# Creating a model of vessels

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**Created:** [May 19, 2026, 5:07pm UTC](https://shapeworks.discourse.group/t/creating-a-model-of-vessels/415 "2026-05-19T17:07:36Z")\
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**Author:** ![SLaranjeira](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/5f8ce5/32.png) [@SLaranjeira](https://shapeworks.discourse.group/u/SLaranjeira)\
**Post date:** [May 19, 2026, 5:07pm UTC](https://shapeworks.discourse.group/t/creating-a-model-of-vessels/415/1 "2026-05-19T17:07:36Z")

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Hello,

I am trying to create a model of vessels that have quite a bit of turtoisity.  
You can see a sample from this picture.

 ![Screenshot 2026-05-19 at 18.05.54](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/shapeworks/original/1X/5304deb7c13c0001e161cc9e9935147a1ddb7ed5.jpeg)

I have done a parameter sweep over several parameter ranges, including: Geodisic distance, Normals, Procrustes [scaling, rotation/translation].  
Could you provide me with guidance for the preprocessing of the data and/or what parameter ranges I should explore?

I understand that I am stretching the remit of this tool, but it would be really helpful if it were possible to arrive at an initial solution, even if not perfect.  
Finally, if necessary, I can share my dataset through email.

Thank you very much,  
Best wishes,  
Simão

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**Author:** ![amorris](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/73ab20/32.png) [@amorris](https://shapeworks.discourse.group/u/amorris)\
**Post date:** [May 20, 2026, 5:24am UTC](https://shapeworks.discourse.group/t/creating-a-model-of-vessels/415/2 "2026-05-20T05:24:58Z")

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This is going to be a tough dataset.

Something I would probably try is to set a few key landmarks and use the geodesic distance from landmarks as a correspondence feature.

> **[Optimize Module - ShapeWorks](https://sciinstitute.github.io/ShapeWorks/latest/studio/studio-optimize.html)**
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> The official documentation of ShapeWorks

Is there a chance you could share some samples with me? amorris@sci.utah.edu

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**Author:** ![SLaranjeira](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/5f8ce5/32.png) [@SLaranjeira](https://shapeworks.discourse.group/u/SLaranjeira)\
**Post date:** [May 20, 2026, 1:30pm UTC](https://shapeworks.discourse.group/t/creating-a-model-of-vessels/415/3 "2026-05-20T13:30:54Z")

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Hello Alan,

Thank you very much for the prompt response.  
I will try placing landmarks.  
Additionally, I have sent you a subset of the dataset to your email.

Thank you very much,  
Best wishes,  
Simão

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**Author:** ![amorris](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/73ab20/32.png) [@amorris](https://shapeworks.discourse.group/u/amorris)\
**Post date:** [May 30, 2026, 7:06am UTC](https://shapeworks.discourse.group/t/creating-a-model-of-vessels/415/4 "2026-05-30T07:06:40Z")

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Thanks, I’ve received them and tried some parameter sets, but so far not finding a very good model. I’m still working on it.

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**Author:** ![amorris](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/73ab20/32.png) [@amorris](https://shapeworks.discourse.group/u/amorris)\
**Post date:** [August 7, 2026, 5:53am UTC](https://shapeworks.discourse.group/t/creating-a-model-of-vessels/415/5 "2026-08-07T05:53:48Z")

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If you try the development version of ShapeWorks, you might find the registration initialization helpful for this dataset:

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I used:

 ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/shapeworks/original/1X/d379c75ae11f2e0bc304f3e5983509940df3ba86.png)