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=== '''Step 2: Install the OpenIGTLink module''' ===
 
=== '''Step 2: Install the OpenIGTLink module''' ===
 
OpenIGTLink is a communication protocol used to interface Slicer3 with external devices, such as trackers, imaging devices and robots.  OpenIGTLink is currently distributed as a loadable module for Slicer3.
 
OpenIGTLink is a communication protocol used to interface Slicer3 with external devices, such as trackers, imaging devices and robots.  OpenIGTLink is currently distributed as a loadable module for Slicer3.
* '''Step 2a:'''  You have the choice of either downloading a precompiled version '''OR''' building it yourself from the source code:
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* '''Step 2a:'''  You have the choice of either downloading a precompiled version (binary) '''OR''' building it yourself from the source code:
 
** Precompiled OpenIGTLink module (for use with Slicer 3.2):  Download and unzip.
 
** Precompiled OpenIGTLink module (for use with Slicer 3.2):  Download and unzip.
 
*** [[Media:OpenIGTLink_3.2_Win_x86_32.zip| For Windows (32-bit)]].
 
*** [[Media:OpenIGTLink_3.2_Win_x86_32.zip| For Windows (32-bit)]].
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==='''Step 3: Install the tracker simulator'''===
 
==='''Step 3: Install the tracker simulator'''===
 
The tracking simulator will be used to generate and send fake tracking data to Slicer3.
 
The tracking simulator will be used to generate and send fake tracking data to Slicer3.
* You have the choice of either downloading a precompiled version '''OR''' building it yourself from the source code:
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* You have the choice of either downloading a precompiled version (binary) '''OR''' building it yourself from the source code:
 
** Precompiled tracking simulator:  Download and unzip.
 
** Precompiled tracking simulator:  Download and unzip.
 
*** [[Media:TrackerSimulator_Win_x86_32.zip|For Windows (32-bit)]].
 
*** [[Media:TrackerSimulator_Win_x86_32.zip|For Windows (32-bit)]].

Revision as of 04:31, 5 June 2008

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Basic Slicer3 Navigation Tutorial

Overview:

This tutorial uses a tracking simulator to explain how navigation works in Slicer3.

The general IGT navigation system consists of the following components:

  • Slicer3 - the base platform
  • OpenIGTLink module - a loadable software module plugged into Slicer3
  • IGSTK - an interfacing tool for common commercial tracking devices
  • A tracking device - such as the NDI Aurora magnetic tracking system

The tracking simulator simulates the tracking device and the IGSTK interfacing software.

Those wishing to connect a real tracking system to Slicer3 should see the Advanced Navigation Tutorial.

Tutorial Materials

Software Installation Instructions

Step 1: Install Slicer3

Go to the Slicer3 Install site.

Step 2: Install the OpenIGTLink module

OpenIGTLink is a communication protocol used to interface Slicer3 with external devices, such as trackers, imaging devices and robots. OpenIGTLink is currently distributed as a loadable module for Slicer3.

Step 3: Install the tracker simulator

The tracking simulator will be used to generate and send fake tracking data to Slicer3.

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