Konica Minolta VI-300, VI-910 User Manual

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Polygon Editing Tool

Instruction Manual

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ν Notes on this Manual

• The VI-9i, VI-910, VI-900, VI-700, VI-300 are model names for Europe and VIVID 9i, VIVID 910, VIVID 900, VIVID 700, VIVID 300 are model names for other countries. The VIVID (VI) series digitizer includes VIVID 9i (VI-9i), VIVID 910 (VI-910), VIVID 900 (VI-900), VIVID 700 (VI-700) and VIVID 300 (VI-300).

• In this manual, VIVID(VI) Series digitizer is also renamed to as “VIVID digitizer” or simply “VIVID”.

• Copying or reproduction of all or any part of the contents of this manual without KONICA MINOLTA SENSING’s permission is strictly prohibited.

• The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.

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• KONICA MINOLTA SENSING will not accept any responsibility for consequences arising from the use of the instrument.

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Windows XP

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Windows Vista

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ν About This Manual and Related Documents

This manual explains how to install and operate the Polygon Editing Tool software as well as explaining all the functions it provides.

The Polygon Editing Tool software is designed to control “VIVID Series” non-contact 3D digitizers, convert scan data into polygons, edit data and convert VIVID data to universal data formats.

The following is a list of manuals related to this one.

Document

Content

Polygon Editing Tool

Explains the basic operations of the Polygon Editing Tool software.

Basic Operation Guide

Instruction manual for each model in

VIVID digitizers offers rapid, high-precision 3D scanning ideal for imaging of in-

the VIVID series of non-contact 3D

dustrial products in a wide range of shapes and configurations. This manual describes the

digitizers

digitizer’s features and operating procedures, and calls attention to relevant precautions.

 

 

Photogrammetry System

Explains the PSC-1 system, a high-precision alignment system based on photographic

PSC-1 Instruction Manual

measurement technology. This system is for use in the VIVID 9i only.

 

 

Bench Top Frame Set

This manual explains how to set up the Bench Top Frame Set, which offers more

stable measurements both horizontally and vertically, and how to attach the VIVID

Instruction Manual

910(VI-910) or VIVID 900(VI-900) to the set. This frame set is for use with VIVID

 

910(VI-910) or VIVID 900(VI-900) only.

 

 

Safety Precautions

When using this software, the following points must be strictly observed to ensure correct and safe use. After you have read this manual, keep it in a safe place so that it can be referred to easily whenever it is needed.

WARNING

Failure to adhere to the following points may

result in death or serious injury

To ensure correct and safe use of this software, please read the instruction manuals of the VIVID (VI) series digitizer and personal computer in addition to this manual before operating. Incorrect operation of the software may result in fire or electric shock.

Software Restrictions

Copying or reproduction of all or any part of the contents of this software and manual without KONICA MINOLTA SENSING’s permission is strictly prohibited.

The specifications of the software are subject to change without prior notice.

KONICA MINOLTA SENSING will not take any responsibility for damage caused as result of use of this software.

Notes On Use

When inserting a CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, make sure that it is placed straight in the right direction, and inserted gently.

Keep the CD-ROM clean. If it becomes dirty, a reading or writing error may result.

Pay attention to rapid temperature changes and dew condensation.

Keep the CD-ROM away from direct sunlight or heaters.

Do not let the CD-ROM drop or be exposed to strong shocks.

Keep the CD-ROM away from water, alcohol, thinner etc.

Notes On Storage

• Do not store the CD-ROM in a hot area, for instance, in direct sunlight or near heaters.

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Contents

 

 

 

 

Safety Precautions...............................................................................................................................................

 

 

 

1

Software Restrictions...........................................................................................................................................

 

 

 

1

Notes On Use.......................................................................................................................................................

 

 

 

1

Notes On Storage................................................................................................................................................

 

 

 

1

Conventions for Command Reference (Chapter 2)

..............................................................................................

6

Chapter 1 Foreword

 

 

 

Preparations

 

 

 

 

1) Introduction of Operating Conditions.........................................................................................................................

 

8

2) Attaching the protect key to the computer...................................................................................................................

 

9

3) Installing the ASPI driver software on the computer..................................................................................................

10

4) Installing Polygon Editing Tool on the computer........................................................................................................

 

11

5) Connecting the VIVID (VI) digitizer to the computer .......(necessary only if the VIVID (VI) digitizer will be controlled from the software)

13

Regarding the software

 

 

 

1) Starting and exiting from the software........................................................................................................................

 

16

2) Main window, toolbar and icons

.................................................................................................................................

 

17

Uninstalling

 

 

 

 

1) Uninstalling Polygon Editing Tool...............................................................................................................................

