[Insight-users] VTK vs. ITK

[Miller, James V (GE, Research)]

Elena, 

Historically, VTK has had more mesh processing algorithms than ITK.
However, there are a new set of algorithms coming into ITK from the
Insight Journal that will provide ITK with many of the mesh algorithms
that are in VTK (as long as the ITK mesh is a 2-manifold).

I personally use ITK for my image analysis tasks and use VTK for the
final visualization. 

Jim

-----Original Message-----
From: insight-users-bounces+millerjv=crd.ge.com at itk.org
[mailto:insight-users-bounces+millerjv=crd.ge.com at itk.org] On Behalf Of
Elena Pavlovskaia
Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 5:10 PM
To: insight-users at itk.org
Subject: [Insight-users] VTK vs. ITK

I am using VTK for mesh processing and ITK for image registration and
segmentation during a couple of months. I am much impressed with both
tool kits.

Now I am going to create my application that would make a lot
specialized algorithms related to mesh processing. I see that both VTK
and ITK support mesh structure. I also see that people often conver VTK
<--> ITK data structures. I am trying to understand if I should base my
application mostly on ITK or mostly on VTK classes.

- Are there more mesh related algorithms in VTK vs. ITK?
- Are there more numerical algorithms in ITK vs. VTK?
- Are there any general guidelines on when it is more advantageous to
use VTK or ITK?

I will appreciate any hints on where I can find related information.

Elena

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