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Polygon Editing Tool Instruction Manual.
n Safety Symbols The following symbols are used in this manual to prevent accidents which may occur as result of incorrect use of the instrument. Denotes a sentence regarding safety warning or note. Read the sentence carefully to ensure safe and correct use.
1 Instructionmanualforeachmodelin theVIVIDseriesofnon-contact3D digitizers VIVIDdigitizersoffersrapid,high-precision3Dscanningidealforimagingofin- dustrial pr od uc ts i n a wi de r an ge o f sh ap es a nd c on g ur at io ns .
2 Contents Safety Precautions .............................................................................................................................................. 1 Software Restrictions ......................................................
Chapter 1 Preparations Regarding the software Uninstalling Chapter 2 File Menu View Menu Select Menu Edit Menu Build Menu Info Menu Window Menu Tool Menu Pop-up Menus in Element View Window Pop-up Men.
4 • Build Menu Build Registration Initial Manual Performing Initial Registration of Elements Manually 182 Auto Performing Initial Registration of Elements Automatically 184 Fine Elements Performing .
Chapter 1 Preparations Regarding the software Uninstalling Chapter 2 File Menu View Menu Select Menu Edit Menu Build Menu Info Menu Window Menu Tool Menu Pop-up Menus in Element View Window Pop-up Men.
ConventionsforCommandReference(Chapter2) Chapter2“CommandReference”(frompage21)givesanexplanationofthefunction andoperatingprocedure of each command in the menu order.
Chapter 1 Forward Ch ap t er 1 e xp l ai ns t he pr ep ar at i on s fo r u si ng P ol y go n Ed it i ng To ol . Th e m et ho d fo r u ni ns ta l li ng t he so ft wa re fr om t he co mp ut er is a ls o explained. Preparations 1) Introduction of Operating Conditions .
1)IntroductionofOperatingConditions Thefollowinghardwareenvironmentisrequiredtorunthissoftware. Hardware PC/ATcompatible CPU Piuentm4orhigher.
n Installingtheprotectkeydriversoftware(HASPdriver)onthecomputer In or de r f o r th e p ro t ec t k ey to b e r ec o gn i ze d b y th.
3) InstallingtheASPIdriversoftwaretothecomputer ThesoftwareusesSCSIastheinterfaceconnectingtheVIVIDandthecomputer. ForthecomputertorecognizeVIVIDcorrectly,itisnecessarytoinstalltheASPIdriversoftwareonthe computer.
4) InstallingPolygonEditingToolonthecomputer Wheninstallingthesoftware,makesuretoinstallitcorrectlyaccordingtothefollowingprocedure. Operating Procedure 1 Start Windows and insert the software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
5 Click the [NEXT] button and click the [Install] button. 6 Follow the instructions displayed on the screen to complete installation. The Polygon Editing Tool will be installed. When installation is completed successfully, the following les will be created in the direc - tory where the software has been installed.
5) ConnectingtheVIVIDdigitizertothecomputer WhentheVIVIDdigitizerwillbecontrolledfromPolygonEditingTool,connecttheVIVIDdigitizertothe computerrst,andthenstartupPolygonEditingTool.
n RecognitionoftheVIVIDdigitizerbythecomputer ThersttimetheVIVIDdigitizerisconnectedtothecomputer,causethecomputertorecognizetheVIVIDdigi - tizerasanexternaldevicebyfollowingtheprocedurebelow.
4 When a dialog for specifying the de- sired driver search method appears, check the “Search for the best driver in these locations.” radio button, clear any other checkbox for specifying the loca- tion, and then click “Next”.
1)StartingandQuittingtheSoftware n Starting the Software Operating Procedure 1 From the [Start] menu, select [Program] –[KONICA MINOLTA], and then click [Polygon Editing Tool Ver. * . ** ]. The Polygon Editing Tool will start. • Ifascenelewiththename“startup.
2)MainWindow 1. Title bar 2. Menu bar 3. Tool bar 4. Element list 5. Window tile 6. Element view window 7. Status bar 1. Title bar .......................... Displaysthelenameofthecurrentlydisplayedimagedata. 2.
n ToolbarIcons Icon Command Description ReferencePage File–Open Openanelementleorscenele. 24 File–Save–Elements Saveselementdata. 26 File–Import–Digitizer–OneScan Readsinthedatafroma1-shotscanbythedigitizer.
1)UninstallingthePolygonEditingTool Touninstallthesoftware,usethestandarduninstallprogramofWindows. Remarks The software will be deleted one folder at a time. If you have a le(s) you want to keep, copy it to another folder before start - ing uninstallation.
2)UninstallingtheProtectKeyDriver Touninstalltheprotectkeydriver,usethestandarduninstallprogramofWindows. Operating Procedure 1 Remove the protect key from the com- puter’s USB port. 2 From the [Start] menu, select [Setting] and then click [Control Panel].
21 Chapter 1 Preparations Regarding the software Uninstalling Chapter 2 File Menu View Menu Select Menu Edit Menu Build Menu Info Menu Window Menu Tool Menu Pop-up Menus in Element View Window Pop-up .
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23 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 File Menu New ……………………………………………………………………………………… 24 Open …………………………….
24 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 File – Open [Ctrl] + [O] Opening Saved Data This command is used to load an element le or scene le that has been saved using the Fi l e – S av e – E l ements command etc. Operating Procedure 1 Click [Open] on the [File] menu.
25 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Fil e – Op e n 2 Select the file you want to load. If you select an element le with an attached image and you have also checked the Preview box, the display area will show a preview im- age. Parameters for [File-Open] Dialog Box Look in Select the folder containing the le to open.
26 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 File – Save – Elements [Ctrl] + [S] Saving Element Data This command is used to save the data selected in the element list. The data will be saved under the current element le name. Operating Procedure 1 From the element list, select the element(s) to be saved.
27 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 File – Save – Scene Saving Scene Data This command is used to save the current scene data under the current scene le name. Operating Procedure 1 From the [File] menu, select [Save] and then click [Scene].
28 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 File – Save as – Elements Saving Element Data under a Different Name This command is used to save the data selected in the element list under a different le name. Operating Procedure 1 From the element list, select the element to be saved.
29 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 File – Save as – Scene Saving Scene Data under a Different Name This command is used to save the current scene data under a different le name. Operating Procedure 1 From the [File] menu, select [Save as] and then click [Scene].
30 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 File – Import – Elements Importing Scanned Data This command is used to import the raw scan data that was saved when the object was scanned by the VIVID (VI) series digitizer. Operating Procedure 1 From the [File] menu, select [Import] and then click [Elements].