 

19

2) Uninstalling the protect key (HASP) ...................................................................................................driver software

20

Chapter 2 Command Reference

 

 

File Menu

 

 

 

 

File

New

 

 

Creating New Scene Data

24

 

Open

 

 

Opening Saved Data

24

 

Save

Elements

 

Saving Element Data

26

 

 

Scene

 

Saving Scene Data

27

 

Save as

Elements

 

Saving Element Data under a Different Name

28

 

 

Scene

 

Saving Scene Data under a Different Name

29

 

Import

Elements

 

Importing Scanned Data

30

 

Import

Digitizer

One Scan

 

 

 

 

 

 

Performing One Scan with the VIVID 9i

33

 

 

 

 

Performing One Scan with the VIVID 910

50

 

 

 

 

Performing One Scan with the VIVID 900 or VIVID 910

74

 

 

 

 

Performing One Scan with the VIVID 700

103

 

 

 

 

Performing One Scan with the VIVID 300

118

 

Import

Digitizer

Step Scan

 

 

 

 

 

 

Performing Step Scan with the VIVID 9i

41

 

 

 

 

Performing Step Scan with the VIVID 910

58

 

 

 

 

Performing Step Scan with the VIVID 900 or VIVID 910

79

 

 

 

 

Performing Step Scan with the VIVID 700

106

 

 

 

 

Performing Step Scan with the VIVID 300

121

 

Import

Digitizer

PC Card

 

 

 

 

 

 

Importing Data from the Memory Card of VIVID 910

67

 

 

 

 

Importing Data from the Memory Card of VIVID 900 or VIVID 910

96

 

 

 

 

Importing Data from the Memory Card of VIVID 700

111

 

 

 

Easy Align

Aligning Multiple Scans (for VIVID 910 only)

126

 

 

 

PSC - 1

Performing Precision Registration of Scan Data

136

 

Export

Elements

 

Exporting Element Data as Various Formats

137

 

 

Images

 

Exporting Image Data as Various Formats

140

 

 

Elements

 

Removing the Selected Element (s)

141

 

Preferences

 

 

Displaying Information for Setting Conditions

142

 

Select Digitizer

 

Selecting a Digitizer

144

 

Exit

 

 

Exiting the Polygon Editing Tool

145

2

• View Menu

View

Orbit

Rotating or moving the Camera Position

148

 

Zoom

Enlarging/Reducing the Displayed Item

149

 

 

 

 

 

Full Frame All

Displaying Data Fully in all Windows

150

 

Full Frame Displaying

Data Fully in Active Window

150

 

 

 

 

 

Area Orbit

Rotating the Camera and Setting the Rotation Center

151

 

Area Zoom

Enlarging/Reducing Item Enclosed by Specified Rectangle

152

 

 

 

 

 

Move Plane

Setting Display Depth

153

 

Move Light

Moving the Light

154

 

 

 

 

 

Camera Settings

Setting the Camera Parameters

155

 

Image

Displaying Color Images

156

 

 

 

 

 

Show Element List/Hide Element List

Displaying/Hiding the Element List

156

 

Show Toolbar

Displaying the Toolbar

156

• Select Menu

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select

Point

Selecting/Unselecting a Point by Clicking the Mouse

158

 

Rectangle

Selecting/Unselecting Points within Specified Rectangle Area

159

 

 

 

 

 

Bezier

Selecting Points within Specified Bezier Curve

160

 

Boundary – Elements

Selecting Only the Boundary of Holes of Element (s)

162

 

 

 

 

 

Boundary – Points

Selecting Only the Boundary of Holes of Points

162

 

Color

Selecting Points within Specified Homogeneous Area

163

 

 

 

 

 

Toggle Points

Reversing Selection State of Points of Selected Element (s)

165

 

Select by Elements

Selecting All the Points of Element (s)

165

 

 

 

 

 

Unselect by Elements

Unselecting All the Points of Element (s)

166

 

Select Front

Selecting Only the Points Comprising Polygons that are Both Visible and at the Front

166

• Edit Menu

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edit

Undo

Canceling the Previous Operation

168

 

Redo

Performing the Canceled Operation

168

 

 

 

 

 

Delete – Elements

Deleting the Selected Elements from the Element List

169

 

Delete – Points

Deleting the Selected Points

170

 

 

 

 

 

Delete – Polygons

Deleting Polygons Comprised of Selected Points

170

 

Images

Editing the Texture of Selected Element

171

 

 

 

 

 

Define

Defining Points as a New Element

178

 

Recalc LOD

Recalculating the Simplified Display Data

179

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

TechnicalTerms

9i

910

900

700

300

3

• 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

Points

 

Moving the Selected Points

187

 

 

Elements

 

Moving Element (s)

