Leica ScanStation P30, Cyclone, ScanStation P40 Basic Training Manual

ScanStation P30/40 & Cyclone

Basic Training Manual

August 2015

Introduction

Introduction

This training manual covers the basics on using Leica Geosystem’s
Terrestrial Laser Scanner Hardware as well as our Cyclone point cloud
processing software.

The course runs through the whole workflow from setting up the instrument and capturing your
scene to downloading and combining the captured data into a common coordinate system
(registration) all the way to extracting information and creating end-deliverables from this data.

The layout reflects the standard workflow progression as it is executed in the majority of cases.

Below is the basic flowchart on how a standard workflow progression looks like.

We believe that when you have been through these exercises you have sufficient information to
start and execute your own projects and understand the philosophy of the software well enough
to also use additional functionality within the software package which is not covered here.

All software parts are explained on example databases which are delivered with this class. This
allows you revisit and revise certain parts later on at your own pace and time.

Further information on specific items can always be found in the hardware user manuals and
system field manuals as well as the Cyclone Help.

All people involved in creating this documentation hope that you find this manual useful and find
yourself looking at it also in the future as a reference guide.

BASIC WORKFLOW CHART

Data Capture

&Transfer

Data Import

& Inspection

Registration

Data

Organisation

& Cleanup

Creating

Deliverables

Export

Table of Contents

1

Table of Contents

Module 1.0 - Scanning with ScanStation P30 ............................................................................... 1

1

HDS - ScanStation P30 ................................................................................................... 3

2

Set up the ScanStation P30 ........................................................................................... 6

3

MMI (Man Machine Interface) - Overview ..................................................................... 12

4

Operating P30 using Onboard Graphical Interface ........................................................ 31

5

Remote Control of the P30 .......................................................................................... 46

6

Data Management on P30 ............................................................................................ 53

7

Troubleshoot ............................................................................................................... 59

Module 2.0 - Introduction to Cyclone ........................................................................................... 1

1

Cyclone Navigator Window ............................................................................................. 3

2

Managing Databases ...................................................................................................... 5

3

Linking to / Loading an Existing Database ...................................................................... 8

4

Using the Online Help .................................................................................................. 10

5

Database Hierarchy ...................................................................................................... 11

6

Examine the Database’s Objects .................................................................................. 13

7

File Management .......................................................................................................... 21

Module 2.1 - Point Cloud Import .................................................................................................. 1

1

Importing Leica ScanStation data ................................................................................... 3

2

Importing HDS 7000 data (.zfs) ................................................................................... 12

3

Import of other scan file formats ................................................................................. 14

4

Import as Auto Align Project ......................................................................................... 15

5

Import MultiStation MS50 Data .................................................................................... 16

6

Using Batch Import tool ............................................................................................... 19

Module 3.0 - Basic Registration .................................................................................................... 1

1

Auto Alignment Registration (Cloud Constraints) ........................................................... 3

2

Visual Alignment Registration (Cloud Constraints) ........................................................ 13

3

Factors that determine the Effectiveness of PointCloud Constraints ............................ 22

4

Target Registration (Target constraints) ...................................................................... 25

5

Combined Registration ................................................................................................. 29

Module 3.1 - Applied Registration Techniques .............................................................................. 1

1

Getting Started .............................................................................................................. 3

2

Loading and importing Data ........................................................................................... 7

3

Preparation before registering Scans ........................................................................... 10

4

Registration ................................................................................................................. 17

5

Quality Check ............................................................................................................... 29

6

Geo Referencing .......................................................................................................... 33

7

Theory Excurse ............................................................................................................. 43

Module 4.0 - Organization & Visualization of point clouds ........................................................... 1

1

ScanWorld Explorer ........................................................................................................ 3

2

View Properties .............................................................................................................. 5

3

Unify a Point Cloud / ModelSpace ................................................................................. 12

4

Limit Box ...................................................................................................................... 15

5

User Coordinate System ............................................................................................... 19

6

Cutplanes and Half-Spaces ........................................................................................... 28

7

Review ......................................................................................................................... 34

2

Table of Contents

Module 4.1 - Texture Mapping ...................................................................................................... 1

1

Texture Mapping with imported images.......................................................................... 3

2

Texture Mapping with Cube-Maps ................................................................................ 16

Module 4.2 - Cyclone Keyplan ...................................................................................................... 1

1

Create a Keyplan ............................................................................................................ 3

2

Working with a KeyPlan .................................................................................................. 8

Module 4.3 - Cyclone TruSpace .................................................................................................... 1

1

Open and View a TruSpace ............................................................................................. 3

2

Tools and Functions within TruSpace ............................................................................. 6

3

Review ......................................................................................................................... 13

Module 5.0 - Cyclone Basic Modelling ........................................................................................... 1

1

Point Cloud Selection ..................................................................................................... 2

2

Fitting and Editing Patches ............................................................................................. 8

3

Fitting Continued ......................................................................................................... 17

4

Further Editing ............................................................................................................. 29

Module 5.1 - Measurements ......................................................................................................... 1

1

Measurements ............................................................................................................... 2

2

Obtaining Measurements ............................................................................................... 4

3

Edit and Save Measurements ......................................................................................... 5

4

Copying Measurements .................................................................................................. 8

Module 5.2 - Mesh Functions ....................................................................................................... 1

1

Mesh Creation and Editing ............................................................................................. 3

2

Creating Deliverables from Meshes ................................................................................ 9

3

Enhanced TIN Mesh Creation and Editing ..................................................................... 18

4

Creating a Uniform Sample Grid Pattern ....................................................................... 27

Module 5.3 - Alignments & Sections ............................................................................................ 1

1

Getting Started .............................................................................................................. 3

2

Remove Car Noise .......................................................................................................... 7

3

Create an Alignment .................................................................................................... 11

4

Create Sections ............................................................................................................ 14

5

Sections Manager ......................................................................................................... 15

6

Review ......................................................................................................................... 18

Module 6.0 - Export / Import ........................................................................................................ 1

1

Image Export .................................................................................................................. 2

2

Export ............................................................................................................................ 4

3

Import ............................................................................................................................ 7

4

COE – Cyclone Object Exchange ................................................................................... 11

5

Export pcE Application Files .......................................................................................... 12

Module 6.1 - Animation ................................................................................................................ 1

1

Defining an Animation Path ........................................................................................... 2

2

Editing the Path ............................................................................................................. 4

3

Editing the Frames ......................................................................................................... 4

4

Preview the Animation ................................................................................................... 6

5

Generating the Frames ................................................................................................... 7

Agenda

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Training Course Agenda

Day 1 - Tuesday

Morning Session (09:00am – 12:00pm)

09:00 Introduction: Student and teacher introduction.

Overview of the training schedule and training goals.

09:15 Module 1.0: Overview Scanning, Targets, Connect Scanners

09:45 Module 1.1: Scanning with ScanStation P30 / P40

10:30 Break

10:45 Module 1.1: Scanning with ScanStation P30 / P40 cont.

12:00 Lunch Break

Afternoon Session (01:00pm – 5:00pm)

01:00 Module 2.0: Introduction to Cyclone

02:30 Break

02:45 Module 2.1: Point Cloud Import

03:45 Module 3.0: Scanning and Registration Basics

Placing and using targets, scanning from different positions for registration. Registering
to survey control.

05:00 End of Day 1

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Agenda

Training Course Agenda

Day 2 - Wednesday

Morning Session (09:00am – 12:00pm)

09:00 Module 3.1: Basic Pointcloud Registration

10:30 Break

10:45 Module 3.2: Applied Registration Techniques

12:00 Lunch Break

Afternoon Session (01:00pm – 5:00pm)

01:00 Module 3.2: Applied Registration Techniques cont.

02:30 Break

02:45 Module 4.2: Cyclone Keyplan

03:15 Module 4.3: Cyclone TruSpace

03:45 Module 4.4: Cyclone Publisher & TruView

05:00 End of Day 2

Agenda

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Training Course Agenda

Day 3 - Thursday

Morning Session (09:00am – 12:00pm)

09:00 Module 4.0: Organization & Visualization of Pointclouds

10:30 Break

10:45 Module 4.0: Organization & Visualization of Pointclouds cont.

11:15 Module 5.0: Cyclone Basic Modelling

12:00 Lunch Break

Afternoon Session (01:00pm – 5:00pm)

01:00 Module 5.0: Cyclone Basic Modelling cont.

02:30 Break

02:45 Module 5.1: Measurements

03:00 Module 5.2: Mesh Functions

04:00 Module 5.3: Alignments & Sections

05:00 End of Day 3

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Agenda

Training Course Agenda

Day 4 - Friday

Morning Session (09:00am – 12:00pm)

09:00 Execution of Scanning Project in the Field

11:30 Import Scans

12:00 Lunch Break

Afternoon Session (01:00pm – 4:00pm)

01:00 Registration/ Aligning of Scans from the morning session

Review of scanning project

01:30 Module 6.0: Export / Import

02:00 Module 6.1: Animation

02:30 Customizing Cyclone

03:00 optional: CloudWorx AutoCAD Demo

03:30 Review and Participants’ Feedback

04:00 End of Day 4

Scanner & Scanning Features

Module 1.0

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Module 1.0 - Scanning with ScanStation P30

Introduction

The Leica ScanStation P30 is the industry’s best performing ultra-high speed and easy to learn
“Wave-Form-Digitized” scanner. The scanner is equipped with survey grade accuracy, range and
field-of-view in combination with an integrated video camera, laser plummet, internal WiFi
adapter and onboard set-up methods.

