Last week, Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) released ScanMaster version 1.5. The software, designed to simplify laser scanner point collection and manipulation, is used with Topcon’s cable-free GLS-1000 scanner that can be operated by a single person. In the new version, operators can stream live video to set up the desired scan area while the scanner is tilted (using the GLS-1000 tilt stand) and obtain the 3D point cloud data needed.
ScanMaster version 1.5 features include:
- Operator-friendly user interface;
- WLAN connection to a local PC;
- Live video scan window definition;
- Increased resolution controls;
- Multiple scan tasks defined at one time;
- Image capture and live video feed;
- Creation of mesh objects and annotations;
- Optional occlusion culling feature for rendering partially or fully obstructed point clouds;
- Frustum culling so point cloud sections that are not visible will no longer render;
- Smart Resolution so each point cloud section will automatically render at computer-display resolution;
- Contrast and gamma controls for optimizing data display quality; and
- Added support for TopSURV software linework control codes.