In message Confocal Microscopy List writes:
>    Any comments about VoxelView ??
>   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>   - Is VoxelView the program of choice for "voxel imaging" and "voxel
> analysis"?
>  I know that there are other programs that works, but my impression was that
> the
> y were more for "surface rendering", instead of "voxel imaging".
>
>   - I would appreciate any suggestions about this software, and other
> possible a
> lternatives.
>
>   - Do you have special comments about the hardware (SGI- Silicon Graphics)?
> Are
>  there any realistic alternatives (if you can afford an SGI)?
>
> Martin Kohler
 
I've only used Voxelview once and can't tell you anything about it.  However,
regarding volume vs. surface rendering, both volume rendering and surface
rendering have their places--it depends on what you want to do.  Surface
rendering, for instance, is good for situations in which you want to determine
whether stained structures might be in contact.
 
Regarding alternative volume rendering software--I've been quite happy using
VolVis, not the least because it's free.  It will run on a Sun as well as an SGI
(although I've used it only on an SGI), so you might be able to cut your
hardware cost, too, if need be.  VolVis 1.1 should be coming out soon; you might
contact Rick Avila at [log in to unmask] for info.
 
Martin Wessendorf