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Dot3D x BIMIT, Crime/Crash Scene Webinar, Dot3D 5.1.5, Shipbuilding Webinar Recording, & More

7/19/2023

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Catch up on all the latest Dot3D updates in today's newsletter! Read on to find out more about the new scan to BIM workflows available with Dot3D x BIMIT, our next webinar covering Dot3D Scanning for Crime/Crash Scene Mapping, the release of Dot3D 5.1.5, and the full recording of last month's webinar on Dot3D for Shipbuilding with SSI.

Dot3D x BIMIT: Scan to CAD simplified
Scan to BIM just keeps getting easier! Today we're glad to announce we've teamed up with Integrated Projects to provide a new link straight from Dot3D to their BIMIT conversion services (now available in Dot3D 5.1.5 & up). BIMIT is also now accepting DP files directly, making for a fast and seamless workflow. Please click here for a video on the new workflow and here for the webpage.
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How much easier can it get? 3D scan to 3D model, all on an iPad Pro!
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Dot3D Scanning for Crime/Crash Scene Mapping:
​Updates from an Expert Panel
We invite you to join us on Wednesday July 26th at 11am ET for a live demonstration of the latest Dot3D Pro, broadcasting live from an iPad Pro on the site of a simulated crime scene, followed by an interactive discussion with some of the most experienced Dot3D users in public safety today. ​
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Each of these industry leaders are not only on the ground with the tech daily, but also helping to expand deployment across units and departments, making a growing impact on cases large and small every day. We can't wait to hear more about what they have to share on how Dot3D is working for each of them and their teams today. Please click here for more information and registration.
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Dot3D 5.1.5 now available for Windows and iOS
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Dot3D 5.1.5 now available for Windows and iOS
Dot3D 5.1.5 is now available. New features and improvements include:
  • Dot3D View out of the box! VIEW licensing now simplified (not needed)
  • New CAD / BIM conversion services integration (send to BIMIT!) 
  • New layer of protection for files in Autosave folder (overwrite prevention)
  • New in-app ability to load the autosaved version of a scan
  • Optimization enhancements to address complex scenes
  • Ability to export 3D camera still frames from Dot3D
  • Various bugfixes and performance improvements
Upgrade to Dot3D 5.1.5 Now (Windows/iOS)

Webinar Recording:
​Reality Capture for Shipbuilding with Dot3D & SSI
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The full recording of last month's shipbuilding webinar is now available for free viewing. Please click here to access the recording. Thank you again to our friends at SSI for putting this all together and making the recording available to all who may have missed the live session. Stay tuned for more collaboration!
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Dot3D™ Tip of the Month:
Subscribe to our YouTube channel! This is a core resource for the majority of our best customers.  P.S. Let's hit 1K subscribers today! 😎

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UPDATE: The new Dot3D 5.1.2 brings large scene sizes, rapid optimization, cropping, hiding, and more to Windows, iOS, RealSense, and DPI kits

6/1/2023

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Ready to take Dot3D scanning to the next level? Today we are very glad to share the official release of Dot3D 5.1.2 for both Windows and iOS platforms. This landmark update brings some of our more recent core improvements to Windows for the first time, while also adding some other new capabilities and improvements to iOS for the first time. Please click here to update now and see below for more info on what exactly this update means for each platform.

Dot3D 5.1.2 for Windows:
​Much larger scenes, super fast optimization, and so much more
Our all-new 5.0 engine has now officially made the jump to Windows. First launched on iOS last fall, this new update brings larger single scene sizes, ultra-fast optimization, new UI, core optimization improvements, new targeting capabilities (significant workflow & accuracy improvements), the more efficient DP format v2, new point cloud visualization options, support for the Intel RealSense D405, and more to Windows for the first time.
Download Dot3D 5.1.2
We look forward to seeing our Windows tablet-based scanning kits (DPI and Intel RealSense) reach new heights in terms of single scene sizes, local optimization speeds, attainable accuracies (via targeting), and more. Long gone are the days where these kits would be constrained to 1-2 rooms per scan. With this new update, users are not only free to capture much larger single scenes without size constraints, but also empowered to achieve even more accurate results via the fastest and most intuitive reference targeting capabilities to date. Please click here for a video tutorial on Dot3D 5.0+ for iOS (most concepts also apply to Windows) and stay tuned for a new Windows 5.1+ tutorial soon.

