How can I view my scans (PLY files)?
The ASCAND generates the widely used 3D-point cloud format PLY. There is a myriad of viewers and converters for this format. As always Wikipedia is… Read More »How can I view my scans (PLY files)?
Working with Scanned Point Clouds and 3D model files
How can I print my scans (or have it printed)?
You need a so called “watertight mesh” to use it with a 3D printer. The STL file format is widely used for this purpose. All… Read More »How can I print my scans (or have it printed)?
The outer shell of the 3D-scan looks great. How can I get rid of the nasty holes at the top and at the bottom?
You can use ASCANDs multi scans and simply select multiple ScanVideos (upright, sideways, etc.) when uploading them to your myascand.xplicator.com account. You will get all… Read More »The outer shell of the 3D-scan looks great. How can I get rid of the nasty holes at the top and at the bottom?
Which 3D-print parameters should I use when producing the gcode-files for my 3D-printer?
Hard to say. Every 3D-printer works with different print settings and first of all you should work with the print settings that work best for… Read More »Which 3D-print parameters should I use when producing the gcode-files for my 3D-printer?
What resolution and what file format can I expect for my 3D model?
The supported resolutions currently available on the myascand.xplicator.com page range from 1mm to 0.1mm. A resolution comparison can be found on our LEARN page. The… Read More »What resolution and what file format can I expect for my 3D model?
What is the benefit of using laser scanning vs. Photogrammetry “image-stitching” that most 3D-Scan-Apps are using?
One Word: Precision. Photogrammetry (aka “Image-Stitching”) relies on 100+ photos taken of the object you wish to model. It does not require or have a… Read More »What is the benefit of using laser scanning vs. Photogrammetry “image-stitching” that most 3D-Scan-Apps are using?
How come ASCAND 3D Models are so colorful when you are using laser triangulation?
We have developed a special technology that removes the “color weakness” of traditional laser triangulation algorithms. By simply switching off the laser after its first… Read More »How come ASCAND 3D Models are so colorful when you are using laser triangulation?
What is the benefit of using LASER scanning vs. LIDAR that some Apple iPhone 3D-Scan-Apps are using?
One word: Precision The latest Apple PRO iPhones have a true TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) built in. LIDAR 3D precision is much lower than… Read More »What is the benefit of using LASER scanning vs. LIDAR that some Apple iPhone 3D-Scan-Apps are using?
Why can’t I view my PLY Point Cloud File on Windows 10?
The Windows 10 3D Viewer ONLY supports meshes and has no support for native point clouds. You can use CloudCompare, MeshLab, or an on-line viewer… Read More »Why can’t I view my PLY Point Cloud File on Windows 10?
How can I view my scans (OBJ Color Mesh Files)?
ASCAND uses Vertex Coloring to limit the amount of files needed. You can use MeshLab to open ASCAND OBJ files and convert them into anything… Read More »How can I view my scans (OBJ Color Mesh Files)?