Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
When uploading images using
the Windows desktop or online
application, you can select all
of your images and upload
them at once. You do not need
to upload them one at a time.
Downloading Your Mesh
After your photoscene is available, you need
to retrieve the file in an editable format.
After the photos have been processed, and
log into your account. Regardless of the
method used to upload your photos, your
processed scans will be present under “mod-
els & projects.”
Click on a model to open it. Then download
a STL file for printing at home or you can edit
your model online using 123D apps.
The STL will often be named
view-
able.stl
.
Figure 6-8.
Completed photoscene on the iPhone
If you are using the Windows desktop appli-
cation
Download your photos onto your com-
puter. Then open 123D Catch and select
“Create a New Capture.” A login window
will open and you will need to log into
your Autodesk account (or create one).
If you are using a camera and do not have
Windows
Download your photos onto your com-
puter. Then go to
http://apps.
123dapp.com/catch
to upload them. It
can take some time for the 123D Catch
cloud server to process your photos, but
you don't have to wait around. Your
Catch photoscene will appear in the
“models” section of you account when it
is finished.
There are editing tools in the online and
desktop versions of 123D Catch that you can
use to slice off sections to prepare models for
3D printing in both the online and desktop
versions, although the online version is more
up-to-date and has better tools. You can also
edit your mesh using the techniques de-
scribed in
“Cleaning and Repairing Scans for
3D Printing” on page 70
.
ReconstructMe
ReconstructMe is a 3D reconstruction sys-
tem that gives you visual feedback as you
scan a complete 3D model in real time. It
works with the Microsoft Kinect (Xbox and
PC versions) and the Asus Xtion Pro. Current-
