Creating Volume Models

Use the following process to create volume models with softWoRx.

Prepare Data: Use the tools in the Filter menu to prepare the images by filtering, creating thresholds, or enhancing contrast. This will help you to distinguish features in the data.

Identify Polygons on 2D sections: Use the Edit Polygon tools to create and edit the 2D Polygons that are the basic building blocks of volume models. If the data thresholds nicely (such that desired features are easily distinguishable when the lower threshold is raised), you can use an automated tool (2D Polygon Finder) to create the polygons. After you create a polygon set, use Edit Polygon to further refine the polygons.

Associate 2D Polygons as 3D Volume Objects: Use the 3D Object Builder to assemble the polygons that were created on 2D sections as 3D volume objects. Then generate tables of 2D and 3D measurements and wireframe and solid model representations of the objects.

View the Model: If you have used 3D Object Builder to create wireframe or solid models of the objects, you can use 3D Model to view and rotate the models in a 3D viewing canvas.