Greenwich University MArch Architecture Part 2 Workshop - 3D Scanning

3D Scanning

The university has 3d scanners which can be booked out by students but has to be overseen by a staff member.

The laser scanner can scan up to 120 metres in one direction, meaning 260 metres diameter of a sphere.

The scanner will not register glass of any transparent surfaces. Don't use the scanner in rainy pr misty conditions as that might break the scanner.

The 3D scanner is operated with a touch screen. Press the 'Parameters'

 Go through the options and set them to desired settings.

 set the kind of environment you are scanning in. and press the back button.

Go into 'Resolution/Quality' and choose the quality of your scan, the larger the space of the scan the higher the resolution needs to be.

 Press 'Horizontal/Vertical', you can set the scan area if you want.

Press 'Select Sensors' and make sure all sensors are turned on. Then go back to home.

Press Manage on home screen, and you can name your files by clicking on the 'Project option'
















Once all settings are set you are ready to scan. Press the 'Start Scan'