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3. Description / Mode of operation
Using the calibration panels behind the object produces extremely good scanning results with a hand-
held laser and a non-synchronised camera. These instructions are intended to enable you to easily start
using the device.
Scanning with DAVID consists of the following procedures:
1.
Installation of the software (only when using for the first time)
2.
Setting up the scanner and the object to be scanned
3.
Set-up and alignment of the camera
4.
Calibration of the camera
5.
Scanning the object using the line laser
6.
Grabbing colour texture (optional)
7.
3D view on the screen and saving the scan as an .OBJ file
8.
Repetition of steps 5 to 7 as required for scanning several sides of the object.
9.
Alignment and merge of all scans into an all-round model (Shape Fusion)
10.
Saving the final result as an .OBJ, .STL or .PLY file
As our software is subject to ongoing further development, you can find detailed step-by-step instructions
in our online instructions:
http://www.david-laserscanner.com/manual
You can also access the online instructions by clicking the blue question mark
in the DAVID window
and selecting the menu item „Online Manual“ (functioning internet connection required).