A flat (2D) projection of a 3D model generated in TrakEM2

Posted by Tom Lynch on Aug 21, 2013; 3:43pm
URL: http://imagej.273.s1.nabble.com/A-flat-2D-projection-of-a-3D-model-generated-in-TrakEM2-tp5004520.html

Dear ImageJ community,

I have constructed a 3-dimentional model of a tissue from cross sectional histology samples using the TrakEM2 plug-in. Is there a method of projecting a 3D model for a 2D publication-friendly figure? For example, consider a Mollweide projection of the earth--the 3D globe is rolled out into a flat map.

Imagine my 3D model is the shape of a piece of pipe. I would like to project it as a flat sheet like it had been cut down one side and rolled out. I would like to avoid 3D glasses if possible. I appreciate any advise/expertise you can give me!


Thank you,

Tom J Lynch
PhD Candidate
Anatomy and Cell Biology
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
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