# Support

**URL:** https://discourse.slicer.org/c/support/11.md?page=204

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## [Snapshot release updates and user notification](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/snapshot-release-updates-and-user-notification/16341)

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**Author:** [@muratmaga](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/muratmaga)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2022, 4:42am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/snapshot-release-updates-and-user-notification/16341 "2022-09-18T04:42:53Z")

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Quick question about what happens to the previous snapshot release after a new one is released? For example would the extensions to the previous one (202009) will continue to be updated? If not, we might have to conside…

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## [Updated Slicer binary automatic notification](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/updated-slicer-binary-automatic-notification/766)

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**Author:** [@fedorov](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/fedorov)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2022, 4:42am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/updated-slicer-binary-automatic-notification/766 "2022-09-18T04:42:37Z")

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Please add :+1: to this post if you think it would be helpful for the Slicer application to automatically query the central server for the availability of an updated binary, and automatically notify the user. I am also …

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## [How to implement lobe and vessel segmentation in Lung CT Segmenter?](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/how-to-implement-lobe-and-vessel-segmentation-in-lung-ct-segmenter/23609)

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**Author:** [@rbumm](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/rbumm)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2022, 9:49pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/how-to-implement-lobe-and-vessel-segmentation-in-lung-ct-segmenter/23609 "2022-09-17T21:49:01Z")

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@Eserval and @rbumm, both thoracic surgeons, have been in a video call recently to address the above question. @Eserval demonstrated his excellent segmentation recipe (100% 3D Slicer) which consists of: Lung mask and…

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## [Docker Dicom Listener issue](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/docker-dicom-listener-issue/25283)

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**Author:** [@dSC](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/dSC)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2022, 3:27pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/docker-dicom-listener-issue/25283 "2022-09-17T15:27:26Z")

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Hello Guys, I’m trying to start storage listener in Slicer in the web (docker version) this is the error. Problem trying to start DICOM listener: \[Errno 2\] No such file or directory: ‘ps’ Any suggestion? Best Dani…

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## [Rotate a node around a specified point script](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/rotate-a-node-around-a-specified-point-script/25297)

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**Author:** [@jegberink](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/jegberink)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2022, 6:05am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/rotate-a-node-around-a-specified-point-script/25297 "2022-09-17T06:05:33Z")

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Hello everyone, I’ve tried to get the rotate a node around a specified point script to work. I followed the video as described here: Im working in slicer 5.0.3 After applying the script it still rotates around the c…

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## [Problems with Korean's translation on Weblate](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/problems-with-koreans-translation-on-weblate/25296)

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**Author:** [@DDinghoya](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/DDinghoya)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2022, 5:28am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/problems-with-koreans-translation-on-weblate/25296 "2022-09-17T05:28:28Z")

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HI everyone!!! First of all, I am honored to have had the opportunity to experience this great program. Basically the Korean translation was 100% completed on weblate, and there were two problems. Korean translation …

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## [Scapula position](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/scapula-position/25200)

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**Author:** [@Jim](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Jim)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2022, 5:16pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/scapula-position/25200 "2022-09-16T17:16:26Z")

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Hi, I’m trying to find the position of the scapula in CT scans, like the one described here: Three-dimensional clavicle displacement analysis and its effect on scapular position in acute clavicle midshaft fracture - Sci…

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## [The ".fcsv" file generated by the cli cannot be load by Slicer](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/the-fcsv-file-generated-by-the-cli-cannot-be-load-by-slicer/25288)

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**Author:** [@wpgao](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/wpgao)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2022, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/the-fcsv-file-generated-by-the-cli-cannot-be-load-by-slicer/25288 "2022-09-16T14:55:45Z")

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I had developed an CLI, which finally outputs a point list into a fcsv file. The xml of CLI is written like “\<pointfile fileExtensions=”.fcsv" coordinateSystem=“lps”\>\<name\>node\</name\>\<label\>points\</label\>\<longflag\>file\</…

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## [Hide data inside ROI when Volume Rendering](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/hide-data-inside-roi-when-volume-rendering/118)

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**Author:** [@Fernando](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Fernando)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2022, 2:32pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/hide-data-inside-roi-when-volume-rendering/118 "2022-09-16T14:32:05Z")

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Hi slicers, Is there a way to make the ROI hide the data inside instead of cropping it? Like in this capture of mrview: Best, Fernando P. S.: I’m trying to add the tag “volume rendering”, but I didn’t manage.

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## [3D Slicer Curve Annotation](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/3d-slicer-curve-annotation/25305)

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**Author:** [@stevenagl12](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/stevenagl12)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2022, 2:05pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/3d-slicer-curve-annotation/25305 "2022-09-16T14:05:24Z")

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Can anyone tell me what the equation that is used for the curve annotation tool is to calculate the curvature for the mean and max curvature metrics?

