# Support

**URL:** https://discourse.slicer.org/c/support/11.md?page=437

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## [Building Slicer with gcc 6](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/building-slicer-with-gcc-6/1422)

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**Author:** [@franklinwk](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/franklinwk)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2017, 6:19pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/building-slicer-with-gcc-6/1422 "2017-11-09T18:19:05Z")

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I am currently running Debian 9 and I’m trying to rebuild Slicer with gcc 6 which is the default in Debian 9. I was originally trying to rebuild the stable Slicer 4.6.2 build but came across the issues that were mention…

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## [AirwaySegmentation Module](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/airwaysegmentation-module/1467)

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**Author:** [@jbassein](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/jbassein)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2017, 10:58pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/airwaysegmentation-module/1467 "2017-11-15T22:58:25Z")

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Operating system: Windows Slicer version: 4.6.2 Expected behavior: Airway segmentation of larger airways Actual behavior: For some reason every time I run the algorithm it manages to map some of the larger airways but…

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## [DTI Nifti data import via DWI Convert Module](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/dti-nifti-data-import-via-dwi-convert-module/1460)

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**Author:** [@DTI](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/DTI)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2017, 4:39pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/dti-nifti-data-import-via-dwi-convert-module/1460 "2017-11-15T16:39:24Z")

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Hi I am trying to import DTI data (connectome nifti format) into slicer with the DWI NiftiFSL to Nrrd Converter (Mac OS X 10.12.6, Slicer 4.9). It runs for 120s, but completes with errors\*. \*Diffusion-weighted DICOM I…

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## [Importing rigged/animated 3D models from Blender](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/importing-rigged-animated-3d-models-from-blender/1432)

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**Author:** [@jdx-john](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/jdx-john)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2017, 11:57am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/importing-rigged-animated-3d-models-from-blender/1432 "2017-11-14T11:57:24Z")

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I know Slicer has some built-in support to load static polygon meshes, where is it documented what formats? I think I saw mention of STL and OBJ so far We have a medical device being modelled, with animations, in Blende…

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## [How to create a color table that doesn't include 0](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/how-to-create-a-color-table-that-doesnt-include-0/1451)

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**Author:** [@muratmaga](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/muratmaga)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2017, 11:45am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/how-to-create-a-color-table-that-doesnt-include-0/1451 "2017-11-14T11:45:44Z")

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Hi I have results from an image analysis that I want to overlay on the intensity values. When I choose the RGB as the color map of the overlay, the green fills everywhere. I want to exclude values that are very close 0…

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## [Export DICOM series of volume with a model as ROI](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/export-dicom-series-of-volume-with-a-model-as-roi/1403)

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**Author:** [@TMC](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/TMC)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2017, 9:22am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/export-dicom-series-of-volume-with-a-model-as-roi/1403 "2017-11-14T09:22:14Z")

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Operating system: Windows 7 Slicer version: 4.6.2 Dear forum, I just began to discover 3D slicer as a software to handle 3D-scans of µCT. Normally I use the software delivered with my system (for research purposes). …

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## [How to open Telemed Ultrasound images with .vol format](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/how-to-open-telemed-ultrasound-images-with-vol-format/1109)

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**Author:** [@Fatemeh\_Salehi](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Fatemeh_Salehi)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2017, 8:08am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/how-to-open-telemed-ultrasound-images-with-vol-format/1109 "2017-11-14T08:08:40Z")

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hello I have a telemed system that its output is .vol and i need to convert these images. when i drag and drop my file and click Ok to loading nothing happens. if somebody had this problem i would be thankful if help…

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## [Loaded images are not visible in Slicer running inside Docker container](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/loaded-images-are-not-visible-in-slicer-running-inside-docker-container/1408)

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**Author:** [@vsivan](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/vsivan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2017, 11:50pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/loaded-images-are-not-visible-in-slicer-running-inside-docker-container/1408 "2017-11-10T23:50:09Z")

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Slicer version: 4.7.0 Expected Behavior: The loaded images are visible on different slices. Actual Behaviour: The loaded images are not showing on any of the slicer windows. There is no accompanying error message. The…

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## [Loading JSON/XML data](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/loading-json-xml-data/1445)

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**Author:** [@jdx-john](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/jdx-john)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2017, 4:00pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/loading-json-xml-data/1445 "2017-11-13T16:00:02Z")

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https://www.slicer.org/wiki/Documentation/Nightly/SlicerApplication/SupportedDataFormat lists many image and related formats. But what if I have some custom data in JSON or XML files… not a dataset, some arbitrary data …

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## [How to change fiber model to STL files for 3D printing](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/how-to-change-fiber-model-to-stl-files-for-3d-printing/1444)

