Chris Ahern, Marketing Manager - DotProduct Boston
How can I merge my DPI-8X data with my tripod scan data? This is one of the most common questions from DPI-8X customers, and can be accomplished in a variety of ways.
In today's video blog, I'm excited to highlight the workflow to register DPI-8X data with tripod scan data wirelessly in the field. With the DPI-8 or DPI-8X handheld scanner, Z+F 5010X or 5016 Imager, and Z+F LaserControl Scout scanning software, users are now able to add handheld data directly into their tripod data set in the field at the time of capture. LaserControl Scout is Z+F's solution to in-field registration and remote scanner control. Operating on a Surface Pro on site, this allows DotProduct and Z+F customers to align and register handheld and tripod data, all on a touchscreen tablet in the field with no need for wired transfer or moving data on USB drives.
How can I merge my DPI-8X data with my tripod scan data? This is one of the most common questions from DPI-8X customers, and can be accomplished in a variety of ways.
In today's video blog, I'm excited to highlight the workflow to register DPI-8X data with tripod scan data wirelessly in the field. With the DPI-8 or DPI-8X handheld scanner, Z+F 5010X or 5016 Imager, and Z+F LaserControl Scout scanning software, users are now able to add handheld data directly into their tripod data set in the field at the time of capture. LaserControl Scout is Z+F's solution to in-field registration and remote scanner control. Operating on a Surface Pro on site, this allows DotProduct and Z+F customers to align and register handheld and tripod data, all on a touchscreen tablet in the field with no need for wired transfer or moving data on USB drives.
As shown in the video below, the DPI-8X is great for capturing hard-to-reach or occluded areas, while the 5010X is one of the best scanners on the market for accurate capture of larger areas. This video tutorial walks through the full process of leveraging both technologies in the field with LaserControl Scout. The process begins with launching the tripod scan from the tablet, continues to capturing an occluded area with the DPI-8X, and concludes with the wireless data transfer and on-tablet registration procedure. The full video is available below or here.
Of course there are other ways to register DotProduct data with tripod-captured data. Within Phi.3D, setting a coordinate system or implementing survey control points allows you to georeference the data right on the tablet. Outside of Phi.3D, options range from using software such as Trimble Realworks or Leica Cyclone, Gexcel 3D Reconstructor, Autodesk ReCap or Bloom CE, or open-source programs such as CloudCompare. However, all of these options require post-processing of the data on a computer.
Of course there are other ways to register DotProduct data with tripod-captured data. Within Phi.3D, setting a coordinate system or implementing survey control points allows you to georeference the data right on the tablet. Outside of Phi.3D, options range from using software such as Trimble Realworks or Leica Cyclone, Gexcel 3D Reconstructor, Autodesk ReCap or Bloom CE, or open-source programs such as CloudCompare. However, all of these options require post-processing of the data on a computer.
Step 1: Large area laser scan with the Z+F 5010X (00:37)
Step 2: Scan occluded area with the DotProduct DPI-8X (01:51)
Step 3: Register the two scans together with Z+F LaserControl Scout on the tablet (04:02)
Step 2: Scan occluded area with the DotProduct DPI-8X (01:51)
Step 3: Register the two scans together with Z+F LaserControl Scout on the tablet (04:02)
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