EOS公司PhotoModeler三维建模软件系统.docx

1、Welcome to PhotoModelerThis document describes the PhotoModeler, PhotoModeler Scanner and PhotoModeler Motion products. PhotoModeleris a Windows program that helps you extract measurements and 3D models from photographs. By using a camera as an input device, PhotoModeler lets you capture accurate de

2、tail in a short time. PhotoModeler Scanner has all the capabilities of PhotoModeler plus the ability to scan surfaces to extract dense point clouds. See Dense Surface Modeling / PhotoModeler Scanner for information on this product. PhotoModeler Motion has all the capabilities of PhotoModeler Scanner

3、 plus the ability to model an object over time. See Time-based Measurement / PhotoModeler Motion for more information.“PhotoModeler” will be used in this document interchangably to refer to both the PhotoModer, PhotoModeler Scanner, and PhotoModeler Motion products.To use PhotoModeler, one or more p

4、hotographs of a scene or an object are taken. The photographs are displayed on screen and the operator marks each photograph with the mouse, tracing and tagging features of interest. PhotoModeler then combines the data and locates the marked features in three dimensions. The marks become accurately

5、measured points, lines, curves, cylinders or surfaces in a single, unified 3D space. The result is a 3D model that can be transferred to any graphics or CAD program.For an overview of the PhotoModeler process, refer to the section Overview of Producing a 3D Model. The Tutorial Movies are the best wa

6、y to learn PhotoModeler. There are a few concepts in PhotoModeler that are unique and it is best to read the Quick Start Guide and watch the tutorials before embarking on your first project. More:Copyright NoticesTechnical SupportPhotoModeler ActivationUpdate Check ReminderPerformance and SpeedCopyr

7、ight Notices 2016 Eos Systems Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright applies to the software, the manuals and guides help files, calibration sheets, coded target shapes, artwork and tutorial data.No part of this publication can be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, or translated into any language in

8、 any form by any means without the written permission of Eos Systems Inc.The software is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties.This product includes the following technology: Portions of this program were developed

9、using LEADTOOLS 1991-2011 LEAD Technologies, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Portions of this product are licensed under US patent 5,327,254 and foreign counterparts. Portions of the object oriented technology found in PhotoModeler are copyrighted by LIANT Software Corporation. SIFT features from UBC. Thi

10、s product is based in part on the SIFT technology developed by the University of British Columbia and protected by the US patent 6,711,293 (Scale Invariant Feature Transform - SIFT). Open Source Computer Vision Library: Copyright (C) 2000-2008, Intel Corporation, all rights reserved. Copyright (C) 2

11、008-2011, Willow Garage Inc., all rights reserved. Third party copyrights are property of their respective owners. This software is provided by the copyright holders and contributors as is and any express or implied warranties, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability

12、 and fitness for a particular purpose are disclaimed. In no event shall the Intel Corporation or contributors be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages (including, but not limited to, procurement of substitute goods or services; loss of use, data, o

13、r profits; or business interruption) however caused and on any theory of liability, whether in contract, strict liability, or tort (including negligence or otherwise) arising in any way out of the use of this software, even if advised of the possibility of such damage. NLopt: Copyright 2007-2010 Mas

14、sachusetts Institute of Technology, and comes with no warranty: The software is provided as is, without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and noninfringement. In no event shall the authors or cop

15、yright holders be liable for any claim, damages or other liability, whether in an action of contract, tort or otherwise, arising from, out of or in connection with the software or the use or other dealings in the software.DisclaimerEvery effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness o

16、f the information in this documentation. However, Eos Systems Inc. accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this documentation is subject to change without notice.TrademarksPhotoModeler is a registered trademark of Eos Systems Inc. Microsoft and Wind

17、ows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. AutoCAD and DXF are registered trademarks of AutoDesk, Inc. Other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.Technical Support “We will make sure you succeed”It is very important to us that all Ph

18、otoModeler customers are satisfied. We want to ensure that every customer can complete their projects with the desired level of quality and accuracy.Eos Systems and our resellers/distributors are committed to helping you get started with PhotoModeler and making the most of the program. Please do not

19、 hesitate to contact Eos or your reseller for support and to have your questions answered. We are very responsive and we will make sure you succeed.May we suggest some things to do before contacting support: If you are new to PhotoModeler or havent used a particular function before, please view the

20、corresponding tutorial video and/or find the description in the help file. Review the troubleshooting section of the Quick Start Guide and help the file and look in the index and glossary for relevant information. Visit the support FAQ on the PhotoModeler web site to see if there are any suggestions

21、 there. If you think you have found a bug or problem in the product, first try to repeat the problem and narrow down the circumstances under which it occurs. If you cannot resolve your problem please do not hesitate to contact us. Visit our support web site to view our support policies.When you e-ma

22、il or call Technical Support, make sure you have the following ready: A description of the problem, A description of the hardware in the PC that PhotoModeler is running on, Your PhotoModeler serial number (from the Help menus About Dialog box - the serial number is the first 9 digits of your activat

23、ion code), and For phone calls, have PhotoModeler running and use a telephone beside your PC.More:ContactContactTechnical Support is available from your full service dealer or if you purchased directly from Eos Systems, from Eos Systems also.Eos Systems technical support policies are listed on the P

24、hotoModeler website at Your dealers policies may be different.PhotoModeler ActivationActivation is a set of simple and quick steps taken after program installation in order to activate your Maintenance Subscription and begin using PhotoModeler. If youve used Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office or ma

25、ny of the Adobe products you have already used a similar activation system. When PhotoModeler is activated online, it contacts a central server over the internet to activate your software and Maintenance Subscription and tie it to the provided activation code (which is printed on the box and CD case

26、 labels, or provided by Eos or your dealer by email).Our system does tie your license permanently to your computer hardware but it has built-in tolerance for changes to your machine, and you should have no problem re-activating your software after reformatting your hard drive, after upgrading hardwa

27、re components in your computer, or when you move your software to a new computer. The simplest method of Activation, re-activation or deactivation requires an Internet connection. This Internet connection can be on a computer that is different than the computer on which PhotoModeler is installed. Yo

28、u can also manually activate PhotoModeler by getting special codes over the phone or via email from PhotoModeler Technical Support.When you first launch PhotoModeler while in Evaluation or Demo mode, the Welcome to PhotoModeler Dialog will appear. You can carry out various Licensing tasks (eg activa

29、tion, license move and license deactivation) at any time using the License Management Dialog, accessible from the Options menu. This is also where you access the Manual Activation tools if you need to do an offline activation (without connecting to the internet).Note: If at some point after activati

30、on you would like to install PhotoModeler on a different computer, you must first move your license off of the activated computer, before you uninstall. The uninstall process does not de-activate your license. See the License Management Dialog for more information on moving your license. More:Welcom

31、e to PhotoModeler DialogLicense Management DialogMaintenance SubscriptionProxy SettingsNetwork Floating LicensingActivation TroubleshootingWelcome to PhotoModeler DialogThis dialog will appear every time you launch while in Demo, Evaluation or Extended Evaluation mode. Various links can be clicked t

32、o access relevant pages on the PhotoModeler website: Click here to get touch: Access a web form from which technical support can be requested. Click here for information on extending evaluations: Access a web page that explains the process for requesting an extended evaluation license key to fully unlock PhotoModelers features for a limited time. This section of