pipeline_qc.pl

generate QC images for T1/mask and T1/T2 overlays

pipeline_qc.pl <mask> <t1> <t2> <candID> <visit> <age> <out_t1msk.jpg> <out_t1t2.jpg>

DESCRIPTION

pipeline_qc.pl generates quality control (QC) images for visual inspection of processing results. It produces two output images: a T1-weighted volume with brain mask overlay showing the quality of brain extraction, and a T1/T2 co-registration overlay showing the alignment between modalities.

The images are annotated with the candidate ID, visit label, and age for easy identification during QC review. The –fake option generates placeholder images without performing actual rendering, useful for pipeline testing.

OPTIONS

--verbose
Print progress information during processing.
--fake
Generate placeholder QC images without performing actual rendering. Useful for testing pipeline flow.
--clobber
Overwrite output files if they already exist.

EXAMPLES

Generate QC images for a subject:

pipeline_qc.pl brain_mask.mnc t1_tal.mnc t2_tal.mnc \
  CAND001 V1 25 qc_t1mask.jpg qc_t1t2.jpg

Generate with verbose output:

pipeline_qc.pl brain_mask.mnc t1_tal.mnc t2_tal.mnc \
  CAND001 V1 25 qc_t1mask.jpg qc_t1t2.jpg --verbose

Generate placeholder images for testing:

pipeline_qc.pl brain_mask.mnc t1_tal.mnc t2_tal.mnc \
  CAND001 V1 25 qc_t1mask.jpg qc_t1t2.jpg --fake

AUTHOR

Vladimir S. Fonov - McConnell Brain Imaging Centre, Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University.

COPYRIGHTS

Copyright © McConnell Brain Imaging Centre, Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University.

SEE ALSO

minc_qc.pl