Konica Minolta VI-9i manual

Polygon Editing Tool Instruction Manual[...]

n Safety Symbols The following symbols are used in this manual to prevent accidents which may occur as result of incorrect use of the instrument. Denotes a sentence regarding safety warning or note. Read the sentence carefully to ensure safe and correct use. Denotes a prohibited operation. The operation must never been performed. Denotes an instruc[...]

1 Instructionmanualforeachmodelin theVIVIDseriesofnon-contact3D digitizers VIVIDdigitizersoffersrapid,high-precision3Dscanningidealforimagingofin- dustrial pr od uc ts i n a wi de r an ge o f sh ap es a nd c on g ur at io ns . Th is m an ua l de[...]

2 Contents Safety Precautions .............................................................................................................................................. 1 Software Restrictions .......................................................................................................................................... 1 Notes On Use[...]

Chapter 1 Preparations Regarding the software Uninstalling Chapter 2 File Menu View Menu Select Menu Edit Menu Build Menu Info Menu Window Menu Tool Menu Pop-up Menus in Element View Window Pop-up Menus in Element List Pop-up Menus in Image Window Chapter 3 Error Messages Explanation of T echnical T erms 9i 910 900 70 0 300 3 • View Menu View Orb[...]

4 • Build Menu Build Registration Initial Manual Performing Initial Registration of Elements Manually 182 Auto Performing Initial Registration of Elements Automatically 184 Fine Elements Performing Fine Registration of Elements 185 Points Performing Fine Registration of Selected Points 186 Move Point s Moving the Selected Points 187 Elements Movi[...]

Chapter 1 Preparations Regarding the software Uninstalling Chapter 2 File Menu View Menu Select Menu Edit Menu Build Menu Info Menu Window Menu Tool Menu Pop-up Menus in Element View Window Pop-up Menus in Element List Pop-up Menus in Image Window Chapter 3 Error Messages Explanation of T echnical T erms 9i 910 900 70 0 300 5 • Pop-up Menus in El[...]

ConventionsforCommandReference(Chapter2) Chapter2“CommandReference”(frompage21)givesanexplanationofthefunction andoperatingprocedure of each command in the menu order. Theshortcutkeyandtheicon(displayedonthetoolbar)arealsoshowninthecom[...]

Chapter 1 Forward Ch ap t er 1 e xp l ai ns t he pr ep ar at i on s fo r u si ng P ol y go n Ed it i ng To ol . Th e m et ho d fo r u ni ns ta l li ng t he so ft wa re fr om t he co mp ut er is a ls o explained. Preparations 1) Introduction of Operating Conditions ....................................8 2) Attaching the protect key to the computer ..[...]

1)IntroductionofOperatingConditions Thefollowinghardwareenvironmentisrequiredtorunthissoftware. Hardware PC/ATcompatible CPU Piuentm4orhigherrecommended(onlyIntel) Main memory 1024MBormore(2048MBormorerecommended) HDD 15MBfreespaceisrequiredt[...]

n Installingtheprotectkeydriversoftware(HASPdriver)onthecomputer  In  or de r f o r th e p ro t ec t k ey  to b e r ec o gn i ze d b y th e c or r es p on di n g dr i ve r s of t wa re , i t i s ne c es s ar y t o in s ta ll  th e driversoftwareont[...]

3) InstallingtheASPIdriversoftwaretothecomputer ThesoftwareusesSCSIastheinterfaceconnectingtheVIVIDandthecomputer. ForthecomputertorecognizeVIVIDcorrectly,itisnecessarytoinstalltheASPIdriversoftwareonthe computer. * EveniftheVI[...]

4) InstallingPolygonEditingToolonthecomputer Wheninstallingthesoftware,makesuretoinstallitcorrectlyaccordingtothefollowingprocedure. Operating Procedure 1 Start Windows and insert the software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 2 From Explorer, execute the “setup.exe” file stored in the[...]

5 Click the [NEXT] button and click the [Install] button. 6 Follow the instructions displayed on the screen to complete installation. The Polygon Editing Tool will be installed. When installation is completed successfully, the following les will be created in the direc - tory where the software has been installed. KO NI CA MINOL TA Po l ygo n Ed[...]

5) ConnectingtheVIVIDdigitizertothecomputer WhentheVIVIDdigitizerwillbecontrolledfromPolygonEditingTool,connecttheVIVIDdigitizertothe computerrst,andthenstartupPolygonEditingTool. ThersttimetheVIVIDdigitizerisconnectedtot[...]

n  RecognitionoftheVIVIDdigitizerbythecomputer ThersttimetheVIVIDdigitizerisconnectedtothecomputer,causethecomputertorecognizetheVIVIDdigi - tizerasanexternaldevicebyfollowingtheprocedurebelow. Note It is not necessary to install the device d[...]

4 When a dialog for specifying the de- sired driver search method appears, check the “Search for the best driver in these locations.” radio button, clear any other checkbox for specifying the loca- tion, and then click “Next”. 5 If a dialog with the message “Cannot Install this Hardware” appears, check the “Don’t prompt me again to [...]

1)StartingandQuittingtheSoftware n Starting the Software Operating Procedure 1 From the [Start] menu, select [Program] –[KONICA MINOLTA], and then click [Polygon Editing Tool Ver. * . ** ]. The Polygon Editing Tool will start. • Ifascenelewiththename“startup.scn”current- lyexistsinthe[...]

2)MainWindow 1. Title bar 2. Menu bar 3. Tool bar 4. Element list 5. Window tile 6. Element view window 7. Status bar 1. Title bar ..........................  Displaysthelenameofthecurrentlydisplayedimagedata. 2. Menu bar .......................  Usedtoselectvariousfunctionsofthissoftwa[...]

n  ToolbarIcons Icon Command Description ReferencePage File–Open Openanelementleorscenele. 24 File–Save–Elements Saveselementdata. 26 File–Import–Digitizer–OneScan Readsinthedatafroma1-shotscanbythedigitizer. 33,50,74,[...]

1)UninstallingthePolygonEditingTool Touninstallthesoftware,usethestandarduninstallprogramofWindows. Remarks The software will be deleted one folder at a time. If you have a le(s) you want to keep, copy it to another folder before start - ing uninstallation. Operating Procedure 1 From the [Start] menu,[...]

2)UninstallingtheProtectKeyDriver  Touninstalltheprotectkeydriver,usethestandarduninstallprogramofWindows. Operating Procedure 1 Remove the protect key from the com- puter’s USB port. 2 From the [Start] menu, select [Setting] and then click [Control Panel]. The [Control Panel] window will appe[...]

21 Chapter 1 Preparations Regarding the software Uninstalling Chapter 2 File Menu View Menu Select Menu Edit Menu Build Menu Info Menu Window Menu Tool Menu Pop-up Menus in Element View Window Pop-up Menus in Element List Pop-up Menus in Image Window Chapter 3 Error Messages Explanation of T echnical T erms 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Chapter 2 Command Ref[...]

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23 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 File Menu New ……………………………………………………………………………………… 24 Open …………………………………………………………………………………… 24 Save – Elements …………………………………………………………?[...]

24 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 File – Open [Ctrl] + [O] Opening Saved Data This command is used to load an element le or scene le that has been saved using the Fi l e – S av e – E l ements command etc. Operating Procedure 1 Click [Open] on the [File] menu. The [File-Open] dialog box will appear. • The dialog box shows a li[...]

25 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Fil e – Op e n 2 Select the file you want to load. If you select an element le with an attached image and you have also checked the Preview box, the display area will show a preview im- age. Parameters for [File-Open] Dialog Box Look in Select the folder containing the le to open. File name File n[...]

26 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 File – Save – Elements [Ctrl] + [S] Saving Element Data This command is used to save the data selected in the element list. The data will be saved under the current element le name. Operating Procedure 1 From the element list, select the element(s) to be saved. M emo It is possible to select two or [...]

27 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 File – Save – Scene Saving Scene Data This command is used to save the current scene data under the current scene le name. Operating Procedure 1 From the [File] menu, select [Save] and then click [Scene]. The elements comprising the scene and its view information will be saved under the cur- rent sc[...]

28 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 File – Save as – Elements Saving Element Data under a Different Name This command is used to save the data selected in the element list under a different le name. Operating Procedure 1 From the element list, select the element to be saved. Parameters for [File-Save As-Elements] Dialog Box Save in Se[...]

29 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 File – Save as – Scene Saving Scene Data under a Different Name This command is used to save the current scene data under a different le name. Operating Procedure 1 From the [File] menu, select [Save as] and then click [Scene]. The [File-Save as-Scene] dialog box will ap- pear. 2 Enter the desired ?[...]

30 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 File – Import – Elements Importing Scanned Data This command is used to import the raw scan data that was saved when the object was scanned by the VIVID (VI) series digitizer. Operating Procedure 1 From the [File] menu, select [Import] and then click [Elements]. The [File-Import-Elements] dialog box wi[...]

