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SCANIFY F3D2001
Version 2.1
Revision Date: 2016.01.18
© Copyright 2015 Fuel 3D Technologies Limited. All rights reserved. Fuel3D®, SCANIFY® and PELLEGO® are registered
trademarks in the name of Fuel 3D Technologies Limited. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All
Fuel 3D Technologies Limited products and services are subject to continuous development. We reserve the right to alter
technical specifications without prior notice.

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  • Page 1 Version 2.1 Revision Date: 2016.01.18 © Copyright 2015 Fuel 3D Technologies Limited. All rights reserved. Fuel3D®, SCANIFY® and PELLEGO® are registered trademarks in the name of Fuel 3D Technologies Limited. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All Fuel 3D Technologies Limited products and services are subject to continuous development.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    - Identifying parts of your scanner - Taking care of your scanner Taking a scan - Selecting a suitable subject - Utilizing the targets - Acquiring a scan with Fuel3D Studio software Hardware - Connections - Flashes - Cameras - LED indicators...
  • Page 3 Stitching Overview - Interface explained - Stitching, cropping, ordering 40-42 - Creating a stitch group - Creating an automatic stitch - Creating a manual stitch - Completing the stitch Troubleshooting - Failed scans - Cuts in your scans - Target troubleshooting - Inaccurate geometry - Workarounds...

  • Page 4: Scanify Profile

    3D printing and on-screen applications (.STL, .OBJ, .PLY). All versions of Fuel3D Studio software are created to be as easy to use as possible, with a simple, intuitive user interface that can be installed on both PC (currently available) and Mac (coming in late 2015).

  • Page 5: Set-Up

    Studio software, you can optionally enter it during registration. Find your serial on your scanner: Find your serial on your box: Example: 6341002002208 Example: 6341002002239 Note:  If you are having problems registering your account please contact customer support at: fuel3D.zendesk.com.

  • Page 6: Setting Up Your Scanner

    INVOICES Setting up your scanner Software Installation In the portal choose licenses and software and download Fuel3D Studio software. Prior to any purchase of the Plus or Advanced licenses Studio Starter software must first be downloaded. IMPORTANT NOTE: You must provide your scanner serial number before the download...
  • Page 7 Be sure to enter your Serial number Software Download Once the download has finished please run the installation wizard. We recommend disabling any anti-virus software and running the installer with administration rights during installation. Getting connected The scanner requires two connections (included) to acquire a scan: 2.0 Micro USB to USB data cable 5V Power adapter...
  • Page 8 PC. Once plugged into a computer Studio software will automatically install the device drivers. Note:  Device drivers must be installed before opening Fuel3D Studio software, this may take several minutes the first time a new scanner is connected.

  • Page 9: Identifying Parts Of Your Scanner

    Identifying parts of the scanner...

  • Page 10: Taking Care Of Your Scanner

    Taking care of your scanner Don’t Get it dirty Always ensure your scanners lenses and flashes are clean and free of dirt, grease fingerprints, dust etc. This can affect your data quality and cause scans to fail in processing. Spill water on it Never spill water on your scanner.
  • Page 11 Protect it when travelling Always protect your scanner when traveling. Protect your scanner with the Fuel3D scanner pouch. Keep it clean Always keep the lenses and flashes clean. This can be done using the Fuel3D lens cloth. Keep the targets in good...

  • Page 12: Taking A Scan

    Taking a scan Selecting a suitable subject Some subjects may work better than others and we encourage experimenting with a wide variety of items to get an understanding of what scans best. Below are examples that can help you decide whether a subject is suitable to scan. Subjects that work well: Examples that work well: Masonry...
  • Page 13 Subjects that may not work well Examples that may not work well Lack of detail – lack of surface or Metallic – shiny or Plastics – these color information reflective objects objects may be Too large – a may result in will reflect the light reflective and lack whole body...

  • Page 14: Utilizing The Targets

    Utilizing the targets Placement of the target It is important to understand the scanners’ capture area when selecting a subject and while scanning. The scanner is able to capture a subject that is around 37cm/14.5” diagonal. If your subject is larger than this, multiple scans may be taken and then stitched together to create a 3D model.
  • Page 15 Bad target positioning...
  • Page 16 WARNING Epilepsy Caution: The Fuel3D Scanner incorporates flashing lights which may affect individuals who have photosensitive epilepsy or other such conditions. Users must accept full responsibility.
  • Page 17 Tip:  Don’t worry if the target blocks part of your scan, you can crop it out later.  You may need to experiment with the target in different positions depending on what subject you are scanning. To assist with the positioning of the targets you can download for 3D printing two target holder types from the customer portal: Handheld target Free-standing target...