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**Author:** [@Unique157](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Unique157)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2017, 3:07pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/how-to-change-fiber-model-to-stl-files-for-3d-printing/1444 "2017-11-13T15:07:59Z")

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how to change fiber model to STL files for 3D printing?? just like the question, i had convert the model to stl successfully before, but i cant finish it now with the software of the same version or latest version. i e…

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## [Transfering calibration data to 3DSlicer](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/transfering-calibration-data-to-3dslicer/1083)

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**Author:** [@Fatemeh\_Salehi](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Fatemeh_Salehi)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2017, 2:29pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/transfering-calibration-data-to-3dslicer/1083 "2017-11-13T14:29:48Z")

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Hello, We already done free hand calibration in fCal Application and then save log file in .xml format. Now, we want to transfer our saved data and log file to 3DSlicer. we would be grateful if you could give us instru…

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## [Troubles using older Modules](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/troubles-using-older-modules/1439)

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**Author:** [@Blanco02](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Blanco02)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2017, 8:26pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/troubles-using-older-modules/1439 "2017-11-12T20:26:34Z")

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Good evening, Actually I’m trying to compile by using Cmake older modules from slicer 3.6. The point is that when I try to compile all the files that are inside the folder (http://viewvc.slicer.org/viewvc.cgi/NAMICSand…

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## [Normalization/calibration](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/normalization-calibration/1420)

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**Author:** [@Hamburgerfinger](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Hamburgerfinger)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2017, 11:31pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/normalization-calibration/1420 "2017-11-10T23:31:29Z")

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What is the best way to apply a normalization or calibration factor to an image volume? (I.e. just multiply all voxel scalars by a constant) It seems like a good place for this would be the “Volumes” node. Thanks! Lu…

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## [Loading BRAINSTools modules built standalone into Slicer](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/loading-brainstools-modules-built-standalone-into-slicer/1419)

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**Author:** [@DTI](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/DTI)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2017, 5:35pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/loading-brainstools-modules-built-standalone-into-slicer/1419 "2017-11-10T17:35:57Z")

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Operating system : Mac OS X Version 10.12.6 Slicer version : 4.6.2 Expected behavior: Have all BRAINSTools extensions installed in the Slicer GUI (especially GTRACT). Actual behavior : I downloaded the BRAINSTools fro…

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## [How to load multi series mri](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/how-to-load-multi-series-mri/1427)

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**Author:** [@Jake\_Simon](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Jake_Simon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2017, 12:11am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/how-to-load-multi-series-mri/1427 "2017-11-10T00:11:40Z")

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Operating system : Windows 10 Slicer version : 4.8 Expected behavior: Load multi series Dicom correctly Actual behavior : Can only view bits and pieces of the scan So I have an actual MRI file of my left elbow and I …

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## [Segment Editor slowdown](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/segment-editor-slowdown/1421)

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**Author:** [@Valeria\_Vendries](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Valeria_Vendries)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2017, 10:01pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/segment-editor-slowdown/1421 "2017-11-09T22:01:32Z")

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Hello, I am experiencing extreme slowdowns when using segment editor. I downloaded a newer version and still get the problem. I am thinking the file may be too large, so would removing nodes of data help at all? Is th…

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## [Missing module name](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/missing-module-name/1412)

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**Author:** [@Zoe\_Goey](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Zoe_Goey)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2017, 2:41am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/missing-module-name/1412 "2017-11-09T02:41:00Z")

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If I create a Python extension in Slicer 4.6.2 using the extension wizard and load a module that has been created within this extension, then the module name is not automatically added to slicer.moduleNames. This results…

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## [Slicer download page is down](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/slicer-download-page-is-down/1407)

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**Author:** [@Marco\_Marques](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Marco_Marques)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2017, 7:43pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/slicer-download-page-is-down/1407 "2017-11-08T19:43:18Z")

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Dear Sir/Madame I am very interested in downloading the software Slicer3D, which in fact seems to be a very powerful software. Unfortunately I am having some problems when I try to download it from the site - http://do…

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## [Registration of animated model against 4D multi-volume sequence](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/registration-of-animated-model-against-4d-multi-volume-sequence/1388)

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**Author:** [@jdx-john](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/jdx-john)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2017, 6:37pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/registration-of-animated-model-against-4d-multi-volume-sequence/1388 "2017-11-08T18:37:31Z")

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We have a nice, smooth, 24fps animated 3D polygonal heart - based on a single human patient but artist-optimised. We use this in an external realtime 3D application but need to adjust it for each real patient based on CT…

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## [Removing DVT - Scanned dental artifacts/scatters](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/removing-dvt-scanned-dental-artifacts-scatters/1410)

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**Author:** [@kamikite](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/kamikite)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2017, 4:14pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/removing-dvt-scanned-dental-artifacts-scatters/1410 "2017-11-08T16:14:53Z")

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Hey there! I want to ask, if anyone knows how or whether there is a function to reduce scatters/artifacts in the dental area. Or perhaps how to repair this areas with other programs. Thanks for all helps/hint.