31 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Fil e – Im po r t – El em e nts • When importing data, if you want to perform dark correction for color data, check the [Dark Correc - tion] checkbox. • When importing data, if you want to perform log correction for color data, check the [Log Correc - tion] checkbox. 5 Click the [Import] button. Th[...]

32 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Fil e – Im po r t – El em e nts Parameters for [File-Import-Elements] Dialog Box Look in Select the folder containing the element le to import. File name File name selected on the list is displayed. File of type Data format of the selected le is displayed. Reduction Rate Selects the reduction rat[...]

33 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i File – Import – Digitizer – One Scan (When VIVID 9i is Selected) Performing One Scan with the VIVID 9i This command is used to cause the VIVID 9i (VI-9i) to scan the object one scan at a time using the remote control function of this software. Registration of multiple scan data can be performed by manually designatin[...]

34 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 i is S el e cte d ) 4 To display the object in the middle of the Work window area, change the po- sition of the object or move the instru- ment back and forth to change the view angle. 3 Set an object in place. If you are going to use the rotating stage[...]

35 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 i is S el e cte d ) 8 Click the [Scan] button to acquire the first scan data. A scan will start, and a color image will be displayed in the Work window area. M emo If [Use Color] is not checked (i.e. no check mark is shown), The scan data has no color [...]

36 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 i is S el e cte d ) Note The[Store]buttonwillbedisabled(displayedingray) whenclickedonce.ThiswillpreventthesameWork windowarea’sdatafrombeingstoredrepeatedly. 10 Acquire the secon[...]

37 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 i is S el e cte d ) 12 Designate three or more corresponding points. Set the corresponding points in the Work window area and then store window alternately. When the corre- sponding points have been designated properly, the red frame will turn to blue. [...]

38 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 i is S el e cte d ) 15 Click the [OK] button. The data displayed in the element view win- dow by the Store function will remain as is. 13 Click the [Store] button. • This step is not necessary if the [Auto Store] checkbox has been checked. The data di[...]

39 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 i is S el e cte d ) Parameters for [File-Import-Digitizer-One Scan] Dialog Box AF Executes auto-focus. Note ThisparameteriseffectiveonlywhenVIVID9iisconnected. Distance Checking this checkbox enables distance setting. Note Thi[...]

40 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 i is S el e cte d ) Parameters for [File-Import-Digitizer-One Scan-Option] Dialog Box Scan Parameter Mode • Standard : The Filter settings are xed to H.Q. & N.F. The settable distance range is from 600 to 1,000 mm. The Gain value is xed at 0[...]

41 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i File – Import – Digitizer – Step Scan (When VIVID 9i is Selected) Performing Step Scan with the VIVID 9i This command is used to cause the VIVID 9i to make multiple shots of the object by controlling the rotary stage remotely from this software. Registration of multiple scan data can be performed using the Calibratio[...]

42 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 i is S el e cte d ) 3 Place the object on the rotating stage. 4 To di sp l ay th e o bj ec t i n t he mi dd l e of th e Wo r k wi n do w a re a , ch a ng e t he po si t io n of th e o bj e ct o r m ov e t he VI V ID 9 i b ac k and forth to change the v[...]

43 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 i is S el e cte d ) 6 Set optional parameters. Item Explanation Scan Parameter Sets the settings for scanning. Convert Parameter Sets the settings for three- dimensionalization. Stage Parameter Select the rotary stage to be used. [Default] button Click[...]

44 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 i is S el e cte d ) 9 Place the Calibration Chart on the ro- tating stage and scan the Calibration Chart. Position the chart with the black line facing the VIVID, and place it on the rotating stage so that both entire side surfaces are observed in the [...]

45 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 i is S el e cte d ) 11 Click the [Scan] button to acquire the first scan data. A scan will start, and a color image will be displayed in the Work window area. M emo If [Use Color] is not checked (i.e. no check mark is shown), The scan data has no colo[...]

46 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 i is S el e cte d ) 12 Click on the [Store] button. The color data displayed in the Work window area will appear in the Store window area. Note The[Store]buttonwillbedisabled(displayedingray) whenclickedonce.Thisw[...]

47 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 i is S el e cte d ) 15 Repeat Steps 13 to 14 until the desired corresponding points are designated. 16 Click the [OK] button. The data displayed in the element view win- dow by the Store function will remain as is. • If [Save Raw Data] checkbox in [F[...]

48 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 i is S el e cte d ) Parameters for [File-Import-Digitizer-Step Scan] Dialog Box AF Executes auto-focus. Note ThisparameteriseffectiveonlywhenVIVID9iisconnected. Distance Checking this checkbox enables distance setting. Intens[...]

49 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 i is S el e cte d ) Parameters for [File-Import-Digitizer-Step Scan-Option] Dialog Box Scan Parameter Mode • Standard: The Filter settings are xed to H.Q. & N.F. The settable distance range is from 600 to 1,000 mm. The Gain value is xed at [...]

50 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 File – Import – Digitizer – One Scan (When VIVID 910 is Selected) Performing One Scan with the VIVID 910 This command is used to cause the VIVID 910 (VI-910) to scan the object one scan at a time using the remote control function of this software. Registration of multiple scan data can be performed by manually desig[...]

51 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) 4 Click the [Option] button. The [File-Import-Digitizer-One Scan-Option] dialog box will appear. 5 Set optional parameters. Item Explanation Scan Parameter Sets the settings for scanning . Convert Parameter Sets the settings for thre[...]

52 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) 7 Click on the [Scan] button to acquire the first scan data. A scan will start, and a color image will be displayed in the Work window area. M emo If [Use Col or] is n ot c heck ed ( i.e. no chec k ma rk i s shown), the scan data ha[...]

53 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) Note The[Store]buttonwillbedisabled(displayedingray) whenclickedonce.ThiswillpreventthesameWork windowarea’sdatafrombeingstoredrepeatedly. 9 Acquire the second[...]

54 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) 11 Designate three or more corresponding points. Set the corresponding points in the work window and then store win- dow alternately. When the correspond- ing points have been designated prop- erly, the red frame will turn to blue. ?[...]

55 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) 14 Click the [OK] button. The data displayed in the element view win- dow by the Store function will remain as is. 12 Click on the [Store] button. • This step is not necessary if the [Auto Store] checkbox has been checked. The data[...]

56 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) Parameters for [File-Import-Digitizer-One Scan] Dialog Box AF Executes auto-focus. Note ThisparameteriseffectiveonlywhenVIVID910isconnected. Distance Checking this checkbox enables distance setting. Note Th[...]

57 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) Parameters for [File-Import-Digitizer-One Scan-Option] Dialog Box Scan Parameter Mode • Select the scanning mode : FINE or FAST Scan Parameter • Load : Loads the setting parameters and uses them as parameters for this command. ?[...]

58 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 File – Import – Digitizer – Step Scan (When VIVID 910 is Selected) Performing Step Scan with the VIVID 910 This command is used to cause the VIVID 910 (VI-910) to make multiple shots of the object by controlling the ro t ar y s ta g e re m ot el y f ro m t h is s o ft wa r e. R e gi s tr at i on o f m ul t ip l e sc[...]

59 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) 2 Place the object on the rotating stage. 3 To di sp l ay th e o bj ec t i n t he mi dd l e of th e Wo r k wi n do w a re a , ch a ng e t he po si t io n of th e o bj e ct o r m ov e t he VI V ID 9 i b ac k and forth to change the v[...]

60 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) 5 Set optional parameters. Item Explanation Scan Parameter Sets the settings for scanning. Convert Parameter Sets the settings for three- dimensionalization. Stage Parameter Select the rotary stage to be used. [Default] button Click[...]

61 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) 8 Place the Calibration Chart on the ro- tating stage and scan the Calibration Chart. Position the chart with the black line facing the VIVID, and place it on the rotating stage so that both entire side surfaces are observed in the [...]

62 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) 10 Click the [Scan] button to acquire the first scan data. A scan will start, and a color image will be displayed in the Work window area. M emo If [Use Col or] is n ot c heck ed ( i.e. no chec k ma rk i s shown), the scan data has[...]

63 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) 11 Click on the [Store] button. The color data displayed in the Work window area will appear in the Store window area. Note The[Store]buttonwillbedisabled(displayedingray) whenclickedonce.Thisw[...]

64 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) 14 Repeat Steps 12 to 13 until the desired corresponding points are designated. 15 Click the [OK] button. The data displayed in the element view win- dow by the Store function will remain as is. • If [Save Raw Data] checkbox in [F[...]

65 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) Parameters for [File-Import-Digitizer-Step Scan] Dialog Box AF Executes auto-focus. Note ThisparameteriseffectiveonlywhenVIVID910isconnected. Distance Checking this checkbox enables distance setting. Inten[...]