189

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To Origin

 

Moving the Element (s) to the Origin

191

 

 

To X-Y-Z

 

Converting the Coordinate System of Element

192

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rotate

Elements

 

Rotating Element (s)

198

 

Merge

 

 

Merging Elements

200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fill Holes

Manual

 

Filling Holes Manually

201

 

 

Auto

 

Filling Holes Automatically

202

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Smooth

Element

 

Smoothing the Selected Element

204

 

 

Points

 

Smoothing the Selected Points

205

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subsample

Uniformly

Element

Reducing the Number of Points of the Selected Element Uniformly

206

 

 

 

Points

Reducing the Selected Points Uniformly

207

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adaptively

Element

Reducing the Number of Points of the Selected Element Adaptively

208

 

 

 

Points

Reducing the Selected Points Adaptively

209

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Modify

Element

 

Rebuilding the Selected Element by Deleting Small Polygons

210

 

 

Points

 

Rebuilding the Selected Points by Deleting Small Polygons

211

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subdivision

Element

 

Rebuilding the Selected Element by Dividing Large Polygons

212

 

 

Points

 

Rebuilding the Selected Points by Dividing Large Polygons

213

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Triangulate

Elements

 

Dividing Polygons in Elements into Triangles

214

 

 

Polygons

 

Dividing Selected Polygons into Triangles

214

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Texture Blending

 

 

Blending Textures

215

 

Check Polygons

Element

 

Checking for Illegal Polygons in Element

216

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Polygons

 

Checking for Illegal Polygons Composed of Selected Points

218

• Info Menu

Info

Info

Elements

Displaying Information for the Element (s)

222

 

Points

 

Displaying Information for Points

223

 

 

 

 

 

 

Picked Point

 

Displaying Information for the Picked Point

224

Window Menu

Window

New

Front/Right/Left/Back/Top/Bottom/Isometric/Perspective

 

 

 

 

Changing Direction of View of Element view window

226

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clone

 

Cloning an Element view window

226

 

Close

 

Closing Active Element view window

227

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cascade

 

Cascading Element view windows

227

 

Tiling

 

Tiling Element view windows

228

 

 

 

 

 

 

Layout

1/4

Displaying an Element view windows in 1/4 Layout

228

 

 

1/1

Displaying an Element view window in 1/1 Layout

228

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Format A

Displaying an Element view window in Format A Layout

229

 

 

Format B

Displaying an Element view window in Format B Layout

229

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property

 

Displaying Window Properties

230

 

Next

 

Displaying Next Element view window

232

 

 

 

 

 

 

Previous

 

Displaying Previous Element view window

232

• Tool Menu

Tool

Measure

Measuring Dimensions within the Selected Element (s)

234

 

Menu Add

Adding a Menu

241

 

 

 

 

 

Menu Del

Deleting an Added Menu

241

 

Shortcut Keys

Displaying a List of Shortcut Keys

242

4

• Pop-up Menus in Element view window

 

View Mode

Front/Right/Left/Back/Top/Bottom/Isometric/Perspective

 

 

Changing View Mode

244

Rendering Mode

Wireframe/Shading/Texture Mapping/Wireframe + Shading/Wireframe + Texture Mapping

 

 

Changing Rendering Mode

244

Show Vertex/Hide Vertex

Showing or Hiding Vertices

244

Show Normal/Hide Normal

Showing or Hiding Normal Vectors

245

Show Axis/Hide Axis

Showing or Hiding Axes

245

Smooth Shading/Flat Shading

Changing Shading Mode

245

Select element from window

Changing Displayed Element by Windows

246

Create clone window

Cloning an Element view window

247

Close window

Closing an Element view window

247

Property

Displaying Window Properties

248

• Pop-up Menus in Element List

 

Show Element/Hide Element

Showing/Hiding Elements

250

Delete Elements

Deleting Elements from the Element List

250

View Image

Displaying Color Images

251

Set Wireframe Color

Changing Wireframe Color

251

Set Shading Color

Changing Shading Color

252

Rename Element

Changing an Element Name

252

• Pop-up Menus in Image Window

 

Change Image

Changing the Color Image

254

Overlay

Displaying Wireframe on a Color Image

254

Zoom In

Enlarging the Color Image

254

Zoom Out

Reducing the Color Image

255

Actual Pixels

Displaying the Color Image in One-to-One Pixel Mode

255

Close

Closing the Color Image

255

Chapter 3 Appendix

 

 

Error Messages................................................................................................................................................

 

259

Explanation of Technical Terms.......................................................................................................................

 

264

Coordinate System..................................................................................................................................................

 

264

Window View...........................................................................................................................................................

 

264

Vertex.......................................................................................................................................................................