While some of these improvements are specific to scanning devices equipped with Dot3D Pro (i.e. scene size), many also apply to Dot3D Edit deployments on post-processing PCs (i.e. fast optimization, new point cloud visualization, etc.). So, we do recommend you update all your Windows Dot3D devices right away!
Download Dot3D 5.1.2 for Windows
DISCLAIMER: Some features of Dot3D 4.1.x are not available in Dot3D 5.1.x quite yet. These include design comparison, filtering, surface annotation, cylinder annotation, pipe measurement, area measurement, bounding dimensions, lat/long coordinates, align, traditional checkerboard targeting, and fill volume calculation, among other minor differences. If any of these features are particularly critical for your use case, you may want to stick with version 4.1.10 for now.

Dot3D 5.1.2 for iOS: Cropping, hiding, and more
And the improvements don't stop with Windows! Dot3D 5.1+ also brings a couple other major updates to iOS: Cropping and Hiding! You can now easily edit and clean up your iOS LiDAR scans right on device after capture via the new Cropping tool. While this tool has long been available on Windows (and Android), it is a welcome new addition to the iOS platform.

Now we couldn't just bring the feature back without also improving it! So we're glad to also introduce Hiding, a new variant on the Cropping tool that allows you to hide points from view without actually deleting them from the data itself. This allows for the addition of a much-requested "Reset" button, while also improving chain-of-custody procedures for public safety needs. Only show the data you need to show, without actually modifying the underlying scan structure itself.
Download Dot3D 5.1.2 for iOS
Please click here for a new video clip on the cropping / hiding capabilities currently available in Dot3D 5.1.2 on both Windows and iOS platforms.
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Webinar: Reality Capture for Shipbuilding
Truths, Myths, and Facts with Dot3D & SSI
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We're also glad to formally announce our next webinar, in partnership with our friends at SSI! This free session will be hosted by SSI on Thursday June 22 at 11am ET and will include live demonstrations and discussions with DotProduct's CEO Brian Ahern and SSI's Shipbuilding Solution Evangelist Greg Goulanian. This shipbuilding-focused session will review all of the latest features available in Dot3D v5.1.2, examine how they are best utilized in the shipbuilding world, and cover workflows for Dot3D data through the SSI (ShipConstructor, EnterprisePlatform and ShipbuildingPLM) ecosystems. Join us as we bust some misconceptions and demonstrate all that's possible with Dot3D.
Register Now for the Webinar on 6/22

Point3D at Next Week's TDIAI Educational Conference
We invite you to find Dot3D at the Texas Division of the International Association for Identification Annual Educational Conference in Austin, TX next week via our partners at point3D! Stop by the booth for live demos of Dot3D 5.1.2 and more.
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Dot3D™ Tip of the Month:
Use the "Save As" button frequently! We recommend you also add markers to your file names depending on what you've done to the data. For example, you might add "-o" for optimized or "-oc" for optimized and coordinates set.

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Dot3D News: Survey Control Tutorial, New DP Format in CloudCompare, New Registration Video, & More

6/1/2023

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Survey Control Tutorial
CloudCompare DLL Update
Registration Tutorial
WREX
Catch up on the latest Dot3D updates in this month's newsetter. Read on to find out more about our new tutorial video on Survey Control Targeting in Dot3D 5.0+, the new DP import DLLs implemented in CloudCompare v2.13.alpha, our new video on Multi-Scan Registration via AprilTags in Dot3D 5.0+, and our presence at WREX 2023 next week via Collision Forensic Solutions.

Dot3D 5.0 Tutorial: Survey Control Targeting
It's never been easier to lock your Dot3D scans into survey control! This powerful procedure will not only geo-reference your data, but also improve accuracy within the scan (so long as you trust your control!). Learn how in this new step-by-step video on the full process in Dot3D 5.0 for iOS and Windows:
Dot3D Survey Targeting Tutorial
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New DP Format (v2 - even smaller, faster) Now Supported in CloudCompare version 2.13.alpha
Today we're glad to share that CloudCompare has officially become our first partner to implement the new DP import DLLs v5.0! "Compatibility mode" is no longer required when saving scans from Dot3D 5.0+ / Dot3D on iOS for import into CloudCompare version 2.13.alpha. You may now keep your scans in Dot3D 5.0's new native .DP v2 format (even smaller, faster) for direct import into CloudCompare. Please click here to download the latest alpha with this update included. Only question is...who's next!? Contact us for details.
CloudCompare DLL Update
Download CloudCompare 2.13.alpha

Dot3D 5.0 Tutorial:
Multi-Scan Registration with AprilTags
The DP to DP scan registration process is only getting easier and more accurate with Dot3D 5.0 (& up). Here's a quick new tutorial on the simple process of registering two scans via overlapping AprilTags in the new Dot3D 5.0:
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Dot3D at World Reconstruction Exposition
Find us at WREX 2023 via our partners at Collision Forensic Solutions!
​Stop by the booth for live demos of the latest Dot3D for iOS & more.
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Dot3D™ Tip of the Month:
Don't forget to snap HD photos while scanning! Whether you're looking to add legibility on small equipment tags, document damages, photograph evidence, or just generally add much more 2D resolution from important viewpoints, this powerful capablity has benefits in almost every application for Dot3D.