66 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) Parameters for [File-Import-Digitizer-Step scan-Option] Dialog Box Scan Parameter Mode Select the scanning mode : FINE or FAST Scan Parameter • Load : Loads the setting parameters from VIVID 910 and uses them as parameters for thi[...]

67 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 File – Import – Digitizer – PC Card (When VIVID 910 is Selected) Importing Data from the Memory Card of VIVID 910 This command is used to remote-control the data stored in the memory card of the VIVID 910 (VI-910). Note This command does not operate on step-shot scan data in the memory card. Parameters for [File-Imp[...]

68 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – PC Ca rd ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) n Sorting the Files (Sort radio button) The [Name] and [Date] radio buttons are used to select whether le names are displayed alphabetically or by date. Operating Procedure Before starting the following procedure, make sure that the[...]

69 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – PC Ca rd ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) n Loading the Selected Data ([Load] button) The [Load] button is used to load the data of the selected le from the memory card to the software. Operating Procedure Before starting the following procedure, make sure that the [File-Im[...]

70 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – PC Ca rd ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) Parameters for [File-Import-Digitizer-PC Card-Load] Dialog Box Element name Enter the desired element name. Reduction Rate Select s th e re duct ion rate to be a ppli ed w hen impo rtin g th e da ta. You can sele ct a ny o f th e fo ll[...]

71 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – PC Ca rd ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) n Deleting All the Files ([Delete All] button) The [Delete All] button is used to delete all the les from the memory card. Operating Procedure Before starting the following procedure, make sure that the [File-Import-Digitizer-PC Car[...]

72 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – PC Ca rd ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) n Saving All the Files ([Copy All] button) The [Copy All] button is used to copy the data of all the les from the memory card and save them as camera data. Operating Procedure Before starting the following procedure, make sure that [...]

73 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – PC Ca rd ( Wh en V IV ID 910 is Se le c ted ) n Changing the Selected File Name ([Rename] button) The [Rename] button is used to change the name of the le selected from the memory card. Operating Procedure Before starting the following procedure, make sure that the [File-Import[...]

74 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 File – Import – Digitizer – One Scan (When VIVID 900/910 is Selected) Performing One Scan with the VIVID 910 or VIVID 900 This command is used to cause the VIVID 910 (VI-910) or VIVID 900 (VI-900) to scan the object one scan at a time using the remote control function of this software. If a rotating stage has be[...]

75 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) 5 If you are going to use the turntable, set the serial port and rotating stage type to be used under the Hardware tab. 6 Set optional parameters. 7 In the [General] tab, click the [Scan] button. Scan will start, and both c[...]

76 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) 10 Click the [OK] button. The scanned image will be displayed. The names of the imported elements will also appear in the element list, indicating that the elements have been selected (highlighted). • The loaded data will[...]

77 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) Parameters for [File-Import-Digitizer-One Scan] Dialog Box AF Executes auto-focus. Mono Displays a monochrome monitoring image. Color Takes and displays a color picture. Pitch Displays previously scanned pitch image. (This [...]

78 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) Parameters for [File-Import-Digitizer-One Scan-Convert] Dialog Box Reduction Rate Selects the reduction rate to be applied when importing the data. You can select any of the following: “1/1”, “1/4”, “1/9”, “1/[...]

79 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 File – Import – Digitizer – Step Scan (When VIVID 900/910 is Selected) Performing Step Scan with the VIVID 910 or VIVID 900 This command is used to take two or more shots using the rotating stage via the remote control function of this software. If a rotating stage has been selected by the Turntable, rotation of[...]

80 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) 4 In the [Hardware] tab, select the de- sired rotation step from “90”, “60” and “Other” so that the rotating stage will rotate at the selected step. If “Other” is selected, enter the desired rota- tion angl[...]

81 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) M emo • In the range image, areas comprised of regular data are shown in color. • In Hi gh Q ua li ty m od e, d at a fo r wh ic h la se r in te ns it y wa s to o hi gh a re d is pl ay ed i n br ig ht g ra y, w hi le d [...]

82 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) 10 Place the calibration chart on the rotat- ing stage. When the “Scanning the Calibration Chart.” message dialog box appears, position the chart with the black line facing the VIVID, and place it on the rotating stage[...]

83 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) 13 Enter the desired element name, and set parameters. • Select the desired rate from “1/1”, “1/4”, “1/9”, “1/16” and “No polygon” by selecting from the [Reduction Rate] pull-down menu. • If you wan[...]

84 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) n When Using the Bench Top Frame Set M emo The VIVID 910 or VIVID 900 can be mounted on the bench top frame set vertically or horizontally. For the mounting method, refer to the instruction manual of the frame set. Saving [...]

85 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) 5 In the [Hardware] tab, select the de- sired rotation step from “90”, “60” and “Other” so that the rotating stage will rotate at the selected step. If “Other” is selected, enter the desired rota- tion angl[...]

86 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) • If the color and range images are not scanned at the same time, clicking the [Color Read] button or double-clicking on the image will capture a color image in the [General] tab in the [File-Import- Digitizer-Step Scan][...]

87 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) 11 Place the calibration chart on the rotat- ing stage. Position the chart with the black line facing the VIVID digitizer, and place it on the rotat- ing stage so that both entire side surfaces are observed in the viewn[...]

88 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) 15 Click the [OK] button. Each scanned image will be subjected to reg- istration and displayed, and the “Proceed to registration?” message dialog box will appear. The element list will also show the element name speci?[...]

89 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) 16 Click the [OK] button. Fine-registration of the element position will be performed and the data will be displayed again. • If a rotating stage has been selected by the Turn - table, the stage will turn to the next ang[...]

90 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) n Performing Scan Operations Automatically If the bench top frame set is used and calibration chart data exists, a series of scan operations can be pro- cessed automatically. 1 From the [File] menu, select [Import], [Digit[...]

91 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) 5 In the [Hardware] tab, select the de- sired rotation step from “90”, “60” and “Other” so that the rotating stage will rotate at the selected step. If “Other” is selected, enter the desired rota- tion angl[...]

92 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) 9 Enter the desired element name, and set parameters. • Select the desired rate from “1/1”, “1/4”, “1/9”, “1/16” and “No polygon” by selecting from the [Reduction Rate] pull-down menu. • If you want[...]

93 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) 10 Click the [OK] button. the “Proceed to registration?” message dialog box will appear. The element list will also show the element name specied at step 9 plus “rotation step”. The element name is highlighted, [...]

94 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) Parameters for [File-Import-Digitizer-Step Scan]Dialog Box AF Executes auto-focus. Mono Displays a monochrome monitoring image. Color Takes and displays a color picture. General Tab Distance Checking this checkbox sets [Di[...]

95 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) Parameters for [File-Import-Digitizer-Step Scan] Dialog Box Hardware Tab Auto SCSI ID Check this che ckbox if you wan t the pr ogram to automat ically c heck SCS I connec tions fo r VIVID units. I f this c heckbox is not c[...]

96 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 File – Import – Digitizer – PC Card (When VIVID 900/910 is Selected) Importing Data from the Memory Card of VIVID 910 or VIVID 900 This command is used to remote-control the data stored in the memory card of the VIVID 910 (VI-910) or VIVID 900 (VI-900). Note This command does not operate on step-shot scan data i[...]

97 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – PC Ca rd ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) n Sorting the Files (Sort radio button) The [Name] and [Date] radio buttons are used to select whether le names are displayed alphabetically or by date. Operating Procedure Before starting the following procedure, make sur[...]

98 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – PC Ca rd ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) n Loading the Selected Data ([Load] button) The [Load] button is used to load the data of the selected le from the memory card to the software. Operating Procedure Before starting the following procedure, make sure that th[...]

99 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – PC Ca rd ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) Parameters for [File-Import-Digitizer-PC Card-Load] Dialog Box Element name Enter the desired element name. Reduction Rate Select s th e re duct ion rate to be a ppli ed w hen impo rtin g th e da ta. You can sele ct a ny o f [...]

10 0 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – PC Ca rd ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) n Deleting All the Files ([Delete All] button) The [Delete All] button is used to delete all the les from the memory card. Operating Procedure Before starting the following procedure, make sure that the [File-Import-Digi[...]

101 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – PC Ca rd ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) n Saving All the Files ([Copy All] button) The [Copy All] button is used to copy the data of all the les from the memory card and save them as camera data. Operating Procedure Before starting the following procedure, make[...]

10 2 Chapter 2 File Menu 900 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – PC Ca rd ( Wh en V IV ID 9 0 0/910 is S el ec te d) n Changing the Selected File Name ([Rename] button) The [Rename] button is used to change the name of the le selected from the memory card. Operating Procedure Before starting the following procedure, make sure that the [...]

10 3 Chapter 2 File Menu 70 0 File – Import – Digitizer – One Scan (When VIVID 700 is Selected) Performing One Scan with the VIVID 700 This command is used to cause the VIVID 700 (VI-700) to scan the object one scan at a time using the remote control function of this software. W arning Never s ta re into th e las er e mit t ing wi ndow. Do no[...]

