![]() ![]() The walkthroughs below are for Meshlab and CloudCompare on MacOS (steps may be different on windows). These are free, open-source tools that are great for editing PLY files. To edit and convert your SiteScape PLY point cloud, we recommend downloading Meshlab ( ) and CloudCompare ( ) on your Mac or PC. Use your preferred method to send the files to your computer. Tap the “Export” button and you will see options to AirDrop, Text, Email, or upload the scan file to cloud storage systems like Dropbox, OneDrive, and Google Drive. To transfer your SiteScape scans from your iPad Pro to your Mac/PC, open the scan browser and select the scan you would like to export. E57 file of your merged scansĬlean, simplify, and convert file types on your computer Select edit->merge then select “no” in the prompt asking if you want to generate a scalar field.Select both scans “DB Tree” sidebar so they are highlighted in blue.Export both scans to your computer and import them into CloudCompare ( ).Start a new scan and capture the same wall/corner as before then capture the rest of your second area and save your second scan.Stand in one position while you save the scan and do not close the app.Capture your first area and end at the wall/corner, making sure you capture it with enough detail before completing your scan.things with clear details or sharp edges) wall or corner to be the start of your first scan and the beginning of your second scan You can find tutorial information on this extension here: Ĭapturing larger areas by combining back-to-back scansĪ video walkthrough for this process is available hereīy capturing back-to-back scans without closing the app, you can easily merge scans into a single file To be consistent, Ive named the OBJ file with the name of the native SketchUp file. To import scans into Trimble Sketchup, download the Trimble Scan Essentials extension here. Now we are ready to export the SketchUp file as an OBJ file. *Note that with an RCP file you do not need to use Autodesk ReCap! You can skip this step and bring scans straight into tools like Revit, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D. Once the RCP file is downloaded you can now open up your Autodesk project and import the RCP file. Depending on the size of the scan and your internet connection this may a couple of minutes. From the export menu, click the "RCP" button to convert and export the scan. Open the scan you just synced to the cloud and click the "Export" button at the bottom left. Go to "" and sign into your SiteScape account. ![]() To import scans into Autodesk programs, in SiteScape app on your mobile device open the scan you would like to use and select "sync to cloud." T hen, go to the desktop computer where you use Autodesk software and open a web browser. ![]() When exporting from SiteScape, select E57 as your file type to use exported scans in CAD programs like Rhino/ArchiCAD/Sketchup. Using Scans in Autodesk Revit, ArchiCAD, and Sketchup ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |