How To Use PhotoModeler Scanner V6.2.2.596 For 3D Modeling ((LINK))
How to Use PhotoModeler Scanner v6.2.2.596 for 3D Modeling
PhotoModeler Scanner is a software that allows you to create accurate 3D models from photos. You can use it for various applications, such as architecture, archaeology, forensics, engineering, and more. In this article, we will show you how to use PhotoModeler Scanner v6.2.2.596, the latest version of the software, to create a 3D model of a building.
How to Use PhotoModeler Scanner v6.2.2.596 for 3D Modeling
Step 1: Download and Install PhotoModeler Scanner v6.2.2.596
To download and install PhotoModeler Scanner v6.2.2.596, you need to have a valid license and an active maintenance agreement or subscription[^1^]. You can check your license status and maintenance expiry date on the PhotoModeler License Management dialog[^1^]. If your maintenance agreement has expired, you can renew it on the PhotoModeler website[^1^]. If you have a license of PhotoModeler Scanner or PhotoModeler UAS with active maintenance, you can use the PhotoModeler Premium full installer to update your software[^2^].
To download the update installer or the full installer, go to the PhotoModeler Updates and Latest Version page[^2^] and select the appropriate link for your product type and operating system. Run the executable file and follow the instructions to complete the installation.
Step 2: Take Photos of the Building
To create a 3D model of a building, you need to take photos of it from different angles and positions. The photos should cover all the visible parts of the building and have sufficient overlap between them. You should also avoid moving objects, shadows, reflections, and lens distortion in your photos.
You can use any digital camera to take photos for PhotoModeler Scanner, as long as it has a fixed focal length or a known zoom setting. You can also use a calibration grid or a scale bar to improve the accuracy of your model[^3^].
Step 3: Import Photos into PhotoModeler Scanner v6.2.2.596
Once you have taken enough photos of the building, you can import them into PhotoModeler Scanner v6.2.2.596. To do this, launch the software and create a new project. Then, click on the Import Photos button on the toolbar and select the photos you want to import from your computer or camera.
PhotoModeler Scanner will automatically detect the camera parameters and orientation of each photo based on its EXIF data or calibration information[^3^]. You can also manually adjust these parameters if needed.
Step 4: Mark Features and Create Points
After importing the photos, you need to mark features on them that correspond to the same points on the building. These features can be corners, edges, intersections, or other distinctive points that are visible in multiple photos.
To mark features, you can use the Marking tools on the toolbar or the keyboard shortcuts[^3^]. You can also use the SmartMatch tool to automatically mark features on multiple photos based on image matching algorithms[^3^].
Once you have marked enough features on each photo, you can create points from them by clicking on the Create Points button on the toolbar or pressing F9[^3^]. PhotoModeler Scanner will triangulate the features and generate 3D points that represent their locations in space.
Step 5: Create Surfaces and Textures
After creating points from features, you can create surfaces from them by clicking on the Create Surfaces button on the toolbar or pressing F10[^3^]. PhotoModeler Scanner will automatically create polygonal surfaces that connect adjacent points based on their proximity and orientation.
You can also manually create surfaces by selecting points and using the Surface tools on the toolbar or the keyboard shortcuts[^3^]. You can edit, delete, merge, split, smooth, or subdivide surfaces as needed.
To add textures to your surfaces, you can use the Texture tools on the toolbar or the keyboard shortcuts[^3^]. You can assign 04f6b60f66