Ultra-high speed scanners (up to 1 million points per second) are known for their ultra-fast scan
speed and offer higher level of detail. To this, the break-through, compact Leica ScanStation P30
also brings unprecedented data quality at range (270m, max), plus outstanding environmental
capabilities, survey-grade tilt compensation and an industry first "Check & Adjust" capability.

With "Check & Adjust" users can electronically check the accuracy of their instrument and adjust
it themselves to ensure the highest level of performance, without having to send it to the
factory or service center (explained in the “Field Techniques” part of the manual).

Cyclone compatibility is given with the Cyclone 9.0 version. This software package is required for
import of ScanStation P30 data. Previous Cyclone versions do not support the ScanStation P30
format.

Objectives

When finished this module you will be able to:

•

Set up a ScanStation P30

•

Acquire scans, images and targets using the onboard functionality of ScanStation P30

•

Acquire scans, images and targets using the WiFi connection for remote control

•

Transfer the collected data to a computer for further processing

Files to Use

•

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Table of Contents

1 HDS - ScanStation P30 ............................................................................................................ 3

1.1 ScanStation P30 Components ........................................................................................ 3

2 Set up the ScanStation P30 ..................................................................................................... 6

2.1 Packing / Unpacking the System ..................................................................................... 7

2.2 Scanner Setup on Tripod ................................................................................................ 8

2.3 Setup over a Benchmark using the Internal Laser Plummet ............................................ 8

2.4 Determine the Instrument’s Height .............................................................................. 10

2.5 Power up the ScanStation P30 ..................................................................................... 11

3 MMI (Man Machine Interface) - Overview ............................................................................... 12

3.1 Main Screen ................................................................................................................. 12

3.2 Main Menu ................................................................................................................... 19

3.3 Onboard Controls ......................................................................................................... 21

4 Operating P30 using Onboard Graphical Interface ................................................................. 31

4.1 Preparation .................................................................................................................. 31

4.2 Scanning and Taking Images ........................................................................................ 33

4.3 Acquiring Targets ......................................................................................................... 43

5 Remote Control of the P30 .................................................................................................... 46

5.1 Remote Control with Leica CS10 and CS15 ................................................................... 46

5.2 Remote Control with Apple devices .............................................................................. 48

5.3 Remote Control with Android devices .......................................................................... 50

6 Data Management on P30 ..................................................................................................... 53

6.1 Data Transfer via USB device ........................................................................................ 53

6.2 Data Transfer via Data Copy Tool ................................................................................. 54

7 Troubleshoot ......................................................................................................................... 59

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1 HDS - ScanStation P30

The following chapter is showing several configurations and how to set up the scanning system.

1.1 ScanStation P30 Components

System Components

The Leica ScanStation P30 - 3D laser scanning system is consisting of:

Figure 1

a)

ScanStation P30/P40

b)

GEV228 Ethernet Cable

c)

GEB242 internal batteries

d)

GKL123 AC Power Adapter

e)

GEV259 power cable

f)

GEV225 AC power supply for GKL271

g)

GKL271 charging station and
GEB271 battery pack

h)

Tribrach

i)

Tripod

j)

Transport container for P30/P40

k)

Transport container for P30/P40
accessories

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Accessory Set

The Leica ScanStation P30 accessory set is consisting of:

Figure 2

a)

GEV259 power cable

b)

GEB271 external battery pack

c)

GKL271 charging station

d)

GEV225 AC power supply for GKL271

e)

GKL311 Single-bay Charger
Professional 3000

f)

GEB242 internal batteries

g)

AC/DC adapter for basic charger
with daisy chain cable

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Field of View (FoV)

The instrument has a rotating Scanhead and a rotating mirror that covers a 360° x 270° field of
view (FoV).

Figure 3

Scanhead Components

Figure 4

a)

Antenna

b)

Removable handle

c)

Rotating mirror (laser and camera aperture)

d)

Battery compartment B

e)

Circular level

f)

Socket for power supply,

g)

5 pin female with blue colour ring

h)

ON/OFF button

i)

USB socket

j)

Loudspeaker

k)

Stylus

l)

Touchscreen

m)

Battery compartment A

n)

Ethernet socket, 8 pin female with grey

colour ring

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2 Set up the ScanStation P30

The instrument should always be set up on its tripod. Using the tripod specified for the scanning
system guarantees maximum stability during scanning operations.

General Information

Do not set up the instrument directly on the ground for scanning operations.

It is always recommended to shield the instrument from direct sunlight and avoid uneven
temperatures around the instrument.

Unfavourable surfaces

Highly reflective objects (polish metal).

Highly absorbent objects (black surfaces).

Translucent surfaces (window glasses).

Unfavourable weather

Rain, snow and fog cause poor measurements.

Surfaces that directly illuminated by the sun cause an increased range noise

Objects that are scanned against the sunlight or a bright spotlight can be dazzled

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2.1 Packing / Unpacking the System

When in its transport container, the ScanStation P30 can sit in face-up or face-down position.

Figure 5

To take the instrument out of its container, grasp the handle and the base of the instrument
and lift (See Figure 5).

Use caution due to the weight of the instrument (12 kg).

Pack the instrument the same way it is delivered.

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2.2 Scanner Setup on Tripod

Figure 6

1. Extend the tripod legs to allow for a comfortable working posture. Tighten the screws at the
bottom of the legs.

2. Place the tribrach on the tripod and secure it with the central fixing screw.

3. Set up the tripod so that the tripod plate is as horizontal as possible.

4. Push the tripod legs firmly into the ground.

5. Place the instrument on the tribrach and secure it with the tribrach’s locking knob.

6. Level up the instrument using the instrument’s circular level. Turn two of the foot screws
together in opposite directions. The index finger of your right hand indicates the direction in
which the bubble should move. Now use the third foot screw to center the bubble.

2.3 Setup over a Benchmark using the Internal Laser Plummet

This topic describes an instrument setup over a marked ground point using the laser plummet.
Geo-referencing of the ScanStation P30 is established by setting up over a known or assumed
control point, with optional target extraction to set the azimuth direction, and establishing a
local or global coordinate system. The ScanStation P30 allows you to execute a traverse,
resection or free stationing. Known azimuth or known backsight measurements can be
observed.

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It is always possible to set up the instrument without the need for a marked ground point.

The laser plummet described in this topic is built into the vertical axis of the instrument. It
projects a red spot onto the ground, making it appreciably easier to center the instrument.



The laser plummet cannot be used in conjunction with a tribrach equipped with
an optical plummet.

Figure 7

1. Extend the tripod legs to allow for a comfortable working posture (a). Position the tripod
approximately over the marked ground point, centring it as well as possible (b).

2. Place the tribrach on the tripod (c) and secure it with the central fixing screw (d).

3. Place the instrument on the tribrach (e) and secure it with the tribrach’s locking knob.

4. Turn the tribrach’s footscrews (h) to level the instrument.

5. Turn on the instrument by pressing the ON/OFF button (f). Go to Status, Level and Laser
Plummet, Plummet and activate the laser plummet (g).

6. Move the tripod legs (a) and use the tribrach’s footscrews (h) to center the plummet (i) over
the ground point.

7. Adjust the tripod legs (j) to level the circular level (k).

8. By using the electronic level (Status, Level and Laser plummet, Level) turn the tribrach’s
footscrews (h) to precisely level the instrument.

9. Center the instrument precisely over the ground point (i) by shifting the tribrach on the
tripod plate.

10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 until the required accuracy is achieved.

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2.4 Determine the Instrument’s Height

To get an accurate height measurement use the GHM008 instrument height meter in conjunction
with the GHT196 distance holder that are both included in the scanner’s delivery.

Figure 8

1. Place tripod centrally over the ground
point, level instrument.

2. Click GHT196 distance holder to
tribrach. It must "snap" onto the
cover

3. Unfold measuring tongue, pull out
tape measure a little.

4. Insert GHM008 instrument height
meter in the distance holder and
attach.

5.

Swivel measure in the direction of the

ground point, pull out until the tip of
the measuring tongue touches the
point on the ground, keep under
tension and do not allow to sag,
clamp if necessary.

6. Read height of the instrument
(ground - tilt axis) in the reading
window at the red marking (in the
example 1.627 m).



The tilt axis height of the ScanStation P30 is 250 mm. Take care to use the
GHM008 which has a special scale to measure the height of instruments with a
tilt axis height of 250 mm. Do not use a tape with any other scale.

Alternatively the instrument height can be measured with a common, 1:1 scaled measuring tape
from the point on the ground to the little notch under the red Leica logo at both side covers of
the scanner. This distance will then be from the ground point to the tilt axis.

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2.5 Power up the ScanStation P30

The ScanStation P30 is delivered with 4 internal batteries. It can also be powered with an
external battery (See Accessories Box) or with an AC-Adapter.

Internal Battery

Figure 9

1. Unlock and open the battery compartment.

2. Remove the battery holder.

3. Remove the battery from the battery holder.
Insert the new battery into the battery
holder, ensuring that the contacts are facing
outward and that the tip on the holder fits
into the slot of the battery. The battery
should click into position.

4. Insert the battery holder back into the
battery compartment.

5. Turn the knob to lock the battery holder in
place.

6. Switch on the instrument to start the boot
process.

External Battery

Figure 10

1. Slide the battery pack into the charging
station. When connected, the three LEDs on
the charging station light up for 1 sec.

2. Connect the GEV259 power cable to port P2

of the charging station. Use the plug with the

red bend protection.

3. Connect the other end of the GEV259 power
cable to the power port of the instrument.
Use the plug with the blue bend protection.

4. Press the ON/OFF button on the instrument
to start the boot process.

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3 MMI (Man Machine Interface) - Overview

When the scanner is correctly set up and completely booted the following MMI-Screen (Man
Machine Interface) appears in the graphical onboard display.

