# Support

**URL:** https://discourse.slicer.org/c/support/11.md?page=369

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## [Reload button bug in later nightlies](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/reload-button-bug-in-later-nightlies/8625)

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**Author:** [@Alex\_Vergara](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Alex_Vergara)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 3:33pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/reload-button-bug-in-later-nightlies/8625 "2019-10-01T15:33:58Z")

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I have noticed that in the last nightly when I press the reload button it creates extra space between Help & Acknowledgment and the Reload & Test regions. This is valid for all plugins, so it is not plugin specific. …

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## [Problem with DICOM import](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/problem-with-dicom-import/8601)

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**Author:** [@AMM](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/AMM)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2019, 12:19pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/problem-with-dicom-import/8601 "2019-09-30T12:19:34Z")

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Hello, I already read questions about this problem, but for me nothing worked. I used to use 3D slicer with DICOM files without problem. After 2 or 3 months without using it, yesterday I tried and it doesn’t work (for …

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## [Switch to Editor module by command line](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/switch-to-editor-module-by-command-line/8492)

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**Author:** [@cogitas3d](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/cogitas3d)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 8:38pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/switch-to-editor-module-by-command-line/8492 "2019-09-28T20:38:13Z")

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Hey there! I would like to know if its possible open Slicer directly in “Editor” module. More than this, if its possible open in ThresholdEffect, settinf the dicom file before. Usually I use: ./Slicer “/tmp/tmpz\_9y5…

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## [detailed threshold and smoothing documentation](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/detailed-threshold-and-smoothing-documentation/8602)

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**Author:** [@DaveB](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/DaveB)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 7:40pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/detailed-threshold-and-smoothing-documentation/8602 "2019-09-28T19:40:32Z")

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Hi, I’m new to Slicer. I’m trying to create a bone model of a lumbar spine from CT images (.6 axial images) to 3d print it. I’ve gone through all the related tutorials I could find. Is there detailed documentation on …

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## [Vtk display scalar values](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/vtk-display-scalar-values/8604)

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**Author:** [@rogertrullo](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/rogertrullo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 7:21pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/vtk-display-scalar-values/8604 "2019-09-28T19:21:11Z")

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Hi, I am generating some vtk files where I have added Scalar values to the data. I can visualize the data correctly in the model module, but I was wondering if would it be possible to see the actual scalar value for exa…

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## [Improvements in atlas management: model hierarchy refactoring](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/improvements-in-atlas-management-model-hierarchy-refactoring/8512)

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**Author:** [@cpinter](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/cpinter)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 10:30am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/improvements-in-atlas-management-model-hierarchy-refactoring/8512 "2019-09-28T10:30:11Z")

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The preview version of 3D Slicer starting today (Sep 20) includes a major change that affects the management of atlases. The two main goals of the change are: Change the way visibility works in subject hierarchy for fo…

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## [Exporting DICOM with Segmentation Mask applied](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/exporting-dicom-with-segmentation-mask-applied/8600)

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**Author:** [@Michael\_Medvedskiy](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Michael_Medvedskiy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 11:06pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/exporting-dicom-with-segmentation-mask-applied/8600 "2019-09-27T23:06:11Z")

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Hello. I was planning on segmenting brain from the rest of the head (given the head as a DICOM archive with 320 images in it). So I segmented it fairly proper with Threshold and Grow From seeds, now I have a 3d brain (bo…

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## [Problems with DICOM import](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/problems-with-dicom-import/8599)

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**Author:** [@AMM](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/AMM)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 10:19pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/problems-with-dicom-import/8599 "2019-09-27T22:19:00Z")

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Hello, I already read questions about this problem, but for me nothing worked. I used to use 3D slicer with DICOM files without problem. After 2 or 3 months without using it, yesterday I tried and it doesn’t work (for …

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## [Corresponding Ultrasound and CT (bone slices) slices](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/corresponding-ultrasound-and-ct-bone-slices-slices/8561)

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**Author:** [@hripat](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/hripat)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2019, 2:32pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/corresponding-ultrasound-and-ct-bone-slices-slices/8561 "2019-09-26T14:32:18Z")

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We are trying to use the slicer (or plus) libraries to simulate ultrasound data from 3d bone models. We were wondering once the ultrasound slice is simulated, can a corresponding slice also be extracted from the bone mod…

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## [Ultrasound in YBR\_Full\_422 not displayed correctly?](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/ultrasound-in-ybr-full-422-not-displayed-correctly/8552)

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**Author:** [@hina-shah](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/hina-shah)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2019, 12:09pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/ultrasound-in-ybr-full-422-not-displayed-correctly/8552 "2019-09-26T12:09:44Z")

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Hello, I have an ultrasound image dicom that has a PhotometricInterpretation as YBR\_FULL\_422. Hence loading it results in a display like this: Is there anything that I can do to display it correctly? I’m trying to ge…