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## [Extension upload fails](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/extension-upload-fails/1384)

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**Author:** [@fedorov](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/fedorov)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2017, 3:41pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/extension-upload-fails/1384 "2017-11-08T15:41:00Z")

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There are new errors for some of the extensions http://slicer.cdash.org/viewBuildError.php?buildid=1123651 @jcfr could this be related to the fixes of this topic? https://discourse.slicer.org/t/extension-build-failu…

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## [Partial texture effect like this](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/partial-texture-effect-like-this/1406)

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**Author:** [@AndFor](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/AndFor)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2017, 2:43pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/partial-texture-effect-like-this/1406 "2017-11-08T14:43:55Z")

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Hello I’ve found this picture on google search I’ve read that is done with Blender Does is possible with Slicer? thanks

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## [Widen the range in ultrasound system](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/widen-the-range-in-ultrasound-system/1399)

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**Author:** [@XUXIN\_ZENG](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/XUXIN_ZENG)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2017, 4:53am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/widen-the-range-in-ultrasound-system/1399 "2017-11-08T04:53:59Z")

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Hi everyone, can anyone help me how to expand the range of the ultrasound system or change the linear probe into convex probe? I tried to change the parameters about image reference in mrml file, but nothing change.

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## [Elastix extension error in Nightly version of Slicer](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/elastix-extension-error-in-nightly-version-of-slicer/1396)

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**Author:** [@roger\_sela](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/roger_sela)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2017, 7:56pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/elastix-extension-error-in-nightly-version-of-slicer/1396 "2017-11-07T19:56:31Z")

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Hi all, I am trying to run the Elastix module in the Nightly version of Slicer. I have installed the Elastix bundle through Slicer’s Extension Manager. However, I receive an error message (below) each time I try registr…

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## [Request for feature: polygon based segmentation effect](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/request-for-feature-polygon-based-segmentation-effect/1389)

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**Author:** [@dcantor](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/dcantor)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2017, 6:53pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/request-for-feature-polygon-based-segmentation-effect/1389 "2017-11-07T18:53:27Z")

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I am showing slicer to a radiologist and he tells me that other software tools have a polygon based segmentation tool, he mentioned Osirix, I thought of ITK-Snap. Is it possible to develop this tool? it doesn’t seem tech…

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## [Brain tissue segmentation](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/brain-tissue-segmentation/1390)

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**Author:** [@JK\_Kim](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/JK_Kim)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2017, 2:27am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/brain-tissue-segmentation/1390 "2017-11-07T02:27:44Z")

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Hi, On CT images, Is there an easy way to segment the brain tissue (the inner soft tissue area of the skull). I don’t need an exact segmentation, but rough estimation. I am trying to use the segmented mask/label as volu…

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## [Set fiducial size?](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/set-fiducial-size/1392)

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**Author:** [@hherhold](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/hherhold)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2017, 1:55am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/set-fiducial-size/1392 "2017-11-07T01:55:56Z")

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Apologies if this has been asked or addressed elsewhere - I looked through the docs but didn’t see anything. Is there a way to set the size of the fiducial markers in the 3D view? Many of the specimens I work on (CT of …

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## [Extension build failures](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/extension-build-failures/1274)

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**Author:** [@fedorov](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/fedorov)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2017, 3:53pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/extension-build-failures/1274 "2017-11-06T15:53:32Z")

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There are new failures in some of the extensions starting from Oct 19 (sorry, I noticed just now). We did not change the extensions code in that period of time, so it must be due to some Slicer changes. Specifically, DC…

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## [Remove Crop module](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/remove-crop-module/1387)

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**Author:** [@lvieill2](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/lvieill2)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2017, 3:26pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/remove-crop-module/1387 "2017-11-06T15:26:01Z")

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Good morning, I’m sorry if my question isn’t really relevant but I’m a novice. I realized a “crop” on my CT Scan for simplify my registration, but, I would remove this crop, but I don’t find how … Someone can help me,…

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## [Error running CLI modules on multi-user linux system](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/error-running-cli-modules-on-multi-user-linux-system/1367)

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**Author:** [@muratmaga](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/muratmaga)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2017, 7:48pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/error-running-cli-modules-on-multi-user-linux-system/1367 "2017-11-04T19:48:31Z")

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I have my moving, reference, and transform nodes loaded into slicer. I specify the parameters and hit Run, it fails with this errors (on Brains Resample, but same error occurs with Resample Vector/Scalar module as well). …

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