IDEA the Software – Trial version

IDEA the software has 30 days FREE trial.

When the free trial expires, please send the licence request through the ‘Licence Request’ contact form, in the CONTACT US section, restricted to registered users.
Scanner’s Serial Number and Registration ID (alphanumeric code) are required in order to generate the licence key. This last one will be provided as soon as possible by Scan in a Box‘s Staff, upon check of scanner’s purchase.

In case of missing data, the Staff may contact users to ask for further information.

The received licence key must be validated in IDEA the Software to keep living the 3D scanning experience.

The License is bound to the Computer itself. In case of Computer replacement, REMEMBER TO DESTROY the License (check the FAQ and to find out how to do it) before dismissing the old one. As soon as IDEA is fully installed on the new Computer, please fill in the Licence Request form, as previously done, adding the Destroy Code.

Idea the Software 1.1 ENG

IDEA the Software Release 1.1 SR8

FREE DOWNLOAD – 30 days trial

For more Infos about System Requirements, Features, Specific Tools check the Product Detail Page

What’s New

– New splash screen! and new icons

– Full compatibility with the Automatic Turntable

– Full compatibility with Windows 10 (64bit)

– New features on Hole Fixing and better algorithm

-Improved Triangular Decimation algorithm … and much more!

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El Manual de software es el documento que le muestra cómo funciona el software (cada comando y cada función). Este documento está dividido en secciones:

I – Parte uno 1: IDEA: la aplicación para escanear en una caja

  • 1.1 Interfaz de aplicación
  • 2. Usando IDEA
  • 2.1 Configuración óptica
  • 2.2 Captura y alineación
  • 2.3 Preparación para generar el modelo
  • 2.4 Generación del modelo

II – Parte dos

  • 3 Glosario

 

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Este documento es una guía para la persona que se acerca por primera vez al mundo del escaneo 3D. Los consejos contenidos en este documento son pautas generales para optimizar el resultado del escaneo obtenido con el escáner 3D. Estos consejos están estrictamente conectados a la tecnología que utiliza Scan in a Box: el escaneo activo de Stereo Vision 3D. Por lo tanto, son generalmente válidos para todos los escáneres 3D de la misma categoría, algunos de ellos específicamente adaptados para Escanear en una caja e IDEA.

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Los pasos necesarios para obtener una salida de escaneo óptima generalmente son comunes a todos los procedimientos de escaneo y están estrictamente conectados a la tecnología utilizada por el escáner 3D. Lo que puede variar de un caso a otro es la elaboración de los datos obtenidos utilizando IDEA el software, que depende del objetivo de trabajo. Por ejemplo, la edición del modelo 3D será diferente si la salida se usa para impresión 3D, donde es muy importante tener datos livianos, o si el mismo modelo 3D se debe usar con un software de modelado 3D de terceros. Además, la configuración del trabajo se puede adaptar a la comodidad y preferencia del usuario. El propósito de esta guía es proporcionar un conjunto ordenado de pasos a seguir durante el proceso de escaneo para obtener un modelo tridimensional útil, en formato sin procesar y rico en información, listo para ser exportado. Considerado satisfecho con la recomendación dada en la primera parte de la guía sobre cómo crear un escenario ideal para el uso del escáner, el procedimiento de escaneo se ha dividido en cinco pasos clave:

  1. Adquisición;
  2. Alineación;
  3. Generación de malla;
  4. Postprocesamiento;
  5. Simplificación.
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Esta guía define la configuración que se debe elegir en la PC para garantizar que Scan in a Box funcione correctamente.

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Este fue el primer escaneo efectuado con Scan in a Box! 

 La maya está guardada en formato .ply y se puede importar fácilmente desde el programa Idea the Software, entre muchos otros.

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Importa la malla de Hulk! 

 La malla está guardada en formato .ply y se puede importar fácilmente desde el programa Idea the Software, entre muchos otros.

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Descarga la malla de Hulk Hogan! 

 Impórtala y echa un vistazo a la calidad de la textura en Scan in a Box. Está guardada en formato .ply y se puede importar tanto con el programa Idea como con otros tantos programas de 3d modeling.

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Este modelo está hecho con un campo de visión de 200mm 

 Podrás apreciar el color de la textura así como los detalles de cada parte.

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Se realizó com un campo de visión de 200mm. 

 Podrás apreciar el trabajo del escáner en superficies pequeñas.

