```{index} single: Filters; Read Volume Graphics File (.vgi/.vol)
```
# Read Volume Graphics File (.vgi/.vol)

## Group (Subgroup)

Import/Export

## Description

This **Filter** will import Volume Graphics data files in the form of .vgi/.vol pairs. Both files must exist and be in the same directory for the filter to work. The .vgi file is read to find out the dimensions, spacing and units of the data. The name of the .vol file is also contained in the .vgi file.


### Input Data

| Parameter Name | Parameter Type | Parameter Notes | Description |
|----------------|----------------|-----------------|-------------|
| Volume Graphics .vgi File | FileSystemPath |  | The input VolumeGraphics file |

### Output Geometry

| Parameter Name | Parameter Type | Parameter Notes | Description |
|----------------|----------------|-----------------|-------------|
| Image Geometry | DataGroupCreation |  | Path to create the Image Geometry |

### Output Cell Attribute Matrix

| Parameter Name | Parameter Type | Parameter Notes | Description |
|----------------|----------------|-----------------|-------------|
| Cell Attribute Matrix | DataObjectName |  | The attribute matrix created as a child of the image geometry |

### Output Data Array

| Parameter Name | Parameter Type | Parameter Notes | Description |
|----------------|----------------|-----------------|-------------|
| Density | DataObjectName |  | The data array created as a child of the attribute matrix |

## License & Copyright

Please see the description file distributed with this plugin.

## DREAM3D-NX Help

If you need help, need to file a bug report or want to request a new feature, please head over to the [DREAM3DNX-Issues](https://github.com/BlueQuartzSoftware/DREAM3DNX-Issues/discussions) GitHub site where the community of DREAM3D-NX users can help answer your questions.
