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NAME

       nifti_tool - multipurpose manipulation tool for NIfTI files

SYNOPSIS

       nifti_tool -help show this help

       nifti_tool -help_hdr show nifti_1_header field info

       nifti_tool -help_nim show nifti_image field info

       nifti_tool -help_ana show nifti_analyze75 field info

       nifti_tool -help_datatypes show datatype table

       nifti_tool -ver show the current version

       nifti_tool -hist show the modification history

       nifti_tool -nifti_ver show the nifti library version

       nifti_tool -nifti_hist show the nifti library history

       nifti_tool -with_zlib was library compiled with zlib

       nifti_tool -check_hdr -infiles f1 ...

       nifti_tool -check_nim -infiles f1 ...

       nifti_tool -copy_brick_list -infiles f1"[indices...]"

       nifti_tool -copy_collapsed_image I J K T U V W -infiles f1

       nifti_tool -copy_im -infiles f1

       nifti_tool -make_im -prefix new_im.nii

       nifti_tool -disp_hdr [-field FIELDNAME] [...] -infiles f1 ...

       nifti_tool -disp_nim [-field FIELDNAME] [...] -infiles f1 ...

       nifti_tool -disp_ana [-field FIELDNAME] [...] -infiles f1 ...

       nifti_tool -disp_exts -infiles f1 ...

       nifti_tool -disp_ts I J K [-dci_lines] -infiles f1 ...

       nifti_tool -disp_ci I J K T U V W [-dci_lines] -infiles f1 ...

       nifti_tool -mod_hdr  [-mod_field FIELDNAME NEW_VAL] [...] -infiles f1

       nifti_tool -mod_nim  [-mod_field FIELDNAME NEW_VAL] [...] -infiles f1

       nifti_tool -swap_as_nifti   -overwrite -infiles f1

       nifti_tool -swap_as_analyze -overwrite -infiles f1

       nifti_tool -swap_as_old     -overwrite -infiles f1

       nifti_tool -add_afni_ext    "extension in quotes" [...] -infiles f1

       nifti_tool -add_comment_ext "extension in quotes" [...] -infiles f1

       nifti_tool -add_comment_ext "file FILENAME" [...] -infiles f1

       nifti_tool -rm_ext INDEX [...] -infiles f1 ...

       nifti_tool -strip_extras -infiles f1 ...

       nifti_tool -diff_hdr [-field FIELDNAME] [...] -infiles f1 f2

       nifti_tool -diff_nim [-field FIELDNAME] [...] -infiles f1 f2

DESCRIPTION

       This tool can

              display, modify or compare nifti structures in datasets

              copy a dataset by selecting a list of volumes from the original

              copy a dataset, collapsing any dimensions, each to a single index

              display  a  time series for a voxel, or more generally, the data from any collapsed
              image, in ASCII text

       This program can be used to display information from nifti datasets, to modify information
       in  nifti  datasets,  to  look  for  differences between two nifti datasets (like the UNIX
       "diff" command), and to copy a dataset to a new one, either by restricting any dimensions,
       or by copying a list of volumes (the time dimension) from a dataset.

       Only one action type is allowed, e.g. one cannot modify a dataset and then take a "diff".

       one can display

              any or all fields in the nifti_1_header structure

              any or all fields in the nifti_image structure

              any or all fields in the nifti_analyze75 structure

              the extensions in the nifti_image structure

              the time series from a 4-D dataset, given i,j,k

              the data from any collapsed image, given dims. list

       one can check

              perform internal check on the nifti_1_header struct (by nifti_hdr_looks_good())

              perform internal check on the nifti_image struct (by nifti_nim_is_valid())

       one can modify

              any or all fields in the nifti_1_header structure

              any or all fields in the nifti_image structure

              swap  all  fields  in  NIFTI  or  ANALYZE  header  structure  add/rm   - any or all
              extensions in the nifti_image structure remove  - all extensions  and  descriptions
              from the datasets

       one can compare

              any or all field pairs of nifti_1_header structures

              any or all field pairs of nifti_image structures

       one can copy

              an arbitrary list of dataset volumes (time points)

              a  dataset, collapsing across arbitrary dimensions (restricting those dimensions to
              the given indices)

       one can create

              a new dataset out of nothing

       Note: to learn about which fields exist in either of the structures, or to learn a field"s
       type,  size  of  each  element,  or  the  number  of elements in the field, use either the
       "-help_hdr" option, or the "-help_nim" option.  No further options are required.