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## [Volume Rendering with cut planes](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/volume-rendering-with-cut-planes/25290)

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**Author:** [@SteveRobbins](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/SteveRobbins)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2022, 1:35pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/volume-rendering-with-cut-planes/25290 "2022-09-16T13:35:27Z")

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I have loaded a DICOM series, can see the volume rendering. I can use the ROI and crop to the box. What I wanted to do is place the three orthogonal (red,green,yellow) planes and use them to cut the volume. Image be…

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## [Volume rendering preset for 3D transthoracic echocardiography](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/volume-rendering-preset-for-3d-transthoracic-echocardiography/15330)

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**Author:** [@Giulia\_Spigariol](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Giulia_Spigariol)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2022, 1:44pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/volume-rendering-preset-for-3d-transthoracic-echocardiography/15330 "2022-09-16T13:44:04Z")

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Operating system: Windows 10 Slicer version: 4.11 Expected behavior: Actual behavior: Good morning, I’m interested in doing a volume rendering of a 3D transtoracic echocardiography. I was wondering where I can find …

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## [Understanding the coordinate system](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/understanding-the-coordinate-system/25302)

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**Author:** [@jegberink](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/jegberink)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2022, 9:41am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/understanding-the-coordinate-system/25302 "2022-09-16T09:41:32Z")

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Hello Everyone, If possible i would like some help in understanding the coordinate system of Slicer. I’ve read the documentation on the coordinate system: Coordinate systems - Slicer Wiki As well as some other sources…

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## [New Segment Editor feature: masking in Grow from seeds effect](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/new-segment-editor-feature-masking-in-grow-from-seeds-effect/4978)

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**Author:** [@lassoan](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/lassoan)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2022, 8:45am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/new-segment-editor-feature-masking-in-grow-from-seeds-effect/4978 "2022-09-16T08:45:56Z")

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In the past, “Grow from seeds” effect ignored masking settings. Now region growing can be restricted to certain areas by using “Masking” section in the Segment Editor. Masked area can be defined by image intensity range …

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## [Software suggestion for reconstruct tomography and MRI images](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/software-suggestion-for-reconstruct-tomography-and-mri-images/25265)

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**Author:** [@alfredo](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/alfredo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2022, 4:51am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/software-suggestion-for-reconstruct-tomography-and-mri-images/25265 "2022-09-16T04:51:48Z")

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Hi, I am new to this community. I am a medical student who is getting into radiology and I am looking for software that can open standard DICOM files and reconstruct tomography and MRI images. I have found many example…

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## [Optitrack Duo and external webcam problem](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/optitrack-duo-and-external-webcam-problem/12730)

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**Author:** [@apparrilla](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/apparrilla)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2022, 4:09am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/optitrack-duo-and-external-webcam-problem/12730 "2022-09-16T04:09:19Z")

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Hi everyone. I’ve config Plus for sending both Duo and webcam data to Slicer. Duo is working properly but webcam have some trouble. It is configured as WMvideo device and Duo and webcam are connected to different usb3 …

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## [.vol file not loading](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/vol-file-not-loading/25282)

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**Author:** [@rbaheti](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/rbaheti)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2022, 4:06am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/vol-file-not-loading/25282 "2022-09-16T04:06:03Z")

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Hi, I’m trying to upload an ultrasound with a .vol extension. I don’t have more information like which machine was used to create the ultrasound or the software version used by the machine. When I load the scan it shows…

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## [Failed to import dicom](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/failed-to-import-dicom/25286)

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**Author:** [@nnzzll](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/nnzzll)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2022, 3:57am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/failed-to-import-dicom/25286 "2022-09-16T03:57:47Z")

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I’m using DICOM module to import dicom but failed. The procedure was like: import dicom files → choose folder → patient imported to dicom database → examine series → load. Everything work fine before load. When I clic…

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## [overlay mri images, define volume and segment bone](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/overlay-mri-images-define-volume-and-segment-bone/25277)

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**Author:** [@johanna](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/johanna)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2022, 8:30pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/overlay-mri-images-define-volume-and-segment-bone/25277 "2022-09-15T20:30:32Z")

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Hello dear community! I am rather new to 3d slicer and also in the research with images-game. I feel like my problem is quite basic but I could’nt find an existing answer so please excuse me if its already out there. I…

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## [Is this type of.dcm file the correct to do the tutorial 'Segmentation for 3D printing'](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/is-this-type-of-dcm-file-the-correct-to-do-the-tutorial-segmentation-for-3d-printing/20163)

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**Author:** [@campu](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/campu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2022, 2:26pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/is-this-type-of-dcm-file-the-correct-to-do-the-tutorial-segmentation-for-3d-printing/20163 "2022-09-15T14:26:49Z")

