# Feature requests **URL:** https://discourse.slicer.org/c/support/feature-requests/9.md?page=10 [Latest](https://discourse.slicer.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.slicer.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.slicer.org/tags.md) **Page:** 11 --- ## [build plugin that allows loading zipped dicom series](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/build-plugin-that-allows-loading-zipped-dicom-series/9491)
**Author:** [@jpcenteno80](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/jpcenteno80)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 2:47am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/build-plugin-that-allows-loading-zipped-dicom-series/9491 "2020-01-15T02:47:50Z")
Operating system: Ubuntu 18.04 Slicer version: 4.10.2 Desired behavior: Allow loading dicom directly from a zipped file containing a dicom series. “Add data into the scene” already allows it but the slices can only be … --- ## [Proposition: Name volumes imported via Data by Series description](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/proposition-name-volumes-imported-via-data-by-series-description/9779)
**Author:** [@Amine](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Amine)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 4:47pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/proposition-name-volumes-imported-via-data-by-series-description/9779 "2020-01-13T16:47:12Z")
Currently, volumes added via the Data module will get their name from the first file of the set, while data added via DICOM database will have the series number followed by series description: My proposition is to ext… --- ## [Scissors tool in segment editor](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/scissors-tool-in-segment-editor/9245)
**Author:** [@BreadBoxGuy](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/BreadBoxGuy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 12:46pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/scissors-tool-in-segment-editor/9245 "2019-11-21T12:46:01Z")
I have a hollow model, and I would like to remove part of the wall so I can see the inside surface of the structure. Currently, I’m using the erase tool to remove part of the wall but using the scissor tool seems to be q… --- ## [Visualization annoyance in several parts](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/visualization-annoyance-in-several-parts/8654)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Vergara](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Alex_Vergara)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 1:29pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/visualization-annoyance-in-several-parts/8654 "2019-10-23T13:29:54Z")
I know this is no bug, properly said, but is annoying enough to be considered as is. The following elements does not allow scrolling: Subject hierarchy item information, Node information, All nodes . This makes almost i… --- ## [How to tell Slicer to save by default in whatever folder it is called from](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/how-to-tell-slicer-to-save-by-default-in-whatever-folder-it-is-called-from/8383)
**Author:** [@muratmaga](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/muratmaga)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 6:30pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/how-to-tell-slicer-to-save-by-default-in-whatever-folder-it-is-called-from/8383 "2019-09-12T18:30:45Z")
I use Slicer on Linux a lot, and I usually invoke it from the terminal window and typically from the folder where the dataset I am going to work on is present. I would like to have the default save behavior to be in the … --- ## [Watermark feature](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/watermark-feature/8252)
**Author:** [@muratmaga](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/muratmaga)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 3:14am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/watermark-feature/8252 "2019-09-04T03:14:43Z")
@jcfr @pieper @lassoan. We finished our first SlicerMorph workshop and our trainees pretty much feel in love with Slicer and its capabilities (check out https://twitter.com/SlicerMorph/status/1168022612313686016 for som… --- ## [Suggestion: Display progress bar while saving MRB](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/suggestion-display-progress-bar-while-saving-mrb/8222)
**Author:** [@rprueckl](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/rprueckl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 7:50am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/suggestion-display-progress-bar-while-saving-mrb/8222 "2019-08-29T07:50:29Z")
Currently, a progress bar is presented while loading a MRB file, whereas this is not the case while saving. It would be worth considering to have one as saving large scenes can take some time. --- ## [Extracting diffusion tensor from DTI images ](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/extracting-diffusion-tensor-from-dti-images/8112)
**Author:** [@mshah](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/mshah)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 6:55pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/extracting-diffusion-tensor-from-dti-images/8112 "2019-08-26T18:55:05Z")
Hi everyone, I’m having a lot of trouble with the software so far. I am trying to a) visualize the tensor field of dti images and b) extract the 3x3 tensor matrix from each voxel of the images (or directly the eigenvalu… --- ## [Visualize arrays stored in h5](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/visualize-arrays-stored-in-h5/7953)
**Author:** [@rogertrullo](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/rogertrullo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 12:25am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/visualize-arrays-stored-in-h5/7953 "2019-08-09T00:25:05Z")
Hi, I know that hdf5 is just a container as discussed in here , however I think it can be a greate feature to have some kind of option to display 3d arrays in 3D slicer. The format is widely used in the machine learning… --- ## [PK Modelling Module Extension- Missing?](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/pk-modelling-module-extension-missing/7803)
**Author:** [@madeline](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/madeline)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 2:56am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/pk-modelling-module-extension-missing/7803 "2019-08-01T02:56:59Z")
Hi, Just wondering if anyone can help me locate the PK Modelling Module in the latest 4.11.0 Slicer update? I have been using the module for analysis for a few months and recently re-downloaded the software on a new ha… --- ## [Watershed paint mode](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/watershed-paint-mode/7655)