10 4 Chapter 2 File Menu 70 0 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 70 0 is S e le cte d ) • If the color and range images are not scanned at the same time, clicking the [Read] button will capture a color image and display it. • To restart scan, repeat steps 2 to 4. 5 Click the [Scan] button. Scan will start, and [...]

10 5 Chapter 2 File Menu 70 0 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 70 0 is S e le cte d ) Parameters for [File-Import-Digitizer-One Scan] Dialog Box Zoom Used to set zoom level of the VIVID 700 (VI-700) series digitizer. Scan Causes the VIVID 700 (VI-700) to acquire a shot. Option If this checkbox is checked, the low[...]

10 6 Chapter 2 File Menu 70 0 File – Import – Digitizer – Step Scan (When VIVID 700 is Selected) Performing Step Scan with the VIVID 700 This command is used to take two or more shots using the optional rotating stage via the remote control func- tion of this software. If a rotating stage has been selected by the rotating table, rotation of t[...]

10 7 Chapter 2 File Menu 70 0 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 70 0 is S e le cte d ) • To set the scan reference position (Distance) and laser intensity (Laser Intensity), perform the fol- lowing procedure. q Check the [Option] checkbox. w Check the [Manual] checkbox. e Move the Distance bar or Laser Intensit[...]

10 8 Chapter 2 File Menu 70 0 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p S ca n ( Wh e n VIV ID 70 0 i s Se le c ted ) 9 Place the calibration chart on the rotat- ing stage. Position the chart with the black line facing the instrument and place it on the rotating stage so that both entire side surfaces are observed in the view- nder. • If[...]

10 9 Chapter 2 File Menu 70 0 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 70 0 is S e le cte d ) 12 Enter the desired element name, and set parameters. • Select the desired rate from “1/1”, “1/4”, “1/9”, “1/16” and “No polygon” by selecting from the [Reduction Rate] pull-down menu. • If you want to [...]

11 0 Chapter 2 File Menu 70 0 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 70 0 is S e le cte d ) Parameters for [File-Import-Digitizer-Step Scan] Dialog Box Turntable Used to set the serial port and rotating stage type to be used for remote operation. Note IfconnectingtoaSKIDS-60YAWunit,select“CSG-60[...]

111 Chapter 2 File Menu 70 0 File – Import – Digitizer – PC Card (When VIVID 700 is Selected) Importing Data from the Memory Card of VIVID 700 This command is used to remote-control the data stored in the memory card of the VIVID 700 (VI-700). Note This command does not operate on step-scan scan data in the memory card. Parameters for [File-I[...]

11 2 Chapter 2 File Menu 70 0 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – PC Ca rd ( Wh en V IV ID 70 0 is S e le cte d ) n Sorting the Files (Sort radio button) The [Name] and [Date] radio buttons are used to select whether le names are displayed alphabetically or by date. Operating Procedure Before starting the following procedure, make sure tha[...]

11 3 Chapter 2 File Menu 70 0 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – PC Ca rd ( Wh en V IV ID 70 0 is S e le cte d ) n Loading the Selected Data ([Load] button) The [Load] button is used to load the data of the selected le from the memory card to the software. Operating Procedure Before starting the following procedure, make sure that the [Fi[...]

11 4 Chapter 2 File Menu 70 0 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – PC Ca rd ( Wh en V IV ID 70 0 is S e le cte d ) Parameters for [File-Import-Digitizer-PC Card-Load] Dialog Box Reduction Rate Sel ec ts t he r ed uc ti on r at e to b e ap pl ie d wh en i mp or ti ng t he d at a. Y ou c an s el ec t an y of t he f ol lo wi ng : “1/1”, “1/[...]

11 5 Chapter 2 File Menu 70 0 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – PC Ca rd ( Wh en V IV ID 70 0 is S e le cte d ) n Deleting All the Files ([Delete All] button) The [Delete All] button is used to delete all the les from the memory card.. Operating Procedure Before starting the following procedure, make sure that the [File-Import-Digitizer-[...]

11 6 Chapter 2 File Menu 70 0 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – PC Ca rd ( Wh en V IV ID 70 0 is S e le cte d ) n Saving All the Files ([Copy All] button) The [Copy All] button is used to copy the data of all the les from the memory card and save them as camera data. Operating Procedure Before starting the following procedure, make sure [...]

11 7 Chapter 2 File Menu 70 0 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – PC Ca rd ( Wh en V IV ID 70 0 is S e le cte d ) n Changing the Selected File Name ([Rename] button) The [Rename] button is used to change the name of the le selected from the memory card. Operating Procedure Before starting the following procedure, make sure that the [File-I[...]

11 8 Chapter 2 File Menu 300 File – Import – Digitizer – One Scan (When VIVID 300 is Selected) Performing One Scan with the VIVID 300 This command is used to cause the VIVID 300 (VI-300) to scan the object one scan at a time using the remote control function of this software. W arning Never s ta re into th e las er e mit t ing wi ndow. Do no [...]

11 9 Chapter 2 File Menu 300 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 3 0 0 is S el ec te d) 5 Click the [Convert] button. The [File-Import-Digitizer-One Scan-Convert] dialog box will appear. 6 Enter the desired element name, and set parameters. 4 Click the [Scan] button. Scan will start, and both color and range im- age[...]

12 0 Chapter 2 File Menu 300 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – On e Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 3 0 0 is S el ec te d) Parameters for [File-Import-Digitizer-One Scan] Dialog Box Scan Causes the VIVID 300 (VI-300) to acquire a shot. Option If this checkbox is checked, the lower section of the [Digitizer-One Scan] dialog box will be active, allowin[...]

12 1 Chapter 2 File Menu 300 File – Import – Digitizer – Step Scan (When VIVID 300 is Selected) Performing Step Scan with the VIVID 300 This command is used to take two or more shots using the optional rotating stage via the remote control func- tion of this software. If a rotating stage has been selected by the Turntable, rotation of the sta[...]

12 2 Chapter 2 File Menu 300 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 3 0 0 is S el ec te d) 5 Click the [Scan] button. Scan will start, and both color and range im- ages will be displayed. The “Next shot? (angle: ** )” message dialog box will also appear. 4 Set optional parameters. Check the [Option] checkbox, and [...]

12 3 Chapter 2 File Menu 300 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 3 0 0 is S el ec te d) 8 Place the calibration chart on the rotat- ing stage. Position the chart with the black line facing the instrument and place it on the rotating stage so that both entire side surfaces are observed in the viewnder. • If “[...]

12 4 Chapter 2 File Menu 300 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 3 0 0 is S el ec te d) 11 Enter the desired element name, and set parameters. 13 Click the [OK] button. Fine-registration of the element position will be performed and the data will be displayed again. • If a rotating stage has been selected by the [...]

12 5 Chapter 2 File Menu 300 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ste p Sc an ( Wh en V IV ID 3 0 0 is S el ec te d) Parameters for [File-Import-Digitizer-Step Scan] Dialog Box Turntable Used to set the serial port and rotating stage type to be used for remote operation. Note IfconnectingtoaSKIDS-60YAWunit,select“CSG-602[...]

12 6 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 File – Import – Digitizer – Easy Align Aligning Multiple Scans (for VIVID 910 only) This program allows you to take and align multiple shots (multiple scans) of a single object using a VIVID 910. You use the program to remotely control the scans, and you attach markers onto the object so that the program can corre[...]

12 7 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Note Ifyoudonotenterthecorrectlisencecode,the[Con- vert]buttonwillnotbeenabled.Thismeansthatyou willnotbeabletomakeuseofthealigneddata. Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ea sy A lig n 2 Adhere markers onto the object. M emo[...]

12 8 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ea sy A lig n 8 If necessary, adjust the marker corre- spondences. 7 Click the [Scan] button. The program takes the scan and displays the resulting color image in the work window area on the left of the dialog. It also automatically detects the markers, and displays a single cha[...]

12 9 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ea sy A lig n 9 Click the [Store] button. The data displayed in the work window moves over into the store window on the right side of the dialog. Marker detection results are indicated in the condition bar. The temporary window shows a preliminary converted image (“pre-convert[...]

13 0 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ea sy A lig n 1 3 Enter an element name and set the ele- ment parameters. 14 Click the [OK] button. The temporary window (the window that was showing the pre-converted image) closes. The program converts the data that was displayed in the store window, and displays the resulting[...]

131 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ea sy A lig n n Calibration to Facilitate Automatic Marker Recognition n VIVID 910 White Balance Adjustment In the Easy Align, position alignment is carried out based on the marker information gotten from the markers afxed to the object to be measured. The program identies [...]

13 2 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ea sy A lig n n Color Chart Calibration Operating Procedure To carry out the following procedure, you must rst open the [File-Import-Digitizer-Easy Align] dialog. 1 Click the [Parameters] tab. Note The[Settings]buttonwillnotappearif[AutoMaker Detect[...]

