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Why is it not recommended to scan ceilings with Dot3D?
So you've been told not to bother scanning ceilings with Dot3D. But why? Essentially it's more just: If you don't particularly need them, don't go out of your way to add them. If you do need them, then of course capture them. Here are the reasons why ...
My Dot3D Subscription Renewed but my License Still Shows as Expired
Try one of these: a) Fully quit Dot3D (Android, Windows: press X Button. iOS: https://support.apple.com/en-us/109359). Then restart Dot3D. b) Have Dot3D running continuously for > 10 minutes and make sure your device does not sleep during that time. ...
New with Dot3D 5.3 & up: The DP v3 Point Cloud Format
How can the highly compressed, ultra-fast DP file format get even better? Make it streamable! The new DP v3 point cloud format will now load truly instantly into Dot3D 5.3 & up, for even your largest scans. Please keep in mind that Dot3D version 5.3+ ...
Dot3D Tutorial: Automatic Scan Recovery
This brief tutorial covers the new auto-backup capability built into Dot3D 5.3 & up for iOS, Windows, and Android. Never lose a scan again! Dot3D 5.3 now has you fully covered in the unfortunate case of mid-scan interruptions, popups, distractions, ...
Dot3D Design Compare | Align & Compare to 3D CAD
How to Compare a 3D Scan to a 3D CAD Model in Dot3D Pro: This brief tutorial covers the new Design Compare feature now available in Dot3D 5.3 & up on iOS, Windows, and Android. Register and compare your point cloud scans to your (OBJ) 3D CAD models ...
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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 Pro (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 ...
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 ...
Dot3D Feature History
Dot3D 6.0.0: (iOS & Windows) - Compatibility with Trimble DA2 GNSS Receiver for intelligent drift correction and geo-referencing - Internal GPS/GNSS access for recording trajectories while scanning and geo-referencing data - Geo-referencing to global ...
Recommended Tablets for Use with Dot3D
1. iPad Pro (2020 & up) - built-in LiDAR camera, not compatible with external cameras 2. Microsoft Surface Pro Series 3. Microsoft Surface Go Series (DPI-10/SR compatible) 4. Samsung Galaxy Tab S Series (not LITE or FE models) 5. Any other ...