3.1 Main Screen

Figure 11

Element Description

Time The current local time is shown

Caption Shows location in menu system

Title bar Shows name of current screen

Screen area Working area of the screen

Message bar Shows messages

Status bar Shows current status information of the instrument

Escape button Returns to the previous screen

Menu icon Selecting menu icons opens submenus

SHIFT button Displays the second level of soft keys

Soft keys Commands can be executed with the soft keys

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Status Bar

Status bar icons display status information of the instrument. Their appearance changes
accordingly to the system status.

Figure 12

Internal battery A indicates the status of the battery in compartment A which is located at the
same side cover as the touchscreen.

Internal battery B indicates the status of the battery in compartment B at the opposite side
cover without a screen.

Icon Description

Range Mode

Range mode enabled (P40 only)

Range filter

Range filter enabled

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Icon Description

Active target type

HDS B/W 4,5” target

HDS B/W 6” target

HDS Sphere target

User defined target B/W 4,5”

User defined target B/W 6”

User defined target Sphere

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Icon Description

Dual-axis compensator
(DAC)

On and levelled

Off

On but out of range

Icon Description

WiFi

Onboard WiFi adapter on and connected

Onboard WiFi adapter off

Onboard WiFi adapter on

Icon Description

Internal hard disk

Empty

25% memory used

50% memory used

75% memory used

Full

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Icon Description

Status of external memory

Ready to be removed

Do not remove!

Icon Description

External memory

Empty

33% memory used

50% memory used

67% memory used

Full

Icon Description

External battery / AC

Power supply

External battery connected

AC power supply connected

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Icon Description

Internal batteries A/B

(Symbols for the currently used

battery; the symbol for the
currently unused battery is
greyed out)

The internal batteries are hot
swappable

Empty

40% capcity

60% capcity

Full

User Input

The system offers two different virtual keyboards for user input:

1) If an alphanumeric input box is selected with the stylus, an alphanumeric keyboard pops up
offering letters, numbers and special characters.

Figure 13

a) Input field

b) Alphanumeric keypad

c) Backspace

d) Enter

e) Toogle between letters and

numbers/special characters

f) Shift -

Toogle between lower

case and upper case
characters

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2) If a numeric input box is selected with the stylus, a numeric keyboard pops up offering
numbers and some special character.

Figure 14

a) Input field

b) Backspace

c) Numeric keypad

d) Enter

e)

Toogle between positive and

negative number

f) Unit calculator (optional

when distance units ft or fi
are selected)

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3.2 Main Menu

The Main Menu will be displayed after the system boot process. Idle State in the message bar
indicates that the instrument is ready for scanning.

Switch between Simple and Advanced User Interface using

Adv. UI

, see Figure 15

Figure 15

Figure 16

Icon Function

Scan

Offers access to all commands for scanner
setup and operation control.

Check &
Adjust

Allows determining and updating angular
parameters and tilting compensator, set range
offset.

Manage

Offers access to all commands for project,
target and control point management.

Status

Offers access to all commands for the
scanner’s status information.

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Icon Function

Configuration

Offers access to all commands for the
configuration of the system.

Tools

Offers access to all commands for disk
formatting, data transfer, license management
and display calibration.

Menu independent commands

Command Function

Escape

Return to previous menu in menu hierarchy.

Shift + Quit

Return to main menu.

Page

Switch between pages in a menu.

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3.3 Onboard Controls

The

Main Menu

will be displayed after the system boot process.

Ready

in the message bar

indicates that the instrument is ready for scanning.

For a complete description of all menus and commands refer to the Leica ScanStation P30
System Field Manual.

Figure 17

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Scanning Menu

In the

Scanning menu

all commands for the scanner setup and operation control are available.
From this menu the settings for Field of View (FoV), resolution for scanning, exposure time for
taking images and the acquiring of targets can be made.

Figure 18

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Check & Adjust Menu

In the

Check & Adjust

menu all commands for checking angular parameters, setting range
parameters, checking the tilt compensator, and to check the current calibration settings are
available.

Figure 19

Icon Function

Check Angular Parameters

Angular system parameters can be determined

by means of a field procedure and registered
in the instrument.

Set Range Parameters

The range offset parameter, which must be
determined on a reference baseline, can be
registered in the instrument.

Check Tilt Compensator

The tilt sensor can be checked and its
parameters can be updated.

Current Calibration

Current instrument parameters can be
displayed and reset to factory default values.

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Manage Menu

In the

Manage

menu are all commands for project, target and control point management.

Figure 20

Icon Function

Projects

Offers access to all commands for project
management.

Targets

Offers access to all commands for target
management.

Control Points

Offers access to all commands for control
points management.

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Status Menu

In the

Status

menu all commands for the scanner’s status information are available.

Figure 21

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Icon Command Function

Battery & Memory

Battery Status Information about internal

battery, external battery and AC power
supply.

Memory Status information about size and free

space of internal hard disk’s data
partition.

System Information

Instrument Status information about instrument

type, serial number, equipment number
and system language.

Firmware Status information about installed

firmware version and firmware
maintenance expiry date.

Options Sta

tus information about installed license

for data usage in external software and
installed external camera option.

Legal
Information

Copyright information for installed
software.

Icon Command Function

Level & Ls Plummet

Level Numerical and graphical display of

instrument’s tilt.

Plummet Switch laser plummet on/off.

Compensator Switch dual-axis compensator on/off.

Define how scanner should react when
compensator goes out of range.

Icon Command Function

Connections

WiFi Status information about internal WiFi.

Enable/disable the internal WiFi adaptor.

Bluetooth Status information about internal

Bluetooth. Enable/disable the internal
Bluetooth adaptor.

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Configuration Menu

In the

Configuration

menu all commands for configuration of the system are available.

Figure 22

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Icon Command Function

Units & Formats

Distance Unit Select unit for distances.

(Meter, Int Ft, Us Ft)

Distance Dec Select number of decimal digits for

distance display.

Date & Time

Local Time Set local time.

Local Date Set local date.

Switch on

Power by On/Off.

Language

Language

Select language for the user interface or

delete a language from the list.

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Tools Menu

In the

Tools

menu all commands for disk formatting, data transfer, license management, display

and instrument calibration are available.

Figure 23

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Icon Command Function

Format

Format the complete data partition of

the internal hard disk.

All project data will be erased.

Transfer

Projects Transfer selected project or all projects

to USB memory storage device.

System Files Upload new firmware or language file to

the instrument.

License

Manual

Upload

Upload license key file from USB memory

storage device.

Screen Calibration

Recalibrate the touchscreen by clicking

four points on the display.

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4 Operating P30 using Onboard Graphical Interface

Operation of ScanStation P30 can be performed easily and intuitive by using the onboard control
panel. The benefit of this is that the user can make scans in the field without the need of a
connected Laptop or PDA. The P30’s MMI (Man Machine Interface) gives the user full control of
the scanner and all functions can be accessed onboard.

4.1 Preparation

Set up the Scanner as described in chapter 2 -

Set up the ScanStation P30

ff. Then start the
ScanStation P30 by pressing the power button. When the scanner is booted the Status Bar
shows Idle State. Now the pre-settings can be done.

Go to the Status Menu and choose Level & Laser Plummet.

From here you can:

•

Level the scanner using the virtual bubble level.

•

Switch off/on the compensator.

•

Switch on/off the laser plummet to point onto the ground mark.

When done jump back to the

Main Menu

using the “go back” icon

If necessary, the measurement units and the decimals can be set.

The default settings are meters set to 3 decimal digits.

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Create a Project

Every scan must be stored in a project. If no user defined project is created the default one is
used. The default project cannot be deleted and is always available.

To create a new project, go to “Scanning” in the main menu:

Figure 24

Figure 25

From there choose an existing project or create a new one pressing
and then the

New

soft key.

Enter the Name, Description and Creator information into the empty text boxes in the New
Project menu by using the onboard keyboard. Make sure to use only characters A-Z and numbers
0-9 and ‘-‘ without special characters. Otherwise a message will pop up in the information line,
saying that the given name is invalid.

When done, pick the Store button. The newly created project is shown in the project’s list. Then
hit the Cont button and the display is switching back to the Scan Begin Menu showing the newly
named project. With pressing the softbutton Cont again, you will enter the Scan Parameters
mask.

If you want to change the project just pick into the text box and a drop down list comes. Choose
a project and press Cont to continue in this project with the Scan Parameters window.

•

Pressing Cont will write the subsequent scanned data in the current Station.

•

Pressing StdStp a new Station object will be created and the following scanned data will be
stored in this station.

From the following Scan Parameters menu, a single scan, image, or scan & image can be started.
Targets can also be acquired from this menu.

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4.2 Scanning and Taking Images

There are several tabs in the Scan Parameter menu from that you can define:

•

Field of View

•

Resolution

•

Image Control

•

Filters

•

Detail Scan

Defining the Field of View (FoV)

In the Field of View tab 2 pre-defined areas can be chosen.

a)

Target All

With the Target All setting the scanner’s whole field of view will be scanned.

Figure 26

Figure 27

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b)

Custom View – Enter Hz / V Area values

The values for Left & Right and Bottom & Top have to be entered by using the numeric on board
keyboard. It appears when picking into a text box.

Figure 28

c)

Custom View – Draw a fence

A more comfortable way to define the field of view is to use the internal camera. On pressing
the

Camera

button, a window will appear showing the real-time picture of the situation.

Figure 29

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By using following buttons, the area of interest can be found:

•

Seek mode
to move the scanner in Hz and V

•

Pick mode
to center the picked point

•

Zoom in/out functionality

Using the:

•

Fence tool

will create a fence by pick and drag, see Figure 30.