  • Page 18: Acquiring A Scan With Fuel3D Studio Software

    Acquiring a scan with Fuel3D Studio software First time launching Fuel3D Studio software When you first launch Studio software you will be asked if you wish to add additional functionality such as an upgrade or free trial. This screen can be deactivated by selecting the checkbox at the bottom left corner of the dialog.
  • Page 19 The Viewfinder will then display a live view from the scanner. The Viewfinder Turns on the scanners guide lights for use in low light Rotates the camera view Preview window Scan position and status Flash recharge Target tracking in the Viewfinder The target is required to take a scan.
  • Page 20 Ideal conditions for scanning would be indoors with standard home or office lighting. If lighting is too dark you can use the guide lights. These are on by default whilst scanning but can be toggled ‘Off’ or ‘On’ within the Viewfinder interface. Guide light button Ensure there are no lights or reflected lights in the scan capture area.

  • Page 21: Hardware

    Hardware Connections To function the scanner requires two connectors (included): 2.0 Micro USB to USB data cable 5V Power Adapter Both connections attach at the bottom of the scanner Select the appropriate power adaptor for your region. Plug the power adaptor into a power outlet and the other end into the scanner.

  • Page 22: Cameras

    Cameras The scanner uses a stereo camera set-up located in the centre of the scanner. The central camera is utilized while using the viewfinder. Tip: The Trigger Buttons  Ensure that your camera lenses are clean. The SCANIFY has two trigger buttons located on top of the scanner. Used when taking a The SCANIFY should be held with the cameras and flashes facing towards the subject.

  • Page 23: Led Indicators

    LED indicators The indicator LEDs face towards you while taking a scan. The right LED will illuminate while the scanner is receiving power. The left LED will illuminate when the Viewfinder is running on the computer. The top and bottom LEDs can be used to help track the target by providing you with feedback of when the scanner is in range of the target.
  • Page 24 When all LEDs light up you are ready to scan Note:  If the left LED indicator flashes slowly while the target is in range and you are unable to take a scan please contact support at: fuel3D.zendesk.com.

  • Page 25: Software

    Software Navigating Fuel3D Studio software The Fuel3D Studio software interface List of projects Viewfinder launch Filter and search View menu 3D scan viewer Scan management options Scan filter options The Landing Page Opens the Studio Tutorial page View version changelog...
  • Page 26 The view menu Rotate Color Wireframe Zoom Monochrome Background Reset rotation Crop tools Set to target Remesher tools Light Control Tip:  Whilst rotate is selected the left mouse rotates, the scroll wheel depressed pans and zooms when scrolled.
  • Page 27 Managing projects Projects are where you wish to store you scans. We would recommend that you create a project for each group of scans. You can then add tags to associate more information. Import project Edit project Add a new project Number of scans in project To create a new project select the new icon and complete the dialog Tip:...

  • Page 28: File Management

    To Import a project click the arrow icon. IMPORTANT NOTE: This feature only supports import from the 32-bit version of Studio, there is no export option currently available from the 64-bit Studio. File Management To access the tools to Move, Delete, Rename, Reprocess and Stitch files together use the left mouse button to access the sub menu that will appear when the mouse is over the scan you wish to work with.
  • Page 29 You can use the tools on the Right of the toolbar to export and stitch scans Share settings Registration and stitching Cloud upload progress View publishing progress Reprocess selected scan File save/export You manage your scan display using the tools on the left of lower toolbar Displays stitch groups in the lower pane Displays processing scans in the lower panepane...

  • Page 30: Acquiring A Scan

    Acquiring a scan To acquire a scan click on the ‘Viewfinder’ button. In the Viewfinder, once the target is locked on and highlighted green, you can capture a scan. This is accomplished by pressing either one or both of the trigger buttons or by clicking the ‘Capture’...
  • Page 31 Reflective objects, such as this spanner, may create problems where the surface Bad data at the edges of a scan can be reflects the flashes cropped out This bad data is typically found around the edges of your scan or in areas which were not visible when acquiring the scan.

  • Page 32: Reprocessing A Scan

    Reprocessing a scan All your image datasets are stored within the Fuel3D Studio system. This means that it is possible to reprocess scans that you have previously taken. As the underlying architecture changes over time you may achieve better results reprocessing a scan using the inbuilt Studio processing engine.

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Lighting

    Adjusting the Lighting It is possible to open the lighting control panel by selecting the lighting button on the toolbar. On this window you can edit both of the 3D viewer illumination sources. The key light affects the directional light which can be controlled with the lighting gimbal. The view light affects the ambient light which illuminates the whole model.

