# Support

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## [importing DICOM image but all planes don't appear](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/importing-dicom-image-but-all-planes-dont-appear/5796)

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**Author:** [@choudhry23](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/choudhry23)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 8:35pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/importing-dicom-image-but-all-planes-dont-appear/5796 "2019-02-15T20:35:22Z")

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Operating system: Mac Slicer version:4.10.0 Expected behavior: When importing an ROI DICOM image from MicroView the three planes of the image should appear. Actual behavior:When importing an ROI DICOM image from Micro…

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## [Can I Use Axial Coronal and Sagittal from Different Scans?](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/can-i-use-axial-coronal-and-sagittal-from-different-scans/5791)

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**Author:** [@nate](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/nate)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 3:25pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/can-i-use-axial-coronal-and-sagittal-from-different-scans/5791 "2019-02-15T15:25:00Z")

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I have loaded a DICOM file into Slicer. When I look at the Data module, I can see the separate scans done for each plane (a scan for axial, sagittal, and coronal) and each is listed as a volume. When looking at one of th…

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## [Misalligned segments](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/misalligned-segments/5738)

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**Author:** [@pervin\_huseyinova](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/pervin_huseyinova)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 3:24pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/misalligned-segments/5738 "2019-02-15T15:24:23Z")

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I have two segmentations on my work, but as you can see from the screenshot i took on 3D view, they are not aligned. How can i fix this?

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## [How to read nested DICOM metadata](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/how-to-read-nested-dicom-metadata/3617)

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**Author:** [@dominicrushforth](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/dominicrushforth)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 3:17pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/how-to-read-nested-dicom-metadata/3617 "2019-02-15T15:17:59Z")

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I’m new to slicer and python. Currently I’m trying to write an extension that involves reading nested dicom files. I can read normal files using this code… instUids=dicomData.split() filename=slicer.dicomDatabase.fileFo…

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## [micro-CT scanned bees and Slicer](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/micro-ct-scanned-bees-and-slicer/5758)

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**Author:** [@hherhold](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/hherhold)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 3:07pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/micro-ct-scanned-bees-and-slicer/5758 "2019-02-15T15:07:59Z")

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I know people usually don’t post when papers are added to the Slicer Community page, but I just wanted to thank the Slicer Community, in particular @lassoan, @pieper, @cpinter, and @jcfr for your assistance since I start…

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## [Methods to Make 3D Segment Editor Faster](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/methods-to-make-3d-segment-editor-faster/5734)

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**Author:** [@triple\_axel](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/triple_axel)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 2:43pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/methods-to-make-3d-segment-editor-faster/5734 "2019-02-15T14:43:53Z")

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Hi, Currently, the 3D segment editor tool is running very slowly on my laptop whenever I try to segment a 3D volume. I was wondering if there were any methods to make this process faster? Thanks

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## [The direction of x and y jaw position in Beams Module](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/the-direction-of-x-and-y-jaw-position-in-beams-module/5226)

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**Author:** [@aseman](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/aseman)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 1:09pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/the-direction-of-x-and-y-jaw-position-in-beams-module/5226 "2019-02-15T13:09:11Z")

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Slicer version:4.8.1 Hi 3D slicer experts and all In Beams module for Geometry Tab, the x jaw position and y jaw position are in the direction of which axes respectively? In the other words SI or AP or RL axes? Thanks…

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## [Transform: Extract translation only](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/transform-extract-translation-only/5761)

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**Author:** [@miniBin](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/miniBin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 9:15pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/transform-extract-translation-only/5761 "2019-02-14T21:15:46Z")

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Hello is there a way to extract the translation data only from a transform matrix. I have a transform between two scans but I only need to see the translation. How do I do this? Thank you.

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## [Python: display result Table after calculation](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/python-display-result-table-after-calculation/5757)

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**Author:** [@Alex\_Vergara](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Alex_Vergara)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 4:28pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/python-display-result-table-after-calculation/5757 "2019-02-14T16:28:14Z")

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Is there a way to display the result table by default? I have created it but it is hidden by default, I must go to Data module and open the eye manually. I want to do this in my python script. The table shall be display…

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## [Exporting outlines of segmented objects](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/exporting-outlines-of-segmented-objects/5771)

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**Author:** [@Telfer](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Telfer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 3:01pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/exporting-outlines-of-segmented-objects/5771 "2019-02-14T15:01:29Z")

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I have set of previously segmented knee bones from MRI. In each slice, the segmented area is filled. I’d like to export the outline (external curve) of each segment for each slice in a specific plane, ideally as a list o…

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## [How to Use Registration to Generate Segmentation](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/how-to-use-registration-to-generate-segmentation/5542)

