Tutorial: Scanning with DPI-8 and data import in FARO Scene

Hereinafter, we briefly explain how you can capture data using a DotProduct DPI-8 handheld scanner, export the scan data and import it in FARO Scene.

Start DPI-8

  1. Starten DPI-8 scanner.
  2. Open the app Phi.3D.
    User interface of DPI-8 scannerUser interface of DPI-8 scanner
     
  3. If not available yet, open the calibration file.
    Select calibration fileSelect calibration file
     
  4. Wait till the system has warmed up and the scan area has been detected.
    Wait warm-up timeWait warm-up time

Optional: Use targets

To obtain more precise results, you can attach reference targets to the object to be scanned:

  • AprilTags: for local registration (AprilTags are automatically detected by Phi.3D software.)
    Sample for AprilTagsSample for AprilTags
     
  • Checkerboard Targets: for registration with terrestrial laser scanners or georeferencing with surveying points
    Checkerboard TargetCheckerboard Target

Scanning

  1. Select START MAPPING and capture the desired area using DPI-8 scanner. DPI-8 captures objects in a distance ranging from 0.6m to 3.7m.
  2. Open OPT tab and start GLOBAL OPTIMIZATION.
    Processing of scansProcessing of scans
     
  3. To save the project, open FILE tab and select SAVE SCENE.
    Save projectSave project

Export project

1. Open FILE tab and select EXPORT….
Export scansExport scans

2. To import the scans in FARO Scene later, select the export format PTS now.
Select export format PTSSelect export format PTS

3. Select format XYZI among the export options.
Select format XYZISelect format XYZI

4. Define the coordinate system.
Define coordinate systemDefine coordinate system

5. Export the project by selecting SAVE SCENE.
File exportFile export

File is saved locally on DPI-8File is saved locally on DPI-8

Import project in FARO Scene

1. To import the project in FARO Scene, copy the file to the workstation and rename the file XYZ.
Copy file to workstation and rename it .xyzCopy file to workstation and rename it .xyz

2. Create a project in FARO Scene and import data from DPI-8 via drag and drop.
Create FARO Scene project and import DPI-8 dataCreate FARO Scene project and import DPI-8 data

DPI-8 scan data in FARO SceneDPI-8 scan data in FARO Scene