 

264

Polygon....................................................................................................................................................................

 

264

Color Image.............................................................................................................................................................

 

264

Element....................................................................................................................................................................

 

265

Scene.......................................................................................................................................................................

 

265

Camera Data File.....................................................................................................................................................

 

265

Element File.............................................................................................................................................................

 

265

Scene File................................................................................................................................................................

 

266

Dynamic Range Expansion Function.......................................................................................................................

266

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

TechnicalTerms

9i

910

900

700

300

5

ConventionsforCommandReference(Chapter2)

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 command title.

We recommend that you make extensive use of shortcut keys when running this software. Note that while software keys indicated in the command reference are effective by default, you are free to add new shortcuts and to customize the existing ones.

Ref. For information about using and customizing shortcut keys, see page 242.

Command icon

Mouse functions

Command name

Description of the command

Shortcut key

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 command (page 155).

Note

View – Zoom mode will be active when this command is selected. To cancel the View – Zoom mode, execute the View

– Zoom command again. However, if you are executing this command using the shortcut key, the View – Zoom mode can be canceled by releasing the key.

 

Left

: zoom-in, zoom-out

 

 

Middle ([Shift] + Left) : –

 

 

Right

: Drags the camera.

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Procedure

 

 

1

FromClick [Zoom]the [File]onmenu,the [Visew]lectmenu[Import],.

• The monochrome monitor image currently cap-

tured by the VIVID 900/910 will appear in the

 

[Digitizer] and then [Step Scan].

Image area of the dialog box.

 

The [File-Import-Digitizer-Step Scan] dialog

 

 

2

box will appear.

 

 

Drag the item in an element window

 

 

while holding down the left mouse button.

 

Dragging the item upward will enlarge it (zoom-in) and dragging it downward will reduce it (zoom-out).

2 Place the object on the rotating stage.

3

To display the object in the middle of

 

 

the window, change the position of the

Memo

 

object or move the VIVID 900/910 back

 

If necessary, replace the lens attached to the VIVID

 

and forth to change the view angle.

 

900/910.

 

 

Chapter 2

View

Menu

910

900

9i

910

900

700

300

Chapter and

Nenu entry

In Chapter 2, it shows the model name.

149

The left column shows detailed explanations of each step.

The right column shows the outline of the procedure.

 

This sample page is for explanatory purposes.

6

Actual pages will be different.

 

Chapter 1

F o r w a r d

Chapter 1 explains the preparations for using Polygon EditingTool. The method for uninstalling the software from the computer is also explained.

Preparations

 

1)

Introduction of Operating Conditions.....................................

8

2)

Attaching the protect key to the computer............................

9

3)

Installing the ASPI driver software on the computer............

10

4)

Installing Polygon Editing Tool on the computer.................

11

5)

Connecting the VIVID (VI) digitizer to the computer

 

 

(necessary only if the VIVID(VI) digitizer will be controlled from the software).......

13

Regarding the software

 

1)

Starting and exiting from the software.................................

16

2)

Main window, toolbar and icons..........................................

17

Uninstalling

 

1)

Uninstalling Polygon Editing Tool.........................................

19

2)

Uninstalling the protect key (HASP) driver software............

20

Chapter 1

Preparations

Regarding the software

Uninstalling

7

Preparations

Chapter 1

Preparations 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 to install this software.

 

 

 

Windows XP Professional SP2 (32 bit)

 

Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 (64 bit)

 

Windows Vista Business Edition SP2 (32 bit)

Applicable OS

Windows Vista Business x64 Edition SP2 (64 bit)

 

Windows 7 Professional (32 bit)

 

Windows 7 Professional (64 bit)

 

* This software runs as the 32 bit application software on the 64 bit OS.

 

 

Graphic

A graphic board that supports Open GL and enables 16-bit color display with a resolu-

tion of 1024 by 768 pixels or higher is required.

 

 

 

 

USB port for the protect key

 

SCSI port for VIVID control

Interface

* Adaptec SCSI interface board and ASPI layer (Ver. 4.70 or higher) must be installed.

 

* When Windows Vista or Windows 7 is used, the RATOC Systems Inc.’s USB2.0-

 

UltraSCSI converter U2SCX must be used.

 

 

Other

A CD-ROM drive is required to install the software.

 

 

Note

To install and use this software, a login must be made by a user who has Administrator authority.

8

2) Connecting the protect key to the computer

When using Polygon Editing Tool, it is necessary to attach the protect key and install the protect key (HASP) driver to the computer before installing Polygon Editing Tool.

Attach the protect key to the computer correctly according to the following procedure.

Memo

The installation procedure is also given in the “README_E.txt” file in the “Polygon Editing Tool” directory of the software’s CD-ROM.