Formato .ply se puede importar con el programa Idea o con otros tantos programas de 3d modeling.

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RameshCleaner es una herramienta simple y rápida para arreglar mallas 3D triangulares realizadas con escáneres 3D modernos. Es rápida, eficiente y mantiene, lo máximo posible, los input data. 

Consiste en una estrategia efectiva que iterativamente elimina algunos problemas aplicando diferentes estrategias de una manera automática. 

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Esta es la presentación de Scan in a Box al STAG 2015.

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If you close the program without closing the optical head, there aren’t any harmful consequences to the scanner.

Disconnecting one of Scan in a box’s electronic components doesn’t lead to any damage to the scanner. In the worst case scenario it leads to a software’s crash.

It’s possible to connect the scanner to a USB HUB as long as it’s a powered HUB. Not powered HUBs are not recommend because they might cause delay or instability in the computer-camera connection.

If the Optical head icon is not active, it’s likely that some scanner’s component isn’t connected properly. It’s suggested to check all the hardware connection and eventually unplug and connect back each cable, one by one. If after this procedure you still have the same problem, check “Tools” menu of the software the command “Test connection”. This command will identify any problem both hardware and software. Once the problem is identified proceed operating on the relevant component.

This problem can be related to a Windows configuration. Open “Screen Resolution” and check if “small – 100%” is configured in the menu “Let me choose one scaling level for all my displays”.
Changing this setting implicates to temporarily disconnect from windows to make applied.
If after this procedure you still have the same problem open a bug report in the specific forum’s section.

This issue can be related to a camera-computer connection overloaded. We advise you to: – open the camera manager control panel “IdsCameraManager.exe” by looking it up in this directory c:windowssystem32; – select “Additional functions”. Check “Disable” to both CPU Idle states – modify “Bulk transfer size” from 512kb to 128kb – do not restart the computer yet. Open windows Control Panel and follow this path: ControlPanelHardware and SoundPower Option. Change it to “High performance”. – open “Change plan settings” menu and select “Change advanced power settings”. Look for “USB settings” open the “USB selective suspend settings” and disable those option. – Now reboot the computer.

If after this procedure you still have the same problem open a bug report in the specific forum’s section.

It might happens that the projector, connected with an HDMI cable, is identified as main display (ASUS S1). To control if this is the case, point the scanner to the wall and check if it projects the “original” desktop.
In order to work properly monitors must be set up in “Screen Resolution” like this:

– “Multiple displays” → Extend desktop to this display
– select your main monitor and check the box “Make this my main display”.

The scanner is connected to the computer through 2 USB port (cameras connection), the projector is connected with an HDMI Cable.

You will find “here” what is included in the Scan in a box’s packaging.

Every scanner has 24 months warranty for not company users, and 12 in the other case.
Whenever it happens go to http://www.scaninabox.com/contact-us and fill out that form.
Write in the Subject field RMA , remember to attach something that prove you bought it (invoice etc) otherwise this inquiry WILL NOT be accounted. We will send you a file that must be completely filled in that you need to send back to us.
Once our technician has evaluated the problem you will receive an authorization to scanner’s shipment, or whether the problem is not attributed to a hardware component you will be contacted by us for a software solution. The address to shipped is: Via Matteotti 161/163A – Rezzato (BS) Italy label it with:“Scan in a box, [RMA NUMBER]” provided with a copy of a RMA. Every shipment without a previous agreement WILL NOT be accepted and therefore sent back to sender.

Payment can be done either with credit or debit card

It is important to define the scanning area, the position and orientation of the cameras and their focus.

The work distance is defined based on the scanning area. In Table 1 of the manual: «relationship between scanning area and distance» are described the equivalences between distance and working area.

Based on the object’s dimension, the area of work goes from a minimum of 100x80mm to a maximum of 500x400mm. For instance [LINK ALLA MESH DI HULKHOGAN] has been scanned with a working area of 200x160mm and its dimensions are: length 210mm, height 310mm and 80mm of depth.

No, it’s not possible. Chose a scanning area as close as possible to the desired one.

Do partial scans dividing the object in various parts trying to acquire some «features» that the parts have in common to consequently align them, establishing as a limit a field 5 to10 times bigger than the maximum scanning field (5000mm).

The scanner’s performance would not be optimal: the dimensions of the scanned object would not correspond to the original and the scans could have defects or rough areas.

