Dot3D Software
Using Survey Control Targets In Dot3D
(For a video tutorial, click the link here) When creating a scan with Dot3D, you may want to use known Survey Control points, to increase the accuracy of the scan, or to fit it into a coordinate system To begin, when creating your scan, you will want ...
How to view a .DP scan file in Dot3D (for free)
How to view a .DP 3D scan file in Dot3D for free: 1. Download and install Dot3D: www.dotproduct3d.com/dot3ddownload 2. Sign up for a free VIEW License: www.dotproduct3d.com/buydot3d 3. Copy+Paste the VIEW license (received via email) into Dot3D. 4. ...
Cropping in Dot3D
For a video guide on this topic, please click the link here After you have collected your data, you may want to remove certain areas of your scan. This can be used to exclude unneeded information, or to clean up unwanted points While viewing your ...
Tutorial: Multi-Scan Registration with AprilTags in Dot3D
This quick tutorial covers the full process of accurately linking multiple Dot3D scans to each other after capture (in Dot3D 5.0 & up). Step-by-step guide: Introduction & Setup (00:00) Step 1: Open Scan 1 (01:50) Step 2: Set Coordinate System for ...
Survey Control Targeting Tutorial (Dot3D 5.0+)
Welcome to the Dot3D (5.0+) survey control targeting tutorial. This video will walk you through the full process of referencing known target coordinates to your Dot3D scans before optimization for the most accurate and geo-referenced results in ...
Dot3D 5.0 / iOS LiDAR Tutorial Video
Welcome to the Dot3D for iOS LiDAR tutorial. This video will walk you through the full process of 3D scanning, optimizing, editing, and exporting an accurate color point cloud from a LiDAR-equipped iOS device via Dot3D. While this tutorial is ...
What is DP Compatibility Mode and when should I use it?
With the release of Dot3D 5.0 (on iOS first), we have improved the native compressed DP point cloud format for even smaller file sizes and faster loading. However, this new version of DP is not yet compatible with 3rd party DP import workflows or ...
How to Measure Bounding Dimensions of an Object in Dot3D
Brief tutorial on the bounding dimensions measurement feature for calculating the minimum cubic length, width, height, and volume of an object scanned with Dot3D Pro. This capability is also available in Dot3D Edit for scans captured with Dot3D Pro ...
Differences Between Dot3D Pro for iOS and Dot3D Pro for Android/Windows
Last updated: January 5, 2023 Dot3D Pro for iOS: Price: $299.99 / year Supported cameras: embedded iOS LiDAR scanner ONLY Unique features (not on Android/Windows yet): iOS inertial tracking maintains consistent tracking across even the most difficult ...
How to Download Dot3D for iOS LiDAR on the App Store
https://youtube.com/shorts/VWv-CEu7FCk It's literally that easy. What are you waiting for? Start your journey today: www.dotproduct3d.com/appstore 1. Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad Pro (or Pro Max)* 2. Search for "Dot3D" 3. Download and ...
How to Measure Elevations and Clearances in Dot3D
https://youtu.be/KMCcS99cRFM Method 1: Delta xyz measurements based on the set coordinate system Method 2: Perpendicular measurements out of a recognized surface annotation This quick tutorial video shows how to take elevation and clearance ...
Targeting: How to Reference Survey Control Coordinates in Dot3D 5.0 & Up
1. Obtain a minimum of 3 AprilTag target coordinates (i.e. from survey instrument, measurement, reference model, another point cloud, etc.) 2. Set up a .txt target control file in the following format: AprilTag #, x, y, z AprilTag #, x, y, z AprilTag ...
Minimum Specifications for 3D Scanning with Dot3D on iOS (iPhones & iPads)
A LiDAR-capable iOS device is required for 3D scanning with Dot3D on iOS. This currently includes the following Pro models: iPad Pro 2020 (11" or 12.9") iPad Pro 2021 (11" or 12.9") iPad Pro 2022 (11" or 12.9") iPad Pro 2023 (11" or 12.9") iPhone 12 ...
Dot3D Annotation Tutorial: 3D points, planes, cylinders, photos, measurements, & management
https://www.dotproduct3d.com/annotation.html This brief tutorial covers how to utilize all of the annotation capabilities built into Dot3D. Covered topics include point annotation, cylinder annotation, plane annotation, photo annotation, custom ...
How to Measure Surface Area and Cylinder Dimensions in Dot3D
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How to Use Targeting without Targets in Dot3D
Targetless Targeting: How to Use Targeting without Targets in Dot3D™ Targeting is a great way to improve the accuracy and reliability of your Dot3D scan data, especially across larger scenes. Did you know that you can use targeting even if you didn't ...
Using special characters (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Umlauts, etc.) in files and folders on Windows
If you are experiencing trouble in Dot3D using file / folder names with special characters (Hanzi, Kanji, Hangul, Umlauts etc.) on Windows this will probably help you: https://photostructure.com/faq/windows-unicode/
How to Toggle Point Cloud View vs. Surface Mode in Dot3D
Troubleshooting: After updating Dot3D it hangs / freezes during start up.
Problem: After updating Dot3D to a new version it hangs or freezes during start up, before getting to the main gallery page. Solution (Windows): Uninstall Dot3D, Delete the Dot3D installation folder (usually "c:\Program Files\Dot3D") and all its ...
Can I switch my Dot3D license between devices?
Each license is tied to the device it is installed on, so unfortunately you cannot switch between devices on your own. However, in special circumstances (i.e. broken tablet, tablet upgrade, etc.), we can accommodate by request only. If you need to ...