ν Installingtheprotectkeydriversoftware(HASPdriver)onthecomputer

In order for the protect key to be recognized by the corresponding driver software, it is necessary to install the driver software on the computer before connecting the protect key to the computer.

Operating Procedure

1 Start Windows and insert the software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

2 From Explorer, execute the “HASPUserSetup.exe” file stored in the CD-ROM.

The driver setup program will start.

3 Follow the instructions displayed on the screen to complete installation.

The protect key driver will be installed.

ν Connecting the protect key

Connect the protect key to the USB port of the computer.

*Insert the protect key into the computer’s USB port straightly and carefully.

1Connect the protect key to the computer’computer’s USB port.

Chapter 1

Preparations

9

Chapter 1

Preparations

3) InstallingtheASPIdriversoftwaretothecomputer

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 VIVID will not be connected to the computer, it is still necessary to install the ASPI driver.

Note

When Windows Vista or Windows 7 is used, it is necessary to install the driver software of the RATOC Systems Inc.’s USB2.0-Ul- traSCSI converter U2SCX on the computer. Be careful not to install the Adaptec ASPI driver software, because it cannot control the VIVID digitizer.

To install the USB2.0-UltraSCSI converter driver software, refer to “About installation of U2SCX” below.

Operating Procedure

1 Start up Windows, and set the Polygon Editing Tool CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.

2 Using Explorer, access the CD-92ROM drive and double-click on “aspi_v . exe”.

3 Proceed to install the driver as described below.

4 Double-click on the decompressed “ASPIINST.EXE” file.

The driver install program starts up.

5 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

The install program installs the ASPI driver.

Memo

The “aspi_v .exe” file stores the driver and installation software in self-compressed form. Double-clicking on“aspi_v .exe” causes the file to automatically decompress into multiple files.

Memo

About the details of installation, refer to the decompressed “Readme.txt” file.

Memo

If you use Windows XP, select [Run] from the [Start] menu, and then run the decompressed “INSTALL.BAT” file added “XP32” parameter as following dialog. The install program starts to install.

ν About installation of U2SCX

It is necessary to install Polygon Editing Tool on the computer before installing the driver software of the USB2.0-UltraSCSI converter.

Operating Procedure

1 Start Windows and insert the software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

2 From Explorer, open the “U2SCX for Vista” (when using Windows Vista) or “U2SCX for Win7” (when using Windows 7 ) directory in the CD-ROM.

3 Proceed to install the driver as described on “Installation of Emulation Driver” in U2SCX_ InstallGuide.

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Konica Minolta VI-300, VI-910 User Manual

4) Installing Polygon Editing Tool on the computer

When installing the software, make sure to install it correctly according to the following procedure.

Memo

It is necessary to connect the protect key to the computer correctly before installing the software.

If the protect key has not yet been connected, connect the protect key to the computer according to the procedure on

page 9.

Operating Procedure

1 Start Windows and insert the software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

2 From Explorer, execute the “setup.exe”

Below are display examples when Windows Vista is used.

file stored in the CD-ROM.

The setup program will start.

3 Click the [NEXT] button.

A dialog asking whether you agree with the program agreement will appear.

Note

Read it thoroughly and select whether you agree or not.

If you agree, proceed to step 4.

If you do not agree, the software cannot be installed.

Click the [Cancel] button to cancel installation.

Chapter 1

Preparations

4 Select [ I accept the terms in the license agreement. ] and click the [NEXT] button.

Memo If you want to install the software in another directory, click the [Change...] button and select the desired directory. If you do not specify another directory, the software will be installed in “C:\Program Files (x86)\KONICA MINOLTA” in case of a 64-bit OS or “C:\Program Files\ KONICA MINOLTA” in case of a 32-bit OS.

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5 Click the [NEXT] button and click the [Install] button.

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Follow the instructions displayed on the

 

 

screen to complete installation.

 

 

The Polygon Editing Tool will be installed.

 

 

When installation is completed successfully,

 

 

the following files will be created in the direc-

 

 

tory where the software has been installed.

KONICA MINOLTA

Polygon Editing Tool Ver. .

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PET.exe

Plugin

AddTexture.dll

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The files that will be created will change according to the selected installation type.

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When the application software runs for the first time, the “..KONICA MINOLTA\Polygon Editing Tool Ver.*.** \Model” folder will be created in My Documents.

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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 first, and then start up Polygon Editing Tool.

The first time the VIVID digitizer is connected to the computer, it is necessary for the computer to recognize the VIVID digitizer as an external device.

Perform operations according to the following procedure.

ν Connecting the VIVID digitizer to the computer

In order for the protect key to be recognized by the corresponding driver software, it is necessary to install the driver software on the computer before connecting the protect key to the computer.

