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Hi all...

I am curious to know how important it is to collect a confocal
dataset so that the voxel measurements are 1:1:1.  My impression is that
the main reason for doing this is somewhat historical at this point, i.e.
older 3-D reconstruction packages assumed isometric voxels.  The rendering
programs that I'm using (Voxblast and Imaris) allow the voxel dimensions
to be defined.  Are there other reasons why a dataset should be collected
so that the voxel definition is 1:1:1?

Many thanks in advance (and for all past help),

Angela

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Angela V. Klaus, Ph.D.
Director, Microscopy and Imaging Facility
American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79th Street
New York, NY 10024 USA
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Tel: 212-769-5977
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