31 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Fil e – Im po r t – El em e nts • When importing data, if you want to perform dark correction for color data, check the [Dark Correc - tion] checkbox. • When importing data, if you want to perform log correction for color data, check the [Log Correc - tion] checkbox.
32 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Fil e – Im po r t – El em e nts Parameters for [File-Import-Elements] Dialog Box Look in Select the folder containing the element le to import. File name File name selected on the list is displayed. File of type Data format of the selected le is displayed.
33 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i File – Import – Digitizer – One Scan (When VIVID 9i is Selected) Performing One Scan with the VIVID 9i This command is used to cause the VIVID 9i (VI-9i) to scan the object one scan at a time using the remote control function of this software.
34 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 i is S el e cte d ) 4 To display the object in the middle of the Work window area, change the po- sition of the object or move the instru- ment back and forth to change the view angle.
35 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 i is S el e cte d ) 8 Click the [Scan] button to acquire the first scan data. A scan will start, and a color image will be displayed in the Work window area.
36 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 i is S el e cte d ) Note The[Store]buttonwillbedisabled(displayedingray) whenclickedonce.ThiswillpreventthesameWork windowarea’sdatafrombeingstoredrepeatedly.
37 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 i is S el e cte d ) 12 Designate three or more corresponding points. Set the corresponding points in the Work window area and then store window alternately.
38 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 i is S el e cte d ) 15 Click the [OK] button. The data displayed in the element view win- dow by the Store function will remain as is. 13 Click the [Store] button.
39 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 i is S el e cte d ) Parameters for [File-Import-Digitizer-One Scan] Dialog Box AF Executes auto-focus. Note ThisparameteriseffectiveonlywhenVIVID9iisconnected.
40 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 i is S el e cte d ) Parameters for [File-Import-Digitizer-One Scan-Option] Dialog Box Scan Parameter Mode • Standard : The Filter settings are xed to H.
41 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i File – Import – Digitizer – Step Scan (When VIVID 9i is Selected) Performing Step Scan with the VIVID 9i This command is used to cause the VIVID 9i to make multiple shots of the object by controlling the rotary stage remotely from this software.
42 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 i is S el e cte d ) 3 Place the object on the rotating stage.
43 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 i is S el e cte d ) 6 Set optional parameters. Item Explanation Scan Parameter Sets the settings for scanning. Convert Parameter Sets the settings for three- dimensionalization.
44 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 i is S el e cte d ) 9 Place the Calibration Chart on the ro- tating stage and scan the Calibration Chart.
45 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 i is S el e cte d ) 11 Click the [Scan] button to acquire the first scan data. A scan will start, and a color image will be displayed in the Work window area.
46 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 i is S el e cte d ) 12 Click on the [Store] button. The color data displayed in the Work window area will appear in the Store window area. Note The[Store]buttonwillbedisabled(displayedingray) whenclickedonce.
47 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 i is S el e cte d ) 15 Repeat Steps 13 to 14 until the desired corresponding points are designated. 16 Click the [OK] button. The data displayed in the element view win- dow by the Store function will remain as is.
48 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 i is S el e cte d ) Parameters for [File-Import-Digitizer-Step Scan] Dialog Box AF Executes auto-focus. Note ThisparameteriseffectiveonlywhenVIVID9iisconnected.
49 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 i is S el e cte d ) Parameters for [File-Import-Digitizer-Step Scan-Option] Dialog Box Scan Parameter Mode • Standard: The Filter settings are xed to H.
50 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 File – Import – Digitizer – One Scan (When VIVID 910 is Selected) Performing One Scan with the VIVID 910 This command is used to cause the VIVID 910 (VI-910) to scan the object one scan at a time using the remote control function of this software.
51 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) 4 Click the [Option] button. The [File-Import-Digitizer-One Scan-Option] dialog box will appear. 5 Set optional parameters. Item Explanation Scan Parameter Sets the settings for scanning .
52 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) 7 Click on the [Scan] button to acquire the first scan data. A scan will start, and a color image will be displayed in the Work window area.
53 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) Note The[Store]buttonwillbedisabled(displayedingray) whenclickedonce.ThiswillpreventthesameWork windowarea’sdatafrombeingstoredrepeatedly.
54 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) 11 Designate three or more corresponding points. Set the corresponding points in the work window and then store win- dow alternately. When the correspond- ing points have been designated prop- erly, the red frame will turn to blue.
55 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) 14 Click the [OK] button. The data displayed in the element view win- dow by the Store function will remain as is. 12 Click on the [Store] button.
56 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) Parameters for [File-Import-Digitizer-One Scan] Dialog Box AF Executes auto-focus. Note ThisparameteriseffectiveonlywhenVIVID910isconnected.
57 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) Parameters for [File-Import-Digitizer-One Scan-Option] Dialog Box Scan Parameter Mode • Select the scanning mode : FINE or FAST Scan Parameter • Load : Loads the setting parameters and uses them as parameters for this command.
58 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 File – Import – Digitizer – Step Scan (When VIVID 910 is Selected) Performing Step Scan with the VIVID 910 This command is used to cause the VIVID 910 (VI-910) to make multiple shots of the object by controlling the ro t ar y s ta g e re m ot el y f ro m t h is s o ft wa r e.
59 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) 2 Place the object on the rotating stage.
60 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) 5 Set optional parameters. Item Explanation Scan Parameter Sets the settings for scanning. Convert Parameter Sets the settings for three- dimensionalization.
61 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) 8 Place the Calibration Chart on the ro- tating stage and scan the Calibration Chart.
62 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) 10 Click the [Scan] button to acquire the first scan data. A scan will start, and a color image will be displayed in the Work window area.
63 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) 11 Click on the [Store] button. The color data displayed in the Work window area will appear in the Store window area. Note The[Store]buttonwillbedisabled(displayedingray) whenclickedonce.
64 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) 14 Repeat Steps 12 to 13 until the desired corresponding points are designated. 15 Click the [OK] button. The data displayed in the element view win- dow by the Store function will remain as is.
65 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) Parameters for [File-Import-Digitizer-Step Scan] Dialog Box AF Executes auto-focus. Note ThisparameteriseffectiveonlywhenVIVID910isconnected.
66 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) Parameters for [File-Import-Digitizer-Step scan-Option] Dialog Box Scan Parameter .
67 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 File – Import – Digitizer – PC Card (When VIVID 910 is Selected) Importing Data from the Memory Card of VIVID 910 This command is used to remote-control the data stored in the memory card of the VIVID 910 (VI-910). Note This command does not operate on step-shot scan data in the memory card.
68 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – PC Ca rd ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) n Sorting the Files (Sort radio button) The [Name] and [Date] radio buttons are used to select whether le names are displayed alphabetically or by date.