Operating Procedure

1 Turn the POWER switch of the computer OFF.

2 Connectputer. the VIVID digitizer to the com-

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3 Set the POWER switch of the VIVID digitizer to ON (set switch to “I” mark).

Initializing of the digitizer will start.

4 After MENU appears in the finder of the digitizer, switch on the computer to start the Windows operating system.

Note

The POWER switch of the digitizer should be set to ON first before switching on the computer.

For details on how to connect the VIVID digitizer to the computer, refer to the instruction manual of each model of the VIVID digitizer.

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ν Recognition of the VIVID digitizer by the computer

The first time the VIVID digitizer is connected to the computer, cause the computer to recognize the VIVID digitizer as an external device by following the procedure below.

Note

It is not necessary to install the device driver of the VIVID digitizer on the computer; however, Polygon Editing Tool cannot control the digitizer until recognition has been completed.

Operating Procedure

1 After connecting the digitizer to the computer, switch on the computer. The digitizer will be recognized by the computer as a new external device, and then the Hardware Wizard will start.

2 A dialog confirming whether or not to connect to Windows Update will appear first. Check the “No, not this time” checkbox and then click “Next”.

3 When a dialog for confirming the driver installation method appears, check the “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)” checkbox and then click “Next”.

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4 When a dialog for specifying the desired driver search method appears, check the “Search for the best driver in these locations.” radio button, clear any other checkbox for specifying the location, and then click “Next”.

5 If a dialog with the message “Cannot Install this Hardware” appears, check the “Don’t prompt me again to install this software.” checkbox and then click “Finish”.

6 Start the device manager to confirm whether or not the VIVID digitizer has been properly recognized by the computer.

Right-click the “My Computer” icon and select “Properties” in the popup menu. When the “System” dialog appears, click “Device Manager” in the “Hardware” tab.

Alternately, open the “Control Panel” from the “Start” menu, double-click the “System” icon to display the “System Properties” dialog, and then click “Device Manager” in the “Hardware” tab.

If the name showing the VIVID digitizer such as “VIVID XXX Scanner Device” appears in the “Other devices” section, recognition of the digitizer has been completed.

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marks may be displayed on the device icon. This is not a problem.

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Regarding the software

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1) Starting and Quitting the Software

ν 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 file with the name “startup.scn” currently exists in the directory named “Polygon Editing Tool Ver. . ”

Model”, the program will automatically load this file as it starts up.

Note

When Windows Vista is used and the user account control is available, the [User Account Control] dialog box will appear. Click the [Continue] button.

When Windows 7 is used and UAC (User Account Control) is set to other than “Never notify”, the [User Account Control] dialog box will appear. Click the [Yes] button.

ν Quitting the Software

Operating Procedure

1 Click [Exit] on the [File] menu.

The software will be exited.

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2) Main Window

1. Title bar

2. Menu bar

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5. Window tile 6. Element view window

7. Status bar

1. Title bar Displays the file name of the currently displayed image data. 2. Menu bar Used to select various functions of this software.

3. Tool bar Displays the icons of the frequently used commands. Clicking an icon will execute the corresponding command.

4. Element list Displays the names of all the elements currently opened by this software. Highlighted elements mean that they have been selected by an operation (e.g. by a menu). To select/unselect an element, just click its name.

If you place a checkmark next to an element name, the element will appear in the Element view window. To toggle the display of all selected elements on or off, press the space bar or the [Ctrl] key.

5. Window title Indicates the orientation of the image shown in the window. It is possible to open two or more windows having the same orientation. In the Isometoric or Perspective window, the image can be rotated in different directions using the [Orbit], [Camera Settings] commands of the [View] menu.

6. Element view window Displays the elements whose corresponding checkboxes are checked (i.e. a check mark is displayed).

7. Status bar Displays the function of each button of the mouse according to the currently selectedcommand. (The functions vary with the currently selected command.)

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ν Toolbar Icons

Icon

Command

Description

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File – Open

Open an element file or scene file.

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File – Save – Elements

Saves element data.

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File – Import – Digitizer – One Scan

Reads in the data from a 1-shot scan by the digitizer.

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103, 118

 

 

 

 

File – Import – Digitizer – Step Scan

Reads in the data from a step-shot scan by the digi-

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tizer.

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File – Import – Digitizer – PSC-1

Performing Precision Registration of Scan Data

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File – Import – Digitizer – Easy Align

Aligns multiple scans taken by the digitizer.

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Edit – Delete – Points

Deletes a point(s) selected for the currently displayed

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element.

 

 

 

 

View – Orbit

Rotating / moving the camera position

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View – Zoom

Enlarges/reduces the window.

