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| − | [[image:Slicer4Announcement-HiRes.png|center|'''{{documentation/version}}''']]
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| − | |[[#Summary|Summary ]]
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| − | |[[#What is 3D Slicer|What is 3D Slicer]]
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| − | |[[#Slicer {{documentation/version}} Highlights|Slicer {{documentation/version}} Highlights]]
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| − | |[[#Slicer Training|Slicer Training]]
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| − | |[[#Slicer Extensions|Slicer Extensions]]
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| − | |[[#Other Improvements, Additions & Documentation|Other Improvements, Additions & Documentation]]
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| − | = Summary =
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| − | The [http://www.slicer.org/pages/Acknowledgments community] of Slicer developers is proud to announce the release of '''Slicer {{documentation/version}}'''.
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| − | * Slicer {{documentation/version}} introduces
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| − | ** An improved App Store, known as the Extension Manager, for adding plug-ins to Slicer. More than 80 plug-ins and packages of plug-ins are currently available.
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| − | ** Close to 150 feature improvements and bug fixes have resulted in improved performance and stability.
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| − | ** Improvements to many modules.
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| − | * Click here to [http://download.slicer.org/ download] Slicer {{documentation/version}} for different platforms and find pointers to the source code, mailing lists and the bug tracker.
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| − | * Please note that Slicer continues to be a research package and is not intended for clinical use. Testing of functionality is an ongoing activity with high priority, however, some features of Slicer are not fully tested.
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| − | * The [[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Training|Slicer Training]] page provides a series of tutorials and data sets for training in the use of Slicer.
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| − | [http://www.slicer.org slicer.org] is the portal to the application, training materials, and the development community.
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| − | = What is 3D Slicer =
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| − | = Slicer {{documentation/version}} Highlights =
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| − | Image:Grid3dVolume.png|Improved [[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Modules/Transforms|NameOfModule]] module with XXX for YYYY - '''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZUAfR0mqqI click here for demo video]'''.<ul><li>Improved ....</li><li>Something else</li><li>And a last one</li></ul>
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| − | = Slicer Training =
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| − | The [[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Training|Slicer Training]] page provides a series of updated tutorials and data sets for training in the use of Slicer {{documentation/version}}.
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| − | <gallery caption="New Tutorials" widths="250px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
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| − | Image:2014-Slicer-Iowa-crop.png|This is an example of description {{new}}
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| − | =Slicer Extensions=
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| − | Image:screenshot.php?group_id=297&screenshot_id=573|[[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/ABC|ABC]] Atlas Based Classification {{updated}}
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| − | Image:AnglePlanes.png|[[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/AnglePlanesExtension|AnglePlanesExtension]] This Module is used to calculate the angle between two planes by using the normals. The user gets the choice to use two planes which are already implemented on Slicer or they can define a plane by using landmarks (at least 3 landmarks). Plane can also be saved to be reused for other models. {{new}}
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| − | Image:SlicerCIPLogo.png|[[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/Chest_Imaging_Platform|Chest_Imaging_Platform]] Chest Imaging Platform is an extension for quantitative CT imaging biomarkers for lung diseases. This work is funded by the National Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number R01HL116931. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health. {{new}}
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| − | Image:BaselineFollowupSCANRegisteredCMFreg2.png|[[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/CMFreg|CMFreg]] is a set of tools package for cranio-maxillofacial registration {{updated}}
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| − | Image:CurveMakerIcon.png|[[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/CurveMaker|CurveMaker]] is a module to generate a curve based on a list of fiducial points. {{updated}}
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| − | Image:DebuggingTools.png|[[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/DebuggingTools|DebuggingTools]] This extension contains various tools useful for developing and debugging modules. Includes a tool for connecting Slicer to remote visual debugger for Python scripts using PyDev (http://pydev.org/) and node update performance statistics {{new}}
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| − | Image:DeveloperToolsForExtensions.png|[[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/DeveloperToolsForExtensions|DeveloperToolsForExtensions]] This extension offers different tools to help developers when they create Slicer extension. {{new}}
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| − | Image:DTIProcess-mj.png|[[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/DTIProcess| DTI Process]]: DTI processing and analysis toolkit developed at UNC and University of Utah. Tools in this toolkit include (1) dtiestim, (2) dtiprocess, (3) dtiaverage, (4) fiberprocess and (5) fiberstats. {{updated}}