Figure 30

The camera screen with the active fence can be accepted using the checkmark

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Using the :

•

magic wand

will create a fence with extends that are bigger than the display.

1. Select with the upper left corner, see Figure 31.

2. Press to accept.

3. Select with the lower right corner.

4. Press to accept.

5. Finally press to leave the camera screen and accept the fence.

Figure 31

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When the window is closed down by picking the Checkmark button the values for horizontal
and vertical angle are set in the Hz / V Area text boxes, see Figure 32.

Figure 32

At the Scan Mode there are three different settings available:

•

Scan only

•

Images only

•

Scan & Image

(default)

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Defining the Resolution

In the Resolution tab there are two different EDM modes available: Speed and Range.
Speed is used as a default setting with a range of 120m.
Range is used for the extended range of 270m. (P40 only)
There are seven pre-defined resolution settings available. You can choose one of them with the
slider, or the + and – symbols and the value is shown in the text above the slider.

The resolution is based on a distance of 10m and restricted to the seven resolution steps with

0.8mm as the highest step and then doubled to 1.6mm, up to 50mm. Therefore these steps
cannot be adjusted by the user, e.g. as a user defined resolution, but the resolution on far away
objects can then easily be calculated by the intercept theorems.

Figure 33

There are also the two steps of the

Sensitivity

settings, that can be adjust like the resolution
with the slider or the +/- symbols. In the following spread sheets the scanning time is listed,
which is a result of the

Sensitivity

settings in dependence to the resolution. As the spread sheet

shows, a setting to a higher quality level will increase the scanning time:

Speed Mode (Target All) Range Mode (Target All)

Figure 34

Figure 35

The higher the selected

Sensitivity

the more range measurements for the same 3D point are

collected (Accumulation). This reduces the range noise.

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Resolution dependent project sizes:

Figure 36



Use the

Dist

button to measure the distance

to your object of interest.

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Image Control

In the

Image Ctrl

tab is the opportunity of setting the exposure time manually or using the

automatic adjusting.

Figure 37

To get a feeling for manually set exposure times the

ChkExp

soft key can be pressed and the
image from the camera is shown. Use the seek mode to navigate to the area of interest and the
slider on the right side to adjust the best exposure of the current situation. See Figure 38.

Figure 38

Figure 39

By pressing enter the chosen value will be entered as numerical value into the exposure time
field. See Figure 39.

From the Image Resolution pull down list the format of the taken images can be chosen. There
are 640 x 640, 960 x 960 and 1920 x 1920 pixels resolution available. Every single image has a
size of about 3.5MB and is stored in raw image format.

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Start Scanning

From the first Tab

Field of View

you already have chosen the scanning method:

•

Scan only

•

Images only

•

Scan & Image

Now press the

Start

softkey to start the scanning.

When choosing Scan & Image first the scan and second the image capturing will be performed.
The appearing progress bar will show the current status.

Figure 40

Figure 41

When the operation is completed the scanner is showing the scene in a separate viewer on the
display.

Figure 42

Using the left/right arrows previous scans can be looked up. If necessary - additional detail scans
and pictures can be taken from this menu. Use the go-back button to close the view.

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Detail Scan

The detail scan can be accessed using the tab

Detail Scan

or

In every camera window using

•

Detail scan

Here you can define the resolution for the detail scan fence.



It is possible to define many detail scans
with different resolution in a list.

Figure 43

Figure 44

Fixed Distance:

The scan resolution is based at the distance of 10m.

Figure 43 is showing 1,6mm resolution (point spacing) at 10m distance.

Distance to Object:

The scan resolution is based at the distance to the object center.

Figure 44 is showing 5mm resolution (point spacing) at the object, distance independently.



From the Detail Scan Tab the scan can be started
like in the Field of View Tab.

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4.3 Acquiring Targets

It is also possible to acquire targets with the on-board controls.
In the Scan menu press the

Target

soft key.

Enter the Target ID, if necessary the target height and choose the Target Type from the pull
down list.

Figure 45



Make sure you select the correct target type from the list.

Go to the

PickT

soft key. In the opened real-time video image use the zoom and seek

functionality to navigate to the target.

Set the crosshair to the center of the target using or set a marking at the target using .

Figure 46

When done pick the return button and then the

Meas

(1 Face measurement) or

2FMeas

(2 Face measurement) soft key from the

Target Definition

window.

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Figure 47

After the target acquisition, the target is now listed in the

Target Results

.

Figure 48

From this list you can call up information regarding the target with the

Info

soft key.
Furthermore you can see from the “State” column, whether the acquisition of the target was
successful or not. If it was successful the “State” info will be “OK” otherwise acquired targets
will have the info “BAD”.

It is possible to check the quality of the acquired targets visually. To do this pick the soft key

View

from this window and turn the perspective of the target with the . From this view you
will be able to make a solution if this scanned target is OK or not. After doing the quality check
you can go back to the Target Results window and save the targets with the

Store

soft key.

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Figure 39

Acquire many targets

To add more targets, go again to the

Target Def

tab and repeat the steps described above until
all needed targets are picked and added.
Switch to the

Target List

tab to get control of the entered targets.

Figure 49

If the target was not acquired correctly through environmental influence the target can be
deleted by using the

Del

soft key.

The Targets have to be saved by pressing the Store button. Then the targets are removed from
the list and stored on the internal SSD.

When setting up the scanner on the next station and going to the

Target Definition

menu, the
previously acquired targets are available in the target ID pull down list. To acquire them, just
select the target ID and go to

PickT

soft Key. Navigate to the target with the chosen ID in the
real time image and hit enter when done. Continue until all targets are picked and click at least
the

Continue

button. The targets from the list will be scanned.

When all needed data is captured from this station the scanner can be shut down by clicking the
escape button until the shutdown dialogue is coming up. Choose

yes

to switch off the system.

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5 Remote Control of the P30

The P30 Remote Control application is intended for controlling the Leica ScanStation P30
remotely via WiFi by a:

•

Leica Viva Controller (CS10 or CS15 equipped with a WiFi adapter)

•

Apple iPad, iPod, iPhone or any

•

Android device

On the Leica ScanStation P30, that should be controlled remotely, the firmware version 1.20 or
later has to be installed. The remote control will not work with former firmware versions.

The remote control solutions for all devices will be explained one by one.

5.1 Remote Control with Leica CS10 and CS15

The following hardware is needed

•

Leica Viva Controller (CS10 or CS15) equipped with a WiFi adapter.

Check the sticker “This device contains…” in the battery compartment of the Leica Viva
Controller. In case a WLAN module is listed, the controller is equipped with a WiFi adapter.

•

Leica ScanStation P30 laser scanner

Software installation

Copy the installation file “P30_RemoteControl.CAB” onto a USB memory device. For detailed
installation information please see the Remote Control Manual for the Leica Viva controllers.

Enabling the WiFi adapter

•

With the CS10/CS15 controller go to 

Start | Settings | Control Panel.

•

Double-click on “Network and Dial-up Connections”.

•

Select the icon of the WiFi device (e.g. “NXPWLAN1”) and press “File”.

•

If the menu lists “Disable”, the WiFi device is already enabled.

•

In this case leave the control panel without any changes.

•

If the menu lists “Enable”, press “Enable” and leave the Control Panel.

Establish connection to the ScanStation P30

Switch on the Leica ScanStation P30 and wait for the boot process to finish.

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Settings on the ScanStation P30

•

Select

Status

|

Connections

.

•

Switch

WiFi Operation

to

Always On

.

•

In

WiFi Connection

choose

Access point mode

.

Figure 50

Settings on the Viva Controller

•

Start the P30 Remote Control application on your Leica Viva Controller by
double-clicking the

P30 Remote Control

desktop icon.

•

Within the

ScanStation P30 Remote Control

dialog press

Find scanner

and
wait for your Leica ScanStation P30 to be listed within the list of available
scanners.

•

As soon as your Leica ScanStation P30 is listed, select it and press

Connect

.

•

Close the

Leica P30 WiFi…

window as well as the

ScanStation P30 Remote

Control

dialog by pressing of the appropriate dialog.

General Remark

The USB port of the Leica Viva Controller will not replace the USB port of the Leica ScanStation
P30 while you are connected to the scanner. In order to download scanning projects, upload
control point files, or system files you always have to use the USB port of the Leica ScanStation
P30.

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5.2 Remote Control with Apple devices

Prerequisite to remote control via Apple devices:

•

Leica ScanStation P30 with FW 1.20.295 or higher installed.

•

Apple iPad running on iOS 5 or iOS 6 and with free app

RDP Lite

installed.

•

No additional external hardware is needed.

Settings on the ScanStation P30

•

Select

Status

|

Connections

.

•

Switch

WiFi Operation

to

Always On

.

•

In

WiFi Connection

choose

Access point mode

.

Figure 51

•

Press

Set

to confirm these settings. Wait for the information line to change

from

Enabling WiFi…

to

Ready

.

•

Check that the WiFi icon in the status bar changed from off to on.

•

Press

Cont

to return to the

Status Menu

.

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Settings on the Apple device

•

Start the Apple iPad by pressing the ON/Off button and unlock the system.

•

Select

Settings

to define the correct WiFi settings.

•

In

Settings, WiFi

select the network P30_185xxxx with 185xxxx being the

scanner’s serial number.

•

Enter the password of the scanner when connecting to this network for the
first time.

•

The default password is 

abcd-abcd

.

Initialize RDP Lite

•

Install the free app Remote Desktop Lite (RDP Lite).
It provides access to a PC running Windows.

•

In the App Store search for „rdp lite“ to find it.

