby draw your attention to ‘Branch clipper’ module newly written in C++. It splits a bifurcated vascular segmentation using its centerline model as produced by ‘Extract centerline’ module. I be…

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## [Is there a way to significantly reduce the time for calculating centerlines?](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-significantly-reduce-the-time-for-calculating-centerlines/36313)

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**Author:** [@tomo-akiyama](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/tomo-akiyama)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 11:46pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-significantly-reduce-the-time-for-calculating-centerlines/36313 "2024-06-02T23:46:45Z")

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Hello, everyone, I’m interested in smoothing the centerlines of the cerebral arteries. I segmented the MRA images and extracted the voxels of arteries. Using VTK’s marching cubes, I created a mesh and further performed…

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## [PW41 registration is open and required](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/pw41-registration-is-open-and-required/36546)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Kapur](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Tina_Kapur)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 1:04am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/pw41-registration-is-open-and-required/36546 "2024-06-02T01:04:47Z")

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Please register for PW41 here (registration fee USD 500):

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## [2024.06.04 Weekly Meeting - 11 AM](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/2024-06-04-weekly-meeting-11-am/36527)

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**Author:** [@Sam\_Horvath](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Sam_Horvath)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2024, 7:26pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/2024-06-04-weekly-meeting-11-am/36527 "2024-05-31T19:26:55Z")

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Next Tuesday, we will be having our next weekly hangout at 11:00 AM ET until 12:00 PM ET, AFTER the Project Week Prep call. We will be using the same link as the Project Week Call Anyone is welcome to join at this lin…

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## [Project Week 41 prep meeting next Tuesday (June 4th)](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/project-week-41-prep-meeting-next-tuesday-june-4th/36526)

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**Author:** [@Sam\_Horvath](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Sam_Horvath)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2024, 7:26pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/project-week-41-prep-meeting-next-tuesday-june-4th/36526 "2024-05-31T19:26:08Z")

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Dear Project Week community, Please join us for the next preparation meeting for Project Week 41 this Tuesday, June 4th, 2024 (10 am Boston time, EDT) on Zoom. You can join using the following link which will remain the…

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## [2024.04.28 Weekly Meeting](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/2024-04-28-weekly-meeting/36393)

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**Author:** [@Sam\_Horvath](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Sam_Horvath)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2024, 2:51pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/2024-04-28-weekly-meeting/36393 "2024-05-25T14:51:52Z")

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Next Tuesday, we will be having our next weekly hangout at 11:00 AM ET until 12:00 PM ET, AFTER the Project Week Prep call. We will be using the same link as the Project Week Call Anyone is welcome to join at this lin…

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## [Next PW41 Prep meeting - Tuesday May 28th, 10AM EST](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/next-pw41-prep-meeting-tuesday-may-28th-10am-est/36392)

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**Author:** [@Sam\_Horvath](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Sam_Horvath)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2024, 2:50pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/next-pw41-prep-meeting-tuesday-may-28th-10am-est/36392 "2024-05-25T14:50:40Z")

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Dear Project Week community, Please join us for the next preparation meeting for Project Week 41 this Tuesday, May 28th, 2024 (10 am Boston time, EDT) on Zoom. You can join using the following link which will remain the…

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## [Is there recommended parameters for breast mammography in .yaml file?](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/is-there-recommended-parameters-for-breast-mammography-in-yaml-file/36371)

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**Author:** [@Lena](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Lena)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 11:01am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/is-there-recommended-parameters-for-breast-mammography-in-yaml-file/36371 "2024-05-24T11:01:18Z")

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I’m a new learner and now working on extracting features from breast mammography (x-ray) using Pyradiomics. I noticed that no recommendation for parameter file is provided in the Pyradiomics website. Is there any recommd…

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## [2024.05.21 Weekly Meeting - 11 AM start](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/2024-05-21-weekly-meeting-11-am-start/36240)

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**Author:** [@Sam\_Horvath](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Sam_Horvath)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 1:39pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/2024-05-21-weekly-meeting-11-am-start/36240 "2024-05-21T13:39:35Z")

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Next Tuesday, we will be having our next weekly hangout at 11:00 AM ET until 12:00 PM ET, AFTER the Project Week Prep call. We will be using the same link as the Project Week Call Anyone is welcome to join at this lin…