OPTIONS

       Check options

       -check_hdr         : check for a valid nifti_1_header struct

       This  action  is  used  to  check  the  nifti_1_header  structure   for   problems.    The
       nifti_hdr_looks_good() function is used for the test, and currently checks:

       dim[], sizeof_hdr, magic, datatype

       More tests can be requested of the author.

       e.g.  perform  checks  on  the  headers  of  some  datasets nifti_tool -check_hdr -infiles
       dset0.nii dset1.nii nifti_tool -check_hdr -infiles *.nii *.hdr

       e.g. add the -quiet option, so that only erros are reported nifti_tool  -check_hdr  -quiet
       -infiles *.nii *.hdr

       -check_nim         : check for a valid nifti_image struct

       This  action  is used to check the nifti_image structure for problems.  This is tested via
       both nifti_convert_nhdr2nim() and nifti_nim_is_valid(), though other functions are  called
       below them, of course.  Current checks are:

       dim[], sizeof_hdr, datatype, fname, iname, nifti_type

       Note  that  creation  of a nifti_image structure depends on good header fields.  So errors
       are terminal, meaning this check would probably report at most one  error,  even  if  more
       exist.  The -check_hdr action is more complete.

       More tests can be requested of the author.

       e.g.  nifti_tool  -check_nim  -infiles  dset0.nii  dset1.nii  e.g.  nifti_tool  -check_nim
       -infiles *.nii *.hdr

       Create options

       -make_im           : create a new dataset from nothing

       With this the user can create a new dataset of a basic style, which can then  be  modified
       with other options.  This will create zero-filled data of the appropriate size.

       The  default is a 1x1x1 image of shorts.  These settings can be modified with the -new_dim
       option, to set the 8 dimension values, and the -new_datatype, to provide the integral type
       for the data.

       See -new_dim, -new_datatype and -infiles for more information.

       Note that any -infiles dataset of the name MAKE_IM will also be created on the fly.

       -new_dim D0 .. D7  : specify the dim array for the a new dataset.

       e.g. -new_dim 4 64 64 27 120 0 0 0

       This  dimension  list  will  apply  to any dataset created via MAKE_IM or -make_im.  All 8
       values are required.  Recall that D0 is the number of dimensions, and D1  through  D7  are
       the sizes.

       -new_datatype TYPE : specify the dim array for the a new dataset.

       e.g. -new_datatype 16 default: -new_datatype 4   (short)

       This  dimension  list  will  apply  to  any dataset created via MAKE_IM or -make_im.  TYPE
       should be one of the NIFTI_TYPE_* numbers, from nifti1.h.

       Copy options

       -copy_brick_list   : copy a list of volumes to a new dataset

       -cbl               : (a shorter, alternative form)

       -copy_im           : (a shorter, alternative form)

       This action allows the user to copy a list of volumes (over  time)  from  one  dataset  to
       another.   The  listed  volumes can be in any order and contain repeats, but are of course
       restricted to the set of values {1, 2, ..., nt-1}, from dimension 4.

       This option is a flag.  The index list is specified with the input dataset,  contained  in
       square  brackets.   Note  that  square  brackets  are special to most UNIX shells, so they
       should be contained within single quotes.  Syntax of an index list:

       notes:

              indices start at zero

              indices end at nt-1, which has the special symbol "$"

              single   indices   should   be   separated   with   commas,   ","   e.g.   -infiles
              dset0.nii"[0,3,8,5,2,2,2]"

              ranges  may  be  specified  using ".." or "-" e.g. -infiles dset0.nii"[2..95]" e.g.
              -infiles dset0.nii"[2..$]"

              ranges may have step values, specified in () example: 2 through 95 with a  step  of
              3, i.e. {2,5,8,11,...,95} e.g. -infiles dset0.nii"[2..95(3)]"

       This functionality applies only to 3 or 4-dimensional datasets.

       e.g. to copy a dataset: nifti_tool -copy_im -prefix new.nii -infiles dset0.nii

       e.g.   to   copy   sub-bricks  0  and  7:  nifti_tool  -cbl  -prefix  new_07.nii  -infiles
       dset0.nii"[0,7]"

       e.g.  to  copy  an  entire  dataset:  nifti_tool   -cbl   -prefix   new_all.nii   -infiles
       dset0.nii"[0..$]"

       e.g.  to  copy  every  other time point, skipping the first three: nifti_tool -cbl -prefix
       new_partial.nii -infiles dset0.nii"[3..$(2)]"