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Dot3D 5.0.11 Now Available for IOS

3/13/2023

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Our latest updates to Dot3D for iOS also launched this week with the release of Dot3D 5.0.11 on the App Store. This new release brings back parallel plane constraints, the return of green/yellow scan-time feedback as an option, new frame spacing options, various bugfixes, and major performance improvements relating to optimization, targeting, coordinate systems, memory consumption, high res photos and more. Please click here for a Dot3D update history.
Download the Latest Dot3D for iOS LiDAR
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Dot3D 5.0 Engine Now Available for Windows via New 5.0.11 Windows Beta

3/10/2023

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Dot3D 5.0.11 Windows beta NOW AVAILABLE: The time has come! Our new Dot3D 5.0 engine (that's been making waves on iOS!) is officially making the jump to Windows with today's release of Dot3D 5.0.11 beta for Windows:
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Version 5.0.11 (beta)
This landmark (beta) update brings our new ultra large scene sizes, ultra fast optimization, overall accuracy improvements, all-new targeting capabilities (workflow & accuracy improvements), the DP v2 format, new scene rendering options, and much more to Windows for the first time. However, please be advised that not all features have made the jump to 5.0 quite yet. Please see the IMPORTANT BETA NOTES on the download page for more information.
Download Dot3D 5.0.11 Windows Beta
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New Dot3D Sample Data Resources

3/9/2023

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Want to see a preview of some real Dot3D scans from your industry? Compare the differences between each supported camera? Play with some real scan data inside Dot3D before activating your own subscription? Today we're glad to share that we're launching a new sample data collection to make all of the above easier than ever. Please click here to access this new dynamic collection of DP sample data, visualized on Sketchfab. With sorting based on use case, camera type, and direct comparison data, it's now very simple to access all the data you need anytime. Plus, you can now view in seconds right from your browser (with the important caveat below that all web-viewable data sets are very decimated). These collections will also be regularly updated as we (and you!) add to them.
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NOTE: All samples shown on Sketchfab are HIGHLY DECIMATED (thinned out) for lightweight web viewing. To access the full density color point cloud data for each scan, please make sure to download the DP data directly from the links in the description of each scan on Sketchfab. These full density files may then be opened in Dot3D via a free trial license, and can be easily exported directly to E57, PTS, PTX, PLY, PTG, LAS, LAZ, RCS, and POD from there.
Access Dot3D Sample Data
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Accurate Loop-Closure Using Dot3D for iOS: A Comparative Study

1/23/2023

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Accurate Loop-Closure Using Dot3D for iOS. A Comparative Study.
What makes Dot3D so uniquely accurate and reliable? Well, a lot. And our proprietary loop-closure capabilities are certainly a huge part of it. In today's newsletter, we're glad to share a detailed new article from our CTO and Co-Founder Rafael Spring that digs deeper into this core aspect of the technology, analyzing how and where Dot3D succeeds where others may not. And don’t forget, we do it fast and we do it locally. See below for the full article:
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Point Clouds, 3D Meshes & Dot3D for iOS LiDAR App Review - New video from LiDAR3D.io
As a direct follow up to the article above, it's great to see this awesome new video from LiDAR3D.io covering Dot3D first impressions, commentary, and a comparative accuracy analysis between Dot3D and a few other solutions on iOS. It's always great to see Dot3D shine. Please click below for the full video:
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Visit our virtual booth! Shipbuilding & Lifecycle Technology 4.0 - This Friday 1/27 8am-5pm GMT
Join us in the shipbuilding metaverse this Friday January 27th. Attendance is complimentary for all shipowners, operators, and shipyard employee representatives. Chat with us at the booth for discussions and demonstrations. Our booth is already open and we're available for meeting requests all week.
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Dot3D™ Tip of the Month:
Looking to attain the highest levels of accuracy and confidence in your data? Consider referencing some known measurements via scale bar targeting (a.k.a. ​reference distances). These can be applied as added constraints before you optimize your data to guarantee the most accurate and trustworthy results.

