# Feature requests

**URL:** https://discourse.slicer.org/c/support/feature-requests/9.md?page=1

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## [Reload option for data](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/reload-option-for-data/36496)

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**Author:** [@dyollb](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/dyollb)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 3:56pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/reload-option-for-data/36496 "2024-05-30T15:56:01Z")

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I see this has been requested before but was dismissed because there is some python API which could be used to achieve the same thing. Nevertheless, I really miss the reload option in the Data module context menu. In Pa…

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## [Limit a transform display to a region in slice view](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/limit-a-transform-display-to-a-region-in-slice-view/36143)

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**Author:** [@Matteboo](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Matteboo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2024, 11:50am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/limit-a-transform-display-to-a-region-in-slice-view/36143 "2024-05-14T11:50:23Z")

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Hello, I did a registration and want to display the displacement field in Slice view to show other person. The fact that the displacement field is shown outside the body is confusing for several of them, so I was wonder…

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## [Slicer 3D view not displaying labels of markup curves properly](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/slicer-3d-view-not-displaying-labels-of-markup-curves-properly/34364)

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**Author:** [@ruili](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/ruili)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 4:16pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/slicer-3d-view-not-displaying-labels-of-markup-curves-properly/34364 "2024-04-26T16:16:40Z")

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Hello, I am writing to report what seems to be a bug with the labelling of centerline curves or markup curves in general in the 3D view. The details of this bug can be found in a previous discussion here. But to summari…

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## [Appimage - for linux systems](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/appimage-for-linux-systems/35594)

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**Author:** [@Bob5](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Bob5)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 11:40pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/appimage-for-linux-systems/35594 "2024-04-18T23:40:44Z")

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Hi! Building/installing 3dslicer on some linux systems is not easy, not fast, not fun. Is it possible to provide appimage for download? Just like many of software do, freecad, cura slicer, kicad etc. Thank You for Your…

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## [Rapid progress of ChatGPT (GPT-4) image analysis - potential Slicer extension?](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/rapid-progress-of-chatgpt-gpt-4-image-analysis-potential-slicer-extension/32178)

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**Author:** [@rbumm](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/rbumm)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 6:06am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/rapid-progress-of-chatgpt-gpt-4-image-analysis-potential-slicer-extension/32178 "2024-02-13T06:06:56Z")

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Today the image analysis feature reaches Switzerland and gives some amazin results. Just beginning testing. Me: What scope of diagnosis is possible here? ChatGPT This is a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of t…

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## [Level tracing segment editor effect](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/level-tracing-segment-editor-effect/949)

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**Author:** [@stevenagl12](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/stevenagl12)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2024, 3:18am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/level-tracing-segment-editor-effect/949 "2024-02-12T03:18:38Z")

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I was wondering if there was a way to get an option in level tracing for the Segment Editor to allow for the corrections to the segmentation performed in the 3rd dimension so that the level tracing can happen outside of …

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## [Improving Animator module](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/improving-animator-module/32384)

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**Author:** [@muratmaga](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/muratmaga)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 6:19pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/improving-animator-module/32384 "2023-10-25T18:19:54Z")

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We would like to have a convenient interface to make movies of 3D visualizations from Slicer, particularly now what we are obtaining through the ColorizeVolume module. Animator module in SlicerMorph provides that functio…

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## [Create gridlines in 3D view, similar to the effect in the figure](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/create-gridlines-in-3d-view-similar-to-the-effect-in-the-figure/29127)

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**Author:** [@q2577040659](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/q2577040659)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2023, 7:03pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/create-gridlines-in-3d-view-similar-to-the-effect-in-the-figure/29127 "2023-10-16T19:03:55Z")

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## [Inquiry Regarding Measurement of Functional Tumor Volume in Breast using 3D Slicer](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/inquiry-regarding-measurement-of-functional-tumor-volume-in-breast-using-3d-slicer/31188)

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**Author:** [@thomas\_su](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/thomas_su)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 12:36pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/inquiry-regarding-measurement-of-functional-tumor-volume-in-breast-using-3d-slicer/31188 "2023-08-18T12:36:53Z")

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Dear 3D Slicer Community, Currently, I am delving into the realm of measuring Functional Tumor Volume (FTV) in breast tumors, along with parameters like Percentage of Enhancement (PE) and Signal Enhancement Ratio (SER).…

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## [Removing "Closed Surface" from seg.nrrd image header Line: Segmentation\_ContainedRepresentationNames](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/removing-closed-surface-from-seg-nrrd-image-header-line-segmentation-containedrepresentationnames/28987)

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**Author:** [@Joshua\_Binswanger](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Joshua_Binswanger)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 10:51pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/removing-closed-surface-from-seg-nrrd-image-header-line-segmentation-containedrepresentationnames/28987 "2023-06-09T22:51:13Z")

