# DICOM export of segmentation node

**URL:** <https://discourse.slicer.org/t/dicom-export-of-segmentation-node/313>\
**Category:** Development\
**Created:** [May 15, 2017, 6:16pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/dicom-export-of-segmentation-node/313 "2017-05-15T18:16:50Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 16, 2017, 7:07am UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/dicom-export-of-segmentation-node/313/5 "2017-05-16T07:07:59Z")

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Exporting to a temporary location should be the way to go, I agree.  
I’m on my way to the airport so cannot prepare you a script, but here’s one that does export programmatically, bypassing the GUI

> **[Dropbox - Link not found](https://www.dropbox.com/s/j4cmpv5x7hupewy/20160826_DICOMVolumeExport_MatthewMouawad.py?dl=0)**
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> Dropbox is a free service that lets you bring your photos, docs, and videos anywhere and share them easily. Never email yourself a file again!

  
Things changed in Slicer core since then, so you may need to adjust a few lines.

Let me know how it goes, I can be of better help tomorrow.

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