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| − | Image:DTI-Reg-icon.png|[[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/DTI-Reg|DTI-Reg]] DTI-Reg is an extension that performs pair-wise DTI registration, using scalar FA map to drive the registration. {{new}}
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| − | Image:EasyClip.png|[[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/EasyClip|EasyClip]] This Module is used to clip one or different 3D Models according to a predetermined plane. Plane can be saved to be reused for other models. After clipping, the models are closed and can be saved as new 3D Models. {{new}}
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| − | Image:GelDosimetry_Logo_128x128.png|[[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Modules/GelDosimetry|GelDosimetryAnalysis]] is a [[Documentation/Nightly/Developers/Slicelets|Slicelet]] covering the gel dosimetry analysis workflow used in commissioning new radiation techniques. {{updated}}
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| − | Image:GraphCutSegment.png|[[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/GraphCutSegment|GraphCutSegment]] This is a segment extension using graph cut and star shape algorithm. This extension can be used for research purposes ONLY. It can NOT be used for commercial purposes. {{new}}
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| − | Image:IntensitySegmenterIcon.png|[http://www.nitrc.org/projects/dentaltools/ IntensitySegmenter] is a simple tool that segments an image according to intensity value. It is mainly used to segment CT scans using the Hounsfield scale but the ranges of intensities and their corresponding labels can be specified in an input text file. {{updated}}
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| − | Image:LumpNav.png|[[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/LumpNav|LumpNav]] Breast tumor resection using tracked ultrasound and cautery {{new}}
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| − | Image:MarginCalculator_Logo2_128.png|[[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/MarginCalculator|MarginCalculator]] The Matlab Bridge extension allows running Matlab scripts as command-line interface (CLI) modules directly from 3D Slicer. The only prerequisites for running Matlab scripts are having this extension and Matlab installed on the 3D Slicer computer (building of 3D Slicer, MEX files, etc. is not needed). Extension version: 0.13.0. {{new}}
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| − | Image:MatlabBridgeLogo.png|[[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/MatlabBridge| Matlab Bridge]] to allow running Matlab functions directly in 3D Slicer.{{updated}} {{updated}}
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| − | Image:MeshStatistics.png|[[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/MeshStatisticsExtension|MeshStatisticsExtension]] Mesh Statistics allows users to compute descriptive statistics over specific and predefined regions {{new}}
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| − | Image:MeshToLabelMapIcon128x128.png|[[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/MeshToLabelMap|MeshToLabelMap]] This extension computes a label map from a 3D model. {{new}}
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| − | Image:Slicer4ExtensionModelToModelDistance.png|[[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/ModelToModelDistance|ModelToModelDistance]] This extension computes the distance between two 3D models {{updated}}
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| − | Image:NeedleFinder.png|[[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/NeedleFinder|NeedleFinder]]: NeedleFinder: fast interactive needle detection. It provides interactive tools to segment needles in MR/CT images. It has been mostly tested on MRI from gynelogical brachytherapy cases. {{updated}}
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| − | Image:PAAlogo-small.png|[[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/PercutaneousApproachAnalysis|PercutaneousApproachAnalysis]]: The Percutaneous Approach Analysis is used to calculate and visualize the accessibility of liver tumor with a percutaneous approach. {{updated}}
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| − | Image:PETDICOMExtension.png|[[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/PETDICOM|PETDICOM]]: The PET DICOM Extension provides tools to import PET Standardized Uptake Value images from DICOM into Slicer. {{updated}}
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| − | Image:PET-IndiC.png|[[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/PET-IndiC|PET-IndiC]] The PET-IndiC Extension allows for fast segmentation of regions of interest and calculation of quantitative indices. {{new}}
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| − | Image:DPetBrainQuantification.png|[[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/PetSpectAnalysis|PetSpectAnalysis]] First Version of the Pet Spect Analysis Extension {{new}}
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| − | Image:PETTumorSegmentation.png|[[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/PETTumorSegmentation|PETTumorSegmentation]] Tumor and lymph node segmentation in PET scans {{new}}
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| − | Image:PickAndPaint.png|[[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/PickAndPaintExtension|PickAndPaintExtension]] Pick 'n Paint tool allows users to select ROIs on a reference model and to propagate it over different time point models. {{new}}
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| − | Image:Q3DC.png|[[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/Q3DC|Q3DC]] This extension contains one module of the same name. Using placed fiducials, it allows users to compute 2D angles: Yaw, Pitch and Roll {{new}}
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| − | Image:ReportingLogo.png|[[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/Reporting|Reporting]] to create image annotations/markup that are stored in a structured form.{{updated}} {{updated}}
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| − | Image:ResampleDTIlogEuclidean.png |[[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/ResampleDTIlogEuclidean|ResampleDTIlogEuclidean]] This resamples Diffusion Tensor Images (DTI) in the log-euclidean framework {{new}}