13 3 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ea sy A lig n 4 Click the [Calibration] button. The program executes calibration. If calibra- tion is successful, the “Calibration success.” message dialog box will appear. • If calibration is not successful, the “Calibration failure.” massage dialog box appears. If th[...]

13 4 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ea sy A lig n Parameters in the [File-Import-Digitizer-Easy Align] Dialog Import Lets you import data that was previously scanned by a VIVID 910 and saved as a CDM le. Once you have imported the data, you can proceed just as you would when working with an actual scan. Note th[...]

13 5 Chapter 2 File Menu 910 Fil e – Im po r t – D ig iti ze r – Ea sy A lig n Parameters in the [File-Import-Digitizer-Easy Align] Dialog Parameters Tab Auto Maker Detection Check this checkbox if using markers. Settings When you click this button, the button’s name changes to [Calibration]. You can then change the color level and carry ou[...]

13 6 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i File – Import – Digitizer – PSC-1 Performing Precision Registration of Scan Data This command uses photogrammetry to enable precision registration of data scanned by VIVID 9i, by utiliz - ing 3D data that is obtained from the 2D data taken by a digital camera. To obtain 3D data from 2D data, the image data taken by[...]

13 7 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 File – Export – Elements Exporting Element Data as Various Formats This command is used to export the data of the selected elements in various data formats. Operating Procedure 1 From the element list, select the ele- ments to be exported. 2 From the [File] menu, select [Export] and then click [Eleme[...]

13 8 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Fil e – E xp or t – E le me nt s n Texture Merging To merge textures and output the result when the element is exported, follow the procedure given below. Operating Procedure Before starting the following procedure, make sure that the desired le and output format have been se - lectedin the [File-[...]

13 9 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Fil e – E xp or t – E le me nt s 4 Set the size and background color. • Clicking [Background color] with the left mouse button will open a color palette, allowing you to set the desired background color. • Width and Height must be set within the range of “0” and “10000”. An error message [...]

14 0 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 File – Export – Images Exporting Image Data as Various Formats This command is used to export the color image data of the selected elements in various data formats. Operating Procedure 1 From the element list, select the ele- ments to be exported. 2 From the [File] menu, select [Export] and then clic[...]

141 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Operating Procedure 1 From the element list, select the ele- ment to be removed. File – Remove Elements Removing the Selected Element(s) This command is used to remove element(s) selected in the element list. M emo The File – Remove Elements command has the same functions as the Edit – Delete – El[...]

14 2 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 1 Click [Preferences] on the [File] menu. The [File-Preferences] dialog box will appear, showing the setting conditions. 2 Click the desired tab and make the de- sired setting for each parameter. 3 Click the [OK] button. The dialog box will close and the settings made at step 2 will be saved. File – Pr[...]

14 3 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Fil e – Pre fe re nc es Parameters for [Attribute] Tab of [File-Preference] Dialog Box Default Settings Wireframe Selected Used to set the wireframe color of the currently selected elements. Pink Unselected Used to set the wireframe color of the currently unselected elements. Dark gray Line width Used [...]

14 4 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 1 Click [Select Digitizer] on the [File] menu. The [File-Select Digitizer] dialog box will ap- pear, showing the currently selected digitizer. File – Select Digitizer Selecting a Digitizer This command is used to select the VIVID connected to the computer from the digitizer list. Operating Procedure M [...]

14 5 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 1 Click [Exit] on the [File] menu. The software will be exited. File – Exit [Ctrl] + [Q] Exiting the Polygon Editing Tool This command is used to exit the Polygon Editing Tool. Operating Procedure • If modications have been made to an element after it has been imported or saved, the “Some el- em[...]

14 6 Chapter 2 File Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300[...]

14 7 Chapter 2 View Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 View Menu Orbit ………………………………………………………………………………… 148 Zoom ………………………………………………………………………………… 149 Full Frame All ………………………………………………………………?[...]

14 8 Chapter 2 View Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 View – Orbit [O] (Effective while held down) Rotating / moving camera (view point) position This command is used to rotate the camera at the point of interest. In addition, camera position can also be moved (dragged). M emo Use of a mouse equipped with wheel function enables screen zoom-in/-out by turn[...]

14 9 Chapter 2 View Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 View – Zoom [Z] (Effective while held down) Enlarging/Reducing the Displayed Item This command is used to enlarge (zoom-in) or reduce (zoom-out) the displayed item, or to move the camera to change the view angle. Ref. For a description of camera position, refer to the View–CameraSettings com[...]

15 0 Chapter 2 View Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 View – Full Frame All [Shift] + [F] Displaying Data Fully in all Windows This command is used to fully frame the data completely in each element view window. Operating Procedure 1 Click [Full Frame All] on the [View] menu. The currently displayed elements will be zoomed in so that they are fully framed[...]

151 Chapter 2 View Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 View – Area Orbit [W] (Effective while held down) Rotating the Camera and Setting the Rotation Center Use this command to set the camera’s rotation center point, and to rotate the camera in any direction. Ref.  Tondthecamera’scurrentpositionandpoint-of-interest,useth[...]

15 2 Chapter 2 View Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 View – Area Zoom [X] (Effective while held down) Enlarging/Reducing Item Enclosed by Specied Rectangle This command is used to enlarge (zoom-in) the item enclosed by a rectangle or reduce (zoom-out) the cur- rently displayed item so that it is displayed within the rectangle, by dening a rectangle[...]

15 3 Chapter 2 View Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 View – Move Plane [A] (Effective while held down) Setting Display Depth This command is used to set the display depth by changing the position (Near Plane) where the target element starts to appear and the position (Far Plane) where it starts to disappear. Left : Near Plane Middle ([Shift] + Left) : Ne[...]

15 4 Chapter 2 View Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 View – Move Light Moving the Light This command is used to move the light, for instance when the element is displayed in shading mode. M emo • The light is a pseudo light designed to produce a shadow when the element view window is in shading mode. • The position of the light is set relative to the[...]

15 5 Chapter 2 View Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 View – Camera Settings Setting the Camera Parameters This command is used to set the camera parameters. M emo • The camera indicator is provided to help you understand the direction in which the image displayed in “Isometric” or “Perspec - tive” element view window is taken. (The image displa[...]

15 6 Chapter 2 View Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 View – Image Displaying Color Images This command is used to display color images of the element currently selected in the element list. Operating Procedure 1 From the element list, select the de- sired element. 2 Click [Image] on the [View] menu. An image window will open and display a color image of [...]

15 7 Chapter 2 Select Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Select Menu Point ………………………………………………………………………………… 158 Rectangle ……………………………………………………………………………… 159 Bezier …………………………………………………………………[...]

15 8 Chapter 2 Select Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Select – Point Selecting/Unselecting a Point by Clicking the Mouse This command is used to select or unselect the clicked point. M emo Selected points will be displayed in red, and unselected points will be displayed in blue. Left : Selects one point present within the rectangle area by clicking the [...]

15 9 Chapter 2 Select Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Select – Rectangle [E] (Effective while held down) Selecting/Unselecting Points within Specied Rectangle Area This command is used to select/unselect the points present within a rectangle area drawn using the mouse. M emo Selected points will be displayed in red, and unselected points will be disp[...]

16 0 Chapter 2 Select Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Select – Bezier Selecting Points within Specied Bezier Curve This command is used to select the points present within a Bezier curve drawn using the mouse. Note • Noanyothercommandscanbeexecuteduntilthiscommandiscanceled.Toexecuteanothercommand,[...]

161 Chapter 2 Select Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 5 To edit the Bezier curve, drag control points or tangent lines while holding down the left button. 6 Click the right or middle mouse button. If the right button is clicked, the Bezier curve will be conrmed, and the points present within the curve will be selected. If the middle button is clicked, t[...]

16 2 Chapter 2 Select Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Select – Boundary – Elements Selecting Only the Boundary of Holes of Element(s) This command is used to select only the points on the boundary of holes among those comprising the selected element(s). M emo Selected points will be displayed in red, and unselected points will be displayed in blue. Op[...]

16 3 Chapter 2 Select Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Select – Color Selecting Points within Specied Homogeneous Area This command is used to select the points corresponding to the homogeneous areas that are selected by speci- fying sample color data (sample point) on the color image window. M emo Selected points will be displayed in red, and unselec[...]

16 4 Chapter 2 Select Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 5 If the enclosed area contains an un- wanted area, locate the cursor to the sample point of that area and click the middle mouse button ([Shift] + Left but- ton). The corresponding area on the color image will be excluded from the enclosed area, accord- ing to the [Color range]. 6 If you need another [...]

16 5 Chapter 2 Select Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Select – Toggle Points Reversing Selection State of Points of Selected Element(s) This command is used to reverse the selection state of all the points present in the currently selected element(s). M emo Selected points will be displayed in red, and unselected points will be displayed in blue. Operat[...]