       -copy_collapsed_image ... : copy a list of volumes to a new dataset

       -cci I J K T U V W        : (a shorter, alternative form)

       This action allows the user to  copy  a  collapsed  dataset,  where  some  dimensions  are
       collapsed to a given index.  For instance, the X dimension could be collapsed to i=42, and
       the time dimensions could be collapsed to t=17.  To collapse a dimension, set  Di  to  the
       desired  index,  where i is in {0..ni-1}.  Any dimension that should not be collapsed must
       be listed as -1.

       Any number (of valid) dimensions can be collapsed, even down  to  a  a  single  value,  by
       specifying enough valid indices.  The resulting dataset will then have a reduced number of
       non-trivial dimensions.

       Assume dset0.nii has nim->dim[8] = { 4, 64, 64, 21, 80, 1, 1, 1 }.  Note that  this  is  a
       4-dimensional dataset.

       e.g.  copy  the  time  series  for voxel i,j,k = 5,4,17 nifti_tool -cci 5 4 17 -1 -1 -1 -1
       -prefix new_5_4_17.nii

       e.g. read the single volume at time point 26 nifti_tool -cci -1 -1 -1 26 -1 -1 -1  -prefix
       new_t26.nii

       Assume  dset1.nii  has  nim->dim[8] = { 6, 64, 64, 21, 80, 4, 3, 1 }.  Note that this is a
       6-dimensional dataset.

       e.g. copy all time series for voxel i,j,k = 5,0,17, with v=2 (and add the command  to  the
       history) nifti_tool -cci 5 0 17 -1 -1 2 -1  -keep_hist -prefix new_5_0_17_2.nii

       e.g.  copy  all  data  where i=3, j=19 and v=2 (I do not claim to know a good reason to do
       this) nifti_tool -cci 3 19 -1 -1 -1 2 -1 -prefix new_mess.nii

       See "-disp_ci" for more information (which displays/prints the data, instead of copying it
       to a new dataset).

       Display options

       -disp_hdr          : display nifti_1_header fields for datasets

       This  flag  means  the user wishes to see some of the nifti_1_header fields in one or more
       nifti datasets. The user may want to specify mutliple "-field" options  along  with  this.
       This option requires one or more files input, via "-infiles".

       If no "-field" option is present, all fields will be displayed.

       e.g.  to  display  the  contents  of  all  fields: nifti_tool -disp_hdr -infiles dset0.nii
       nifti_tool -disp_hdr -infiles dset0.nii dset1.nii dset2.nii

       e.g. to display the contents of select fields: nifti_tool -disp_hdr  -field  dim  -infiles
       dset0.nii nifti_tool -disp_hdr -field dim -field descrip -infiles dset0.nii

       -disp_nim          : display nifti_image fields for datasets

       This  flag  option works the same way as the "-disp_hdr" option, except that the fields in
       question are from the nifti_image structure.

       -disp_ana          : display nifti_analyze75 fields for datasets

       This flag option works the same way as the "-disp_hdr" option, except that the  fields  in
       question are from the nifti_analyze75 structure.

       -disp_exts         : display all AFNI-type extensions

       This  flag option is used to display all nifti_1_extension data, for only those extensions
       of type AFNI (code = 4).  The only other option used will be "-infiles".

       e.g. to display the extensions  in  datasets:  nifti_tool  -disp_exts  -infiles  dset0.nii
       nifti_tool -disp_exts -infiles dset0.nii dset1.nii dset2.nii

       -disp_ts I J K    : display ASCII time series at i,j,k = I,J,K

       This  option is used to display the time series data for the voxel at i,j,k indices I,J,K.
       The data is displayed in text, either all on one line (the default), or as one number  per
       line (via the "-dci_lines" option).

       Notes:

              This function applies only to 4-dimensional datasets.

              The "-quiet" option can be used to suppress the text header, leaving only the data.