The optical setup will have to be carried out again.

The 9 images calibration should be carried out (apart from the first time the scanner is calibrated) all the times the optical setup of the scanner is changed. On the other hand, if this is kept fixed, the re-calibration must be carried out if the dimensions of the scanned object appear to be imprecise.

No, it’s not possible. Some characteristics of our system (such as the work areas, calibration master) have been studied specifically fir our product. Change these parameters could cause issues leading to a INCORRECT scan.

If the calibration is poor the dimensions of the object will appear distorted. This causes measuring issues concerning the object’s dimensions and issues regarding the alignment of the scans.

That would entail a NOT optimal calibration of the scanner, leading to errors in the accuracy of the model to acquire.

In order to have a correct calibration the Calibration Master must be intact. If there’re visible imperfections of the surface, there are bumb that are caused by the humidity or some markers are missing, the custumer will have a not optimal calibration.
On the other hand if the one or more central marker are missing the calibration will fail.
We strongly advice to use the master carefully and put it back on its bag. Do not place on it anything that can scratch its surface. The Calibration Master is absolutely not suited to be used as working plane.

The Calibration Master is essential for the correct scanner operation. If the plexiglass plane is completely broken the master can’t calibrate the scanner and it must be replaced. If the master is broken in one or more angle, it can be used as long as the 3 central markers are intact. There is always the chance that the corner acquisition is falsified and it may generate errors. It’s advised to replace the Calibration master in order to have better results .
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With this result it’s likely that the cameras were reversed . It’s advised to check on the cameras’ stand if the CAM.01 and CAM.02 signs matches with the one on the aluminium bar. If it’s not the case you must put the cameras in the right position and calibrate the scanner afterwards.

It doesn’t need to be re-calibrated if It was kept assembled with a per-configurated set-up.
You must calibrate the scanner if it was disassembled or in some way the camera’s position or the optical set-up changed

The scanner can be moved without threatening the calibration procedure, in fact we suggest to take the most of the tripod’s movement. Remember to keep the right distance between the object and the projector during the scan

If you close firmly and in the right position the cameras and projector you don’t have to worry about it. Scan in a box’s technology needs the scanner’s re-calibration only if you change the field of view or if you un-assemble it.

The software saves automatically during alignment and mesh generation. We advise you to save the project once you start working.

IDEA the software must be installed directly from the USB dongle, in this way some essential file (such as scanner’s configuration) will be copied in a Windows’ directory. If you tried to install the software by copying the file on the computer, it will be needed to run the installation procedure again from the USB, overwriting the one already on the computer.

If you have any trouble with IDEA the software Trial Version make sure that the computer fulfills the minimum requirements. If that’s not the case and you still have problems visit the forum section “Bug Report” and look up if other customer had the same issue. Otherwise open a bug report topic, Scan in a box’s team will asnwer you quickly.

Inside Idea, once generated the mesh, you will be able to use numerous features to edit it. Click here for the manual.

The file’s extensions are: .STL, .PLY, .OBJ and .OM.

Yes you will be able to import .STL and .OBJ files to a 3D printer..

Look up all the minimal requisites to use our products here

Try modifying the «acquisition settings » (2.1.3.2) and regulate the «surface color» and «Exposition» parameters.

Block possible accidental movements the object could make during the scan. Check the stability of the scanner, and possible interferences from the scanned object; try increasing the exposition time; check the projector focus.

Remove from the acquisition area possible objects or materials that could be acquired by mistake. If the scanned surface is not black or is highly reflective put a black surface under the object to scan.

It’s necessary to balance the colors of the cameras. It can be done launching Idea and selecting in the acquisition toolbar (Bordeaux) the button Auto set color balance. Clicking on this link [link canale youtube] you will find a tutorial that explains how to use this feature.

IDEA the software’s license is provided with the USB dongle. Once you installed the software from the USB driver, if the USB driver is still connected to the computer USB port, the software will identify the unlimited license provided with the scanner purchase

You just need to connect the USB dongle to the new computer and install the software (procedure described on the “Quickstart gude”. The license is connected to the USB dongle, so once you installed the program IDEA the software will identify the license that is on the USB.

You can ask your question on our forum, chose the proper forum’s section for it. Before posting it, make sure that other users didn’t already post it. Once you published it, it will be answered as soon as possible..