69 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – PC Ca rd ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) n Loading the Selected Data ([Load] button) The [Load] button is used to load the data of the selected le from the memory card to the software.
70 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – PC Ca rd ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) Parameters for [File-Import-Digitizer-PC Card-Load] Dialog Box Element name Enter the desired element name. Reduction Rate Select s th e re duct ion rate to be a ppli ed w hen impo rtin g th e da ta.
71 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – PC Ca rd ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) n Deleting All the Files ([Delete All] button) The [Delete All] button is used to delete all the les from the memory card.
72 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – PC Ca rd ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) n Saving All the Files ([Copy All] button) The [Copy All] button is used to copy the data of all the les from the memory card and save them as camera data.
73 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – PC Ca rd ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) n Changing the Selected File Name ([Rename] button) The [Rename] button is used to change the name of the le selected from the memory card.
74 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 File – Import – Digitizer – One Scan (When VIVID 900/910 is Selected) Performing One Scan with the VIVID 910 or VIVID 900 This command is used to cause the VIVID 910 (VI-910) or VIVID 900 (VI-900) to scan the object one scan at a time using the remote control function of this software.
75 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) 5 If you are going to use the turntable, set the serial port and rotating stage type to be used under the Hardware tab. 6 Set optional parameters.
76 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) 10 Click the [OK] button. The scanned image will be displayed. The names of the imported elements will also appear in the element list, indicating that the elements have been selected (highlighted).
77 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) Parameters for [File-Import-Digitizer-One Scan] Dialog Box AF Executes auto-focus. Mono Displays a monochrome monitoring image.
78 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) Parameters for [File-Import-Digitizer-One Scan-Convert] Dialog Box Reduction Rate Selects the reduction rate to be applied when importing the data.
79 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 File – Import – Digitizer – Step Scan (When VIVID 900/910 is Selected) Performing Step Scan with the VIVID 910 or VIVID 900 This command is used to take two or more shots using the rotating stage via the remote control function of this software.
80 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) 4 In the [Hardware] tab, select the de- sired rotation step from “90”, “60” and “Other” so that the rotating stage will rotate at the selected step.
81 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) M emo • In the range image, areas comprised of regular data are shown in color.
82 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) 10 Place the calibration chart on the rotat- ing stage.
83 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) 13 Enter the desired element name, and set parameters. • Select the desired rate from “1/1”, “1/4”, “1/9”, “1/16” and “No polygon” by selecting from the [Reduction Rate] pull-down menu.
84 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) n When Using the Bench Top Frame Set M emo The VIVID 910 or VIVID 900 can be mounted on the bench top frame set vertically or horizontally.
85 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) 5 In the [Hardware] tab, select the de- sired rotation step from “90”, “60” and “Other” so that the rotating stage will rotate at the selected step.
86 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) • If the color and range images are not scanned at the same time, clic.
87 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) 11 Place the calibration chart on the rotat- ing stage.
88 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) 15 Click the [OK] button. Each scanned image will be subjected to reg- istration and displayed, and the “Proceed to registration?” message dialog box will appear.
89 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) 16 Click the [OK] button. Fine-registration of the element position will be performed and the data will be displayed again.
90 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) n Performing Scan Operations Automatically If the bench top frame set is used and calibration chart data exists, a series of scan operations can be pro- cessed automatically.
91 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) 5 In the [Hardware] tab, select the de- sired rotation step from “90”, “60” and “Other” so that the rotating stage will rotate at the selected step.
92 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) 9 Enter the desired element name, and set parameters. • Select the desired rate from “1/1”, “1/4”, “1/9”, “1/16” and “No polygon” by selecting from the [Reduction Rate] pull-down menu.
93 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) 10 Click the [OK] button. the “Proceed to registration?” message dialog box will appear. The element list will also show the element name specied at step 9 plus “rotation step”.
94 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) Parameters for [File-Import-Digitizer-Step Scan]Dialog Box AF Executes auto-focus. Mono Displays a monochrome monitoring image.
95 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) Parameters for [File-Import-Digitizer-Step Scan] Dialog Box Hardware Tab Auto SCSI ID Check this che ckbox if you wan t the pr ogram to automat ically c heck SCS I connec tions fo r VIVID units.
96 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 File – Import – Digitizer – PC Card (When VIVID 900/910 is Selected) Importing Data from the Memory Card of VIVID 910 or VIVID 900 This command is used to remote-control the data stored in the memory card of the VIVID 910 (VI-910) or VIVID 900 (VI-900).
97 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – PC Ca rd ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) n Sorting the Files (Sort radio button) The [Name] and [Date] radio buttons are used to select whether le names are displayed alphabetically or by date.
98 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – PC Ca rd ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) n Loading the Selected Data ([Load] button) The [Load] button is used to load the data of the selected le from the memory card to the software.
99 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – PC Ca rd ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) Parameters for [File-Import-Digitizer-PC Card-Load] Dialog Box Element name Enter the desired element name. Reduction Rate Select s th e re duct ion rate to be a ppli ed w hen impo rtin g th e da ta.
10 0 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – PC Ca rd ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) n Deleting All the Files ([Delete All] button) The [Delete All] button is used to delete all the les from the memory card.
101 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – PC Ca rd ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) n Saving All the Files ([Copy All] button) The [Copy All] button is used to copy the data of all the les from the memory card and save them as camera data.
10 2 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – PC Ca rd ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) n Changing the Selected File Name ([Rename] button) The [Rename] button is used to change the name of the le selected from the memory card.
10 3 Chapter 2 File Menu 70 0 File – Import – Digitizer – One Scan (When VIVID 700 is Selected) Performing One Scan with the VIVID 700 This command is used to cause the VIVID 700 (VI-700) to scan the object one scan at a time using the remote control function of this software.
10 4 Chapter 2 File Menu 70 0 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 70 0 is S e le cte d ) • If the color and range images are not scanned at the same time, clicking the [Read] button will capture a color image and display it.
10 5 Chapter 2 File Menu 70 0 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 70 0 is S e le cte d ) Parameters for [File-Import-Digitizer-One Scan] Dialog Box Zoom Used to set zoom level of the VIVID 700 (VI-700) series digitizer.
10 6 Chapter 2 File Menu 70 0 File – Import – Digitizer – Step Scan (When VIVID 700 is Selected) Performing Step Scan with the VIVID 700 This command is used to take two or more shots using the optional rotating stage via the remote control func- tion of this software.
10 7 Chapter 2 File Menu 70 0 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 70 0 is S e le cte d ) • To set the scan reference position (Distance) and laser intensity (Laser Intensity), perform the fol- lowing procedure. q Check the [Option] checkbox.
10 8 Chapter 2 File Menu 70 0 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p S ca n ( Wh e n VIV ID 70 0 i s Se le c ted ) 9 Place the calibration chart on the rotat- ing stage. Position the chart with the black line facing the instrument and place it on the rotating stage so that both entire side surfaces are observed in the view- nder.
10 9 Chapter 2 File Menu 70 0 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 70 0 is S e le cte d ) 12 Enter the desired element name, and set parameters. • Select the desired rate from “1/1”, “1/4”, “1/9”, “1/16” and “No polygon” by selecting from the [Reduction Rate] pull-down menu.
11 0 Chapter 2 File Menu 70 0 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 70 0 is S e le cte d ) Parameters for [File-Import-Digitizer-Step Scan] Dialog Box Turntable Used to set the serial port and rotating stage type to be used for remote operation.
111 Chapter 2 File Menu 70 0 File – Import – Digitizer – PC Card (When VIVID 700 is Selected) Importing Data from the Memory Card of VIVID 700 This command is used to remote-control the data stored in the memory card of the VIVID 700 (VI-700). Note This command does not operate on step-scan scan data in the memory card.
11 2 Chapter 2 File Menu 70 0 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – PC Ca rd ( Wh en V IV ID 70 0 is S e le cte d ) n Sorting the Files (Sort radio button) The [Name] and [Date] radio buttons are used to select whether le names are displayed alphabetically or by date.
11 3 Chapter 2 File Menu 70 0 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – PC Ca rd ( Wh en V IV ID 70 0 is S e le cte d ) n Loading the Selected Data ([Load] button) The [Load] button is used to load the data of the selected le from the memory card to the software.
11 4 Chapter 2 File Menu 70 0 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – PC Ca rd ( Wh en V IV ID 70 0 is S e le cte d ) Parameters for [File-Import-Digitizer-PC Card-Load] Dialog Box Reduction Rate Sel ec ts t he r ed uc ti on r at e to b e ap pl ie d wh en i mp or ti ng t he d at a.
11 5 Chapter 2 File Menu 70 0 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – PC Ca rd ( Wh en V IV ID 70 0 is S e le cte d ) n Deleting All the Files ([Delete All] button) The [Delete All] button is used to delete all the les from the memory card.
11 6 Chapter 2 File Menu 70 0 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – PC Ca rd ( Wh en V IV ID 70 0 is S e le cte d ) n Saving All the Files ([Copy All] button) The [Copy All] button is used to copy the data of all the les from the memory card and save them as camera data.
11 7 Chapter 2 File Menu 70 0 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – PC Ca rd ( Wh en V IV ID 70 0 is S e le cte d ) n Changing the Selected File Name ([Rename] button) The [Rename] button is used to change the name of the le selected from the memory card.
11 8 Chapter 2 File Menu 300 File – Import – Digitizer – One Scan (When VIVID 300 is Selected) Performing One Scan with the VIVID 300 This command is used to cause the VIVID 300 (VI-300) to scan the object one scan at a time using the remote control function of this software.
11 9 Chapter 2 File Menu 300 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 3 0 0 is S el ec te d) 5 Click the [Convert] button. The [File-Import-Digitizer-One Scan-Convert] dialog box will appear. 6 Enter the desired element name, and set parameters.
12 0 Chapter 2 File Menu 300 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 3 0 0 is S el ec te d) Parameters for [File-Import-Digitizer-One Scan] Dialog Box Scan Causes the VIVID 300 (VI-300) to acquire a shot.
12 1 Chapter 2 File Menu 300 File – Import – Digitizer – Step Scan (When VIVID 300 is Selected) Performing Step Scan with the VIVID 300 This command is used to take two or more shots using the optional rotating stage via the remote control func- tion of this software.
12 2 Chapter 2 File Menu 300 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 3 0 0 is S el ec te d) 5 Click the [Scan] button. Scan will start, and both color and range im- ages will be displayed. The “Next shot? (angle: ** )” message dialog box will also appear.
12 3 Chapter 2 File Menu 300 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 3 0 0 is S el ec te d) 8 Place the calibration chart on the rotat- ing stage. Position the chart with the black line facing the instrument and place it on the rotating stage so that both entire side surfaces are observed in the viewnder.
12 4 Chapter 2 File Menu 300 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 3 0 0 is S el ec te d) 11 Enter the desired element name, and set parameters. 13 Click the [OK] button. Fine-registration of the element position will be performed and the data will be displayed again.
12 5 Chapter 2 File Menu 300 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 3 0 0 is S el ec te d) Parameters for [File-Import-Digitizer-Step Scan] Dialog Box Turntable Used to set the serial port and rotating stage type to be used for remote operation.
12 6 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 File – Import – Digitizer – Easy Align Aligning Multiple Scans (for VIVID 910 only) This program allows you to take and align multiple shots (multiple scans) of a single object using a VIVID 910.
12 7 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Note Ifyoudonotenterthecorrectlisencecode,the[Con- vert]buttonwillnotbeenabled.Thismeansthatyou willnotbeabletomakeuseofthealigneddata.
12 8 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ea sy A lig n 8 If necessary, adjust the marker corre- spondences. 7 Click the [Scan] button. The program takes the scan and displays the resulting color image in the work window area on the left of the dialog.
12 9 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ea sy A lig n 9 Click the [Store] button. The data displayed in the work window moves over into the store window on the right side of the dialog. Marker detection results are indicated in the condition bar.
13 0 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ea sy A lig n 1 3 Enter an element name and set the ele- ment parameters. 14 Click the [OK] button. The temporary window (the window that was showing the pre-converted image) closes.
131 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ea sy A lig n n Calibration to Facilitate Automatic Marker Recognition n VIVID 910 White Balance Adjustment In the Easy Align, position alignment is carried out based on the marker information gotten from the markers afxed to the object to be measured.
13 2 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ea sy A lig n n Color Chart Calibration Operating Procedure To carry out the following procedure, you must rst open the [File-Import-Digitizer-Easy Align] dialog. 1 Click the [Parameters] tab.
13 3 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ea sy A lig n 4 Click the [Calibration] button. The program executes calibration. If calibra- tion is successful, the “Calibration success.” message dialog box will appear. • If calibration is not successful, the “Calibration failure.
13 4 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ea sy A lig n Parameters in the [File-Import-Digitizer-Easy Align] Dialog Import Lets you import data that was previously scanned by a VIVID 910 and saved as a CDM le. Once you have imported the data, you can proceed just as you would when working with an actual scan.
13 5 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ea sy A lig n Parameters in the [File-Import-Digitizer-Easy Align] Dialog Parameters Tab Auto Maker Detection Check this checkbox if using markers. Settings When you click this button, the button’s name changes to [Calibration].
13 6 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i File – Import – Digitizer – PSC-1 Performing Precision Registration of Scan Data This command uses photogrammetry to enable precision registration of data scanned by VIVID 9i, by utiliz - ing 3D data that is obtained from the 2D data taken by a digital camera.
13 7 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 File – Export – Elements Exporting Element Data as Various Formats This command is used to export the data of the selected elements in various data formats. Operating Procedure 1 From the element list, select the ele- ments to be exported.
13 8 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Fil e – E xp or t – E le me nt s n Texture Merging To merge textures and output the result when the element is exported, follow the procedure given below.
13 9 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Fil e – E xp or t – E le me nt s 4 Set the size and background color. • Clicking [Background color] with the left mouse button will open a color palette, allowing you to set the desired background color.
14 0 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 File – Export – Images Exporting Image Data as Various Formats This command is used to export the color image data of the selected elements in various data formats. Operating Procedure 1 From the element list, select the ele- ments to be exported.
141 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Operating Procedure 1 From the element list, select the ele- ment to be removed. File – Remove Elements Removing the Selected Element(s) This command is used to remove element(s) selected in the element list.
14 2 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 1 Click [Preferences] on the [File] menu. The [File-Preferences] dialog box will appear, showing the setting conditions. 2 Click the desired tab and make the de- sired setting for each parameter. 3 Click the [OK] button.
14 3 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Fil e – Pre fe re nc es Parameters for [Attribute] Tab of [File-Preference] Dialog Box Default Settings Wireframe Selected Used to set the wireframe color of the currently selected elements. Pink Unselected Used to set the wireframe color of the currently unselected elements.
14 4 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 1 Click [Select Digitizer] on the [File] menu. The [File-Select Digitizer] dialog box will ap- pear, showing the currently selected digitizer. File – Select Digitizer Selecting a Digitizer This command is used to select the VIVID connected to the computer from the digitizer list.
14 5 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 1 Click [Exit] on the [File] menu. The software will be exited. File – Exit [Ctrl] + [Q] Exiting the Polygon Editing Tool This command is used to exit the Polygon Editing Tool.
14 6 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300.
14 7 Chapter 2 View Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 View Menu Orbit ………………………………………………………………………………… 148 Zoom ……………………………….
14 8 Chapter 2 View Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 View – Orbit [O] (Effective while held down) Rotating / moving camera (view point) position This command is used to rotate the camera at the point of interest. In addition, camera position can also be moved (dragged).
14 9 Chapter 2 View Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 View – Zoom [Z] (Effective while held down) Enlarging/Reducing the Displayed Item This command is used to enlarge (zoom-in) or reduce (zoom-out) the displayed item, or to move the camera to change the view angle.
15 0 Chapter 2 View Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 View – Full Frame All [Shift] + [F] Displaying Data Fully in all Windows This command is used to fully frame the data completely in each element view window. Operating Procedure 1 Click [Full Frame All] on the [View] menu.
151 Chapter 2 View Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 View – Area Orbit [W] (Effective while held down) Rotating the Camera and Setting the Rotation Center Use this command to set the camera’s rotation center point, and to rotate the camera in any direction.
15 2 Chapter 2 View Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 View – Area Zoom [X] (Effective while held down) Enlarging/Reducing Item Enclosed by Specied Rectangle This command is used to enlarge (zoom-in) the i.
15 3 Chapter 2 View Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 View – Move Plane [A] (Effective while held down) Setting Display Depth This command is used to set the display depth by changing the position (Near Plane) where the target element starts to appear and the position (Far Plane) where it starts to disappear.
15 4 Chapter 2 View Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 View – Move Light Moving the Light This command is used to move the light, for instance when the element is displayed in shading mode. M emo • The light is a pseudo light designed to produce a shadow when the element view window is in shading mode.
15 5 Chapter 2 View Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 View – Camera Settings Setting the Camera Parameters This command is used to set the camera parameters. M emo • The camera indicator is provided to help you understand the direction in which the image displayed in “Isometric” or “Perspec - tive” element view window is taken.
15 6 Chapter 2 View Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 View – Image Displaying Color Images This command is used to display color images of the element currently selected in the element list. Operating Procedure 1 From the element list, select the de- sired element.
15 7 Chapter 2 Select Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Select Menu Point ………………………………………………………………………………… 158 Rectangle ……………………….
15 8 Chapter 2 Select Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Select – Point Selecting/Unselecting a Point by Clicking the Mouse This command is used to select or unselect the clicked point. M emo Selected points will be displayed in red, and unselected points will be displayed in blue.
15 9 Chapter 2 Select Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Select – Rectangle [E] (Effective while held down) Selecting/Unselecting Points within Specied Rectangle Area This command is used to select/unselect the points present within a rectangle area drawn using the mouse.
16 0 Chapter 2 Select Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Select – Bezier Selecting Points within Specied Bezier Curve This command is used to select the points present within a Bezier curve drawn using the mouse. Note • Noanyothercommandscanbeexecuteduntilthiscommandiscanceled.
161 Chapter 2 Select Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 5 To edit the Bezier curve, drag control points or tangent lines while holding down the left button. 6 Click the right or middle mouse button. If the right button is clicked, the Bezier curve will be conrmed, and the points present within the curve will be selected.
16 2 Chapter 2 Select Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Select – Boundary – Elements Selecting Only the Boundary of Holes of Element(s) This command is used to select only the points on the boundary of holes among those comprising the selected element(s). M emo Selected points will be displayed in red, and unselected points will be displayed in blue.
16 3 Chapter 2 Select Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Select – Color Selecting Points within Specied Homogeneous Area This command is used to select the points corresponding to the homogeneous areas that are selected by speci- fying sample color data (sample point) on the color image window.
16 4 Chapter 2 Select Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 5 If the enclosed area contains an un- wanted area, locate the cursor to the sample point of that area and click the middle mouse button ([Shift] + Left but- ton). The corresponding area on the color image will be excluded from the enclosed area, accord- ing to the [Color range].
16 5 Chapter 2 Select Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Select – Toggle Points Reversing Selection State of Points of Selected Element(s) This command is used to reverse the selection state of all the points present in the currently selected element(s). M emo Selected points will be displayed in red, and unselected points will be displayed in blue.
16 6 Chapter 2 Select Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Select – Unselect by Elements Unselecting All the Points of Element(s) This command is used to unselect all the points present in the currently selected element(s). M emo Selected points will be displayed in red, and unselected points will be displayed in blue.
16 7 Chapter 2 Edit Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Edit Menu Undo ………………………………………………………………………………… 168 Redo ……………………………….
16 8 Chapter 2 Edit Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Edit – Undo [Ctrl] + [z] Canceling the Previous Operation This command is used to cancel the previous operation. This command can be performed for the number of times specied by the File – Preferences command.
16 9 Chapter 2 Edit Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Edit – Delete – Elements Deleting the Selected Elements from the Element List This command is used to delete the element(s) selected from the element list. M emo The Edit – Delete – Elements command has the same function as the File – Remove Elements command.
17 0 Chapter 2 Edit Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Edit – Delete – Points [Ctrl] + [X] Deleting the Selected Points This command is used to delete the point(s) selected for the currently displayed element. Note Executionofthiscommandmaynotdisplaysimplieddata.
17 1 Chapter 2 Edit Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Edit – Images Editing the Texture of Selected Element This command is used to edit or output color images of the selected element. Operating Procedure 1 Fr o m th e e l em en t l is t , se l ec t the desired element.
17 2 Chapter 2 Edit Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 n Adding a Texture ([ADD] button) The [Add] button allows you to add a texture to the element. Operating Procedure Before starting the following procedure, make sure that the [Edit-Images] dialog box is displayed.
17 3 Chapter 2 Edit Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 5 Repeat step 4 until six or more pairs of corresponding points are designated. The order of designating points in the rst and second image windows for the rst pair can differ from that for the second pair.
174 Chapter 2 Edit Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 n Replacing a Texture ([Replace] button) The [Replace] button allows you to replace a texture with a new one. Operating Procedure Before starting the following procedure, make sure that the [Edit-Images] dialog box is displayed.
17 5 Chapter 2 Edit Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 n Deleting a Texture ([Delete] button) The [Delete] button allows you to delete a texture from the element. Operating Procedure Before starting the following procedure, make sure that the [Edit-Images] dialog box is displayed.
17 6 Chapter 2 Edit Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 n Changing a Texture’s Brightness ([Brightness]) Use the [Brightness] slidebar to adjust the brightness of the selected texture. Operating Procedure Open the [Edit-Images] dialog box before starting the following procedure.
17 7 Chapter 2 Edit Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 n Changing a Texture’s Contrast ([Contrast]) Use the [Contrast] slidebar to adjust the contrast of the selected texture. Operating Procedure Open the [Edit-Images] dialog box before starting the following procedure.
17 8 Chapter 2 Edit Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Edit – Define Dening Points as a New Element This command is used to dene the points selected for the currently selected element(s) as a new element. Operating Procedure 1 Fr o m th e e l em en t l is t , se l ec t t he de si r ed element(s).
17 9 Chapter 2 Edit Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Edit – Recalc LOD Recalculating the Simplied Display Data This command is used to recalculate the simplied display data of the element(s) selected in the element list.
18 0 Chapter 2 Edit Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300.
181 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build Menu Registration – Initial – Manual ……………………………………………………… 182 Registration – Initial – Auto …….
18 2 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Registration – Initial – Manual Performing Initial Registration of Elements Manually This command is used to perform registration of elements by designating corresponding points. Left : Designates corresponding points.
18 3 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 6 To delete a pair of corresponding points, click either of those points with the middle button ([Shift] + Left). The marker will be deleted. M emo Even when designating corresponding points, they can be deleted by clicking with the middle button ([Shift] + Left).
18 4 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Registration – Initial – Auto Performing Initial Registration of Elements Automatically This command is used to automatically detect data overlap of each element to perform registration of the ele- ments.
18 5 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Registration – Fine – Elements Performing Fine Registration of Elements This command is used to perform registration of the selected elements. Operating Procedure 1 Fr o m th e e l em en t l is t , se l ec t t he de si r ed elements.
18 6 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Registration – Fine – Points Performing Fine Registration of Selected Points This command is used to perform ne registration of the points present in the selected elements. Operating Procedure 1 Fr o m th e e l em en t l is t , se l ec t t he de si r ed elements.
18 7 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Move – Points [P] (Effective while held down) Moving the Selected Points This command is used to move the selected point(s). Note Executionofthiscommandmaynotdisplaysimplieddata.
18 8 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 n Moving the Point(s) by Entering Values To move the point(s) by specifying how much they must be moved, follow the procedure given below. Note If Build – Move – Points modewasactivatedusingtheshortcutkey,thepoint(s)cannotbemovedbythismethod.
18 9 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Move – Elements [M] (Effective while held down) Moving Element(s) This command is used to move the selected element(s). Left : Moves the element(s) using the mouse. Middle ([Shift] + Left) : Moves the element(s) along the major axis.
19 0 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 n Moving the Element(s) by Entering Values To move the element(s) by specifying how much they must be moved, follow the procedure given below. Note If Build – Move – Elements modewasactivatedusingtheshortcutkey,theelement(s)cannotbemovedbythismethod.
191 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Move – To Origin Moving the Element(s) to the Origin This command is used to move the selected element(s) to the origin. Operating Procedure 1 Fr o m th e e l em en t l is t , se l ec t t he de si r ed element(s).
19 2 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Move – To X-Y-Z Converting the Coordinate System of Elements This command is used to convert the coordinate system of the currently selected element(s) to the specied coordinate system.
19 3 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 5 Save the coordinate system. If you selected [Point/Point/Point]: • Once you have extracted the three points, the program displays the input design values and the standard deviations of the extracted points.
19 4 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 n Extracting a Face Extract a face from the selected points as explained below. Operating Procedure The following steps must be carried out in Build – Move – To X-Y-Z mode. Parameters for [Select Face Attribute] Dialog Box XY-Plane Generates a XY plane based on the selected points.
19 5 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 n Extracting a Point Extract a point from the selected points as explained below. Operating Procedure The following steps must be carried out in Build – Move – To X-Y-Z mode. 1 Select the desired points.
19 6 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 7 Click the [OK] button. Proceed to the extraction procedure for the next element (point or line). • When you have completed extraction of all ele - ments: Right-click the mouse to open the Question dialog, and proceed to convert to the new coordinate system.
19 7 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 n Extracting a Line Extract a line from the selected points as explained below. Operating Procedure The following steps must be carried out in Build – Move – To X-Y-Z mode. Parameters for [Select Line Attribute] Dialog Box X-Axis Generates the X-axis based on the selected points.
19 8 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Rotate – Elements [R] (Effective while held down) Rotating Element(s) This command is used to rotate the selected element(s). Left : Rotates the element(s) using the mouse. Middle ([Shift] + Left) : Rotates the element(s) along the major axis.
19 9 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 n Rotating the Element(s) by Entering a Value Directly To rotate the element(s) by specifying the rotating angle, follow the procedure given below.
20 0 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Merge Merging Elements This command is used to merge elements that have been subjected to registration. Operating Procedure 1 F r o m t h e e le m e n t l is t , s e l ec t t he el em e nt s to be merged.
2 01 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Fill Holes – Manual Filling Holes Manually This command is to create polygon data using the mouse for the holes (i.e. areas where no data is present) located in the area selected in the currently displayed element.
202 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Fill Holes – Auto Filling Holes Automatically This command is to create polygon data automatically for the holes (i.e. areas where no data is present) locat- ed in the area selected in the currently displayed element.
203 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 • If you mchange the “Flatness” and “Algorithm” parameter settings and click the [Apply] but - ton, the holes will be lled according to the new parameter settings. • To restore the initial state (i.
20 4 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Smooth – Element Smoothing the Selected Element This command is used to make the selected element smooth as well as to regularize surface points density. Operating Procedure 1 F r o m t h e e le m e n t l is t , s e l ec t one desired element.
205 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Smooth – Points Smoothing the Selected Points This command is used to make the boundary of the points selected in the currently displayed element smooth as well as to regularize surface points density.
206 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Subsample – Uniformly – Element Reducing the Number of Points of the Selected Element Uniformly This command is used to reduce the data of the points of the selected element so that surface points density becomes uniform.
207 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Subsample – Uniformly – Points Reducing the Selected Points Uniformly This command is used to reduce the points selected in the currently displayed element so that surface points density becomes uniform.
208 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Subsample – Adaptively – Element Reducing the Number of Points of the Selected Element Adaptively This command is used to reduce the data of the points of the selected element so that surface points density in simple-shaped areas is lower than that in complicated-shaped areas.
209 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Subsample – Adaptively – Points Reducing the Selected Points Adaptively This command is used to reduce the points selected in the currently displayed element so that surface points density in simple-shaped areas is lower than that in complicated-shaped areas.
210 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Modify – Element Rebuilding the Selected Element by Deleting Small Polygons This command is used to rebuild the selected element by deleting small polygons. M emo The element selected before execution of this command will be divided to triangular polygons.
2 11 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Modify – Points Rebuilding the Selected Points by Deleting Small Polygons This command is used to rebuild the points selected in the currently displayed element by deleting small poly- gons. M emo The elements selected before execution of this command will be divided to triangular polygons.
2 12 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Subdivision – Element Rebuilding the Selected Element by Dividing Large Polygons This command is used to rebuild the selected element by dividing large polygons. M emo The element selected before execution of this command will be divided to triangular polygons.
2 13 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Subdivision – Points Rebuilding the Selected Points by Dividing Large Polygons This command is used to rebuild the points selected in the currently displayed element by dividing large poly- gons.
2 14 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Triangulate – Elements Dividing Polygons in Elements into Triangles This command is used to divide polygons of the selected element(s) into triangles.
2 15 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Texture Blending Blending Textures This command is used to make the edges of color image of registrated element smooth. Parameters for [Build-Texture Blending] Dialog Box Blending Area Sets the area over which blending occurs, with the area increasing as you raise the value.
216 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Check Polygons – Element Checking for Illegal Polygons in Element This command is used to check for illegal polygons among those comprising the selected element. Operating Procedure 1 F r o m t h e e le m e n t l is t , s e l ec t one desired element.
2 17 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Parameters for [Build-Check Polygons-Element] Dialog Box Intersection Checks for polygons intersecting with another polygon at points other than at shared vertices and edges.
218 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Check Polygons – Polygons Checking for Illegal Polygons Composed of Selected Points This command is used to check illegal polygons composed of the selected points in the selected element. Operating Procedure 1 F r o m t h e e le m e n t l is t , s e l ec t one desired element.
219 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Parameters for [Build-Check Polygons-Polygons] Dialog Box Intersection Checks for polygons intersecting with another polygon at points other than at shared vertices and edges.
220 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300.
2 21 Chapter 2 Info Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Info Menu Elements ……………………………………………………………………………… 222 Points …………………………….
222 Chapter 2 Info Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Info – Elements Displaying Information for the Element(s) This command is used to display information related to the selected element.
223 Chapter 2 Info Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Info – Points Displaying Information for Points This command is used to display information related to the points comprising the polygon selected in the selected element. Parameters for [Info-Points] Dialog Box No.
2 24 Chapter 2 Info Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Info – Picked Point Displaying Information for the Picked Point This command is used to display information related to a point selected by clicking it. Left : Selects one point. Middle ([Shift] + Left) : – Right : – Parameters for [Info-Picked Point] Dialog Box No.
225 Chapter 2 Window Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Window Menu New – Front/Right/Left/Back/Top/Bottom/Isometric/Perspective …………………… 226 Clone …………………………………….
226 Chapter 2 Window Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Window – New – Front/Right/Left/Back/Top/Bottom/Isometric/Perspective Changing Direction of View of Element View Window This command is used to open a.
227 Chapter 2 Window Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Window – Close Closing Active Element View Window This command is used to close the active element view window. Window – Cascade Cascading Element View Windows This command is used to cascade all the currently displayed windows.
228 Chapter 2 Window Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Window – Tiling Tiling Element View Windows This command is used to tile all the currently displayed windows. Window – Layout – 1/4 Displaying an Element View Window s in 1/4 Layout This command is used display windows in 1/4 layout.
229 Chapter 2 Window Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Window – Layout – Format A Displaying an Element View Window in Format A Layout This command is used to display windows in Format A layout. Window – Layout – Format B Displaying an Element View Window in Format B Layout This command is used to display windows in “Format B” layout.
230 Chapter 2 Window Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Window – Property Displaying Window Properties This command is used to display and set various types of information related to all the currently displayed windows. Operating Procedure 1 Click [Property] on the [Window] menu.
2 31 Chapter 2 Window Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Parameters for [Window – Property] Dialog Box View mode C li ck t he p ul l- do wn m en u, a nd s el ec t th e de si re d vi ew m od e fr om [ Fr on t] , [B ac k] , [T op ], [ Bo tt om ], [Right], [Left], [Isometric] and [Perspective] from the list that appears.
232 Chapter 2 Window Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Window – Next Displaying Next Element View Window This command is used to switch the next window to the active window. Window – Previous Displaying Previous Element View Window This command is used to switch the previous window to the active window.
233 Chapter 2 Tool Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Tool Menu Measure ……………………………………………………………………………… 234 Menu Add …………………………….
234 Chapter 2 Tool Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Tool – Measure Measuring Dimensions within the Selected Element(s) This command measures specied dimensions within the selected element.