•

www.mochasoft.dk

Start the free app RDP Lite

In Mocha RDP Lite select

Configure

and go to

Edit Connections

.

In the configuration list create a connection with

Windows Workstation IP address = 192.168.173.1

Windows Workstation Port = 3389

User = sbc

Password = sbc

In Mocha RDP Lite select

Connect

and select the connection to the scanner.

RDP Lite will establish a remote connection on your Apple device to the scanner.

Use P30 MMI remotely

After some seconds the ScanStation P30 screen with the active MMI is displayed and the WiFi
icon in the status bar changed to ON.

Use the arrow icon to minimize the RDP control bar and get full access to the ScanStation P30’s
interface.

The P30 is now ready for remote control via iPad touchscreen (the little green dot represents
the point of selection).

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5.3 Remote Control with Android devices

Prerequisite to remote control via Android devices

•

Leica ScanStation P30 with FW 1.20.295 or higher installed.

•

Android device with free app, e.g. Remote

RDP Lite

installed.

•

No additional external hardware needed.

Settings on the ScanStation P30

•

Select

Status

|

Connections

.

•

Switch

WiFi Operation

to

Always On

.

•

In

WiFi Connection

choose

Access point mode

.

Figure 52

•

Press

Set

to confirm these settings. Wait for the information line to change

from

Enabling WiFi

… to

Ready

.

•

Check that the WiFi icon in the status bar changed from off to on.

•

Press

Cont

to return to the

Status Menu

.

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Settings on the Android device

•

Start the Android device.

•

Select

Settings

to define the correct WiFi settings.

•

Access the WiFi network list by touching the WiFi entry.

•

In

Settings, WiFi

select the network P30_185xxxx with 185xxxx being the

scanner’s serial number.

•

Enter the password of the scanner when connecting to this network for the
first time.

•

The default password is 

abcd-abcd

.

Initialize RDP Lite

•

Install the free app Remote Desktop Lite (RDP Lite).

•

It provides access to a PC running Windows.

•

In the Google Play Store search for „rdp lite“ to find it.

•

www.mochasoft.dk

Start the free app RDP Lite

In Mocha RDP Lite select

Configure

and go to

Edit Connections

.

In the configuration list create a connection with

Windows Workstation IP address = 192.168.173.1

Windows Workstation Port = 3389

User = sbc

Password = sbc

Scroll down to Color and select Screen.

Select 640x480 from the pop up.

Use the Back button from the Android device to access the connections list.

The created connection is listed as sbc@192.168.173.1.

Select the sbc@192.168.173.1 to establish the remote connection from the Android device to
the scanner.

Hold sbc@192.168.173.1 to access the edit menu.

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Use P30 MMI remotely

After some seconds the ScanStation P30 MMI is displayed.

Touch somewhere in the black area on the line of the device.

Use the icon with the “x-arrows” to maximize the ScanStation P30 interface.

Now there is the menu key from the Android device to access the main onscreen display.

Use

Lock Scr

to allow:

•

Fencing from live video

•

Fencing from scan

•

Pan in scan viewer

General Information

For the detailed device configuration a Samsung Galaxy S II was used. The configuration of your
device might be slightly different from this description.

•

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6 Data Management on P30

If a project is scanned onboard the data has to be transferred from the Scanner to a computer
for further processing. In the MMI -

Management menu

the projects available on the internal

HDD can be edited. Then the data can be transferred.

There are 3 different ways transferring the data from the scanner. Transferring the data via:

•

USB device

•

WiFi connection with Data Copy Tool

•

Ethernet connection with Data Copy Tool

Ethernet with the Data Copy Tool is the fastest and most secure option.

6.1 Data Transfer via USB device

Make sure that the used USB-device has enough free space to store the data.

Remove the P30’s USB dust protection cap and plug in USB drive.



Some USB devices (e.g. HDDs) have high power consumption. Make sure the
scanner has enough power for the transfer left or use an external power supply
for the USB drive.

When the status bar is showing both the external memory device and the status with a green
arrow the transfer can be started.

There are two ways to transfer the dataset:

a)

From the

Main Menu

go to

Manage | Projects 

press

Trans

,

select the project and start the transfer with

Cont

.

b)

From the

Main Menu

go to

Tools | Transfer | Projects 

select the project from the scroll

bar and start the transfer with

Cont

.

Depending on the project’s size it may take a while to proceed. During the transfer the
“do not remove” icon is shown in the status bar. When the transfer is finished the green
arrow is shown again and the USB device can be removed.

The data on the USB device is stored in following structure:

Figure 53

The collected data can now be imported into Cyclone.

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6.2 Data Transfer via Data Copy Tool

Pxx Data Copy is a stand-alone tool and provides direct data download from the ScanStation P30
to a computer without the need to copy to USB. It offers the possibility to download several
projects in one step or just a subset of a project from the ScanStation P30 to a computer.

The data stored on the scanner can easily be reviewed with the integrated MMI-style viewer. The
already transferred data which is stored on your local drive can also be reviewed.



Additionally, log files can be transferred to a computer.

•

Set your computer’s internet protocol (TCP/IP) properties to
“Obtain an IP address automatically”.

•

Boot up the ScanStation P30 and make sure the scanner is connected via data transfer cable
(recommended) or via WiFi connection (exeptional). The direct connection may take some
seconds to be established and your computer will indicate a local area connection with limited
connectivity.

Figure 54

•

For WiFi: Connect with the P30 from Wireless Network Connection list in Windows.

Figure 55

•

For enabling WiFi at the scanner, see Chapter 3.3 Onboard Controls.

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Using P30 Data Copy Tool

Pxx Data Copy is started by double clicking the desktop icon “PxxDataCopy.exe”. After starting
the application the user interface appears. The Copy Tool program displays 4 buttons in the
button bar.

Figure 56

a)

Click the Select Scanner button from the button bar to open a list that displays all available
scanners within the network. Highlight the scanner’s name and click OK to connect to the
selected ScanStation P30 or P40, see Figure 57.

Figure 57

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The connection is successfully established when the ScanStation’s serial number is displayed in
the title bar next to the Data Copy Tool’s version number.

Figure 58

b)

Click the Select Project Folder button to load a project folder stored locally on your computer
that contains at least one scanning project. The data can be reviewed within the (2)Viewing
Frame by selecting either a scan, a target or an image.

Figure 59

c)

The Refresh Content button is reloading the project structure from either the scanner or the
locally stored data into the (1)Content Frame. This may be needed if the scanner is acquiring
scans into a newly created project during the ScanStation P30 is still connected to your
computer.

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d)

The P30 Data Copy Tool provides downloads of project data and log files. On the left side
data currently present on the scanner is listed. Select individual items with checkmark for
transfer. Click the “Start Download” button to copy the selected data within the Content
Frame (1) to a location of your choice. Within the upcoming window the destination folder on
the local device can be chosen.

Figure 60

During the download the (3)Status Bar is displaying a progress bar.

Figure 61

When the Status Bar is showing Ready again the download is successfully finished.

Exit the Data Data Copy Tool via pressing the cross in the top right corner.

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Excurse: Filter Settings after importing P30 data into Cyclone

There is the Advanced import tab in Cylcone available only for ScanStation Pxx series.

While importing P30 data into Cyclone (from version 9) this Window appears:

Figure 62

The General tab was always there, but the Advanced tab contains filters that apply several filters
directly to the point cloud of P30 data. There are three main checkboxes:

Remove intensity overloaded pixels:

•

Scan points measured from highly reflective surfaces (retro-reflective) can be removed by
setting the “Remove Intensity Overloaded Pixels” check box. As such points are often range
distorted, this filter is engaged by default.

Remove Mixed Pixels:

•

As the measurement laser beam crosses edges and other discontinuities, the laser is
reflected from at different surfaces at the same time, resulting in a measured range which is a
mixture of the observed ranges. Scan points with such add-mixture ranges, called mixed pixels,
can be removed by setting the “Remove Mixed Pixels” Checkbox.

•

You may adjust how many mixed pixels are removed by setting the Mixed Pixel Filter Slider to
either Low, for a small rate of removal, Medium, the default, or High, for a high rate of mixed
pixel removal. Depending on the circumstance and user preferences, retaining more (or fewer)
mixed pixels can help resolve the geometry of some objects, particularly at edges.

Do Tone Mapping:

•

This CheckBox (set by default) converts images to cube mapped HDR, and tone maps them.
The default setting is Medium which will result in 2k x 2k images, while setting to High will result
in 4k x 4k images.

•

Note: setting this to High, requires approximately four times the memory required for
Medium, so if your system lacks sufficient memory (lower than 32 GB) selecting this setting can
take very long to process.

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7 Troubleshoot

ScanStation P30’s Log Files

Log files contain valuable information about the hardware itself and are captured and stored for
each scanner boot-up and any scanner operation. These are valuable when troubleshooting any
issues concerning the scanner hardware itself.

•

Plug in a USB device with enough free disk space.

The log files are stored as text format and are not compressed. To get them into a smaller

file size use a .zip or .rar packing program.

•

Navigate to the Transfer Menu (

Tools | Transfer

) and choose the Logs button in the soft key
bar.
The transfer will start immediately.

Format the internal hard disk

When the scanner is used a lot with onboard control the internal HDD can become fragmented
or sectors can become corrupted. The format command will fix the corrupted sectors and free
the HDD from all data. Be sure to safe all needed projects and scans to an external hard disk!

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Execute

Tools | Format.

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When running a format all data stored on the internal HDD will be lost!

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Introduction

The Cyclone scanning and point processing software application was developed by Leica for the
efficient operation all of the Leica HDS scanning systems. Cyclone has become the industry
standard for capturing point-clouds, processing them, and integrating the information into
conventional CAD applications.

