Hello everyone!
My boss recently got a Leica 3D laser but didn't receive any training on it. So far we have managed to take 2D measurement points and export them in DXF on Autocad and ProFirst, but even these DXF files I can't open on Solidworks. We are also looking for ways to export 3D files (Step?) to allow us to use the functions of this laser 100%. If someone with the same kind of product could give us advice or the links to a tutorial we would be greatly grateful!
Thank you all!
Good evening@benjamin
If you want to get a quick result I suggest you use ScanTo3d is only available from the SW premium version.
When SW starts, just go to the toolbar > add-ins > select ScanTo3D
If you have ScanTo3D then look at the tutorials it will be easier for you. I have only put links in Anglo-American but it must be in French with GOGOL
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=scan+to+3d+solidworks+tutorial
Keep us informed of the suite please
Kind regards
Have you watched the videos that can be found on the net too?
Here is a link, and why not ask them for a demo / training.
https://www.praxi.fr/leica-3d-disto-pack-etemplate-c2x30634548
Hello @Zozo_mp and @FUZ3D
Thanks for your advice, I've put the ScanTo3D add-ins into action (available on our Professional version of SW2019) and I'm going to look at how to take advantage of it. But I found where the error came from, indeed when I imported the 3d dxf in curves an error message was displayed that several entities could not be imported, which corresponded to the number of landmarks of my survey, and the curves not being activated in my display filter it was normal that I did not see anything... I'm attaching a screenshot of a quick survey we did in our office. A little disappointed not to be able to have the reference points which would be more practical but at least I can work.
Thank you and good luck!
Hello
Normally the reference point is the zero point of the scan result.
During the scan phase, you have to think about the calibration of the zero point since it is the one that will be the absolute point. Also, think about the pitch (offset between two takes of the beam), the thinner it is, the more precise it is and the less artifact you will have. Unless you scan Notre Dame de Paris ;-)
In aviation and automotive, all dimensions start from a virtual point (which avoids having to worry about dimension chains, especially on an aircraft).
Kind regards
Hello
Have you found a solution to import the points under SW?
We are currently thinking about buying a LEICA 3D Disto as well. The reseller sent me an example file and I have the same problem indeed.
Are you satisfied with this system ? Do you have any remarks?
For our part, the use is intended for hill surveying for locksmithing.