16 6 Chapter 2 Select Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Select – Unselect by Elements Unselecting All the Points of Element(s) This command is used to unselect all the points present in the currently selected element(s). M emo Selected points will be displayed in red, and unselected points will be displayed in blue. Operating Procedure 1 Fr o m th e e l e[...]

16 7 Chapter 2 Edit Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Edit Menu Undo ………………………………………………………………………………… 168 Redo ………………………………………………………………………………… 168 Delete – Elements ……………………………………………………………[...]

16 8 Chapter 2 Edit Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Edit – Undo [Ctrl] + [z] Canceling the Previous Operation This command is used to cancel the previous operation. This command can be performed for the number of times specied by the File – Preferences command. Note Executionofthiscommandmaynotdisplaysimplieddata. Ref. Fo[...]

16 9 Chapter 2 Edit Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Edit – Delete – Elements Deleting the Selected Elements from the Element List This command is used to delete the element(s) selected from the element list. M emo The Edit – Delete – Elements command has the same function as the File – Remove Elements command. Ref. For details of the File?[...]

17 0 Chapter 2 Edit Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Edit – Delete – Points [Ctrl] + [X] Deleting the Selected Points This command is used to delete the point(s) selected for the currently displayed element. Note Executionofthiscommandmaynotdisplaysimplieddata. Operating Procedure 1 Fr o m th e e l em en t l is t , se l ec t [...]

17 1 Chapter 2 Edit Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Edit – Images Editing the Texture of Selected Element This command is used to edit or output color images of the selected element. Operating Procedure 1 Fr o m th e e l em en t l is t , se l ec t the desired element. 2 From the [Edit] menu, and then click [Images]. The [Edit-Images] dialog box will app[...]

17 2 Chapter 2 Edit Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 n Adding a Texture ([ADD] button) The [Add] button allows you to add a texture to the element. Operating Procedure Before starting the following procedure, make sure that the [Edit-Images] dialog box is displayed. 1 Click the [Add] button. The [Edit-Images-Open Image] dialog box will appear. 2 Select the[...]

17 3 Chapter 2 Edit Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 5 Repeat step 4 until six or more pairs of corresponding points are designated. The order of designating points in the rst and second image windows for the rst pair can differ from that for the second pair. M emo For satisfactory registration of the images, approximately 12 pairs of corresponding p[...]

174 Chapter 2 Edit Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 n Replacing a Texture ([Replace] button) The [Replace] button allows you to replace a texture with a new one. Operating Procedure Before starting the following procedure, make sure that the [Edit-Images] dialog box is displayed. 1 From the Texture List, select the de- sired image. 2 Click the [Replace] bu[...]

17 5 Chapter 2 Edit Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 n Deleting a Texture ([Delete] button) The [Delete] button allows you to delete a texture from the element. Operating Procedure Before starting the following procedure, make sure that the [Edit-Images] dialog box is displayed. n Exporting a Texture ([Export]) The [Export] button lets you output the selec[...]

17 6 Chapter 2 Edit Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 n Changing a Texture’s Brightness ([Brightness]) Use the [Brightness] slidebar to adjust the brightness of the selected texture. Operating Procedure Open the [Edit-Images] dialog box before starting the following procedure. 1 Click on the appropriate image name in the [Texture List] of the [Edit-Images[...]

17 7 Chapter 2 Edit Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 n Changing a Texture’s Contrast ([Contrast]) Use the [Contrast] slidebar to adjust the contrast of the selected texture. Operating Procedure Open the [Edit-Images] dialog box before starting the following procedure. 1 Click on the appropriate image name in the [Texture List] of the [Edit-Images] dialog[...]

17 8 Chapter 2 Edit Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Edit – Define Dening Points as a New Element This command is used to dene the points selected for the currently selected element(s) as a new element. Operating Procedure 1 Fr o m th e e l em en t l is t , se l ec t t he de si r ed element(s). 2 Select the desired points. 3 Click [Define] on the[...]

17 9 Chapter 2 Edit Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Edit – Recalc LOD Recalculating the Simplied Display Data This command is used to recalculate the simplied display data of the element(s) selected in the element list. Note Thisfeatureisdisabledifyouhaveset[UseLOD]to“Off”intheFile-Preferencesdialog[...]

18 0 Chapter 2 Edit Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300[...]

181 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build Menu Registration – Initial – Manual ……………………………………………………… 182 Registration – Initial – Auto ………………………………………………………… 184 Registration – Fine – Elements …………………………………………?[...]

18 2 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Registration – Initial – Manual Performing Initial Registration of Elements Manually This command is used to perform registration of elements by designating corresponding points. Left : Designates corresponding points. Middle ([Shift] + Left) : Cancels designation of corresponding points R[...]

18 3 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 6 To delete a pair of corresponding points, click either of those points with the middle button ([Shift] + Left). The marker will be deleted. M emo Even when designating corresponding points, they can be deleted by clicking with the middle button ([Shift] + Left). Note Analarmwillbeheardi[...]

18 4 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Registration – Initial – Auto Performing Initial Registration of Elements Automatically This command is used to automatically detect data overlap of each element to perform registration of the ele- ments. Operating Procedure 1 Fr o m th e e l em en t l is t , se l ec t t he de si r ed elem[...]

18 5 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Registration – Fine – Elements Performing Fine Registration of Elements This command is used to perform registration of the selected elements. Operating Procedure 1 Fr o m th e e l em en t l is t , se l ec t t he de si r ed elements. M emo It is possible to select two or more elements by c[...]

18 6 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Registration – Fine – Points Performing Fine Registration of Selected Points This command is used to perform ne registration of the points present in the selected elements. Operating Procedure 1 Fr o m th e e l em en t l is t , se l ec t t he de si r ed elements. M emo • It is possibl[...]

18 7 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Move – Points [P] (Effective while held down) Moving the Selected Points This command is used to move the selected point(s). Note Executionofthiscommandmaynotdisplaysimplieddata. Left : Moves the point(s) using the mouse. Middle ([Shift] + Left) : Moves the point(s[...]

18 8 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 n Moving the Point(s) by Entering Values To move the point(s) by specifying how much they must be moved, follow the procedure given below. Note If Build – Move – Points modewasactivatedusingtheshortcutkey,thepoint(s)cannotbemovedbythismethod. Operating Pr[...]

18 9 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Move – Elements [M] (Effective while held down) Moving Element(s) This command is used to move the selected element(s). Left : Moves the element(s) using the mouse. Middle ([Shift] + Left) : Moves the element(s) along the major axis. Right : Moves the element(s) by entering values. Operating[...]

19 0 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 n Moving the Element(s) by Entering Values To move the element(s) by specifying how much they must be moved, follow the procedure given below. Note If Build – Move – Elements modewasactivatedusingtheshortcutkey,theelement(s)cannotbemovedbythismethod. O[...]

191 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Move – To Origin Moving the Element(s) to the Origin This command is used to move the selected element(s) to the origin. Operating Procedure 1 Fr o m th e e l em en t l is t , se l ec t t he de si r ed element(s). 2 From the [Build] menu, select [Move] and then click [To Origin]. The selected[...]

19 2 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Move – To X-Y-Z Converting the Coordinate System of Elements This command is used to convert the coordinate system of the currently selected element(s) to the specied coordinate system. Note Whenyouexecutethiscommand,allscreendisplaymodeschangetoShowVer[...]

19 3 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 5 Save the coordinate system. If you selected [Point/Point/Point]: • Once you have extracted the three points, the program displays the input design values and the standard deviations of the extracted points. Click [Yes] to continue. Click [No] if you wish to re-enter the design values. If you selecte[...]

19 4 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 n Extracting a Face Extract a face from the selected points as explained below. Operating Procedure The following steps must be carried out in Build – Move – To X-Y-Z mode. Parameters for [Select Face Attribute] Dialog Box XY-Plane Generates a XY plane based on the selected points. YZ-Plane Generate[...]

19 5 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 n Extracting a Point Extract a point from the selected points as explained below. Operating Procedure The following steps must be carried out in Build – Move – To X-Y-Z mode. 1 Select the desired points. M emo • Select the points using the Select and View menu com - mands. • After operation, ple[...]

19 6 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 7 Click the [OK] button. Proceed to the extraction procedure for the next element (point or line). • When you have completed extraction of all ele - ments: Right-click the mouse to open the Question dialog, and proceed to convert to the new coordinate system. Parameters for [Select Point Type] Dialog [...]

19 7 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 n Extracting a Line Extract a line from the selected points as explained below. Operating Procedure The following steps must be carried out in Build – Move – To X-Y-Z mode. Parameters for [Select Line Attribute] Dialog Box X-Axis Generates the X-axis based on the selected points. Y-Axis Generates th[...]

19 8 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Rotate – Elements [R] (Effective while held down) Rotating Element(s) This command is used to rotate the selected element(s). Left : Rotates the element(s) using the mouse. Middle ([Shift] + Left) : Rotates the element(s) along the major axis. Right : Rotates the element(s) by entering value[...]