  • Page 34: Cropping A Scan

    Cropping a scan Select the cropping button to open the crop interface Cropping allows you to place points on your scan to select the area you wish to keep or remove. You can place a point by clicking a position on your scan. This creates a node. At least three nodes are required to create an area that can then be accepted as a crop, however it is recommended to select more depending on what you are cropping.
  • Page 35 Cropping allows you to place points on your scan to select the area you wish to keep. The image below clearly illustrates what’s good and bad data. You need to remove the data that looks pulled or stretched, in order to clearly see the pulled data put the scan into mono mode.

  • Page 36: Exporting A Scan

    Publish with F3D: This will enable you to share your scan with the Fuel3D team for evaluation and guidance. Sketchfab: This enables you to quickly upload a scan to the Sketchfab website www.sketchfab.com...

  • Page 37: Remeshing A Scan

    Remeshing a scan Remesher mode provides a suite of advanced operations that are available to use on an individual scan. These include: hole filling, edge smoothing, surface volumization, vertex decimation, and surface smoothing. To access Remesher you are required to be using either Plus of Advanced versions of Studio, with Advanced offering the full range of features available.
  • Page 38 Volumize option Volumize options allow you to give your scan a thickness, so that it is ready for 3D printing. Surface type will select the type of volumization. Thickness is the depth of the volumized areas. Polygon extrusion control affects the number of vertices that exist between the top face and bottom face of your model.
  • Page 39 Decimation option Decimation lowers the number of vertices of the model whilst attempting to keep the geometry overall similar to the original. The value in the box is the number of vertices the model will be decimated to, whilst the percentage below displays the amount you will decimate as a percentage.

  • Page 40: Stitching Overview

    Stitching Overview Interface explained Select Auto or Manual Scan Alignment Active Stitch Group Available un-stitched scans Scans Stitched together Delete from Stitch Group or Scan Pool Stitch Pair see Show / Hide the above image for screen display Edit Crop...

  • Page 41: Stitching, Cropping, Ordering

    Stitching process Successful stitching relies primarily on three factors: Good quality scans Correctly cropped scans Ordered alignment of the scans •Take scans in an ordered way Scan •Disguard any suspect scans and take again •Ensure you have covered the entire body and have sufficient overlaps •Remove the targets Crop...
  • Page 42 Remove the data that Good data looks pulled and stretched. Remove all cropzones Erase node mode Cancel cropping mode, Redo discard changes Undo Delete crop zone Create a new crop zone List of crop zones Confirm selected crop You can place a point by clicking a position on your scan. This creates a node. At least three nodes are required to create an area that can then be accepted as a crop but it is recommended to select more depending on what you are cropping.

  • Page 43: Creating A Stitch Group

    Ordering To successfully stitch items together you need to work in an ordered manner working around the object or person. We recommend starting with two items. Stitch them, add another item to the stitch set, stitch this and continue. Creating a Registration and Stitching item To create a registration and stitching (R&S) item you need at least two scans selected.

  • Page 44: Creating An Automatic Stitch

    Creating an automatic stitch Ensure the Auto mode is selected, then in the stich interface drag and drop one scan onto the other. The system will process the scans and “roughly align them” before creating a stitch group. To add to this stitch group simply select another scan and drag and drop it onto the next logical scan.

  • Page 45: Completing The Stitch

    Completing the stitch Once you are happy with the alignment of the stitch group and you have all the items you wish to stitch together it is recommended you review the data then adjust any trims that have disconnected data. Choose the stitch icon to commit the stitch.
  • Page 46 Stitch tightness This affects the smoothness of the overlaps between each scan. It also has an effect on the volumization. A lower value will result in a volumization that displays closer in appearance to the original alignment. Scarring appears less pronounced with a lower value. A higher value causes the volumization to appear larger.
  • Page 47 Stitch Type It is possible to stitch the model as both a surface or a volume. If you choose to stitch your scans as a surface the option for stitch trimming will be available. Lowering this value will mean more of the model is trimmed away whilst increasing it will mean a decrease to the amount of cutting away occurs on the model.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    If you have a failed scan you are given the options to delete it and try again. You may also upload the failure report to Fuel3D, there are two reports but the full report includes the scan data. These reports help the Fuel3D support engineers to diagnose why the scan failed.

  • Page 49: Cuts In Your Scans

    Do not replicate the targets as this can cause issues with processing and may result in an inaccurately scaled model. You can order new targets from the Fuel3D website. Inaccurate geometry Inaccurate geometry is most likely the result of selecting an inappropriate subject. Please see the subject selection section to help guide you with selecting a suitable subject.
  • Page 50 This spray will help to cover reflective surfaces which will improve the scan outputs. Talcum powder may be used when the subject has very dark hair to improve the scan quality. Note:  For a full list of workarounds, instructions and issue troubleshooting please visit our FAQ at: fuel3D.zendesk.com.

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