First user performs several clicks on perceived contour of the femur. Computer calculates the edge pattern next to the click and selects a "snapping" location setting an anchor point.
Two important points:
a) Even if snapping did not work properly - operator proceeds with the next points (there will be a cleanup stage later).
b) Work is performed on a full Zoomout, so User does not have to Zoom In and back and scroll!
c) In between the anchor points, a cardinal spline with application-specific tension is used.
d) 10-voxel snapping radius was used.
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| Each anchor point corresponds to a single click |
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| After dragging 6 anchors. |