              This  option is short for using "-disp_ci" (display collapsed image), restricted to
              4-dimensional datasets.  i.e. : -disp_ci I J K -1 -1 -1 -1

       e.g. to display the time series at  voxel  23,  0,  172:  nifti_tool  -disp_ts  23  0  172
       -infiles  dset1_time.nii  nifti_tool  -disp_ts 23 0 172 -dci_lines -infiles dset1_time.nii
       nifti_tool -disp_ts 23 0 172 -quiet     -infiles dset1_time.nii

       -disp_collapsed_image  : display ASCII values for collapsed dataset

       -disp_ci I J K T U V W : (a shorter, alternative form)

       This option is used to display all of the data from a collapsed image, given the dimension
       list.   The  data  is  displayed  in text, either all on one line (the default), or as one
       number per line (by using the "-dci_lines" flag).

       The "-quiet" option can be used to suppress the text header.

       e.g. to display the time series at voxel 23, 0, 172: nifti_tool -disp_ci 23 0 172 -1 0 0 0
       -infiles dset1_time.nii

       e.g.  to  display z-slice 14, at time t=68: nifti_tool -disp_ci -1 -1 14 68 0 0 0 -infiles
       dset1_time.nii

       See "-ccd" for more information, which copies such data  to  a  new  dataset,  instead  of
       printing it to the terminal window.

       Modification options

       -mod_hdr           : modify nifti_1_header fields for datasets

       This  action  is used to modify some of the nifti_1_header fields in one or more datasets.
       The user must specify a list of fields to modify via one  or  more  "-mod_field"  options,
       which include field names, along with the new (set of) values.

       The  user  can  modify  a  dataset in place, or use "-prefix" to produce a new dataset, to
       which the changes have been applied.  It is recommended  to  normally  use  the  "-prefix"
       option, so as not to ruin a dataset.

       Note  that some fields have a length greater than 1, meaning that the field is an array of
       numbers, or a string of characters.  In order to modify an array of numbers, the user must
       provide the correct number of values, and contain those values in quotes, so that they are
       seen as a single option.

       To modify a string field, put the string in quotes.

       The "-mod_field" option takes a field_name and a list of values.

       e.g. to modify the contents of various fields:

       nifti_tool -mod_hdr -prefix dnew -infiles dset0.nii  -mod_field qoffset_x -17.325

       nifti_tool -mod_hdr -prefix dnew -infiles dset0.nii  -mod_field dim "4 64 64 20 30 1  1  1
       1"

       nifti_tool  -mod_hdr  -prefix dnew -infiles dset0.nii  -mod_field descrip "beer, brats and
       cheese, mmmmm..."

       e.g. to modify the contents of multiple fields: nifti_tool -mod_hdr -prefix dnew  -infiles
       dset0.nii  -mod_field qoffset_x -17.325 -mod_field slice_start 1

       e.g.  to  modify  the  contents  of  multiple  files (must overwrite): nifti_tool -mod_hdr
       -overwrite -mod_field qoffset_x -17.325   -infiles dset0.nii dset1.nii

       -mod_nim          : modify nifti_image fields for datasets

       This action option is used the same way that "-mod_hdr" is used, except that the fields in
       question are from the nifti_image structure.

       -strip_extras     : remove extensions and descriptions from datasets

       This  action  is used to attempt to "clean" a dataset of general text, in order to make it
       more anonymous.  Extensions and the nifti_image descrip field are cleared by this action.

       e.g. to strip all *.nii datasets in this directory: nifti_tool -strip -overwrite  -infiles
       *.nii

       -swap_as_nifti    : swap the header according to nifti_1_header

       Perhaps  a  NIfTI  header  is  mal-formed, and the user explicitly wants to swap it before
       performing other operations.  This action will swap the field bytes under  the  assumption
       that the header is in the NIfTI format.

       **  The  recommended  course  of action is to make a copy of the dataset and overwrite the
       header via -overwrite.  If the header needs such an operation, it is likely that the  data
       would not otherwise be read in correctly.

       -swap_as_analyze  : swap the header according to nifti_analyze75

       Perhaps  an  ANALYZE header is mal-formed, and the user explicitly wants to swap it before
       performing other operations.  This action will swap the field bytes under  the  assumption
       that the header is in the ANALYZE 7.5 format.

       **  The  recommended  course  of action is to make a copy of the dataset and overwrite the
       header via -overwrite.  If the header needs such an operation, it is likely that the  data
       would not otherwise be read in correctly.

