1. ModelClip Tutorial Jun Lin, B.S Xiaojun Chen*, Ph.D
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Learning Objective
Guide you step-by-step through the process of loading of a 3D surface model, setting the osteotomy trajectory, defining the clipping depth, and clipping with one click within Slicer4. This module features include:
Generating a clipping path
Defining the clipping depth
Adjustments of the positions and orientations of the planes
Clipping of a model with one click
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Prerequisites
This tutorial assumes that you have completed the course Data Loading and Visualization. Tutorials for Slicer4 are available on the website:
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Loading of a Model
1. Click on Add Data Button
2. Click on Choose File(s) to ADD Button
3. Choose the sample.stl you have downloaded
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5. Setting of Clipping Path
1. Click on Create a Plane Button to generate the first plane representing the clipping path
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6. Setting of Clipping Path
1. Grab and drag the plane widget to adjust the size, position and orientation of the plane. The light green color indicates the direction for the next plane to be appended.
2. Click on the Append a Plane Button after the first plane is set
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7. Setting of Clipping Path
1. Click on Append a Plane Button to append the planes one by one, aiming at setting the clipping path.
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8. Defining of Clipping Depth
1. Click on Set Clip Depth Button to define the clipping depth with another plane. This step is optional.
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Clip with One Click
1. Click on Clip Button to accomplish the clipping operation. Note that if the clipping depth is defined, the space intersected by the negative direction of the normal axis of both the clipping path and the depth plane will be clipped.
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Result
This is the result of the clipping operation.
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Adjustments
1. Click on Hide/Show the Planes Button to switch the visibility of the planes.
2. Click on Remove the Last Plane Button to remove it.
3. Click on Delete the Planes Button to delete the whole planes for a new clipping operation. This cannot be undone, so use it with caution.
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