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Why am I losing tracking/ Best Practices for maintaining tracking
The Dot3D software tracks the real-world enviornment around you during scanning so it can know where you are in your scan at all times. To do this, it uses geometry in your scene to try and determine where you are based on pre-recognized features. ...
Operating in Dot3D Free
Dot3D Free mode lets users try the Dot3D software for as long as they would like without purchasing any subscription. Please note that scans made in Free mode will save to the .dpx file format, which can not be converted to any other file type, and ...
Activating the Dot3D Trial
Dot3D offers a 7 day trial period for potential buyers looking to test out the software before determining if they want to pay for a subscription. To activate your free trial, first, click on the "Free 7-Day Trial" button on the subscription you want ...
What is the .dpx file and why can't I export it?
The .dpx file format is used by Dot3D in Free mode to store your scans. This specific file format is intended to let users try Dot3D scanning before they commit to buying a license, and as such, cannot be converted to other formats. However if you ...
Tutorial: Using Wall-to-Wall Constraints for Targetless Accuracy Improvement in Dot3D
<br> Wall-to-wall constraints have arrived in Dot3D 6.1+. This quick tutorial shows you how to take advantage of them in your Dot3D scans for automatic, targetless accuracy improvement. This new capability is now ...
Popular Articles
Which Intel® RealSense™ depth camera is recommended for use with Dot3D Scan/Pro?
Of the current lineup of Intel® RealSense™ depth cameras (L515, D455, D415, D435, D435i), we primarily recommend the L515 and D455 for the best results when paired with Dot3D for 3D scanning purposes. While there are many factors at play here, the ...
Pros / Cons and scanning Best Practices for Intel RealSense D415 and D435
The Intel RealSense D455, D415, and D435 (as well as D435i) sensors are a great choice for scanning outdoors and/or in sunlight. However, as with all sensors, they have both advantages and limitations. Following best practices is highly recommended ...
Minimum Specifications Required to Run Dot3D Prime (with supported Intel RealSense or DPI/PrimeSense 3D cameras)
Minimum System Specs (All Platforms): - At least one USB 3.0 (or higher) compatible USB port - 1 GB of available hard drive / storage space - Internet connection (to activate your Dot3D license) Minimum System / OS Specs (Windows): - Intel Pentium ...
Dot3D Feature History
Dot3D 6.1.3: (iOS & Windows) - Bugfixes and performance improvements. Dot3D 6.1.1: (iOS) - Bugfixes and performance improvements. Dot3D 6.1.0: (iOS & Windows) - New parallel wall-to-wall distance constraint feature! Select two opposing or parallel ...
Minimum Specifications for 3D Scanning with Dot3D on iOS (iPhones & iPads)
A LiDAR-capable iOS device is required for 3D scanning with Dot3D on iOS. This currently includes the following Pro models: iPad Pro 2020 (11" or 12.9") iPad Pro 2021 (11" or 12.9") iPad Pro 2022 (11" or 12.9") iPad Pro 2023 (11" or 12.9") iPad Pro ...