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Removing or giving the option to bypass “Closed Surface” Representation of Segmentations in the image header of seg.nrrd files on the line “Segmentation\_ContainedRepresentationNames” The Corresponding Line in the Header…

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## [Large data support in 3D Slicer](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/large-data-support-in-3d-slicer/15560)

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**Author:** [@muratmaga](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/muratmaga)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 6:42pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/large-data-support-in-3d-slicer/15560 "2023-05-25T18:42:39Z")

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While volume sizes of the medical imaging (CT/MR) datasets haven’t changed in much in almost a decade, research imaging methods such as tiled microscopy, synchrotron, and nanoCT is pushing larger and larger datasets, any…

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## [Printing dicom files](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/printing-dicom-files/28942)

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**Author:** [@mmasoudsf](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/mmasoudsf)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2023, 4:12am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/printing-dicom-files/28942 "2023-04-20T04:12:19Z")

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I think printing dicom files on radiology films and normal paper would be a big advantageous for Slicer3D.

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## [Annotate DICOM videos](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/annotate-dicom-videos/24713)

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**Author:** [@pmpradhan](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/pmpradhan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 2:11am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/annotate-dicom-videos/24713 "2023-03-21T02:11:38Z")

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Operating system: Windows Slicer version:4.11.20210226 Expected behavior: Annotate one frame and have it across all other frames for a single study. Actual behavior: Can annotate one frame and save it but cannot have …

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## [vtkSurfaceNets3D in Slicer?](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/vtksurfacenets3d-in-slicer/27690)

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**Author:** [@dzenanz](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/dzenanz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 12:15am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/vtksurfacenets3d-in-slicer/27690 "2023-02-08T00:15:43Z")

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vtkSurfaceNets3D, a new iso-contouring filter, is available in VTK. Will said it is planned to be used in Slicer. It sounds like it should significantly speed up label map to surface conversion, as it can also do smoothi…

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## [Right click option to duplicate segment](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/right-click-option-to-duplicate-segment/27028)

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**Author:** [@mcranium](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/mcranium)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 3:50pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/right-click-option-to-duplicate-segment/27028 "2023-01-04T15:50:23Z")

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Dear 3D Slicer developers, the question of how to duplicate segments has been asked here several times already. I saw that there is even a script (https://slicer.readthedocs.io/en/latest/developer\_guide/script\_repositor…

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## [Amira like segmentation - add to segment functionality](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/amira-like-segmentation-add-to-segment-functionality/26032)

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**Author:** [@mcranium](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/mcranium)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2022, 9:00pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/amira-like-segmentation-add-to-segment-functionality/26032 "2022-11-10T21:00:37Z")

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Dear 3D Slicer community, a colleague of mine, with whom I often collaborate is doing manual segmentation of muscles in µCT scans of small arthropods. Due to the small size, automatic segmentation is often not feasible.…

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## [Hint to segmentation shortcuts](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/hint-to-segmentation-shortcuts/26156)

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**Author:** [@mcranium](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/mcranium)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 11:08am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/hint-to-segmentation-shortcuts/26156 "2022-11-09T11:08:06Z")

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I have an idea for an easy improvement for the user experience in the segmentation editor. Personally, It took me quite a while to find out that there are shortcuts to the tools in this module. Why not include hints to t…

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## [Set center of rotation for transform in 3D view](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/set-center-of-rotation-for-transform-in-3d-view/14363)

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**Author:** [@manjula](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/manjula)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 4:39pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/set-center-of-rotation-for-transform-in-3d-view/14363 "2020-11-02T16:39:36Z")

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Even though it is possible to rotate the object in 3D view interactively whenever the rotation transformation is applied it is working as origin in the world origin ( I guess. ) 3D interactor is very difficult to precis…

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## [AI driven upper airway analysis](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/ai-driven-upper-airway-analysis/48443)

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**Author:** [@Algiz](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Algiz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 3:55pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/ai-driven-upper-airway-analysis/48443 "2026-10-15T15:55:12Z")

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Hello! I am trying to analyze my own cbct scan using 3d slicer and it is a very interesting program. some extensions have already helped me segment the airway and do a rudimentary airway analysis to determine the narr…

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## [Build 3D Slicer for MacOS arm64?](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/build-3d-slicer-for-macos-arm64/35699)

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**Author:** [@GeneRisi](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/GeneRisi)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 4:59pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/build-3d-slicer-for-macos-arm64/35699 "2026-09-11T16:59:46Z")

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PyTorch has support for using the shaders in the M series chips, but to use it, one has to use the arm64 version of Python. Should a native (in this case, M3) build of Slicer3D be possible? If yes, where should I get the…

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## [Adjusting position of markups text](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/adjusting-position-of-markups-text/48014)

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**Author:** [@mohammed\_alshakhas](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/mohammed_alshakhas)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 1:08am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/adjusting-position-of-markups-text/48014 "2026-08-30T01:08:14Z")

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I use markups quite often to illustrate CT findings. It would be very helpful if the text within markups could be easily repositioned. At present, it can be difficult to read when the text overlaps with anatomical struct…

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## [AI-Powered Automatic Segmentation Assistant for 3D Slicer](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/ai-powered-automatic-segmentation-assistant-for-3d-slicer/47860)

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**Author:** [@AIOmarRehan](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/AIOmarRehan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 3:08pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/ai-powered-automatic-segmentation-assistant-for-3d-slicer/47860 "2026-08-11T15:08:02Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m interested in contributing to 3D Slicer by developing an AI-Powered Automatic Segmentation Assistant. The idea is to provide a user-friendly workflow for applying modern AI segmentation models to medic…

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## [Segmentation clipping as a node](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/segmentation-clipping-as-a-node/47852)

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**Author:** [@mohammed\_alshakhas](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/mohammed_alshakhas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 7:24pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/segmentation-clipping-as-a-node/47852 "2026-08-10T19:24:13Z")

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im a big fan of clipping , however it is too far hidden and so many step to toggle back and forth. i think making it a module vs a node would be great addition . if two clipping can work as boundaries rather than just c…

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## [MPR or reslice, saving planes](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/mpr-or-reslice-saving-planes/47765)

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**Author:** [@Deep\_Learning](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Deep_Learning)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 2:41pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/mpr-or-reslice-saving-planes/47765 "2026-07-30T14:41:53Z")

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Is there a mechanism/extension to recall MPR/reslicing (interactive) planes? eg, I have two volumes in a scene, I reslice one, then switch to the other volume and reslice. Want to switch back to volume 1 and have its …

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## [How to see VAT and SAT crossection area at L3 level](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/how-to-see-vat-and-sat-crossection-area-at-l3-level/47756)

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**Author:** [@Vishal\_91](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Vishal_91)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 1:10pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/how-to-see-vat-and-sat-crossection-area-at-l3-level/47756 "2026-07-28T13:10:32Z")

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How to calculate VAT and SAT crossection area at L3 level? VAT/SAT ratio also required. Please someone help me, i need it for research purpose. Extensions are not working in my laptop

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## [Is it possible to scroll by dragging the mouse in the current view?](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/is-it-possible-to-scroll-by-dragging-the-mouse-in-the-current-view/35964)

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**Author:** [@ndelgado](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/ndelgado)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 11:02pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/is-it-possible-to-scroll-by-dragging-the-mouse-in-the-current-view/35964 "2026-07-15T23:02:57Z")

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Hello, I was wondering if there is a way to use a keyboard shortcut and drag the mouse to scroll through the slices in the current selected view. I know that it is possible to use the shift key and then drag mouse to sc…

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## [issue with automated dental tools ](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/issue-with-automated-dental-tools/47576)

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**Author:** [@deepak\_R](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/deepak_R)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 11:07am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/issue-with-automated-dental-tools/47576 "2026-07-08T11:07:49Z")

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Hello everyone, I am using 3D Slicer 5.12.0 (also tested with 5.10.0) and the latest AutomatedDentalTools extension from the Extension Manager. I am trying to run ALI on Carestream CBCT DICOM data. The volume loads co…

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## [plugin specialized in segmenting layers in the abdominal wall](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/plugin-specialized-in-segmenting-layers-in-the-abdominal-wall/47427)

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**Author:** [@arcsurgery](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/arcsurgery)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 12:41pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/plugin-specialized-in-segmenting-layers-in-the-abdominal-wall/47427 "2026-06-22T12:41:07Z")

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Is there a plugin that can segment the layers in the abdominal wall?

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## [HighRes segmentation in TotalSegmentator](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/highres-segmentation-in-totalsegmentator/47345)

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**Author:** [@jordy86](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/jordy86)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 12:40pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/highres-segmentation-in-totalsegmentator/47345 "2026-06-15T12:40:22Z")

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I noticed some test high res models in the TotalSegmentator github a while back but now they are gone. Are there any plans to introduce higher resolution segmentation similar to the highresh heart chambers available now? …

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## ["Pull from Repo" for Dev Mode](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/pull-from-repo-for-dev-mode/47064)

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**Author:** [@muratmaga](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/muratmaga)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 6:07am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/pull-from-repo-for-dev-mode/47064 "2026-05-18T06:07:12Z")

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I added a feature request for a button that allows to get the latest version of module’s python code from the source repository. A "Pull from repo" for DevMode · Issue #9160 · Slicer/Slicer · GitHub The primary driver i…

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