Fuel3D SCANIFY F3D2001 User manual

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User Manual
SCANIFY F3D2001
Version 2.1
Revision Date: 2016.01.18

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Contents
SCANIFY Profile
3
Set-up
4
-Registering your device and locating your serial
number
4
-Setting up your scanner
5
-Identifying parts of your scanner
8
-Taking care of your scanner
9
Taking a scan
11
-Selecting a suitable subject
11
-Utilizing the targets
13
-Acquiring a scan with Fuel3D Studio software
17
Hardware
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-Connections
20
-Flashes
20
-Cameras
21
-LED indicators
22
Software
24
-Navigating Fuel3D Studio software
24
-File management
27
-Acquiring a scan
29
-Inspecting a scan
29-30
-Reprocessing a scan
31
-Adjusting the Lighting
32
-Cropping a scan
33
-Exporting a scan
35
-Remeshing a scan
36-38

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Stitching Overview
39
-Interface explained
39
-Stitching, cropping, ordering
40-42
-Creating a stitch group
42
-Creating an automatic stitch
43
-Creating a manual stitch
43
-Completing the stitch
44
Troubleshooting
47
-Failed scans
47
-Cuts in your scans
48
-Target troubleshooting
48
-Inaccurate geometry
48
-Workarounds
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SCANIFY Profile
SCANIFY® is a handheld, point-and-shoot 3D scanner built to enable consumers and
professionals to 3D scan objects in high-resolution shape and color in a tenth of a second.
Software - SCANIFY comes with Fuel3D Studio software, which allows scans to
be manipulated and exported as popular file formats for 3D printing and on-screen
applications (.STL, .OBJ, .PLY). All versions of Fuel3D Studio software are created to
be as easy to use as possible, with a simple, intuitive user interface that can be
installed on both PC (currently available) and Mac (coming in late 2015).
Minimum hardware specification:
For the best performance we recommend running a later i3, i5 or i7 processor
oStudio Starter - 2GB RAM, 1GB hard disk space, Dual-core processor.
oStudio Plus - 6GB RAM, dual-core 64bit CPU 2GHz, dedicated graphics card.
oStudio Advanced - 10GB of RAM, Quad-core 64bit CPU 2.3GHz, dedicated
graphics card.
Recommended hardware specification: 12 GB RAM, 500 GB hard disk, Intel i7
or better processor with a dedicated graphics card.
Operating system support: Studio software has been tested on Windows 7, 8, 8.1
and 10. For the advanced versions of Studio software an x64 version of Windows is
required.
Object specifications:
oSCANIFY is the perfect solution for quickly capturing 3D models of:
The human form
Fabrics
Stone and masonry
Wood carvings
Stone sculptures
Plants and trees
oIdeal objects for scanning include the following characteristics:
Gently contoured surface with soft curves
Varying color
Matte, non-shiny surfaces
Opaque
oObjects with the following characteristics may not be suitable for scanning:
Cavities or protrusions
Very dark/black items
Mono-color with no texture
Reflective or shiny
Transparent
Sharp edges and corners

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Set-up
Registering your device and locating your serial number
1. Head over to www.Fuel-3D.com; 2. Click the ‘REGISTER MY SCANNER’ button.
The serial number of your scanner can be found on your SCANIFY box as well as on the
back of the scanner itself, you will need it before you can download the Studio software, you
can optionally enter it during registration.
Note:
If you are having problems registering your account please contact customer
support at: fuel3D.zendesk.com.
Find your serial on your scanner:
Example: 6341002002208
Find your serial on your box:
Example: 6341002002239

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Once registered you will have access to the user portal where you can download software,
check your product licenses and access support.
Setting up your scanner
Software Installation
In the portal choose licenses and software and download Fuel3D Studio software. Prior to
any purchase of the Plus or Advanced licenses Studio Starter software must first be
downloaded.
IMPORTANT NOTE: You must provide your scanner serial number before the download
button will become available.
PRODUCTS AND
INVOICES

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Once the download has finished please run the installation wizard. We recommend disabling
any anti-virus software and running the installer with administration rights during
installation.
Getting connected
The scanner requires two connections (included) to acquire a scan:
-2.0 Micro USB to USB data cable
-5V Power adapter
Software
Download
Be sure to enter
your Serial number

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Plug the power adaptor into a wall outlet and the other end into the scanner. Plug the USB
into the scanner and your PC.
Once plugged into a computer Studio software will automatically install the device drivers.
Note:
Device drivers must be installed before opening Fuel3D Studio software, this
may take several minutes the first time a new scanner is connected.
Both connections attach at the bottom of the scanner.
Select the appropriate power adaptor for your
region.

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Identifying parts of the scanner

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Taking care of your scanner
Don’t
Get it dirty
Always ensure your scanners lenses
and flashes are clean and free of dirt,
grease fingerprints, dust etc. This can
affect your data quality and cause
scans to fail in processing.
Spill water on it
Never spill water on your scanner.
Drop it
Never drop, hit or impact your
scanner, this can degrade the
calibration.

