# New Guy With ROI Question

**URL:** <https://discourse.slicer.org/t/new-guy-with-roi-question/3321>\
**Category:** Support\
**Created:** [June 27, 2018, 7:41pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/new-guy-with-roi-question/3321 "2018-06-27T19:41:46Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 27, 2018, 11:35pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/new-guy-with-roi-question/3321/2 "2018-06-27T23:35:58Z")

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Hi! If I understand correctly what you’re trying to do, then please read this topic first.

> [@Save volume rendering as STL file](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/save-volume-rendering-as-stl-file/524):
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> Hello, I am a new user on 3D slicer. I was using the display preset feature under volume rendering, and I was wondering if there is a way to save what I was viewing as an .stl or 3D printable file. For example, I was viewing a sample MRI using the CT-cardiac3 preset display. When I tried to save that specific 3D preset displayed sample in a .stl file, the option was unavailable. I was only able to see .vp (volume property), .txt formats. Is there a way to accomplish what I desire in 3D slic…

You’ll probably need to use the Segment Editor module in the end. Let us know if you need help with segmentation.

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