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Hi to all! This is my first post. Im a 3D designer, i have 2 3D printers and in a few months i’ll be father again. My wife and me went to a clinic to do a 5D ultrasound to see our future baby. I requested the .dcm file …

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## [Advice for system configuration](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/advice-for-system-configuration/25261)

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**Author:** [@Katya\_Stansfield](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Katya_Stansfield)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2022, 7:34am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/advice-for-system-configuration/25261 "2022-09-15T07:34:46Z")

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Operating system: Windows 11 Slicer version: 5 Expected behavior: to work Actual behavior: it stalls Dear all, I am looking for advice on the system configuration. My machine has |Processor|Intel(R) Core™ i7-9750H …

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## [Error loading nifti file](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/error-loading-nifti-file/24911)

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**Author:** [@DeepaKrishnaswamy](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/DeepaKrishnaswamy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2022, 12:08am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/error-loading-nifti-file/24911 "2022-09-15T00:08:27Z")

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Hi, I’m trying to load a nifti file in the Slicer 5.1.0-2022-05-24 version as a segmentation, and the following error occurs: The nifti file is uploaded here Thank you! Deepa

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## [The dose map image obtained fits well on CT but doesn´t fit well on SPECT. What does it happen?](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/the-dose-map-image-obtained-fits-well-on-ct-but-doesn-t-fit-well-on-spect-what-does-it-happen/25276)

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**Author:** [@Jesus\_Domech\_More](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Jesus_Domech_More)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2022, 6:48pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/the-dose-map-image-obtained-fits-well-on-ct-but-doesn-t-fit-well-on-spect-what-does-it-happen/25276 "2022-09-14T18:48:36Z")

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The dose map image obtained fits well on CT but doesn´t fit well on SPECT. What does it happen?

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## [NRRD File Version](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/nrrd-file-version/25245)

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**Author:** [@Michael\_French](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Michael_French)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2022, 5:42pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/nrrd-file-version/25245 "2022-09-14T17:42:13Z")

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With the recent Slicer patch, nrrd files we are exporting are now being exported as NRRD0004, whereas previously they were being exported as NRRD0005. This is causing issues as our application supports NRRD0005 only. Is …

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## [Import External Python classes to your module script](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/import-external-python-classes-to-your-module-script/25268)

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**Author:** [@Louis-Franz](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Louis-Franz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2022, 3:56pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/import-external-python-classes-to-your-module-script/25268 "2022-09-14T15:56:31Z")

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Hi, I have created a scripted Slicer module, within my logic class I am calling a separate python file/class. However, when loading the extension Slicer tries to add the separate file as a module, but i don’t want to hav…

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## [The difference of methods in ANTs Registration](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/the-difference-of-methods-in-ants-registration/25236)

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**Author:** [@Chuan](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Chuan)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2022, 3:53pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/the-difference-of-methods-in-ants-registration/25236 "2022-09-14T15:53:01Z")

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Hi, I use 3D slicer5.0.3 and in ANTs there are three different methods(stages) which are QuickSyN, Rigid, Rigid plus Affine. Now I have many CT images of different subjects head. And I want to registrate the different …

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## [vtkCylinderSource() and transformation matrix](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/vtkcylindersource-and-transformation-matrix/25052)

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**Author:** [@mosenco](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/mosenco)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2022, 3:20pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/vtkcylindersource-and-transformation-matrix/25052 "2022-09-14T15:20:42Z")

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I had a problem, back then, with the rotation. I had a cylinder, C1, in space, with its rotation and another one C2, placed at the origin (0,0,0). I wanted to move and rotate C2 like C1, so C2 overlaps C1. I did it with …

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## [Saving table from command line](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/saving-table-from-command-line/25256)

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**Author:** [@lukasvanderstricht](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/lukasvanderstricht)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2022, 3:15pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/saving-table-from-command-line/25256 "2022-09-14T15:15:03Z")

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Hi everyone, I have made a lung segmentation on an MRI and used the Segment Statistics module to create a table with measurements about the segmentations (such as the volume of the segments). I know how to save this tab…

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## [Xyz coordinates](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/xyz-coordinates/25246)

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**Author:** [@maria\_2000](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/maria_2000)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2022, 1:06pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/xyz-coordinates/25246 "2022-09-14T13:06:31Z")

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Hi ! I want to find the xyz coordinates of the centerline I created in the 3d slicer. How can I export coordinates as xyz?

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## [Slicer error when using  Nvidia AIAA](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/slicer-error-when-using-nvidia-aiaa/10519)

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**Author:** [@Memo\_son](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Memo_son)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2022, 8:37am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/slicer-error-when-using-nvidia-aiaa/10519 "2022-09-14T08:37:17Z")

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Operating system: Windows 10 Slicer version: 4.11.0 Expected behavior: fetch models from remote server Actual behavior: fail i got error when trying to use Nvidia AIAA,i am using MRBrainTumor1 from Sample Data Module…

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