This module is designed to introduce a new user to Cyclone and commonly used features. We
will look at a sample project with two scan positions and begin to understand some fundamental
concepts how to navigate through a cloud of points and general workflows.

Objectives

The objectives of this training module will be learning how to:

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Understand the basics of the Cyclone application.

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Use the Cyclone Navigator and its features, functions and tools.

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Manage Cyclone Databases.

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Open an existing database and explore the contents.

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Use on-line help.

Files to Use

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QuickStart.imp

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Table of Contents

1 Cyclone Navigator Window ...................................................................................................... 3

1.1 Start Cyclone.................................................................................................................. 3

1.2 Edit Preferences............................................................................................................. 3

1.3 Customizing Cyclone Settings ......................................................................................... 4

1.4 The Servers Folder .........................................................................................................5

2 Managing Databases ............................................................................................................... 5

2.1 Create a new, empty Database and add to the Server ................................................... 6

2.2 Remove / Destroy a Database ........................................................................................8

3 Linking to / Loading an Existing Database................................................................................8

4 Using the Online Help ............................................................................................................ 10

5 Database Hierarchy ............................................................................................................... 11

5.1 Definition of the Database’s Objects ........................................................................... 11

5.2 Hierarchy of the Database’s Objects............................................................................12

6 Examine the Database’s Objects ............................................................................................13

6.1 Images Folder .............................................................................................................. 13

6.2 Scans Folder – The Point Cloud Archive ........................................................................15

6.3 ModelSpaces ................................................................................................................ 17

6.4 ControlSpaces ..............................................................................................................21

7 File Management ...................................................................................................................21

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1 Cyclone Navigator Window

Using the workflow functions of Cyclone.

1.1 Start Cyclone

Double

DoubleDouble

Double----click

clickclick

click on the Cyclone shortcut on your Desktop or the Cyclone.exe file in the Cyclone
Programs directory.
When you launch the Cyclone application, the first window appearing is the

Cyclone Navigator

window. The

Navigator

is the main window of the application and serves as a basis for operating

all scanners and for navigating databases on your local computer and remote servers.

The Navigator Window

Figure 1

The

Navigator

window is used to manage and

organize all of your data. It is also used to
start or exit the Cyclone application.

The

Navigator

window is used to create objects such as:

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Projects

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ModelSpaces and ModelSpace Views

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ScanWorlds

•

Registrations

•

KeyPlans

1.2 Edit Preferences

While working in Cyclone, the user has the ability to adjust various parameters in the

Edit

Preferences

dialog. From any Cyclone window, click Edit | Preferences to open this dialog (

Figure

2

). Preferences can be changed to offer a customized working environment or to specify a
desired output. For example, one might want to work in feet rather than meters or change the
way the point clouds are displayed.
While there are many adjustable preferences in Cyclone, this lesson covers those which might be
changed at the initial use of the system. For more information on any of the preferences, please
refer to Cyclone’s online help.

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Figure 2

“Session” and “Default” Settings

Changes made to preferences can be set at different levels.

Any preference changes made at the Session level will only be in effect for the duration of the
working session.

Any changes made at the Default level will be persistent for the current and for all future
sessions until changed.

For example, you may want to always work in Cyclone in Feet by default. You would then change
the linear working unit’s preference to feet at the default level, ensuring that every time you
launch Cyclone all measurements will be in Feet.

Change preference for Units

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From any Cyclone window, click Edit | Preferences

Edit | PreferencesEdit | Preferences

Edit | Preferences.

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Change the level at which the preferences are to be changed to Default using
the Level dropdown list.

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Change the Units

UnitsUnits

Units | Linear Units

| Linear Units | Linear Units

| Linear Units preference to Feet

FeetFeet

Feet.

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Make any other preference changes as directed by your instructor.

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Click OK

OKOK

OK or Apply

ApplyApply

Apply to confirm the changes.

Cyclone ships with preset default preferences. To return to the factory set preferences for the
active tab, click the Defaults button below the level dropdown list.

1.3 Customizing Cyclone Settings

The settings for defined tool bars and hot keys may be retained and exported / imported so that
you can always return to certain settings.

Export / Import Customizations

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In the

Navigator

select Edit |

Edit |Edit |

Edit | Export Customizations

Export Customizations Export Customizations

Export Customizations to export current settings.

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In the

Navigator

select Edit | Import Customizations

Edit | Import CustomizationsEdit | Import Customizations

Edit | Import Customizations to import saved settings.

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During the course we will work with the default settings. These can however be changed to
personal preference at a later date.

1.4 The Servers Folder

To select an object in the Cyclone

Navigator

always click on the icon, or the name of the object.

Expand the Servers folder by clicking on the plus sign to the left of the Servers folder or by
double click onto the server’s icon.

Figure 3

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Your local machine is added as a server by default. You will not be adding any
servers in these exercises; all exercises will be done with databases stored on
your local computer.

2 Managing Databases

Cyclone databases are the central depository of all scans obtained from a Leica HDS scanner, or
point clouds generated from another source. Once the original points are entered into the
database they can not be altered. However ModelSpaces can be used to create models or
modified data using the original points.

Cyclone databases can reside on your local hard drive or – given the appropriate licensing - on a
remote server. The remote server can be a network server or another networked workstation.
The advantages to having a database stored on a networked server are:

•

Multiple users can easily access the database and work concurrently.

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Database integrity can be protected by limiting access to the host server.

Databases can be stored on a networked server and administered remotely from a user
workstation using the Configure Database dialog. This is a secure feature that requires the
database administrator to login by entering a password. Once the login has been authenticated,
the administrator can not only add and remove databases from the remote server, but can also
destroy and compact databases on the remote server.

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2.1 Create a new, empty Database and add to the Server

All data which is imported into Cyclone e.g. scans, georeferencing data or CAD drawings has to
be stored into a Database. Execute the following steps to create a new, empty database from
within

Cyclone Navigator

.

Figure 4

From the Configure

ConfigureConfigure

Configure menu select Databases

DatabasesDatabases

Databases

and the

Configure Databases

dialog appears

(

Figure 5

).

Figure 5

Select the local server (the name of your
computer) to which you want to add a
database.
Click Add

AddAdd

Add to open the Add Databases dialog.

Figure 6

By clicking on the “BBBBrowse

rowserowse

rowse” button a

browser window appears.

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Figure 7

Select a new file location in your computer
where you want the new database file to
reside. In the File Name field type in “Test”
and click Open

Open Open

Open to verify the file name as

*.imp

and Open

OpenOpen

Open again to create the file.

Figure 8

Confirm again

Database Name and Location

with OK

OKOK

OK.
Database Name is the name that will be
used to display the database in the

Navigator

. It can be different from the
actual file name.
When the Database Name field is empty,
Cyclone will automatically use the name
from the Database Filename.

Figure 9

The Test database is now shown in the
Configure Database list. It is possible to
‘hide’ databases from the list displayed in
the

Navigator

window by toggling the
checkbox beneath the icon OFF.
This can be useful when you are not

working with a database but wish to have it

remain accessible.
Notice that the Test database is no longer
visible in the list of databases in the

Navigator

Window. Keeping unused
databases hidden is a good idea to keep
the

Navigator

window less cluttered.

Toggling the checkbox on the Database will
be available in the

Cyclone Navigator

.

Figure 10

The new database is now available in
the

Navigator

below the server chosen

before.

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Figure 11

Open the

Windows Explorer

and browse to the
location where you stored the new database.
Notice that the database Test

.imp is created in a

subfolder also called “Test” and contains the
actual database as well as two subfolders.

2.2 Remove / Destroy a Database

Remove the link to database Test.imp

Select the Test database in the

Configure Databases

dialog (

Figure 9

). Click on the Remove

RemoveRemove

Remove

button and then the Close

CloseClose

Close button to close the

Configure Databases

dialog. The Test database is

removed from the

Navigator

window.

In Windows Explorer, browse to the folder where your database was created and stored, or the
default location – for example:
C:\Program Files\Leica Geosystems\Cyclone\Databases
to see that the file has not been deleted – it still exists, but is now not linked to Cyclone.

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Notice that the actual database file Test.imp still resides on your hard drive. This
is because the database file has not actually been deleted; it is only the active
link between Cyclone and the databases that has been cut.

Destroy a database

To actively delete the Cyclone database, use the Destroy command. If you select Destroy

DestroyDestroy

Destroy in the

Configure Databases

dialog, the Test database will be deleted from your hard drive.

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The file is then permanently deleted!

3 Linking to / Loading an Existing Database

You are now going to link an existing database to Cyclone.

In the

Navigator

window, find Configure | Databases

Configure | DatabasesConfigure | Databases

Configure | Databases and click Add

AddAdd

Add…………
Alternatively right click on the local server (the name of your computer) to which you want to
add a database. From the pop up menu, pick Databases (

Figure 12

).

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Figure 12

Figure 13

The

Configure Databases

dialog appears (

Figure 13

). Pick the Add

AddAdd

Add………… button. The

Add Databases

dialog appears (

Figure 14

).

Figure 14

Figure 15

Pick the icon to the right of the Database Filename field (

Figure 14

) to open the

Create/Select a Cyclone DB

dialog (

Figure 15

).

Browse to your Training Folder or to a file location directed by your instructor to locate the
database called QuickStart.imp (

Figure 15

).

Select QuickStart.imp

Select QuickStart.impSelect QuickStart.imp

Select QuickStart.imp, and then click on Open

OpenOpen

Open. Finish by selecting the OK

OKOK

OK button. The database is

now linked to and can be accessed through Cyclone. (

Figure 16

)

Figure 16

Continue in this manner to add the additional databases as you are directed by your instructor.