**Author:** [@the3dslicerdude](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/the3dslicerdude)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2019, 2:04pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/watershed-paint-mode/7655 "2019-07-18T14:04:02Z")
Hi everyone I noticed a feature in another software where it seems as though they use watershed filters to speed up the painting process. If that’s not already a feature, I definitely think it would be a time saver. I … --- ## [Segment editor control over smoothing](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/segment-editor-control-over-smoothing/6907)
**Author:** [@the3dslicerdude](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/the3dslicerdude)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2019, 4:36am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/segment-editor-control-over-smoothing/6907 "2019-05-24T04:36:59Z")
I am unsure if this feature doesn’t already exist but I can’t seem to find it. When using the segment editor, the meshes it generates look heavily smoothed to the point where they loose a lot of detail (especially when c… --- ## [Add default jump slices mode in settings](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/add-default-jump-slices-mode-in-settings/7573)
**Author:** [@chir.set](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/chir.set)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2019, 8:58pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/add-default-jump-slices-mode-in-settings/7573 "2019-07-14T20:58:14Z")
The image below shows the three jump slices options. On application start, or when a scene is closed, it defaults to ‘offset’. I could not find an option in ‘Settings’ to choose a default mode. I mostly use the ‘Cent… --- ## [Quality of registration](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/quality-of-registration/7421)
**Author:** [@Sibi\_Thirunavukarasu](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Sibi_Thirunavukarasu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2019, 4:48pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/quality-of-registration/7421 "2019-07-05T16:48:30Z")
Hi, I am registering CT perfusion maps with the MRI DWI sequence using elastix module. Is there a way to check the quality of the registration other than visual assessment? Thanks in advance --- ## [Open dicom files having a JPEG transfert syntax](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/open-dicom-files-having-a-jpeg-transfert-syntax/7306)
**Author:** [@Charles\_Gueunet](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Charles_Gueunet)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 5:13am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/open-dicom-files-having-a-jpeg-transfert-syntax/7306 "2019-06-27T05:13:45Z")
I have a DICOM file with RGB pixel data, using a Lossless JPEG transfer syntax and I do not get slicer to open it. Does Slicer handle this kind of transfer syntax ? I know GDCM can handle these files. --- ## [Reload button loads dependent modules](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/reload-button-loads-dependent-modules/7135)
**Author:** [@brhoom](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/brhoom)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2019, 1:56pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/reload-button-loads-dependent-modules/7135 "2019-06-12T13:56:57Z")
It would be nice to have the feature in the title. My workaround is to modify the file bin/python/slicer/ScriptedLoadableModule.py and add these lines in onReload(self) function myM… --- ## [Please add cropping and padding options to maskVolume effect in ExtraEffect tools](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/please-add-cropping-and-padding-options-to-maskvolume-effect-in-extraeffect-tools/6691)
**Author:** [@muratmaga](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/muratmaga)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2019, 10:05pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/please-add-cropping-and-padding-options-to-maskvolume-effect-in-extraeffect-tools/6691 "2019-05-25T22:05:38Z")
It is common in our field to stuff whole bunch of genetically samples into the same scan to cut down the scanning costs/time (eg 10-15 zebrafish from the same clutch). We are training our folks to use Slicer to do a qui… --- ## [Disabling object transforms by VR controllers](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/disabling-object-transforms-by-vr-controllers/6904)
**Author:** [@drouin-simon](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/drouin-simon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2019, 5:47pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/disabling-object-transforms-by-vr-controllers/6904 "2019-05-24T17:47:25Z")
Hi, Is there a way to disable object transforms in VR, or to assign object transforms to a different button than world transform? In the current implementation, it is very easy to transform an object by accident when t… --- ## [What is new in Slicer popup window](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/what-is-new-in-slicer-popup-window/6732)
**Author:** [@muratmaga](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/muratmaga)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2019, 6:35pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/what-is-new-in-slicer-popup-window/6732 "2019-05-08T18:35:52Z")
As far as I can tell, there is really no good mechanism to make aware of changes to existing modules and extensions in terms of functionalities (e.g., new features, behavior change etc) to the end user. I am wondering i… --- ## [Histogram smoothing](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/histogram-smoothing/6662)
**Author:** [@kayarre](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/kayarre)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 12:32pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/histogram-smoothing/6662 "2019-05-01T12:32:04Z")
I am doing some analysis of MRI images and am attempting to come up with a rigerous way to do image normalization. I have come across papers that look at longitudinal studies of Alzheimer’s disease that use a histogram … --- ## [Suggestion: Quicker scissor tool and Seed growing to split a segment in two parts](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/suggestion-quicker-scissor-tool-and-seed-growing-to-split-a-segment-in-two-parts/6006)