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| − | Image:SlicerHeart_Logo_128x128.png|[[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/SlicerHeart|SlicerHeart]] Modules for cardiac analysis and intervention planning and guidance {{new}}
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| − | Image:SlicerIGTLogo.png|[[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/SlicerIGT|SlicerIGT]] to use all the advanced features of 3D Slicer for real-time navigation.{{updated}} {{updated}}
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| − | Image:SlicerProstate_Logo_1.0_128x128.png|[[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/SlicerProstate|SlicerProstate]] SlicerProstate extension hosts various modules to facilitate processing and management of prostate image data, utilizing prostate images in image-guided interventions and development of the imaging biomarkers of the prostate cancer. {{new}}
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| − | Image:SlicerRT Logo 2.0 128x128.png|[[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/SlicerRT|SlicerRT]] is a tool for powerful radiotherapy research. {{updated}}
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| − | Image:Slicer-Wasp.png|[[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/Slicer-Wasp|Slicer-Wasp]] A module to perform a series of ITK watershed segmentation (without seeds) and then let the user create a label map out of selected components. {{new}}
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| − | Image:T1_Mapping_Logo_Resized.png|[[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/T1Mapping|T1Mapping]] T1 mapping estimates effective tissue parameter maps (T1) from multi-spectral FLASH MRI scans with different flip angles. {{new}}
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| − | Image:VolumeClipLogo.png|[[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/VolumeClip|VolumeClip]]: Clip volumes with surface models and ROI boxes {{updated}}
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| − | == Extensions updated in both 4.4 and {{documentation/version}} ==
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| − | * [http://www.nitrc.org/projects/abc ABC]
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| − | * [[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/CMFreg|CMFreg]]
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| − | * [[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/CurveMaker|CurveMaker]]
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| − | * [[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/DTIProcess|DTIProcess]] Documentation/Nightly/Modules/GelDosimetry
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| − | * [[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Modules/GelDosimetry|GelDosimetryAnalysis]]
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| − | * [[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/IntensitySegmenter|IntensitySegmenter]]
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| − | * [[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/MatlabBridge|MatlabBridge]]
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| − | * [[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/ModelToModelDistance|ModelToModelDistance]]
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| − | * [[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/NeedleFinder|NeedleFinder]]
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| − | * [[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/PETDICOM|PETDICOMExtension]]
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| − | * [[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/PercutaneousApproachAnalysis|PercutaneousApproachAnalysis]]
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| − | * [[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/Reporting|Reporting]]
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| − | * [[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/SlicerIGT|SlicerIGT]]
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| − | * [[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/SlicerRT|SlicerRT]]
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| − | * [[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/VolumeClip|VolumeClip]]
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| − | == Extensions removed ==
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| − | * houghTransformCLI: Removed because by the original author because it was not needed anymore.
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| − | == Extensions renamed ==
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| − | * PyDevRemoteDebug -> [[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/DebuggingTools|DebuggingTools]]
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| − | * MultidimData -> [[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/Sequences|Sequences]]
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| − | * TrackerStabilizer -> [[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/TrackerStabilizer|Slicer-TrackerStabilizer]]
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| − | * AirwaySegmentation -> [[Documentation/{{documentation/version}}/Extensions/AirwaySegmentation|Slicer-AirwaySegmentation]]
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| − | = For Developers =
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| − | == Under the hood ==
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| − | Image:CTKApplauncher_Logo.png|Moved from CTKAppLauncher v0.1.11 to v0.1.14 (43 commits) <!-- git log --oneline v0.1.11..v0.1.14 --no-merges | wc -l -->
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| − | Image:ITK_logo.png|Moved from ITK v4.4.1 to v4.6.0 (1089 commits) <!-- git log --oneline v4.4.1..56fae27 --no-merges | wc -l -->
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| − | == Looking at the Code Changes ==
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| − | From a git checkout you can easily see the all the commits since the time of the 4.4.0 release:
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| − | git log v4.3.0..HEAD
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| − | To see a summary of your own commits, you could use something like:
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| − | see [https://www.kernel.org/pub/software/scm/git/docs/git-log.html the git log man page] for more options.
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| − | [[Release_Details#Slicer_{{documentation/version}}.0|Commit stats and full changelog]]
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