Now click on the Close

CloseClose

Close button to return to the

Navigator

window.

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To expand the Server object, double

doubledouble

double----click

clickclick

click on the icon or pick the “+” sign to the left of the

server name. The databases linked on this server are listed below the server name (

Figure 17

).

Figure 17

4 Using the Online Help

The online Help is always available. Press the F1

F1F1

F1 function key while you are in any Cyclone
window or dialog. From the Help menu in any Cyclone window, select the Index command. If in
doubt about what commands are available perform a right click on your right mouse button.

Figure 18

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5 Database Hierarchy

Understanding Objects and Objects’ Hierarchy within the Database

Figure 19

Expand the QUICKSTART database hierarchy.
Using the mouse, Pick the ‘+’ signs to the left
of: QuickStart

QuickStartQuickStart

QuickStart, then

•

Project 1

Project 1Project 1

Project 1

•

ScanWorld 1

ScanWorld 1ScanWorld 1

ScanWorld 1

•

Mode

ModeMode

ModelSpaces

lSpaceslSpaces

lSpaces

•

ModelSpace [ScanWorld1] View 1

ModelSpace [ScanWorld1] View 1ModelSpace [ScanWorld1] View 1

ModelSpace [ScanWorld1] View 1

Do the same for ScanWorld 2

ScanWorld 2ScanWorld 2

ScanWorld 2.

You will end up with a window that looks like
the image on the left.

5.1 Definition of the Database’s Objects

Definition of a Station

The new station object is a special type of Project folder that is used to store all the ScanWorlds
from one setup. This folder is not “hooked up” or linked to anything else (i.e. registration), for
now it is an organizational tool.

When scanning using the on-board controller with the C10 or using Cyclone Scan, ScanWorlds
from the same physical setup are collected in the same Station folder. The ScanWorlds can vary
in height and orientation – but not in X and Y direction.

Definition of a ScanWorld

A ScanWorld is a collection of scanned point sets (scans) that are aligned with respect to a
common coordinate system. If you take one or more scans without moving the position of the
scanner they can be considered to be part of a single ScanWorld since they are already aligned
with respect to each other. ScanWorlds can contain other ScanWorlds through a Registration
(covered later).

The original data associated with a ScanWorld are read-only and cannot be modified, although
entire ScanWorlds can be deleted.

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By default, a ScanWorld contains a ControlSpace and three folders – One each for ModelSpaces,
Scans, and Images. Each of these folders may contain additional folders as well. ScanWorlds can
also contain Projects.

A ScanWorld may contain only one frozen Registration....

All objects part of a ScanWorld can be viewed in the ScanWorld’s TruSpace. This panoramic
viewer can be opened up through right-click on the single ScanWorld icon. TruSpaces for
registered data can be accessed via a KeyPlan (see below).

Next to visualization the TruSpace allows jumping to other scanner locations, target extraction as
well as point to point measurements.

Definition of a ControlSpace

When a ScanWorld is created, a subordinate ControlSpace is automatically created and placed
within the ScanWorld in the

Navigator

window. It cannot be moved, copied, or deleted.

A ControlSpace is similar to a ModelSpace View. It is used as a container for all objects attached
to its parent ScanWorld that are designated as constraint objects or possible constraint objects.

The ControlSpace is used to review, organize, or remove objects; it is also used to add
constraints manually. However, objects in the ControlSpace cannot be moved or resized.

When an object is removed from the ControlSpace, it cannot anymore be used in subsequent
registrations.

Definition of a ModelSpace

The primary ModelSpace folder contains various ModelSpaces. A ModelSpace contains certain
information from the Database that has been processed, modelled, or changed in a specific way.
The objects that are actually worked on are called ModelSpace Views.

Definition of a ModelSpace View

A ModelSpace View is the actual entity or object that is worked on or changed.
This is where you will make all changes to the point cloud or create models based on the points.

Definition of a KeyPlan

A KeyPlan can be created and added to the

Navigator

as a plan type interface for easy location
of ScanWorlds and launching the respective TruSpace hence circumventing a complex Navigator
hierarchy.

5.2 Hierarchy of the Database’s Objects

In Cyclone, most objects “belong” to another object, depending on their positions in the
hierarchy in the

Navigator

Window.

•

Databases contain Projects

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Projects contain:

o ScanWorlds

o ModelSpaces

o Registrations

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o Images

o Imported Files

o Other (subordinate) Projects

•

KeyPlan

•

ModelSpaces contain ModelSpace Views

6 Examine the Database’s Objects

In this section we will examine the different objects in the QuickStart database. As you examine
the database, familiarize yourself with how the project is laid out spatially.

6.1 Images Folder

We will first look at the MultiImage taken for ScanWorld 1 and ScanWorld 2.
The database has two project folders, Project1 and Registered. We will look at the Registered
project folder later. Expand the database and Project 1’s hierarchy down to ScanWorld 1’s
MultiImage object by clicking the “++++” sign next to the objects.

Figure 20

Open the MultiImage by double click

double clickdouble click

double click the object named “MultiImage 1” to open it in a separate

window.

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Figure 21

Adjusting the view in a MultiImage is simple in that your viewpoint does not move from the
camera’s location. You are, however, able to rotate about the camera’s nodal position and zoom
as well to see the scanners full 360X270 FOV.

View Mode

Use the key below for reference on how to adjust your view in a MultiImage in View Mode.

Action Cursor Description

+ drag

The image rotates around the nodal position of the
scanner.

+ drag up/down

Zooms in/out.

Seek Mode

It may be more efficient to use seek mode to center your view on something in the viewer.
Then use view mode to zoom directly into it.

Open the MultiImages taken from both ScanWorld 1 and ScanWorld 2 to get an overview of the
scene from two separate scanner setups.

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Figure 23

A MultiImage is taken from each scan position. In this case, a full 360x270 image was taken for
both ScanWorld 1 and ScanWorld 2. By cross checking the MultiImage with the scan log and field
notes, you should have a good idea on how the project has been planned.

6.2 Scans Folder – The Point Cloud Archive

In this section, we will look at the contents of the Scan folders for both ScanWorld 1 and
ScanWorld 2.

Expand the Scans folder for Scanworld 1.

Figure 24

Each object listed in the Scans folder is the archived scan belonging to its parent ScanWorld. As
you can see, we have taken 10 scans from this scan position.

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•

The fact that we did not move the scanner while at this position, ScanWorld 1,
all of the scans are lined up correctly in relation to one another.

•

Each scan references the MultiImage. This can be used for color mapping the
image onto the points, and will be covered in a later module.

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Note that the target scans are by default placed in their own folder named HDS
Target Scans.

•

Open “360_Rough_Scene_Scan” by double

doubledouble

double----clicking

clickingclicking

clicking its icon.

Figure 25

Modes

Navigation in the

Scan Viewer

is different from the

Image Viewer

since the user is now in a 3D

environment in which the user can also change the viewing position.

•

Rotation and translation is always in relation to a focal point centred in the
viewer.

•

For efficient navigation through a scene, it is absolutely necessary to use seek

mode to set a focal point, and then use view mode to zoom, rotate,
and pan.

•

See the guide below for reference on manipulating your viewpoint in a scan
window.

Action Cursor Description

+ drag

The image rotates around the focal point. (as set by
seek mode)

+ drag

Pans the view. (focal point is altered)

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+ drag up/down

Zooms in/out to focal point.

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As you can see in the Description column above every action is dependent to the
focal point, located at the center of the screen.

•

Practice viewpoint manipulation and examine several scans from both
ScanWorld 1 and ScanWorld 2. Close the

Scan viewers

when finished.

The Scans folder contains all scans taken from one scan position, or ScanWorld. The scan objects
serve as an archive of the scans acquired and cannot be modified, only viewed. They can,
however, via the

Navigator

, be renamed or deleted. We will see in a next section how we can

reference the scan data and modify it as well.

6.3 ModelSpaces

So far, we have been able to view the images and scans taken from our scanner positions,
ScanWorld 1 and ScanWorld 2. But how do we modify and query the data we have acquired?

We are able to view, modify, model, and query data in ModelSpaces.

Figure 26

ModelSpaces can be opened and modified via

ModelSpace Views. ModelSpace Views

are where

all of the modelling work is done. Note that

ModelSpace Views

are below the parent ModelSpace

in the Navigator hierarchy.

ModelSpace Views

are simply a means by which we can edit, model, and query the scan data,

and save certain viewing settings. The settings that can be saved in a

ModelSpace View

can
include but is not limited to layers, object visibility, user coordinate systems, and saved
viewpoints. When a

ModelSpace View

is modified and then closed, all modifications are saved

automatically.

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Double click

Double clickDouble click

Double click the existing ModelSpace View that belongs to ScanWorld 1.

Figure 27

ModelSpace View

Figure 28

Moving the viewpoint around in a

ModelSpace View

is identical to that of moving around in the

Scan viewer

. The next chapter reviews some of the basic movement through

a ModelSpace View

and introduces some additional methods.

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View Mode

Action Cursor Description

+ drag

The image rotates around the focal point (as set by
seek mode).

+ drag

Pans the view (focal point is altered).

+ drag up/down

Zooms in/out to focal point.

View Mode (modified)

Action Cursor Description

+ + drag

Rotates the scene around the nodal point of the
viewpoint. Focal point is disregarded (Similar to
turning one’s head).

+ + drag

Rotates the viewpoint parallel to the viewing plane,
similar to a barrel roll (Viewpoint | Keep Viewpoint
Upright must be toggled off).

+ + drag

Zooms in/out. (beyond focal point)

+ + drag

The viewpoint rotates around the focal point at a
slower rate (smoother movement).