       -swap_as_old      : swap the header using the old method

       As  of  library  version  1.35  (3  Aug,  2008), nifticlib now swaps all fields of a NIfTI
       dataset  (including  UNUSED  ones),  and  it  swaps  ANALYZE  datasets  according  to  the
       nifti_analyze75  structure.   This  is  a  significant  different  in  the case of ANALYZE
       datasets.

       The -swap_as_old option was added to compare the results of the swapping  methods,  or  to
       undo  one  swapping method and replace it with another (such as to undo the old method and
       apply the new).

       Add, remove options

       -add_afni_ext EXT : add an AFNI extension to the dataset

       This option is used to add AFNI-type extensions to one or more datasets.  This option  may
       be used more than once to add more than one extension.

       If  EXT  is  of  the  form "file:FILENAME", then the extension will be read from the file,
       FILENAME.

       The "-prefix" option is recommended, to create a new dataset.  In  such  a  case,  only  a
       single  file  may  be taken as input.  Using "-overwrite" allows the user to overwrite the
       current file, or to add the extension(s) to multiple files, overwriting them.

       e.g. to add a generic AFNI extension: nifti_tool -add_afni_ext "wow, my  first  extension"
       -prefix dnew -infiles dset0.nii

       e.g.  to  add  multiple AFNI extensions: nifti_tool -add_afni_ext "wow, my first extension
       :)"      -add_afni_ext "look, my second..."  -prefix dnew -infiles dset0.nii

       e.g. to add an extension, and overwrite the dataset: nifti_tool -add_afni_ext  "some  AFNI
       extension" -overwrite -infiles dset0.nii dset1.nii

       -add_comment_ext EXT : add a COMMENT extension to the dataset

       This  option  is used to add COMMENT-type extensions to one or more datasets.  This option
       may be used more than once to add more than one extension.  This option may also  be  used
       with "-add_afni_ext".

       If  EXT  is  of  the  form "file:FILENAME", then the extension will be read from the file,
       FILENAME.

       The "-prefix" option is recommended, to create a new dataset.  In  such  a  case,  only  a
       single  file  may  be taken as input.  Using "-overwrite" allows the user to overwrite the
       current file, or to add the extension(s) to multiple files, overwriting them.

       e.g. to  add  a  comment  about  the  dataset:  nifti_tool  -add_comment  "converted  from
       MY_AFNI_DSET+orig" -prefix dnew -infiles dset0.nii

       e.g.  to  add  multiple  extensions:  nifti_tool  -add_comment   "add a comment extension"
       -add_afni_ext "and an  AFNI  XML  style  extension"  -add_comment   "dataset  copied  from
       dset0.nii" -prefix dnew -infiles dset0.nii

       -rm_ext INDEX     : remove the extension given by INDEX

       This  option is used to remove any single extension from the dataset.  Multiple extensions
       require multiple options.

       notes  - extension indices begin with 0 (zero)

              to view the current extensions, see "-disp_exts"

              all exensions can be removed using ALL or -1 for INDEX

       e.g. to remove the extension #0: nifti_tool -rm_ext 0 -overwrite -infiles dset0.nii

       e.g. to remove ALL extensions: nifti_tool -rm_ext ALL  -prefix  dset1  -infiles  dset0.nii
       nifti_tool -rm_ext -1  -prefix dset1 -infiles dset0.nii

       e.g.  to  remove  the  extensions  #2, #3 and #5: nifti_tool -rm_ext 2 -rm_ext 3 -rm_ext 5
       -overwrite -infiles dset0.nii

       Difference options

       -diff_hdr         : display header field diffs between two datasets

       This option is used  to  find  differences  between  two  datasets.   If  any  fields  are
       different, the contents of those fields is displayed (unless the "-quiet" option is used).

       A  list  of  fields  can  be specified by using multiple "-field" options.  If no "-field"
       option is given, all fields will be checked.

       Exactly two dataset names must be provided via "-infiles".

       e.g. to display  all  nifti_1_header  field  differences:  nifti_tool  -diff_hdr  -infiles
       dset0.nii dset1.nii

       e.g. to display selected nifti_1_header field differences: nifti_tool -diff_hdr -field dim
       -field intent_code  -infiles dset0.nii dset1.nii

       -diff_nim         : display nifti_image field diffs between datasets

       This option works the same as "-diff_hdr", except that the fields in question are from the
       nifti_image structure.