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## [How to computer normals from a Model](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/how-to-computer-normals-from-a-model/36245)

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**Author:** [@LukaBloomRox](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/LukaBloomRox)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2024, 6:14am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/how-to-computer-normals-from-a-model/36245 "2024-05-18T06:14:28Z")

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Hi, everybody. I am a software engineer who also designs tracheostomy tubes for my medical advocacy clients (Paraclete Advocacy, Ontario, Canada) and have found Slicer extremely helpful, both to create new tube designs …

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## [Next PW41 Prep meeting - Tuesday May 21st, 10 AM EST](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/next-pw41-prep-meeting-tuesday-may-21st-10-am-est/36239)

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**Author:** [@Sam\_Horvath](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Sam_Horvath)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 5:52pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/next-pw41-prep-meeting-tuesday-may-21st-10-am-est/36239 "2024-05-17T17:52:28Z")

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Dear Project Week community, Please join us for the next preparation meeting for Project Week 41 this Tuesday, May 21st, 2024 (10 am Boston time, EDT) on Zoom. You can join using the following link which will remain the…

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## [2024.05.14 Weekly Meeting - 11 AM start](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/2024-05-14-weekly-meeting-11-am-start/36067)

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**Author:** [@Sam\_Horvath](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Sam_Horvath)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2024, 7:51pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/2024-05-14-weekly-meeting-11-am-start/36067 "2024-05-14T19:51:28Z")

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Next Tuesday, we will be having our next weekly hangout at 11:00 AM ET until 12:00 PM ET, AFTER the Project Week Prep call. We will be using the same link as the Project Week Call Anyone is welcome to join at this lin…

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## [Fix for \`no package called pandas\` in SlicerMorph ALPACA k-means template selection - Apple ARM](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/fix-for-no-package-called-pandas-in-slicermorph-alpaca-k-means-template-selection-apple-arm/36094)

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**Author:** [@jnations](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/jnations)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2024, 8:11pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/fix-for-no-package-called-pandas-in-slicermorph-alpaca-k-means-template-selection-apple-arm/36094 "2024-05-12T20:11:36Z")

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Hi community, I’ve run into a problem with k-means template selection on 2 different mac machines. One is a 2020 MacBook Pro M1, and the second is a 2023 MacBook Pro M3 Max. Working through the tutorial here, I can run …

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## [Next PW41 Prep meeting - Tuesday May 14th, 10AM EST](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/next-pw41-prep-meeting-tuesday-may-14th-10am-est/36066)

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**Author:** [@Sam\_Horvath](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Sam_Horvath)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 2:48pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/next-pw41-prep-meeting-tuesday-may-14th-10am-est/36066 "2024-05-10T14:48:28Z")

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Dear Project Week community, Please join us for the next preparation meeting for Project Week 41 this Tuesday, May 14th, 2024 (10 am Boston time, EDT) on Zoom. You can join using the following link which will remain the…

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## [My understanding of steps for 3D Slicer Radiomics and Deep learning](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/my-understanding-of-steps-for-3d-slicer-radiomics-and-deep-learning/35920)

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**Author:** [@sapos93](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/sapos93)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 12:21pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/my-understanding-of-steps-for-3d-slicer-radiomics-and-deep-learning/35920 "2024-05-05T12:21:21Z")

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Dear Users, I am a newbie in the realm of coding. I’m a physician-researcher who wants to do a project of developing a deep learning radiomics signature for a specific spinal anatomical variant. My understanding for the…

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## [2024.05.07 Weekly Meeting - 11:00 AM Start](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/2024-05-07-weekly-meeting-11-00-am-start/35901)

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**Author:** [@Sam\_Horvath](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Sam_Horvath)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 9:29pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/2024-05-07-weekly-meeting-11-00-am-start/35901 "2024-05-03T21:29:46Z")

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Next Tuesday, we will be having our next weekly hangout at 11:00 AM ET until 12:00 PM ET, AFTER the Project Week Prep call. We will be using the same link as the Project Week Call Anyone is welcome to join at this lin…

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## [Next PW41 Prep meeting - Tuesday May 7th - 10am EST](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/next-pw41-prep-meeting-tuesday-may-7th-10am-est/35900)

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**Author:** [@Sam\_Horvath](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Sam_Horvath)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 9:28pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/next-pw41-prep-meeting-tuesday-may-7th-10am-est/35900 "2024-05-03T21:28:30Z")