+ + drag

The viewpoint rotates around the focal point; all
loaded points drawn while moving (no LOD).

Seek Mode

Action Cursor Description

Sets focal point (viewpoint rotation) to clicked point.

+

Moves viewpoint position to clicked cloud’s scanner
position; view centered on clicked point.

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Pick Mode and Multi-Pick Mode

Pick mode is used to select objects in the

ModelSpace View

.

•

Pick a point in any point cloud in a

ModelSpace View

.

•

Note how the picked point is marked with a white pick point and the cloud which that point
belongs to is highlighted. Other clouds become dim.

•

Note the coordinates of the picked point on the status bar at the bottom of the

ModelSpace

window.

•

Press the spacebar to deselect the pick and return all point clouds to a similar viewing
brightness.

Action Cursor Description

Selects an object with a pick point described in the
status bar.

+

Multi-picks object(s) with a pick point at each pick.

Multi-picks object(s) with a pick point at each pick.



Note that the distance between multi-picked points updates in the status bar at
the bottom of the

ModelSpace View

. This is useful for getting quick

measurements in the

ModelSpace View

. (Figure 29)

Figure 29

Perspective and Orthogonal Projection

The user is able to toggle between orthographic and perspective projections in a

ModelSpace

View.

•

In perspective projection, parallel lines may converge and relative depth may
be easier to visualize. The real world is viewed in perspective.

•

In orthographic projection, parallel lines remain parallel, though perceived
angles may change. It may be difficult to determine relative depth, but this
view is often preferred by architects and engineers in top-down or side views.

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Coordinate System

A red, green, and blue icon represents the current coordinate system’s
origin (0,0,0). For ScanWorld 1 and ScanWorld 2, the origin is at the local
scanner position.

Summary

ModelSpaces are where we will view, query, and model the point clouds. We access a view to
ModelSpaces via a

ModelSpace View.



To view all of the contents of a

ModelSpace View

, click Viewpoint | View All

Viewpoint | View AllViewpoint | View All

Viewpoint | View All.



As long as the original scan data inside the Scans folder is present, a new
working environment containing a fresh copy of the raw data can be created via
selecting the ModelSpaces folder and executing Create

Create Create

Create |

| |

| ModelSpaces

ModelSpacesModelSpaces

ModelSpaces....

6.4 ControlSpaces

A ControlSpace is similar to a

ModelSpace View

. It is used as a container for all objects attached
to its parent ScanWorld that are designated as “constraint” objects or possible constraint
objects in the registration of that ScanWorld. Every ScanWorld by default has a ControlSpace.

•

Double

DoubleDouble

Double----click

clickclick

click a ControlSpace in the

Navigator

to open it.

•

Inspect the ControlSpaces for ScanWorld 1 and ScanWorld 2.

•

Note the tie-points with registration labels in each.

The ControlSpace will contain all objects used in a registration. Every ScanWorld has at least one
ControlSpace.

7 File Management

Rename Objects to reflect use and/or location

You are strongly encouraged to always give specific or highly descriptive names to each of the
ModelSpaces, ModelSpace Views, and Registration Files.

•

Any of the folders or objects can be renamed at any time.

•

The only file name that you cannot change in the

Navigator

is the name of the Database.

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Introduction

Most scanning hardware offer on-board data acquisition and storage. This means that after the
execution of the field work the data has to be downloaded and opened / imported into
processing software.

The following module describes the steps of importing data acquired onboard with Leica
Geosystems’ ScanStation Series and HDS 7000 into Cyclone.

It also explains the import process and options when importing 3rd party scan data as well as
ascii formatted files.

Objectives

The objectives of this training module are learning how to:

•

Import Leica ScanStation data

•

Import HDS 7000 (and previous model) zfs files

•

Import other scan file formats as well as ascii and binary

•

Import Auto Align Project

•

Import MS50 data

•

Using Leica Batch Import

Files to Use

•

none

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Table of Contents

1 Importing Leica ScanStation data ............................................................................................ 3

1.1 Before Import – Set Preferences .................................................................................... 3

1.2 Import via Cyclone Navigator .......................................................................................... 3

1.3 Import Options General .................................................................................................. 5

1.4 Import Options Advanced ............................................................................................... 9

2 Importing HDS 7000 data (.zfs) ............................................................................................. 12

2.1 Before Import – Set Preferences .................................................................................. 12

2.2 Import .zfs files ............................................................................................................ 13

3 Import of other scan file formats .......................................................................................... 14

4 Import as Auto Align Project .................................................................................................. 15

5 Import MultiStation MS50 Data .............................................................................................. 16

6 Using Batch Import tool ......................................................................................................... 19

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1 Importing Leica ScanStation data

There are multiple ways to import Leica ScanStation data which was scanned via the MMI and
stored onboard.

1.1 Before Import – Set Preferences

Survey Mode

Before importing the data from the ScanStation make sure to set the preferences for Survey
Mode.

Under Edit Preferences, if

Scan | Survey Mode

is set to "Yes", Cyclone creates

Stations

as part
of the Navigator project structure. If it is set to "No", Stations are not created, but the Station
name is prefixed to the ScanWorld name.

1.2 Import via Cyclone Navigator

This requires that the data has previously been downloaded from the scanner either through
copying to USB or using the Data Copy Tool. (see

Module 1 - Scanner & Scanning Features

)

Select the project

Once the data has been downloaded, it is available on the USB or local hard disk in the following
structure. Now the collected data can be imported into Cyclone.

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If you download via USB, connect the USB device to your computer.

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Open Cyclone and create a new database for the project to be imported into. Also an already
existing database can be chosen.

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Highlight the database by a single click in the Navigator and go to
File | Import ScanStation Data

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Depending on whether you want to import the whole Project or only part of the project
choose

Import ScanStation Project

or

Import ScanStation Partial Project

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Navigate to the scanner project folder and select the project.

Figure 3

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A Scanner project folder contains

a

Project.prj

for the P Series

Scanners or

a

project.ini

file for the C Series

Scanners

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Select the project and press OK

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1.3 Import Options General

The following window offers optional functions Cyclone can already perform during import of the
data.

Figure 4

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Select the appropriate import options and
press OK.

The import process is starting.

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The time to import depends on the amount of data and options choosen.

SubSample

The user can choose to import all scanned points or a subset of each scan.

To support subsampling a file *.fsf is created and stored in a

(database name)FsfSets

folder in the same location as

Eventlog

and

Recovery

folder. By default Cyclone will

delete this file after full import.

Choosing

SubSample

will slightly speed up import times, however not relative to the

amount of the points. (I.e. importing ¼ will not result in an import speed 4 times faster).

If a subsample has been imported, additional points can be brought back later on via two
options:

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Select the ScanWorld in the Navigator. Execute

Tools | Re-Import

Scans to

import a higher percentage of the scans.

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Open the ScanWorld’s TruSpace to load all additional points within a fenced
area via

Re-Import | Load Points Within Fence

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Except for Faro, Riegl and some ASCII formats, all scan types can be subsampled.

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Pre-Registration Options

The following commands can be helpful for the later registration process either with
Targets or Cloud-to-Cloud or both.

Find black & white targets

Selecting

Find black & white targets

will search all scan data for the presence of black
& white targets. If this option is checked, the summary of all targets found will be
presented to the user after import to be accepted or rejected (Figure 5).

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Select the proper size target from the pull down menu (3”, 4 ½” or 6”) and
click OK

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The upcoming dialog shows the targets found

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If all found targets are correct, choose

Copy All Targets to Control Space

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Delete some incorrect results by marking them and click
Delete Marked Target(s)

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then accept all remaining via the upcoming interface.(Figure 6)

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Exit

will bring up a window asking whether all found targets should be copied

to the ControlSpace or not and then close the interface.(Figure 7)

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Right-click on a target image offers the option

Go

to view

. This will then bring up the complete

ModelSpace environment with the selected target

at the center.
Use this to review the target and its fitting in a
3D environment. Close when finished.

The ModelSpace interface can also be used to
add/edit a Target ID
(see

Module 3 - Registration

).

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Only black & white targets can be extracted with this function. No HDS or Sphere

targets.

Auto-Align Scans

This command will run a scan matching algorithm, which compares Scans from different
scanner locations, identifies overlapping areas and then provides an initial alignment.

During the import process Cube Images are created and stored in a

Scene.hds.files

folder next to the Database files.

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These files are needed for the command Registration | Create ScanWorld Groups

from Auto-Alignment (see

Module 3 - Registration

).

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After import a Registration object is created. The Registration window opens
automatically to inspect the auto-aligned Scans and Groups.

Generate Scan Thumbnails

2D Scan Thumbnails provide a top-down specialized view of each ScanWorld and are one
of the key elements of the Visual registration tools.

After the import process the

2D Scan Thumbnails

window opens up automatically.

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This window can also be opened from the Registration window menu

Visual Registration | 2D Scan Thumbnails

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Please see Module 3.0 - Basic Registration for further information and details on

Thumbnail options

Map Color

Leica ScanStations can take images of the same scene. If this checkmark is set, these
MultiImages are automatically mapped/ burnt onto the clouds, so that the point cloud
can be viewed with true color information taken from these pictures.

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The same command can be executed after import on the data. To do this right-

click on a MultiImage and select Apply MultiImage.

Estimate Normals

Selecting

Estimate Normals

will calculate point normals during import. This is generally

recommended.

A point normal is a line segment that is perpendicular to a surface at a particular
location. Within Cyclone a normal is estimated for each point.

They are required for various functions within Cyclone, including alignment to a scanner
position, rendering or shading functions, cloud-to-cloud registration, basic and complex
mesh as well as steel fitting.