**Author:** [@Amine](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Amine)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2019, 3:03am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/suggestion-quicker-scissor-tool-and-seed-growing-to-split-a-segment-in-two-parts/6006 "2019-03-30T03:03:11Z")
Hello, i would like to suggest two features that i found my way around but were very time consuming ( hopefully not so hard to code): Using the scissor tool to cut through a segment in 3d view (without drawing a full … --- ## [Slicer app installation "hint" for mac installer](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/slicer-app-installation-hint-for-mac-installer/6329)
**Author:** [@fedorov](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/fedorov)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 8:00pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/slicer-app-installation-hint-for-mac-installer/6329 "2019-03-28T20:00:55Z")
Based on the experience communicating with users, it comes up not for the first time that some users open the installer package, and then open 3D Slicer app from the package, without doing the proper install. Surprisingl… --- ## [How to split the Multi-b value DWI image series into independent images with high b value and low B value](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/how-to-split-the-multi-b-value-dwi-image-series-into-independent-images-with-high-b-value-and-low-b-value/6190)
**Author:** [@hss003](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/hss003)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 4:15pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/how-to-split-the-multi-b-value-dwi-image-series-into-independent-images-with-high-b-value-and-low-b-value/6190 "2019-03-18T16:15:43Z")
how to split the Multi-b value DWI image series into independent images with high b value and low B value. --- ## [SlicerRT - VR visualization of Dose & Structures overlayed with CT](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/slicerrt-vr-visualization-of-dose-structures-overlayed-with-ct/6004)
**Author:** [@ahmad](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/ahmad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 3:01pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/slicerrt-vr-visualization-of-dose-structures-overlayed-with-ct/6004 "2019-03-04T15:01:26Z")
Operating system: Windows Slicer version: 4.10.1 Expected behavior: To show dose color wash and structure using VR Actual behavior: I could not do it I would like to know how SlicerRT can be used to accomplish the fo… --- ## [ScreenCapture: how to capture "Rock 3D view" animation](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/screencapture-how-to-capture-rock-3d-view-animation/5610)
**Author:** [@mangotee](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/mangotee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 2:48am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/screencapture-how-to-capture-rock-3d-view-animation/5610 "2019-02-02T02:48:48Z")
I am trying to use ScreenCapture to record the 3D view. I have my 3D scene nicely laid out, and I get a very nice animation if I switch on “Rock the 3D view” from the drop-down menu. I would like to record that to disc, … --- ## [Blank out surrounding areas outside of segmented regions of interests in volume](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/blank-out-surrounding-areas-outside-of-segmented-regions-of-interests-in-volume/5566)
**Author:** [@xmc2018\_ucl](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/xmc2018_ucl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 12:51am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/blank-out-surrounding-areas-outside-of-segmented-regions-of-interests-in-volume/5566 "2019-01-30T00:51:41Z")
Hi I am new to Slicer and I want to do multi-stages segmentation: 1. segment only lungs from CT images; 2. segment only vessels from the segmented lungs I am wondering if I can load segmented lung mask (using chest ima… --- ## [Preserve boundary](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/preserve-boundary/5481)
**Author:** [@anandmulay3](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/anandmulay3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 2:05pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/preserve-boundary/5481 "2019-01-24T14:05:47Z")
can we add a function which help us to preserve boundary while applying decimation on model . --- ## [Customizing layout](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/customizing-layout/5386)
**Author:** [@muratmaga](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/muratmaga)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 9:15pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/customizing-layout/5386 "2019-01-16T21:15:23Z")
While there a quite a bit of pre-defined layout options, I occasionally need an odd layouts which there is no close approximation (such as two 3D viewers, one slice view, one quantitative and a table). Would you guys co… --- ## [Adding custom tags to subject without creating/exporting DICOMs](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/adding-custom-tags-to-subject-without-creating-exporting-dicoms/5189)
**Author:** [@muratmaga](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/muratmaga)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 7:14pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/adding-custom-tags-to-subject-without-creating-exporting-dicoms/5189 "2019-01-10T19:14:57Z")
Is it possible to set and display some of the DICOM tags from the subject hierarchy without actually having a dicom volume ? E.g., I organized this mockup MRB file. It contains everything I need in terms of imaging data … --- ## [Change data probe to view MIP HU](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/change-data-probe-to-view-mip-hu/4516)
**Author:** [@mag](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/mag)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2019, 3:54am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/change-data-probe-to-view-mip-hu/4516 "2019-01-08T03:54:29Z")
Hi, I’m looking at very small features on CTA scans and there are 2 things I’d like data probe to do but it doesn’t and I’m not sure how to modify it to get the behaviour I want. When I am in one of the slice viewers,… [Previous page](https://discourse.slicer.org/c/support/feature-requests/9.md?page=9) [Next page](https://discourse.slicer.org/c/support/feature-requests/9.md?page=11)