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## [The speed of import dicom files from directory is very slow. How to solve the problem?](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/the-speed-of-import-dicom-files-from-directory-is-very-slow-how-to-solve-the-problem/8565)

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**Author:** [@Tangtangyinghuochong](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Tangtangyinghuochong)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2019, 1:07am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/the-speed-of-import-dicom-files-from-directory-is-very-slow-how-to-solve-the-problem/8565 "2019-09-26T01:07:22Z")

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Hi Dear developers and users. I am delineating the ROI（Tumor） in abdominal MRIs and then extract the radiomics features for further search. When import dicom files from directory, I found the speed is very slow. And it…

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## [Disabling compression for all volumes (including segmentations)](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/disabling-compression-for-all-volumes-including-segmentations/8569)

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**Author:** [@muratmaga](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/muratmaga)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 8:01pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/disabling-compression-for-all-volumes-including-segmentations/8569 "2019-09-25T20:01:09Z")

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I am trying to use the sample script Documentation/Nightly/ScriptRepository - Slicer Wiki to disable compression for all volume types by putting this example to my .slicerrc.py #set the default volume storage to not c…

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## [Error opening sample data](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/error-opening-sample-data/8560)

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**Author:** [@Soheil\_Sabet](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Soheil_Sabet)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 7:51pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/error-opening-sample-data/8560 "2019-09-25T19:51:45Z")

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I can nnot load sample data. All four screens are balck after downloading the data

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## [Slicer IGT providing Stylus tool-tip as input in Fiducial Registation Wizard under "To fiducials"](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/slicer-igt-providing-stylus-tool-tip-as-input-in-fiducial-registation-wizard-under-to-fiducials/8562)

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**Author:** [@NormandRbert](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/NormandRbert)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 2:34pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/slicer-igt-providing-stylus-tool-tip-as-input-in-fiducial-registation-wizard-under-to-fiducials/8562 "2019-09-25T14:34:29Z")

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I need to calibrate an O-arm imaging system to obtain an “OArmImageToOArmTransform” with an Optitrack tri-ocular camera. This is something we expect to perform infrequently hence I am trying to do this task using various…

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## [Newmat C++ matrix library](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/newmat-c-matrix-library/8532)

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**Author:** [@danial](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/danial)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 4:48am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/newmat-c-matrix-library/8532 "2019-09-25T04:48:49Z")

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Operating system: MacOS-10.14 Slicer version: 4.10.2 Hello, I’m trying to use newmat11 (Newmat C++ matrix library) library in my module, but a syntax error is found :slight\_smile: controlw.h:49:4: error: unknown typ…

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## [Volume rendering looks squashed](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/volume-rendering-looks-squashed/8541)

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**Author:** [@Melodicpinpon](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Melodicpinpon)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2019, 4:03pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/volume-rendering-looks-squashed/8541 "2019-09-24T16:03:41Z")

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Hi everyone! The volume rendering of this dog is outcentered and downsized in depth; I guess it is linked with a wrong image-spacing and origin-coordinates within the volume tab; but I could not achieve any change wh…

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## [Failure to load DICOM Data](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/failure-to-load-dicom-data/8534)

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**Author:** [@Norbert](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Norbert)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2019, 3:29pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/failure-to-load-dicom-data/8534 "2019-09-24T15:29:45Z")

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Operating system: Windows10 Enterprise 1803 Slicer version: 4.10.2 Expected behavior: load DICOM Data Actual behavior: Error message: Could not load: 1: Unnamed series as a scalar volume ´The DICOM data were produced…

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## [Cut 3d surface from the whole with accuracy](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/cut-3d-surface-from-the-whole-with-accuracy/8432)

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**Author:** [@Mizo](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Mizo)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2019, 12:51pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/cut-3d-surface-from-the-whole-with-accuracy/8432 "2019-09-24T12:51:26Z")

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hello slicer addicts i wanna cut the 1st lumbar vertebra out of sacrum with accuracy. with Scissors i don’t think can do it right since i will cut out by mistake some other parts during the process, is there a way to i…

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## [Angle Planes measurement](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/angle-planes-measurement/8545)

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**Author:** [@Thom](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Thom)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2019, 12:50pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/angle-planes-measurement/8545 "2019-09-24T12:50:00Z")

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Hi! Im using the angle planes extension to try to measure an angle between the lateral semicircular canal and the vestibular aqueduct. I marked the wanted angle in the picture. The extension shows me 3 angles(pitch,yaw,…

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## [Using threshold on a higher resolution segment geometry](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/using-threshold-on-a-higher-resolution-segment-geometry/8501)

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**Author:** [@Amine](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Amine)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2019, 9:08pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/using-threshold-on-a-higher-resolution-segment-geometry/8501 "2019-09-23T21:08:02Z")