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View – Full Frame All

Fully frames the element in the window.

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View – Area Zoom

Enlarges/reduces the selected area.

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Wireframe (Window – Property)

Displays the wireframe.

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Shading (Window – Property)

Displays the image in shading mode.

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Texture (Window – Property)

Texture-maps the image.

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Select – Select Front

Selects a group of polygon points that are at the front

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and visible.

 

 

 

 

Select – Rectangle

Selecting points within the specified rectangle area.

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Select – Bezier

Selecting points within the specified Bezier curve.

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Select – Unselect by Element

Unselects all the points inside the element.

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Select – Toggle Points

Reverses the selection state of the points.

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Select – Boundary – Elements

Select the points on the boundary of the element.

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Build – Registration – Initial – Manual

Performs initial registration of the specified corre-

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sponding points of elements.

 

 

 

 

Build – Move – Elements

Moves the currently selected elements.

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Build – Rotate – Elements

Rotates the elements.

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Build – Merge

Merges elements to form one element.

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Build – Fill Holes – Auto

Fills holes in the element automatically.

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Build – Fill Holes – Manual

Creates polygon data for the specified points to fill

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holes in the element.

 

 

 

 

Build – Smooth – Points

Smoothens the boundary of the specified points.

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Show Vertex/Hide Vertex

Showing or Hiding Vertices

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Uninstalling

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 file(s) you want to keep, copy it to another folder before starting uninstallation.

Operating Procedure

1 From the [Start] menu, select [Setting] and then click [Control Panel].

The [Control Panel] window will appear.

2 Double-click the “Add/Remove” icon, select “Polygon Editing Tool” from the list that appears, and then click the [Add/Remove] button.

The uninstall program will start.

3 Follow the instructions displayed on the screen to complete uninstallation.

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2) Uninstalling the Protect Key Driver

To uninstall the protect key driver, use the standard uninstall program of Windows.

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Before uninstalling the protect key driver, make sure that the protect key is removed from the computer.

Operating Procedure

1 Remove the protect key from the computer’s USB port.

2 From the [Start] menu, select [Setting] and then click [Control Panel].

The [Control Panel] window will appear.

3 Double-click the “Add/Remove” icon, select “HASP Device Driver” from the list that appears, and then click the [Change/Remove] button.

The uninstall program will start.

4 Follow the instructions displayed on the screen to complete uninstallation.

The protect key driver will be uninstalled.

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After the protect key driver has been uninstalled, restart the computer.

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Chapter 2

Command Reference

Chapter 2 explains the functions of Polygon Editing Tool, using as keywords the commands that can be selected from the menus of the main window and/or icons of the toolbar.

In addition, the scanning procedure for storing 3-dimensional data by controlling the digitizer from Polygon Editing Tool is also explained.

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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

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Messages

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File Menu

New…………………………………………………………………………………………24 Open… ……………………………………………………………………………………24 Save – Elements……………………………………………………………………………26 Save – Scene… ……………………………………………………………………………27 Save as – Elements…………………………………………………………………………28 Save as – Scene… …………………………………………………………………………29 Import – Elements… ………………………………………………………………………30 Import – Digitizer – One Scan

When VIVID 9i is Selected … ……………………………………………………33

When VIVID 910 is Selected……………………………………………………50

When VIVID 900/910 is Selected…………………………………………………74

When VIVID 700 is Selected………………………………………………… 103

When VIVID 300 is Selected………………………………………………… 118

Import – Digitizer – Step Scan

When VIVID 9i is Selected … ……………………………………………………41

When VIVID 910 is Selected……………………………………………………58

When VIVID 900/910 is Selected…………………………………………………79

When VIVID 700 is Selected………………………………………………… 106

When VIVID 300 is Selected………………………………………………… 121

Import – Digitizer – PC Card

When VIVID 910 is Selected……………………………………………………67

When VIVID 900/910 is Selected…………………………………………………96

When VIVID 700 is Selected………………………………………………… 111

Import – Digitizer – Easy Align………………………………………………………… 126 Import – Digitizer – Photogrametry System PSC-1… ………………………………… 136

Export – Elements… …………………………………………………………………… 137 Export – Images… ……………………………………………………………………… 140 Remove Elements… …………………………………………………………………… 141 Preferences……………………………………………………………………………… 142 Select Digitizer… ……………………………………………………………………… 144 Exit……………………………………………………………………………………… 145

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File – New

[Ctrl] + [N]

Creating New Scene Data

This command is used to delete the current scene and open a new scene.

Operating Procedure

1 Click [New] on the [File] menu.

The current scene will be deleted and a new blank scene will be generated.

If modifications have been made to an element after it has been imported or saved, the “Some elements are modified. Do you want to save them?” message dialog box will appear.