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**Author:** [@miniBin](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/miniBin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 3:24am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/how-to-use-registration-to-generate-segmentation/5542 "2019-02-02T03:24:52Z")

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Hello, I have several volumes in a sequence that I would like to segment. If I segment the first volume, how do I use registration to segment the rest of them with the same number of nodes and mesh elements? What I trie…

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## [Difficulty with editing new segments imported as stl files](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/difficulty-with-editing-new-segments-imported-as-stl-files/5756)

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**Author:** [@cricar01](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/cricar01)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 1:51pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/difficulty-with-editing-new-segments-imported-as-stl-files/5756 "2019-02-14T13:51:34Z")

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Operating system: Mac High Sierra 10.13.6 Slicer version: 3D Slicer 4.11.0 Expected behavior: Import stl file, convert from model to segment, edit the segment normally Actual behavior: Unable to edit imported segment …

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## [Use masking module in segmentation](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/use-masking-module-in-segmentation/5779)

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**Author:** [@anandmulay3](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/anandmulay3)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 1:45pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/use-masking-module-in-segmentation/5779 "2019-02-14T13:45:23Z")

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i have a script to create segmentation of the given dicom data, how can i add some code to make segmentation more perfect using masking module. i have tried the new masking in seed grow technique its really helpful.

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## [Automate the heart model segmentation](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/automate-the-heart-model-segmentation/5259)

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**Author:** [@anandmulay3](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/anandmulay3)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 7:33am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/automate-the-heart-model-segmentation/5259 "2019-02-14T07:33:57Z")

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I want to automate the segmentation process to create a heart model , i have already created one which creates nice models for bone,skin and external objects. now i want to move further to create a scriptable module whic…

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## [Volume rendered scene not seen in virtual reality](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/volume-rendered-scene-not-seen-in-virtual-reality/5773)

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**Author:** [@sarvpriya1985](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/sarvpriya1985)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 12:36am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/volume-rendered-scene-not-seen-in-virtual-reality/5773 "2019-02-14T00:36:58Z")

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Hello everyone, I was finally able to upload a 4d CT data set and see the cine of volume render in my laptop. But when I click the virtual reality display, the virtual reality display screen does not show the cine model…

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## [PreMade Objets imported from STL files have significant changes when imported as segmentations](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/premade-objets-imported-from-stl-files-have-significant-changes-when-imported-as-segmentations/5755)

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**Author:** [@apparrilla](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/apparrilla)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 10:45pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/premade-objets-imported-from-stl-files-have-significant-changes-when-imported-as-segmentations/5755 "2019-02-13T22:45:11Z")

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Hi everyone, I´m trying to make something simillar to your video tutorial " How to segment multiple vertebrae in spine CT for 3D printing" and I get in trouble with this feature. I import objets from STL files to get t…

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## [How to get segmentationNode from segment name](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/how-to-get-segmentationnode-from-segment-name/5765)

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**Author:** [@angkr](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/angkr)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 10:24pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/how-to-get-segmentationnode-from-segment-name/5765 "2019-02-13T22:24:45Z")

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I was wondering how to get the segmentationNode from segment name. With version 4.5.0, I was using the subject hierarchy function: modelLogic = slicer.vtkSlicerSegmentationsModuleLogic() segmentSH = slicer.util.getNod…

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## [Masking STL for Registration](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/masking-stl-for-registration/5725)

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**Author:** [@miniBin](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/miniBin)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 8:59pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/masking-stl-for-registration/5725 "2019-02-13T20:59:35Z")

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Hello I need to do registration on a stl of a vessel but I only need to deform part of the stl because I need the top and bottom of it to be flat. Here is a picture I think I can use masking but I’m not sure how? I need…

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## [3d matrix/ pgm files into a brain model](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/3d-matrix-pgm-files-into-a-brain-model/5766)

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**Author:** [@iaerazo](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/iaerazo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 8:16pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/3d-matrix-pgm-files-into-a-brain-model/5766 "2019-02-13T20:16:44Z")

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Hi I am completely new to this program. Briefly i will describe what i need. Currently i have a collection of pgm images of the brain that come from mri scans the idea is to create a virtual model of the brain using thes…

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## [Playing 4d cine cardiac from CT](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/playing-4d-cine-cardiac-from-ct/5759)

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**Author:** [@sarvpriya1985](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/sarvpriya1985)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 8:10pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/playing-4d-cine-cardiac-from-ct/5759 "2019-02-13T20:10:04Z")

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Hi all. I am running into trouble playing cine of 4D cardiac data set. It did work previosuly. But now I loaded the data set into slicer as volume mode (not multivolume). When i open the data set into sequences browser …