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DotProductNews: Dot3D 5.0 Tutorial

12/31/2022

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Happy New Year! We hope you've had a great holiday season and are ready to hit the ground running in the new year. To help you get there, we're very glad to share our all-new Dot3D 5.0 / iOS LiDAR tutorial video! This full-length walkthrough covers everything from live scanning best practices to new features, appending, targeting, editing, and more, all in under 30 minutes over 20 chapters (which are conveniently linked in the description). Whether you're already scanning with 5.0 on iOS today or just starting to look into what's new, we highly recommend you set aside some time for this new video soon:

Dot3D 5.0 Tutorial Video

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Accurate 3D Laser Scanning from iPhone / iPad LiDAR


Above Deck with Brian Ahern, CEO, DotProduct | WorkBoat 2022
Please click here for a new video interview with our CEO Brian Ahern live from the showroom floor at WorkBoat last month in New Orleans. Thank you to SSI and Greg Goulanian for sitting down with us and giving Brian the opportunity to share some of his unique insights into the state of the industry, DotProduct, and where we're headed!
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How to Import and Mesh Dot3D Scan Data in RealityCapture
Please click here for a quick tutorial video on how to import and mesh Dot3D scans in RealityCapture. RealityCapture is photogrammetry software for creating 3D models from photographs and/or laser scans. Please stay tuned for many more workflow tutorials this new year.
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Dot3D™ Tip of the Month:
Struggling to add more frames of data to a challenging area? Try using the manual frame trigger by tapping anywhere on the screen (that isn't otherwise a button) during scanning! This capability is available in Dot3D 5.0 and up.

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING WEEK!

11/21/2022

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BLACK FRIDAY / CYBER MONDAY

SPECIAL DISCOUNTS NOW AVAILABLE


Hi Guest,

Happy Thanksgiving! We're thankful for each of you this season and are happy to share some special Thanksgiving week pricing starting now! We invite you to take 15% OFF all Dot3D subscriptions (annual or longer) now through Cyber Monday! To access these special rates, please subscribe via the links below and input the coupon code THANKFUL during checkout:
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All discounts are also available directly through your local resellers. In other Dot3D news, read on to find out more about the latest updates to Dot3D for iOS versions 5.0.5 & 5.0.6, our presence at the International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans next week with SSI, and our new videos highlighting workflows in Pointfuse, Revit, Twinmotion, and more.

-The DotProduct Team-

Dot3D for iOS version 5.0.6 is NOW AVAILABLE on the App Store
We're never standing still! Post-launch updates to our new iOS app are rolling out very fast right now and it's important for all of you to stay up to speed. The latest updates to 5.0.5 and now 5.0.6 bring many major improvements to the Dot3D for iOS platform, including the ability to:

1. Seamlessly add data into existing Dot3D scans with APPEND

2. Expand export compatibility with LAZ EXPORT
3. Improve HD photo capture with AUTOFOCUS
4. Improve DEPTH DENSITY in outdoor scenarios
5. Configure ARKIT image streams as an option

6. Many more behind the scenes improvements

You may always check your version from Settings > About > About Dot3D and visit Dot3D on the App Store to update as needed.
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Find us at the International WorkBoat Show next week in NOLA
We're very excited to be returning to the International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans next week with of our friends at SSI. Find our CEO Brian Ahern on site at the SSI booth #1543 and around the showroom floor from November 30 - December 2. Stop by for live demonstrations and discussions on how Dot3D is working with SSI to revolutionize the ways in which ships are designed, built, maintained, and serviced.
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Giant Dot3D for iOS scans in Pointfuse, Revit, and Twinmotion
Please click here for an exciting new video of a massive Dot3D for iOS residential scan being meshed and modeled in Pointfuse and Revit! Next, please click here for a massive Dot3D for iOS archeological scan being rendered with interactive motion in Twinmotion via Pointfuse! We're glad to see both these new clips highlighting impressively large iPhone/iPad scans as well as impressively powerful data workflows.
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FOLLOW US: Reminder to join us on all your favorite platforms
With our social media presence and engagement levels growing of late, consider this your periodic reminder to follow along on some of the many social platforms in which we participate! Please follow us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Sketchfab, Laser Scanning Forum, our Facebook User Group, and everything else!😜
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Dot3D™ Tip of the Month:
Close background apps while running Dot3D. Especially if doing large scans. While this may not always be necessary, it certainly won't hurt! You never know what's going on behind the scenes


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LAST CALL! Get the new Dot3D for iOS LiDAR for $100 OFF

10/31/2022

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Last chance to save $100 on the new
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REMINDER: Today is the LAST DAY to get Dot3D for iOS for only $199.99!
Happy Halloween! Act now to save $33% off your first year of Dot3D for iOS. Tomorrow the rate will increase to $299.99 / year and you're unlikely to ever see it drop this low again. To gain access to this special offer, please subscribe from within the app or via your local reseller before the end of the day today.

Please click here for more information on the release of Dot3D for iOS LiDAR.
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