I'm not a 3d computer guy, so I'm looking for a simple and inexpensive solution if one exists, but willing to invest time in something that works well. We do some work structural work that doesn't require regular machining tolerances, 1/16" accuracy within an object that fits in a 10 ft cube would be very good and even 1/2" accuracy would be useful. My rudimentary understanding of what is out there from trying out Reality Capture and some other research suggests that I should be able to take a bunch of photos from the field, process them into a 3d point cloud, then use that for dimensioning, conceptual repair design, etc. A common application would be to build a model then take an ortho shot of it to create a flat view that can be dimensioned for plate sizing, hole layout, etc.
I have gone as far as creating a textured model in Reality Capture and was pretty impressed with that, but I wasn't able to figure out any dimensioning or do anything useful with it, probably because I was playing with the trial version.
I assume that you guys are working on problems a few levels beyond this, so I wanted to get your advice. Do you have software recommendations for what I'm trying to do? It seems like even if I get a decent point cloud model made, I might need another piece of software to manipulate and measure it. What is a good program for basic manipulation of 3d point cloud data, preferably with any textures displayed?
Thanks
I have gone as far as creating a textured model in Reality Capture and was pretty impressed with that, but I wasn't able to figure out any dimensioning or do anything useful with it, probably because I was playing with the trial version.
I assume that you guys are working on problems a few levels beyond this, so I wanted to get your advice. Do you have software recommendations for what I'm trying to do? It seems like even if I get a decent point cloud model made, I might need another piece of software to manipulate and measure it. What is a good program for basic manipulation of 3d point cloud data, preferably with any textures displayed?
Thanks