       Miscellaneous options

       -debug LEVEL      : set the debugging level

       Level  0  will  attempt  to  operate  with  no  screen output, but errors.  Level 1 is the
       default.  Levels 2 and 3 give progressively more infomation.

       e.g. -debug 2

       -field FIELDNAME  : provide a field to work with

       This option is used to provide a field to display, modify or compare.  This option can  be
       used along with one of the action options presented above.

       See "-disp_hdr", above, for complete examples.

       e.g. nifti_tool -field descrip e.g. nifti_tool -field descrip -field dim

       -infiles file0... : provide a list of files to work with

       This  parameter is required for any of the actions, in order to provide a list of files to
       process.  If input filenames do not have an extension, the directory we  be  searched  for
       any appropriate files (such as .nii or .hdr).

       Note:  if  the  filename has the form MAKE_IM, then a new dataset will be created, without
       the need for file input.

       See "-mod_hdr", above, for complete examples.

       e.g. nifti_tool -infiles file0.nii e.g. nifti_tool -infiles file1.nii file2 file3.hdr

       -mod_field NAME "VALUE_LIST" : provide new values for a field

       This parameter is required for any the modification actions.  If the user wants to  modify
       any fields of a dataset, this is where the fields and values are specified.

       NAME  is  a  field  name  (in  either  the  nifti_1_header  structure  or  the nifti_image
       structure).  If the action option  is  "-mod_hdr",  then  NAME  must  be  the  name  of  a
       nifti_1_header  field.   If  the  action  is  "-mod_nim",  NAME must be from a nifti_image
       structure.

       VALUE_LIST must be one or more values, as many as are required for the field, contained in
       quotes if more than one is provided.

       Use  "nifti_tool  -help_hdr"  to  get  a  list  of  nifti_1_header  fields Use "nifti_tool
       -help_nim" to get a list of nifti_image fields

       See "-mod_hdr", above, for complete examples.

       e.g. modifying nifti_1_header fields: -mod_field descrip "toga, toga, toga"

       -mod_field qoffset_x 19.4 -mod_field qoffset_z -11

       -mod_field pixdim "1 0.9375 0.9375 1.2 1 1 1 1"

       -keep_hist         : add the command as COMMENT (to the "history")

       When this option is used, the current command will be added as a NIFTI_ECODE_COMMENT  type
       extension.  This provides the ability to keep a history of commands affecting a dataset.

       e.g. -keep_hist

       -overwrite        : any modifications will be made to input files

       This  option  is  used  so  that all field modifications, including extension additions or
       deletions, will be made to the files that are input.

       In general, the user is recommended to use the "-prefix" option to create new files.   But
       if overwriting the contents of the input files is prefered, this is how to do it.

       See "-mod_hdr" or "-add_afni_ext", above, for complete examples.

       e.g. -overwrite

       -prefix           : specify an output file to write change into

       This  option  is  used  to  specify an output file to write, after modifications have been
       made.  If modifications are being made, then either "-prefix" or "-overwrite" is required.

       If no extension is given, the output extension will be ".nii".

       e.g. -prefix new_dset e.g. -prefix new_dset.nii e.g. -prefix new_dset.hdr

       -quiet            : report only errors or requested information

       This option is equivalent to "-debug 0".

       Help options

       -help             : show this help

       e.g.  nifti_tool -help

       -help_hdr         : show nifti_1_header field info

       e.g.  nifti_tool -help_hdr

       -help_nim         : show nifti_image field info

       e.g.  nifti_tool -help_nim

       -help_ana         : show nifti_analyze75 field info

       e.g.  nifti_tool -help_ana

       -help_datatypes [TYPE] : display datatype table

       e.g.  nifti_tool -help_datatypes e.g.  nifti_tool -help_datatypes N

       This displays the contents of  the  nifti_type_list  table.   An  additional  "D"  or  "N"
       parameter will restrict the type name to "DT_" or "NIFTI_TYPE_" names, "T" will test.