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## [Anchor 3D volume in fixed location for Virtual Reality](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/anchor-3d-volume-in-fixed-location-for-virtual-reality/5746)

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**Author:** [@Preet](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Preet)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 6:37pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/anchor-3d-volume-in-fixed-location-for-virtual-reality/5746 "2019-02-13T18:37:56Z")

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Hi, I am currently working in a Project where I am trying to display the 3D Volume of Medical data on Virtual Reality but I cannot anchor the fixed location. Every time I open the Slicer 3D and load my file I have to ag…

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## [Not able to view CT images in 3 D slicer version 4.10.1](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/not-able-to-view-ct-images-in-3-d-slicer-version-4-10-1/5735)

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**Author:** [@Tarun\_Gangil](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Tarun_Gangil)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 2:26pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/not-able-to-view-ct-images-in-3-d-slicer-version-4-10-1/5735 "2019-02-13T14:26:30Z")

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Operating system:Windows 10 x 64- based PC; Processor Intel® Core™ i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz, 3100 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s); Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 8.00 GB Slicer version: 4.10.1 stable releases Expe…

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## [Transforming segmentations and images together in virtual reality](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/transforming-segmentations-and-images-together-in-virtual-reality/4932)

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**Author:** [@justdcinaus](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/justdcinaus)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 2:24pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/transforming-segmentations-and-images-together-in-virtual-reality/4932 "2019-02-13T14:24:26Z")

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Operating system:Windows 10 Slicer version:4.10.0 Expected behavior: ‘grabbing’ a render in VR moves both the render and the segmented section Actual behavior: Using the oculus joystick I can move both towards me, ho…

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## [Virtual reality controller to split segments/Labelling](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/virtual-reality-controller-to-split-segments-labelling/5751)

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**Author:** [@sarvpriya1985](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/sarvpriya1985)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 2:14pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/virtual-reality-controller-to-split-segments-labelling/5751 "2019-02-13T14:14:24Z")

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Hi, I have few questions regarding Virtual display. I am using HP mixed reality headset to see segmented structures in virtual reality. For now I am using headset as a way to slice (split) segments to see internal anat…

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## [Show volume rendered CT in VR](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/show-volume-rendered-ct-in-vr/5745)

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**Author:** [@willyci](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/willyci)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 1:08am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/show-volume-rendered-ct-in-vr/5745 "2019-02-13T01:08:04Z")

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## [I do not want to smooth the 3D model](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/i-do-not-want-to-smooth-the-3d-model/5740)

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**Author:** [@Kazu](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Kazu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 7:25pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/i-do-not-want-to-smooth-the-3d-model/5740 "2019-02-12T19:25:56Z")

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Hello, The 3D model becomes smooth by default. I want to display the change of the 3D model due to the slice thickness, so when it is a thick slice it has to be in staircase shape, but it will be displayed smoothly. W…

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## [Segment statistics-- cannot get the mean and standard deviation](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/segment-statistics-cannot-get-the-mean-and-standard-deviation/5723)

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**Author:** [@TingtingYu](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/TingtingYu)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 3:05am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/segment-statistics-cannot-get-the-mean-and-standard-deviation/5723 "2019-02-12T03:05:46Z")

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Hi, I used segment statistics to calculate the mean and standard deviation. However, I only get the Surface area and Volume, would you mind letting me what is going on? Why I cannot get other measurement values, such as…

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## [Volume deviate from image](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/volume-deviate-from-image/5731)

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**Author:** [@feng](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/feng)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 8:44pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/volume-deviate-from-image/5731 "2019-02-11T20:44:38Z")

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Hi everyone, I opened my previous file and everything was OK until I entered the segment editor then suddenly the volume was slightly moved from the image. Does anyone know why this happens and how to solve this proble…

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## [Slicer 4.10.1 Interpolation/Slicing Issue with Segmentation on MRI Dicom files](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/slicer-4-10-1-interpolation-slicing-issue-with-segmentation-on-mri-dicom-files/5729)

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**Author:** [@Gopher2016](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Gopher2016)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 5:13pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/slicer-4-10-1-interpolation-slicing-issue-with-segmentation-on-mri-dicom-files/5729 "2019-02-11T17:13:35Z")

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I have imported dicom (.dcm) files of MRI data which has a slice thickness of 3 millimeters between slices. I am attempting to segment a region within the MRI data but am seeing distortion of the area I am segmenting in…

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## [Exporting plots from Slicer](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/exporting-plots-from-slicer/5711)

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**Author:** [@muratmaga](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/muratmaga)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 4:08pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/exporting-plots-from-slicer/5711 "2019-02-11T16:08:41Z")

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Beyond screen capture, what is the option to export a plot from Slicer. If possible in SVG format or at least some bitmap?

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