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Dear Project Week community, Please join us for the next preparation meeting for Project Week 41 this Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 (10 am Boston time, EDT) on Zoom. You can join using the following link which will remain the …

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## [Preparing a surface for meshing](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/preparing-a-surface-for-meshing/35794)

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**Author:** [@benzwick](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/benzwick)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2024, 4:53pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/preparing-a-surface-for-meshing/35794 "2024-05-02T16:53:08Z")

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I am trying to prepare a surface mesh for use in a simulation. I need a surface with open ends that are perpendicular to the centerlines of the vessels. I have a segmentation that looks like this: I would like to cu…

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## [2024.04.30 Weekly Meeting - 11:00 AM Start after PW call!](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/2024-04-30-weekly-meeting-11-00-am-start-after-pw-call/35811)

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**Author:** [@Sam\_Horvath](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Sam_Horvath)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 8:45am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/2024-04-30-weekly-meeting-11-00-am-start-after-pw-call/35811 "2024-04-30T08:45:11Z")

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Tomorrow, we will be having our next weekly hangout at 11:00 AM ET until 12:00 PM ET, AFTER the Project Week Prep call. We will be using the same link as the Project Week call. Anyone is welcome to join at this link:…

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## [Project Week 41 preparation meetings start this Tuesday (April 30th)](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/project-week-41-preparation-meetings-start-this-tuesday-april-30th/35810)

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**Author:** [@Sam\_Horvath](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Sam_Horvath)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 5:20pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/project-week-41-preparation-meetings-start-this-tuesday-april-30th/35810 "2024-04-29T17:20:02Z")

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Dear Project Week community, We are happy to announce the beginning of preparation meetings for the next project week (June 24-28, 2024). Weekly meetings will start this Tuesday, April 30th, 2024 (10 am Boston time, EDT…

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## [Slicer SALT attribute to measure bone resorption](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/slicer-salt-attribute-to-measure-bone-resorption/33699)

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**Author:** [@anasmh101](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/anasmh101)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 2:41am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/slicer-salt-attribute-to-measure-bone-resorption/33699 "2024-04-29T02:41:12Z")

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Hello everyone, may I ask which attribute in Shape population viewer represents bone resorption/deposition in mandible condyle for (pre/post treatment condyle ), I have done model to model distance ( corresponding point…

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## [registration based correspondence crashing](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/registration-based-correspondence-crashing/35716)

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**Author:** [@clairez](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/clairez)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2024, 7:41pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/registration-based-correspondence-crashing/35716 "2024-04-24T19:41:18Z")

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Operating system: Windows Slicer version: SlicerSALT 4.0.1 -2023-09-21 Expected behavior: register bones to be corresponding Actual behavior: crashing

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## [How to reconstruct the whole vertebrae using the reconstructed volume](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/how-to-reconstruct-the-whole-vertebrae-using-the-reconstructed-volume/35463)

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**Author:** [@LeidyMoraV](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/LeidyMoraV)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2024, 5:39pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/how-to-reconstruct-the-whole-vertebrae-using-the-reconstructed-volume/35463 "2024-04-24T17:39:35Z")

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Hello everyone, I am currently involved in a project aiming to reconstruct the complete volume of vertebrae solely from ultrasound images, specifically focusing on the posterior aspect. Our approach involves utilizing P…

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## [2024.04.23 Weekly Meeting](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/2024-04-23-weekly-meeting/35659)

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**Author:** [@Sam\_Horvath](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Sam_Horvath)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2024, 5:53pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/2024-04-23-weekly-meeting/35659 "2024-04-23T17:53:59Z")

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Tomorrow, we will be having our next weekly hangout at 10:00 AM ET until 11:00 AM ET . Anyone is welcome to join at this link: https://bit.ly/slicer-googlemeet-hosted-by-kitware Agenda: Please post to this thread to…

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## [Mesh generation](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/mesh-generation/35559)

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**Author:** [@fil\_ita](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/fil_ita)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2024, 2:08pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/mesh-generation/35559 "2024-04-17T14:08:25Z")

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Good morning, First of all I would like to thank your team for the development of such an amazing tool. I am trying to mesh a geometry that, although is not from a vascular scan, I believe it is suitable for VMTK. How…

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