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Do
Protect it when travelling
Always protect your scanner when
traveling. Protect your scanner with
the Fuel3D scanner pouch.
Keep it clean
Always keep the lenses and flashes
clean. This can be done using the
Fuel3D lens cloth.
Keep the targets in good
condition
Always ensure that your targets are
in good condition. Using targets that
are scratched, bent or deformed can
affect the data quality.

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Taking a scan
Selecting a suitable subject
Some subjects may work better than others and we encourage experimenting with a wide
variety of items to get an understanding of what scans best.
Below are examples that can help you decide whether a subject is suitable to scan.
Subjects that work well:
Examples that work well:
Masonry
People
Flowers
Plants

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Subjects that may not work well
Examples that may not work well
Metallic –shiny or
reflective objects
will reflect the light
from the flashes
Too large –a
whole body
takes too
many scans
Lack of detail –
lack of surface or
color information
may result in
distortion in your
scan
Plastics –these
objects may be
reflective and lack
surface detail to
accurately capture

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Utilizing the targets
Placement of the target
It is important to understand the scanners’
capture area when selecting a subject and
while scanning.
The scanner is able to capture a subject that
is around 37cm/14.5” diagonal. If your
subject is larger than this, multiple scans may
be taken and then stitched together to create
a 3D model. Please note that stitching is
available in Studio Plus and Advanced
software options only.
The target also ensures that you are within
the correct range of the subject you are
scanning.
Scanning an inanimate subject
The target can be placed on the subject or to the side using, for example, the free standing
target holder.
It is important that the target is always facing towards the scanner.
You should not attempt to duplicate the target as this will cause errors when processing
your scans.
Additional targets can be purchased from www.fuel-3D.com
Good target positioning
Scanner capture area

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Bad target positioning

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Scanning a live subject
Place the target so that it is touching the subject. This ensures that the target moves in
relation to the subject which will reduce the chance of generating a poor quality scan. When
scanning a persons’face it is advised to use the handheld target holder and place it against
the chin.
Good Target Positioning
Bad Target Positioning
WARNING
Epilepsy Caution: The Fuel3D Scanner incorporates flashing lights which
may affect individuals who have photosensitive epilepsy or other such
conditions. Users must accept full responsibility.

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To assist with the positioning of the targets you can download for 3D printing two target
holder types from the customer portal:
Tip:
Don’t worry if the target blocks part of your scan, you can crop it out later.
You may need to experiment with the target in different positions depending
on what subject you are scanning.
Handheld target
holder
Free-standing target
holder

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Acquiring a scan with Fuel3D Studio software
First time launching Fuel3D Studio software
When you first launch Studio software you will be asked if you wish to add additional
functionality such as an upgrade or free trial. This screen can be deactivated by selecting
the checkbox at the bottom left corner of the dialog.
You can activate a one-time only free trial to experience the full suite of features at any
time.
Launching the Viewfinder
You can open the Viewfinder by selecting the ‘Launch Viewfinder’button that is located at
the top right hand side of the screen.
‘Launch Viewfinder’ button

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The Viewfinder will then display a live view from the scanner.
The Viewfinder
Target tracking in the Viewfinder
The target is required to take a scan. The Viewfinder has a tracking capability and displays
to you, via a ring around the target, the distance that you are away from the subject.
There are various methods of feedback in the viewfinder to correctly position the SCANIFY,
the target highlight color and the changing status icon on the side of the viewfinder.
Red –Too far away from
the target (> 45cm/17.7”)
Green –Perfect distance
from the target
(35cm/13.7” –
45cm/17.7”)
White –Too close to the
target (< 35cm/13.7”)
Turns on the scanners guide
lights for use in low light
Preview window
Scan position and status
Flash recharge
Rotates the camera view

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Ideal conditions for scanning would be indoors with standard home or office lighting. If
lighting is too dark you can use the guide lights. These are on by default whilst scanning but
can be toggled ‘Off’ or ‘On’ within the Viewfinder interface.
Ensure there are no lights or reflected lights in the scan capture area. Shiny objects, such as
jewellery, may also cause problems.
Capturing a scan
A scan can be captured once the scanner is in range of the target. To capture a scan you
can depress either of the triggers or click on the ‘Capture’ button in the viewfinder.
If you cannot properly see the item or the system is having a problem locking onto the
target you can half depress the scan button on the scanner. This will turn on the scanners
own lights and enable the scanner feedback.
Once a scan is captured a preview will be displayed in place of the live view. You can then
select whether to save or discard the scan.
Selecting ‘Save’will begin the processing of the scan and will refresh the live view. You
won’t be able to view the scan until processing is complete. You can see the progress of the
processing via the timer in the lower pane, below the scan preview thumbnail.
Guide light button
Your scan will
begin processing
Note:
Once a scan has been taken, it will take 15 seconds for the flashes to cool
down before you can take another scan. This is shown by the progress bar at
the bottom of the Viewfinder.