¶ 1. Camera Settings
Adjusting the cameras' parameters before starting a scan is crucial to getting a good 3D model.
Depth Camera Exposure
- Adjusting Exposure
The depth cameras' exposure can either be set to auto-exposure or manually adjusted. It is recommended that you use the default value. If you need to adjust it manually, please ensure the laser lines are clearly seen in the Depth Camera window.
- Laser Brightness
It's recommended that you use the default value to avoid affecting the scan's effect.
Tracker's FOV
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When using Track Scan or Multi-position Scan mode, it displays the Tracker's tracking FOV from left view and top views. To avoid losing track, keep the Scanner within Tracker's FOV during scans.
¶ 2. Scanning Distance Indicator Bar
Adjust the scanning distance before a new scan. The distance indicator bar shows the distance between the object and the scanner. It's suggested to keep the bar green (optimal) when scanning.
¶ 3. Scanner Info
It shows the device name, the real-time frame rate and the device's temperature.
If the software indicates that the temperature is too high or too low (±3°C above or below the last calibration temperature), keep the device running for about 30 minutes and then do a full recalibration before scanning to ensure optimal accuracy.
¶ 4. Scanning Controls
: Click it to delete all captured data.
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Click it to start or pause the scan.
: Click it when the scan is finished to move on to the editing process.
¶ 5. Target Point Distance
The Target Point Distance is the space between adjacent point clouds during scanning. You can set this value before the scan. Smaller values yield more details but increase scan time.
¶ 6. Scan Modes
Please select the appropriate scan mode before scanning.
¶ 7. Tracking Modes
Before scanning, first select one of the three modes according to the object and your requirements.
- Track Scan: Scan without markers by tracking the Scanner’s position and angle in real time. The Tracker and object must stay still during the scan, making it suitable for quickly scanning small and medium-sized objects.
- Multi-position Scan: Ideal for scanning large objects like cars and industrial parts. Before scanning, divide surfaces into distinct areas. During each area scan, capture global markers after moving the Tracker, then capture the point cloud.
- Marker Scan: The Scanner also functions as a standalone 3D scanner, but it requires markers to be placed on the objects for the scan to be performed successfully. It’s suitable for scanning small and medium-sized objects.
When using Marker Scan, the Tracking Mode can be set to either Marker Tracking or Global Marker Tracking.
* Global Marker Tracking offers more precise scanning and seamless frame stitching. There are two steps: first, scan the markers to create global markers coordinates, and then scan the object based on these coordinates.
¶ 8. Object Type
- General: Suitable for the standard object type. Pick this type if the object doesn’t match the other options below.
- Black Object: Scan objects with dark surfaces, such as black or dark gray clothes.
- Metallic Shiny Object: Scan objects with metallic surfaces that reflect light, such as aluminum, steel, copper, and other types of metal.（Note: Select Black Object if scanning the shiny objects with dark surfaces.）
¶ 9. Scanning Distance
Use the slider to adjust the Depth Cameras' working distance to ignore unwanted background or foreground objects. Both a minimum and maximum distance can be set.
¶ 10. Tracking Quality
Rendering Frames: It displays the total frames captured in real time.
Distance between Tracker and Scanner: It displays the real-time distance between Tracker and Scanner.
Tracking quality: It indicates the expected scanning quality during “Track Scan” or "Multi-position Scan". To ensure accurate scan results, you can move the Scanner closer or further to adjust quality to good or excellent. If it indicates poor, calibrate your device before scanning.
¶ 11. Scan Quality
During scanning, the point cloud changes from red to green as more data is captured. Green indicates higher quality, so it's best to scan the same areas from different angles and finish when the model is mostly green.
¶ 12. Save/Import Scanning Settings
Set the scan's settings > In the Menu Bar, click File > Save Scan Settings, name the setting, and choose a location to save it. Or click Import Scan Settings, select the file containing the wanted setting, and click Open.
Note: Only the scanning settings for the currently connected scanner can be imported.