235 Chapter 2 Tool Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 n Measuring the Distance Between Two Points ([Points]) Use the following procedure to measure the distance between two specied points on the selected elment. Parameters Returned When Measuring Distance Between Two Points ([Points]) Dist.
236 Chapter 2 Tool Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Parameters Returned When Measuring a Bounding Box ([Points]) Dist. Length of the diagonal across the bounding box. (Yellow line in an element view window.) dx Length of bounding box in the x direction. (Red arrow in an element view window.
237 Chapter 2 Tool Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 n Measuring the Distance Between a Specified Point and a Specified Face ([Point to Face]) Use the following procedure to measure the distance between a specied point and a specied face on the selected element.
238 Chapter 2 Tool Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 n Measuring an Angle ([Angle]) Use the following procedure to measure the angle formed by three specied points on the selected ele - ment. Parameters Returned When Measuring an Angle ([Angle]) Angle Angle formed by the three points, in degrees.
239 Chapter 2 Tool Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 n Measuring the Circle Passing Through Three Specied Points ([Circle]) Use the following procedure to measure the circle tted to coincide with three specied points on the selected element. Operating Procedure 1 Check on the [Circle].
24 0 Chapter 2 Tool Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 n Measuring a Circle Comprised of Multiple Selected Points ([Circle]) Use the following procedure to measure the circle created by tting of multiple selected points on the selected element. Operating Procedure 1 Check on the [Circle].
2 41 Chapter 2 Tool Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Operating Procedure 1 Click the [Menu Add] on the [Tool] menu. The program opens a le-load dialog. 2 Select the appropriate menu-addition file. Operation is guaranteed only for well-formed menu-addition les.
242 Chapter 2 Tool Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 This command is used to display a list of shortcut keys. By default, shortcut keys have already been assigned to popular commands. By using this command, you can add or modify shortcut keys. M emo Shortcut keys can also be assigned to commands given in pop-up menus.
24 3 Chapter 2 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Pop-up Menus in Element View Window Pop-up Menus in Element View Window Clicking the right mouse button on an element view window while holding down the [Ctrl] key will display a pop-up menu, allowing you to make various settings.
24 4 Chapter 2 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Pop-up Menus in Element View Window View Mode – Front/Right/Left/Back/Top/Bottom/Isometric/Perspective Changing View Mode This command is used to change view mode for windows.
24 5 Chapter 2 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Pop-up Menus in Element View Window Show Normal/Hide Normal Showing or Hiding Normal Vectors This command is used to set whether to show or hide the normal. Operating Procedure When the Normal is Currently Hidden 1 From the pop-up menu, click [Show Normal].
24 6 Chapter 2 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Pop-up Menus in Element View Window Select element from window Changing Displayed Element by Windows This command is used to switch the currently selected element to another. This is possible only for the win- dow in which a pop-up menu is displayed.
247 Chapter 2 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Pop-up Menus in Element View Window Create clone window Cloning an Element View Window This command is used to clone (duplicate) the active element view window. Close window Closing an Element View Window This command is used to close the currently selected element view window.
24 8 Chapter 2 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Pop-up Menus in Element View Window This command is used to display and set various types of information related to all the currently displayed windows. M emo This command has the same functions as the Window – Property command.
24 9 Chapter 2 Pop-up Menus in Element List 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Pop-up Menus in Element List Clicking the right mouse button on the element list while holding down the [Ctrl] key will display a pop-up menu, allowing you to make various settings.
250 Chapter 2 Pop-up Menus in Element List 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Show Element/Hide Element Showing/Hiding Elements This command is used to show or hide the element(s) selected in the element list. M emo This command has the same effect as when a check mark is placed for the desired elements in the element list.
2 51 Chapter 2 Pop-up Menus in Element List 9i 910 900 70 0 300 View Image Displaying Color Images This command is used to display color images of the element(s) currently selected in the element list.
252 Chapter 2 Pop-up Menus in Element List 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Set Shading Color Changing Shading Color This command is used to set the shading color for the element(s) selected in the element list.
253 Chapter 2 Pop-up Menus in Image Window 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Pop-up Menus in Image Window Clicking the right mouse button on an image window while holding down the [Ctrl] key will display a pop-up menu, allowing you to make various settings.
25 4 Chapter 2 Pop-up Menus in Image Window 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Change Image Changing the Color Image This command is used to change the currently displayed color image with a new one. Operating Procedure 1 From the pop-up menu, click [Change Image]. A sub menu will appear.
255 Chapter 2 Pop-up Menus in Image Window 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Zoom Out Reducing the Color Image This command is used to reduce the currently displayed color image. Operating Procedure 1 From the pop-up menu, click [Zoom Out]. The color image will be reduced in steps by the following magnication ratio each time this command is selected.
256 Chapter 2 Pop-up Menus in Image Window 9i 910 900 70 0 300.
257 Chapter 3 Error Messages Explanation of T echnical T erms Chapter 3 Appendix Chapter 3 contains Error Message explanations and Technical Terms glossary.
258 Chapter 3 Error Messages Explanation of T echnical T erms.
259 Chapter 3 Error Messages Error Message (Alphabetically) Cause Action AF error. Laser barrier may be closed The digitizer was not ready due to an AF error. Click the [OK] button to close the mes - sage dialog box. AF error. The digitizer was not ready due to an AF error.
260 Chapter 3 Error Messages Error Message (Alphabetically) Cause Action File write permission error. An attempt was made to save a le in a directory for which no le write permission was given. Click the [OK] button to close the mes- sage dialog box.
2 61 Chapter 3 Error Messages Error Message (Alphabetically) Cause Action PC Card had updated since last update. A le(s) was added, deleted or renamed on the digitizer while the [File-Import- Digitizer-PC Card] dialog box was open, but the memory card was not updated.
262 Chapter 3 Error Messages Error Message (Alphabetically) Cause Action Please select only same format les. The [Open] or [Import] button was clicked even though more than one le of different format had been selected. Click the [OK] button to close the mes - sage dialog box.
263 Chapter 3 Error Messages Error Message (Alphabetically) Cause Action The size of this image is different from the size of selected image. The size of the selected image was dif- ferent from that of the image you tried to load, due to replacement of textures.
26 4 Chapter 3 Explanation of T echnical T erms Explanation of Technical Terms n Coordinate System With this utility software, points located in a three- dimensional space are expressed using coordinate values of threedimensional right-handed Cartesian coordinates.
265 Chapter 3 Explanation of T echnical T erms n Element Elements refer to data consisting of points (vertices), polygons and color images * 1 . When data acquired by the VIVID (VI) series digitizer is loaded to this software, it will always be displayed as a polygon mesh element.
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