       -ver              : show the program version number

       e.g.  nifti_tool -ver

       -hist             : show the program modification history

       e.g.  nifti_tool -hist

       -nifti_ver        : show the nifti library version number

       e.g.  nifti_tool -nifti_ver

       -nifti_hist       : show the nifti library modification history

       e.g.  nifti_tool -nifti_hist

       -with_zlib        : print whether library was compiled with zlib

       e.g.  nifti_tool -with_zlib

EXAMPLES

       A. checks header (for problems):

       1.  nifti_tool  -check_hdr  -infiles dset0.nii dset1.nii 2. nifti_tool -check_hdr -infiles
       *.nii *.hdr 3. nifti_tool -check_hdr -quiet -infiles *.nii *.hdr

       B. show header differences:

       1. nifti_tool -diff_hdr -field dim -field intent_code  -infiles dset0.nii dset1.nii

       2. nifti_tool -diff_hdr -new_dims 3 10 20 30 0 0 0 0   -infiles my_dset.nii MAKE_IM

       C. display structures or fields:

       1. nifti_tool -disp_hdr -infiles dset0.nii dset1.nii  dset2.nii  2.  nifti_tool  -disp_hdr
       -field  dim  -field  descrip -infiles dset.nii 3. nifti_tool -disp_exts -infiles dset0.nii
       dset1.nii dset2.nii 4. nifti_tool -disp_ts 23 0 172 -infiles dset1_time.nii 5.  nifti_tool
       -disp_ci 23 0 172 -1 0 0 0 -infiles dset1_time.nii

       6. nifti_tool -disp_ana -infiles analyze.hdr 7. nifti_tool -disp_nim -infiles nifti.nii

       D. create a new dataset from nothing:

       1.  nifti_tool  -make_im  -prefix  new_im.nii  2. nifti_tool -make_im -prefix float_im.nii
       -new_dims 3 10 20 30 0 0 0 0  -new_datatype 16

       3. nifti_tool -mod_hdr -mod_field descrip "dataset with mods"  -new_dims 3 10 20 30 0 0  0
       0 -prefix new_desc.nii -infiles MAKE_IM

       E. copy dataset, brick list or collapsed image:

       1.  nifti_tool  -copy_im  -prefix  new.nii  -infiles  dset0.nii 2. nifti_tool -cbl -prefix
       new_07.nii -infiles dset0.nii"[0,7]" 3. nifti_tool -cbl -prefix  new_partial.nii  -infiles
       dset0.nii"[3..$(2)]"

       4.  nifti_tool -cci 5 4 17 -1 -1 -1 -1 -prefix new_5_4_17.nii 5. nifti_tool -cci 5 0 17 -1
       -1 2 -1  -keep_hist -prefix new_5_0_17_2.nii

       F. modify the header (modify fields or swap entire header):

       1. nifti_tool -mod_hdr -prefix dnew -infiles dset0.nii  -mod_field dim "4 64 64 20 30 1  1
       1 1"

       2.  nifti_tool  -mod_hdr  -prefix dnew -infiles dset0.nii  -mod_field descrip "beer, brats
       and cheese, mmmmm..."

       3.  cp  old_dset.hdr  nifti_swap.hdr   nifti_tool   -swap_as_nifti   -overwrite   -infiles
       nifti_swap.hdr  4. cp old_dset.hdr analyze_swap.hdr nifti_tool -swap_as_analyze -overwrite
       -infiles  analyze_swap.hdr  5.  nifti_tool  -swap_as_old  -prefix  old_swap.hdr   -infiles
       old_dset.hdr nifti_tool -diff_hdr -infiles nifti_swap.hdr old_swap.hdr

       G.  strip,  add  or remove extensions: (in example #3, the extension is copied from a text
       file)

       1. nifti_tool -strip -overwrite -infiles *.nii 2. nifti_tool -add_comment "converted  from
       MY_AFNI_DSET+orig" -prefix dnew -infiles dset0.nii

       3. nifti_tool -add_comment "file:my.extension.txt" \fR -prefix dnew -infiles dset0.nii

       4. nifti_tool -rm_ext ALL -prefix dset1 -infiles dset0.nii 5. nifti_tool -rm_ext 2 -rm_ext
       3 -rm_ext 5 -overwrite -infiles dset0.nii

SEE ALSO

       libnifti(1), nifti1_test(1), nifti_stats(1).

       Homepage: http://niftilib.sourceforge.net

AUTHOR

       The  NIfTI  libraries  were  written  by  the  NIfTI  Data  Format  Working  Group  (DFWG,
       http://nifti.nimh.nih.gov/ ).

       This   manual   page   was  generated  by  a  custom  script,  written  by  Michael  Hanke
       <michael.hanke@gmail.com> (available within the Debian package) from the  help  output  of
       the nifti_tool binary.'