Plugins Overview
The Plugins section of the Advanced tab provides access to specialized extensions that expand Volvicon's core capabilities. Plugins are modular components that add domain-specific functionality without modifying the base application, allowing you to customize your installation for specific workflows.
Plugin Architecture
Volvicon's plugin system enables:
- Modular functionality: Install only the features you need
- Independent updates: Plugins can be updated separately from the main application
- Custom workflows: Specialized tools for niche applications
- Third-party integration: Support for external algorithms and processing pipelines
Available Plugins
| Plugin | Description | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Cone Beam Reconstruction | Reconstruct 3D volumetric images from cone-beam CT projection data using filtered back-projection algorithms | Industrial CT, dental CBCT, micro-CT research |
Accessing Plugins
The Plugins section of the Advanced ribbon tab holds a single Plugins button. Clicking it opens a menu in which each installed plugin adds its own entry, grouped under a submenu for the module it belongs to.
To use a plugin:
- Navigate to the Advanced ribbon tab.
- Click Plugins in the Plugins section.
- Open the submenu of the module you need, for example CT Reconstruction.
- Choose the entry, for example Cone Beam Reconstruction. Its controls open in the Task dock on the right.
A plugin that is not installed contributes no entry, so the menu shows only what is actually available in your installation.
Plugin Licensing
Plugins can be licensed separately from the base application. A plugin that your licence does not cover still shows its menu entry, but running it reports that the module is not included and stops without changing your project.
Cone Beam Reconstruction belongs to the CT Reconstruction add-on module and needs a licence that includes it. See Licensing Options for how modules are licensed, and Account to check what your current licence covers.
Future Plugins
The plugin architecture is designed to accommodate future extensions. Additional plugins for specialized imaging modalities, advanced processing algorithms, and domain-specific workflows will be added in future releases.