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• To save the element data, click the [Yes] button.

• Clicking the [No] button will display the new scene without saving the element data.

Ref. For details of how to save elements, refer to the File

– Save – Elements command (page 26).

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File – Open

[Ctrl] + [O]

Opening Saved Data

This command is used to load an element file or scene file that has been saved using the File – Save – Elements command etc.

Operating Procedure

1 Click [Open] on the [File] menu.

The [File-Open] dialog box will appear.

The dialog box shows a list of files. If all the files cannot be displayed on one page, a scroll bar will be displayed.

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File – Open

2 Select the file you want to load.

If you select an element file with an attached image and you have also checked the Preview box, the display area will show a preview image.

Note

It is not possible to select files of different formats.

In the case of scene files, only one file can be opened.

It is not possible to open scene files which have been saved using the Utility Software VI-S1.

3 Click the [Open] button.

The data of the selected file(s) will be loaded and displayed in the element view window.

When an element file is loaded:

The loaded data will be ready to be displayed in all windows. It will be displayed in the active window and the windows for which all the elements are set to be displayed.

When the data is loaded for the first time after the software is started, it will be fully framed in all the windows including those that are hidden.

The names of the loaded elements will also appear in the element list, indicating that the elements have been selected (highlighted).

When a scene file is loaded:

The element list will show the names of the elements contained in the scene, and the view information of each element will be loaded.

The state in effect when a scene file was saved can be restored. However, it cannot always be restored completely, for example, if elements in the file have been set not to be displayed.

To display files of a certain format only, select the desired format from the [File of type] pull-down menu.

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In the case of element files, it is possible to select two or more files by clicking them while holding down the [Shift] or [Ctrl] key. If two or more files are selected, the preview image can be switched from one file to another

using the [BACKWARD] and [FORWARD] buttons. 2

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• If an element has already been loaded, the Warning dialog box shown on the right will appear. q Click the [OK] button.

All the elements that have already been loaded will be deleted, and the data of the scene file will be displayed.

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A clock icon will be displayed during loading.

Parameters for [File-Open] Dialog Box

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Look in

Select the folder containing the file to open.

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File name

File name selected on the list is displayed.

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File of type

Data format of the selected file is displayed.

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Preview

If you check the Preview box, the [File - Open] dialog box will display preview images of those

 

 

element files that have attached images.

 

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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 file name.

Operating Procedure

1 From the element list, select the element(s) to be saved.

2 From the [File] menu, select [Save] and then click [Elements].

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It is possible to select two or more elements by clicking them while holding down the [Shift] or [Ctrl] key.

The selected element data will be saved under the current file name.

If the selected elements are newly created elements or those that are loaded in another file format, the same dialog box as the one that appears when the File – Save as – Elements command is selected will appear, displaying the element

names in the order they are selected.

q If you want to change the file name, change it and click the [Save] button.

The first element will be saved, and a dialog box for the next element will appear.

If you click the [Cancel] button, the next element and subsequent elements will not be saved.

Ref. For details of the File – Save as – Elements command, refer to page 28.

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File – Save – Scene

Saving Scene Data

This command is used to save the current scene data under the current scene file 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 current scene file name.

If the scene is one that has been newly created, the same dialog box as the one that appears when the File – Save as – Scene command is selected

will appear.

q Enter the desired file name, and click the [Save] button.

The scene will be saved.

Ref. For details of the File – Save as – Scene command, refer to page 29.

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If no elements are present, only the view information will be saved.

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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 file name.

Operating Procedure

1

From the element list, select the

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element to be saved.

It is possible to select two or more elements by clicking

 

 

 

 

them while holding down the [Shift] or [Ctrl] key.

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From the [File] menu, select [Save as]

 

 

and then click [Elements].

 

The [File-Save as-Elements] dialog box will appear.

If two or more elements have been selected, their names will be displayed in the order they are displayed in the element list.

3 If you want to change the file name, enter a new file name.

Note

The file name must consist of alphanumeric characters only.

Changing the file name will not cause the element names to change.

4 Click the [Save] button.

The first element will be saved, and a dialog box for the next element will appear.

When all the elements are saved, the dialog box will close.

If you click the [Cancel] button, the next element and subsequent elements will not be saved.

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By selecting “Element files Ver.1.x” from the [Save as type] pull-down menu, the elements can be saved under the format of the Utility Software VI-S1.

Note

If the elements are saved under the format of the Utility Software VI-S1, data attached to the images may be lost.

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Parameters for [File-Save As-Elements] Dialog Box

Save in

Select the folder for saving file.

 

 

File name

Input the name of file to save.

 

 

Save as type

Select format for saving file.

 

 

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