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Hi, suppose i create a segment from a master volume with 1x1x1mm spacing, and then i use a volume with 4x4x4mm spacing to perform a threshold on that segmentation (keeping its original geometry), the normal slicer behavi…

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## [Create a workflow between Modules](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/create-a-workflow-between-modules/8510)

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**Author:** [@DzLeon](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/DzLeon)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2019, 2:41pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/create-a-workflow-between-modules/8510 "2019-09-23T14:41:40Z")

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Operating system: win10 Slicer version: 4.10.0 Expected behavior: Actual behavior: Hi,everyone. I want to create a flow like this: DICOM → Segment editor -\>Segmentations-\>… by using /creating a button in each module…

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## [MultiFrame DICOM: problem with DicomScalarVolumPlugin proglem](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/multiframe-dicom-problem-with-dicomscalarvolumplugin-proglem/8223)

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**Author:** [@pdeman](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/pdeman)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2019, 2:19pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/multiframe-dicom-problem-with-dicomscalarvolumplugin-proglem/8223 "2019-09-23T14:19:41Z")

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I am having a problem opening multiframe (volume) dicom. the geometry is not loaded correctly (pixel spacing, slice thickness etc …). it tries to open it using DICOMScalarVolumPlugin.py and line 640 approximately, in s…

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## [Export segment with transparent material](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/export-segment-with-transparent-material/8494)

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**Author:** [@prorai](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/prorai)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2019, 12:03pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/export-segment-with-transparent-material/8494 "2019-09-23T12:03:50Z")

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How can i export segment with transparent material using slicer editor or export functionality using python code.

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## [import error in DICOM module](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/import-error-in-dicom-module/8511)

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**Author:** [@rahulba](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/rahulba)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2019, 11:38am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/import-error-in-dicom-module/8511 "2019-09-23T11:38:18Z")

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Problem report for Slicer 4.10.2 win-amd64: \[please describe expected and actual behavior\] Getting 0 New Patients, 0 New Studies please help…here is my log files thank you

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## [Play back Stl models](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/play-back-stl-models/8518)

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**Author:** [@Jainey](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Jainey)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 3:58pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/play-back-stl-models/8518 "2019-09-21T15:58:44Z")

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Hi all I m trying to add few stl files (models) and get them to playback as in a small video clip. I tried the creating sequence and sequence browser modules. I can create sequence of volumes- and get it to play back. …

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## [Control 3D objects in 3D view](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/control-3d-objects-in-3d-view/8462)

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**Author:** [@mikecsu](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/mikecsu)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 2:38pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/control-3d-objects-in-3d-view/8462 "2019-09-21T14:38:47Z")

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Operating system:win10 Slicer version:slicer 4.10.0 / 4.10.1 Expected behavior: Actual behavior: Hi, everyone. Recently i have got an idea about control 3D objects to make them rotate, translate, scale in 3D view. M…

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## [3D print with the various areas from a free surfer parcellation map](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/3d-print-with-the-various-areas-from-a-free-surfer-parcellation-map/2942)

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**Author:** [@williamthe5thc](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/williamthe5thc)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 11:52am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/3d-print-with-the-various-areas-from-a-free-surfer-parcellation-map/2942 "2019-09-21T11:52:54Z")

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Question, if I’m wanting to make a 3D print, how can I use the parcellation map to be able to have them different colored after printing. ( or in other words after I have the brain 3D printed is there a stencil that I c…

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## [Trouble reading a DICOM MRI series](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/trouble-reading-a-dicom-mri-series/8505)

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**Author:** [@Nathan](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Nathan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 7:07pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/trouble-reading-a-dicom-mri-series/8505 "2019-09-20T19:07:52Z")

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Operating system: Windows 7 Slicer version: 4.5, 4.8 Expected behavior: Reads in DICOM MRI series as a single volume Actual behavior: Reads each image into an individual volume Hi, This MRI series is not being read …

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## [Application unable to start correctly (0xc0000142) error](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/application-unable-to-start-correctly-0xc0000142-error/8410)

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**Author:** [@muratmaga](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/muratmaga)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 3:09pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/application-unable-to-start-correctly-0xc0000142-error/8410 "2019-09-20T15:09:48Z")

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I just downloaded and installed (into my user space) Slicer nightly. I ended up getting this error message. I already tried uninstall and reinstalled (to different locations) a bunch of times as generic help for this err…

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## [Save subject hierarchy](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/save-subject-hierarchy/8488)

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**Author:** [@tabildskov](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/tabildskov)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 1:42pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/save-subject-hierarchy/8488 "2019-09-20T13:42:55Z")

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Hello, I am trying to save the subject hierarchy . The problem is, when I use the normal save command, it does not save the organization as I have it now. Do I need to do something different in order to preserve the o…

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