19 9 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 n Rotating the Element(s) by Entering a Value Directly To rotate the element(s) by specifying the rotating angle, follow the procedure given below. Note If Build – Rotate – Elements modewasactivatedusingtheshortcutkey,theelement(s)cannotbemovedbythismetho[...]

20 0 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Merge Merging Elements This command is used to merge elements that have been subjected to registration. Operating Procedure 1 F r o m t h e e le m e n t l is t , s e l ec t t he el em e nt s to be merged. 2 Click [Merge] on the [Build] menu. The [Build-Merge] dialog box will appear. • The se[...]

2 01 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Fill Holes – Manual Filling Holes Manually This command is to create polygon data using the mouse for the holes (i.e. areas where no data is present) located in the area selected in the currently displayed element. Left : Designates a point. Middle ([Shift] + Left) : – Right : Cancels desi[...]

202 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Fill Holes – Auto Filling Holes Automatically This command is to create polygon data automatically for the holes (i.e. areas where no data is present) locat- ed in the area selected in the currently displayed element. However, some complicated holes may not be lled. Operating Procedure 1 F[...]

203 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 • If you mchange the “Flatness” and “Algorithm” parameter settings and click the [Apply] but - ton, the holes will be lled according to the new parameter settings. • To restore the initial state (i.e. holes are not lled), click the [Hole Reset] button. • To ll all the holes, click [...]

20 4 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Smooth – Element Smoothing the Selected Element This command is used to make the selected element smooth as well as to regularize surface points density. Operating Procedure 1 F r o m t h e e le m e n t l is t , s e l ec t one desired element. 2 From the [Build] menu, select [Smooth] and the[...]

205 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Smooth – Points Smoothing the Selected Points This command is used to make the boundary of the points selected in the currently displayed element smooth as well as to regularize surface points density. Operating Procedure 1 F r o m t h e e le m e n t l is t , s e l ec t one desired element. 2[...]

206 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Subsample – Uniformly – Element Reducing the Number of Points of the Selected Element Uniformly This command is used to reduce the data of the points of the selected element so that surface points density becomes uniform. Operating Procedure 1 F r o m t h e e le m e n t l is t , s e l ec t [...]

207 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Subsample – Uniformly – Points Reducing the Selected Points Uniformly This command is used to reduce the points selected in the currently displayed element so that surface points density becomes uniform. Parameters for [Build-Subsample-Uniformly-Points] Dialog Box Number of points Reduces t[...]

208 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Subsample – Adaptively – Element Reducing the Number of Points of the Selected Element Adaptively This command is used to reduce the data of the points of the selected element so that surface points density in simple-shaped areas is lower than that in complicated-shaped areas. M emo The ele[...]

209 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Subsample – Adaptively – Points Reducing the Selected Points Adaptively This command is used to reduce the points selected in the currently displayed element so that surface points density in simple-shaped areas is lower than that in complicated-shaped areas. M emo The elements selected bef[...]

210 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Modify – Element Rebuilding the Selected Element by Deleting Small Polygons This command is used to rebuild the selected element by deleting small polygons. M emo The element selected before execution of this command will be divided to triangular polygons. Parameters for [Build-Modify-Element[...]

2 11 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Modify – Points Rebuilding the Selected Points by Deleting Small Polygons This command is used to rebuild the points selected in the currently displayed element by deleting small poly- gons. M emo The elements selected before execution of this command will be divided to triangular polygons. [...]

2 12 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Subdivision – Element Rebuilding the Selected Element by Dividing Large Polygons This command is used to rebuild the selected element by dividing large polygons. M emo The element selected before execution of this command will be divided to triangular polygons. Parameters for [Build-Subdivis[...]

2 13 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Subdivision – Points Rebuilding the Selected Points by Dividing Large Polygons This command is used to rebuild the points selected in the currently displayed element by dividing large poly- gons. M emo The elements selected before execution of this command will be divided to triangular polyg[...]

2 14 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Triangulate – Elements Dividing Polygons in Elements into Triangles This command is used to divide polygons of the selected element(s) into triangles. Build – Triangulate – Polygons Dividing Selected Polygons into Triangles This command is used to divide the polygon(s) composed of the po[...]

2 15 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Texture Blending Blending Textures This command is used to make the edges of color image of registrated element smooth. Parameters for [Build-Texture Blending] Dialog Box Blending Area Sets the area over which blending occurs, with the area increasing as you raise the value. If you set this va[...]

216 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Check Polygons – Element Checking for Illegal Polygons in Element This command is used to check for illegal polygons among those comprising the selected element. Operating Procedure 1 F r o m t h e e le m e n t l is t , s e l ec t one desired element. 2 From the [Build] menu, select [Check Po[...]

2 17 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Parameters for [Build-Check Polygons-Element] Dialog Box Intersection Checks for polygons intersecting with another polygon at points other than at shared vertices and edges. ex.) Polygons intersecting with each other Degeneration Checks for polygons whose edges intersect with each other at points other[...]

218 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Build – Check Polygons – Polygons Checking for Illegal Polygons Composed of Selected Points This command is used to check illegal polygons composed of the selected points in the selected element. Operating Procedure 1 F r o m t h e e le m e n t l is t , s e l ec t one desired element. 2 Select the po[...]

219 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Parameters for [Build-Check Polygons-Polygons] Dialog Box Intersection Checks for polygons intersecting with another polygon at points other than at shared vertices and edges. ex.) Polygons intersecting with each other Degeneration Checks for polygons whose edges intersect with each other at points other[...]

220 Chapter 2 Build Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300[...]

2 21 Chapter 2 Info Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Info Menu Elements ……………………………………………………………………………… 222 Points ………………………………………………………………………………… 223 Picked Point ………………………………………………………………?[...]

222 Chapter 2 Info Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Info – Elements Displaying Information for the Element(s) This command is used to display information related to the selected element. Parameters for [Info-Elements] Dialog Box Element name Name of the element Points Number of points comprising the element Polygons Number of polygons comprising the elem[...]

223 Chapter 2 Info Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Info – Points Displaying Information for Points This command is used to display information related to the points comprising the polygon selected in the selected element. Parameters for [Info-Points] Dialog Box No. Serial No. of each point X, Y, Z X, Y and Z coordinates Element name Name of the element [...]

2 24 Chapter 2 Info Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Info – Picked Point Displaying Information for the Picked Point This command is used to display information related to a point selected by clicking it. Left : Selects one point. Middle ([Shift] + Left) : – Right : – Parameters for [Info-Picked Point] Dialog Box No. Serial No. of each point X Y Z X,[...]

225 Chapter 2 Window Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Window Menu New – Front/Right/Left/Back/Top/Bottom/Isometric/Perspective …………………… 226 Clone ………………………………………………………………………………… 226 Close ………………………………………………………………………………[...]

226 Chapter 2 Window Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Window – New – Front/Right/Left/Back/Top/Bottom/Isometric/Perspective Changing Direction of View of Element View Window This command is used to open a new window by selecting the orientation of the image displayed in the win- dow from [Front], [Right], [Left], [Back], [Top], [Bottom], [Isometric] an[...]

227 Chapter 2 Window Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Window – Close Closing Active Element View Window This command is used to close the active element view window. Window – Cascade Cascading Element View Windows This command is used to cascade all the currently displayed windows. Operating Procedure 1 Click [Cascade] on the [Window] menu. The current[...]

228 Chapter 2 Window Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Window – Tiling Tiling Element View Windows This command is used to tile all the currently displayed windows. Window – Layout – 1/4 Displaying an Element View Window s in 1/4 Layout This command is used display windows in 1/4 layout. Window – Layout – 1/1 Displaying an Element View Window in 1[...]

229 Chapter 2 Window Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Window – Layout – Format A Displaying an Element View Window in Format A Layout This command is used to display windows in Format A layout. Window – Layout – Format B Displaying an Element View Window in Format B Layout This command is used to display windows in “Format B” layout. Operating [...]

230 Chapter 2 Window Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Window – Property Displaying Window Properties This command is used to display and set various types of information related to all the currently displayed windows. Operating Procedure 1 Click [Property] on the [Window] menu. The [Window – Property] dialog box will ap- pear. 2 Set the parameters. Cli[...]

2 31 Chapter 2 Window Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Parameters for [Window – Property] Dialog Box View mode C li ck t he p ul l- do wn m en u, a nd s el ec t th e de si re d vi ew m od e fr om [ Fr on t] , [B ac k] , [T op ], [ Bo tt om ], [Right], [Left], [Isometric] and [Perspective] from the list that appears. Rendering mode Click the pull-down men[...]

232 Chapter 2 Window Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Window – Next Displaying Next Element View Window This command is used to switch the next window to the active window. Window – Previous Displaying Previous Element View Window This command is used to switch the previous window to the active window. Operating Procedure 1 Click [Next] on the [Window][...]

233 Chapter 2 Tool Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Tool Menu Measure ……………………………………………………………………………… 234 Menu Add …………………………………………………………………………… 241 Menu Del ………………………………………………………………………?[...]

