Hi, I am trying to visualize a volume using Python and volume rendering. When I render the volume, it is rather dark. I know I can solve this by moving the “Shift” bar under Display in Volume Rendering. Now I tried doing this by using Python, and I used the following code: volRenLogic = slicer.m…

I would also be interested to learn how to do this programmatically, and similarly, centre the volume rendering (as you would with the crosshair icon in the UI).

Here is how you center the 3D view programmatically: https://slicer.readthedocs.io/en/latest/developer_guide/script_repository.html#center-the-3d-view-on-the-scene

Thanks Mike, that solves the centring problem!

And the “shift” problem can be solved following here: [image] How to set volume rendering preset using Python Development Hi Oliver, There have been some improvements since 4.8.1 that makes it easier for us to do this. So if you use the latest nightly, then this is what …

Adjusting "Shift" Volume Rendering Display using Python

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And the “shift” problem can be solved following here:

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