Dot3D Tips of the Month
February 2023: Join the Dot3D User Group! Our growing community of Dot3D users on Facebook is a great resource to get involved in. This community is there for your assistance (and inspiration!) as you set out to achieve all your Dot3D goals. January ...
Which versions of Dot3D allow for use of AprilTag targets?
AprilTags can be used for loop closure (automatic single scene accuracy improvement by looping over unique tags multiple times) in any version of Dot3D with scanning capabilities enabled (Dot3D Scan, Dot3D X, and Dot3D Pro). However, to use AprilTags ...
Dot3D Tutorial (Dot3D Pro 4.0)
Please click below for a full length video tutorial covering our flagship Dot3D Pro handheld 3D scanning software. This video happens to be filmed from an Android phone equipped with an Intel RealSense L515 Kit, but almost all concepts also directly ...
Known Issue: Data disappears when you zoom out too far in Dot3D
This known issue is especially prevalent with larger area scans. To resolve the problem, please navigate to View>Vantage Points>Home. We also expect to implement a more permanent fix in future updates. Please stay tuned.
Current Known Issues in Dot3D
Updated: 11/19/2020 (4.0.0) Scene Size Limitations on Android Pink/Purple Off-Colors from RealSense D455 & L515 Intel RealSense D455 Connectivity Issues/Inconsistencies Auto Exposure Problems with Intel RealSense Depth Camera D455 Dot3D freezing on ...
Known Issue: Scene Size Limitations on Android
We are currently seeing significant scene size limitations on Android/Samsung tablets and phones with the latest OS updates installed. If you plan to scan large scenes (over 50 million points), we recommend considering a Windows tablet if possible. ...
How to Batch Optimize Multiple DP Scans in Dot3D
It is often practical to optimize multiple DP scans in bulk, rather than process each one by one. Please see below for instructions on how to perform this operation: 1. Open Dot3D to the Gallery View (home screen) 2. If your scans are in the default ...
How to Obtain Log File and Crash Reports for Troubleshooting Dot3D Support Issues
How to obtain Dot3D log file to send to DotProduct Support: Please send the Log.txt file, which can be found in Documents>Dot3D>Log on Windows and Internal_Storage>Dot3D>Log on Android. How to obtain Dot3D crash reports to send to DotProduct Support: ...
Can I use Dot3D to scan from pre-recorded .BAG files?
Answer: As of today (Sept. 3rd 2020) Dot3D does not support this. However, we are planning to include this capability in one of our upcoming Dot3D 4.x releases, supporting .BAG files that have been recorded with Intel RealSense tools.
Troubleshooting: What to do if Dot3D is crashing (suddenly quitting its operation)
Description: We're doing our best at DotProduct to maintain a high standard of quality in our software, ensuring it runs stably and smoothly across a variety of system specs, operating systems, 3D sensors, driver/firmware versions etc. However, we ...
Using AprilTags for Loop Closure in Dot3D
Overview: AprilTags for Loop Closure provide a way for Dot3D to identify 3D points in the scene across different points in time. They do not require any additional measurement or manual input and will never decrease your optimized data quality, so ...
Dot3D OS Differences (Windows vs. Android)
Dot3D is nearly the same on Windows and Android operating systems. However, there are some subtle differences. For example, the File Share function behaves differently. Please see below for a few of the main differences: 1. RCS and POD files can ...
Added Constraint Options for Improved Data Optimization
Plane Parallelism While scanning a floor or wall, press the plane pick button and during optimization that information will automatically be used to enhance the accuracy of the scan AprilTags for Loop Closure ...
Setting the Coordinate System in Dot3D
Select the EDIT tab and then the Coordinates tab to allow a user-defined coordinate frame to be specified that can be used for measurements and exported. There are a range of options that can be used individually or combined. Note that Dot3D follows ...
Maintaining and Regaining Tracking in Dot3D
New users will often struggle with "losing tracking" while scanning. This is actually a very important feature of the software that prevents the user from capturing any low quality data that the software doesn't trust, but it can be frustrating to ...
Troubleshooting: Some AprilTags Unavailable for Targeting and Registration
To register scans with AprilTags in Dot3D, you must ensure that there are at least three unique AprilTags selected for targeting. This will typically take place automatically as shown here, however you sometimes may need to readjust the active tags ...
Windows Dot3D Installation Instructions
System Updates: Before installing onto your Windows device, please ensure your Windows OS is fully up to date. You can check for updates from System Settings. If you haven't updated in a while, you may have to do this multiple times. Compatibility ...
Android Dot3D Installation Instructions
VIDEO TUTORIAL: www.dotproduct3d.com/androidinstall System Updates: Before installing onto your Android device, please ensure your Android OS is up to date by checking for updates from Settings. Please click here for instructions on updating your ...
Dot3D Feature History
Dot3D 5.2.9: (iOS and Windows) - Bugfixes and performance improvements - Intel RealSense LiDAR L515 performance improvements (Windows only) Dot3D 5.2.6: (iOS and Windows) - Bugfixes and performance improvements Dot3D 5.2.1: (iOS and Windows) - ...
List of 3D Depth Cameras Supported by Dot3D
The following cameras are fully supported for 3D scanning in Dot3D: 1. DPI-10 (complete hardware kit with built-in, DP-Calibrated Carmine 1.082 sensor) - $2500 USD or DPI-X (smaller, mountable, but less rugged/complete version of DPI camera kit) ...
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