234 Chapter 2 Tool Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Tool – Measure Measuring Dimensions within the Selected Element(s) This command measures specied dimensions within the selected element. Parameters for [Tool-Measure] Dialog Box Points Measures the distance between multiple points on the element (the distance between two selected points, or the dimen[...]

235 Chapter 2 Tool Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 n Measuring the Distance Between Two Points ([Points]) Use the following procedure to measure the distance between two specied points on the selected elment. Parameters Returned When Measuring Distance Between Two Points ([Points]) Dist. Length of the straight line connecting the two points. (Yellow li[...]

236 Chapter 2 Tool Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Parameters Returned When Measuring a Bounding Box ([Points]) Dist. Length of the diagonal across the bounding box. (Yellow line in an element view window.) dx Length of bounding box in the x direction. (Red arrow in an element view window.) dy Length of bounding box in the y direction. (Green arrow in an [...]

237 Chapter 2 Tool Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 n Measuring the Distance Between a Specified Point and a Specified Face ([Point to Face]) Use the following procedure to measure the distance between a specied point and a specied face on the selected element. Operating Procedure 1 Check on the [Point to Face]. 2 Select the points on the element b[...]

238 Chapter 2 Tool Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 n Measuring an Angle ([Angle]) Use the following procedure to measure the angle formed by three specied points on the selected ele - ment. Parameters Returned When Measuring an Angle ([Angle]) Angle Angle formed by the three points, in degrees. (White lines in an element view window.) Point 1 Coordinat[...]

239 Chapter 2 Tool Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 n Measuring the Circle Passing Through Three Specied Points ([Circle]) Use the following procedure to measure the circle tted to coincide with three specied points on the selected element. Operating Procedure 1 Check on the [Circle]. 2 Specify the first point on the element by clicking on it. Th[...]

24 0 Chapter 2 Tool Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 n Measuring a Circle Comprised of Multiple Selected Points ([Circle]) Use the following procedure to measure the circle created by tting of multiple selected points on the selected element. Operating Procedure 1 Check on the [Circle]. 2 Select the points on the element by us- ing the Select menu. Ref.[...]

2 41 Chapter 2 Tool Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Operating Procedure 1 Click the [Menu Add] on the [Tool] menu. The program opens a le-load dialog. 2 Select the appropriate menu-addition file. Operation is guaranteed only for well-formed menu-addition les. Operation may not pro - ceed correctly if you select the wrong type of le. 3 Click the [...]

242 Chapter 2 Tool Menu 9i 910 900 70 0 300 This command is used to display a list of shortcut keys. By default, shortcut keys have already been assigned to popular commands. By using this command, you can add or modify shortcut keys. M emo Shortcut keys can also be assigned to commands given in pop-up menus. Tool – Shortcut Keys Displaying a Lis[...]

24 3 Chapter 2 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Pop-up Menus in Element View Window Pop-up Menus in Element View Window Clicking the right mouse button on an element view window while holding down the [Ctrl] key will display a pop-up menu, allowing you to make various settings. View Mode – Front/Right/Left/Back/Top/Bottom/Isometric/Perspective ……………[...]

24 4 Chapter 2 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Pop-up Menus in Element View Window View Mode – Front/Right/Left/Back/Top/Bottom/Isometric/Perspective Changing View Mode This command is used to change view mode for windows. Operating Procedure 1 Select [View Mode] from a pop-up menu, and then click [Front], [Right], [Left], [Back], [Top], [Bottom], [Isomet- r[...]

24 5 Chapter 2 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Pop-up Menus in Element View Window Show Normal/Hide Normal Showing or Hiding Normal Vectors This command is used to set whether to show or hide the normal. Operating Procedure When the Normal is Currently Hidden 1 From the pop-up menu, click [Show Normal]. The normal will be shown. Operating Procedure When the No[...]

24 6 Chapter 2 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Pop-up Menus in Element View Window Select element from window Changing Displayed Element by Windows This command is used to switch the currently selected element to another. This is possible only for the win- dow in which a pop-up menu is displayed. Note Forthoseelementssetintheelementlist[...]

247 Chapter 2 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Pop-up Menus in Element View Window Create clone window Cloning an Element View Window This command is used to clone (duplicate) the active element view window. Close window Closing an Element View Window This command is used to close the currently selected element view window. Operating Procedure 1 From the pop-up[...]

24 8 Chapter 2 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Pop-up Menus in Element View Window This command is used to display and set various types of information related to all the currently displayed windows. M emo This command has the same functions as the Window – Property command. Ref. For details of the Window–Property command, refer to page 230. Prope[...]

24 9 Chapter 2 Pop-up Menus in Element List 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Pop-up Menus in Element List Clicking the right mouse button on the element list while holding down the [Ctrl] key will display a pop-up menu, allowing you to make various settings. Show Element/Hide Element ………………………………………………………… 250 Delete [...]

250 Chapter 2 Pop-up Menus in Element List 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Show Element/Hide Element Showing/Hiding Elements This command is used to show or hide the element(s) selected in the element list. M emo This command has the same effect as when a check mark is placed for the desired elements in the element list. Note Ifapop-upmenuisdisp[...]

2 51 Chapter 2 Pop-up Menus in Element List 9i 910 900 70 0 300 View Image Displaying Color Images This command is used to display color images of the element(s) currently selected in the element list. Operating Procedure 1 Click the desired element(s) whose color images are to be shown with the right mouse button, and select [View Image] from the [...]

252 Chapter 2 Pop-up Menus in Element List 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Set Shading Color Changing Shading Color This command is used to set the shading color for the element(s) selected in the element list. Note Ifapop-upmenuisdisplayedwithoutelementsselectedintheelementlist,[SetShadingColor]willnotbe?[...]

253 Chapter 2 Pop-up Menus in Image Window 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Pop-up Menus in Image Window Clicking the right mouse button on an image window while holding down the [Ctrl] key will display a pop-up menu, allowing you to make various settings. Change Image ………………………………………………………………………… 254 Over[...]

25 4 Chapter 2 Pop-up Menus in Image Window 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Change Image Changing the Color Image This command is used to change the currently displayed color image with a new one. Operating Procedure 1 From the pop-up menu, click [Change Image]. A sub menu will appear. 2 Select the desired color image. The currently displayed color image will [...]

255 Chapter 2 Pop-up Menus in Image Window 9i 910 900 70 0 300 Zoom Out Reducing the Color Image This command is used to reduce the currently displayed color image. Operating Procedure 1 From the pop-up menu, click [Zoom Out]. The color image will be reduced in steps by the following magnication ratio each time this command is selected. 1/12, 1/[...]

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257 Chapter 3 Error Messages Explanation of T echnical T erms Chapter 3 Appendix Chapter 3 contains Error Message explanations and Technical Terms glossary.[...]

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259 Chapter 3 Error Messages Error Message (Alphabetically) Cause Action AF error. Laser barrier may be closed The digitizer was not ready due to an AF error. Click the [OK] button to close the mes - sage dialog box. AF error. The digitizer was not ready due to an AF error. Click the [OK] button to close the mes - sage dialog box. Calculation disab[...]

260 Chapter 3 Error Messages Error Message (Alphabetically) Cause Action File write permission error. An attempt was made to save a le in 　 a directory for which no le write 　 permission was given. Click the [OK] button to close the mes- sage dialog box. An attempt was made to copy a le in a directory for which no le write permis - [...]

2 61 Chapter 3 Error Messages Error Message (Alphabetically) Cause Action PC Card had updated since last update. A le(s) was added, deleted or renamed on the digitizer while the [File-Import- Digitizer-PC Card] dialog box was open, but the memory card was not updated. Click the [OK] button to close the mes - sage dialog box. The memory card info[...]

262 Chapter 3 Error Messages Error Message (Alphabetically) Cause Action Please select only same format les. The [Open] or [Import] button was clicked even though more than one le of different format had been selected. Click the [OK] button to close the mes - sage dialog box. Please select point(s). (An alarm will be heard if the shortcut key[...]

263 Chapter 3 Error Messages Error Message (Alphabetically) Cause Action The size of this image is different from the size of selected image. The size of the selected image was dif- ferent from that of the image you tried to load, due to replacement of textures. Click the [OK] button to close the mes - sage dialog box. There are no points. The elem[...]

26 4 Chapter 3 Explanation of T echnical T erms Explanation of Technical Terms n Coordinate System With this utility software, points located in a three- dimensional space are expressed using coordinate values of threedimensional right-handed Cartesian coordinates. The center of the light-receiving lens of the digitizer is set as the origin of the [...]

265 Chapter 3 Explanation of T echnical T erms n Element Elements refer to data consisting of points (vertices), polygons and color images * 1 . When data acquired by the VIVID (VI) series digitizer is loaded to this software, it will always be displayed as a polygon mesh element. In addition, use of the Edit – Dene command allows you to de[...]

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