.:*~*:._*_.:*~*:._*_.:*~*:._*_.:*~*:._*_.:*~*:._*_.:*~*:. MINI GUIDE: HOW TO START SCANNING WITH ARTEC LEO Version: 1.0 Date: 2021-03-10 Author: Valeria Garro, valeria.garro@bth.se .:*~*:._*_.:*~*:._*_.:*~*:._*_.:*~*:._*_.:*~*:._*_.:*~*:. The Artec Leo is a wireless handheld 3D scanner. It is a structured light 3D scanner which captures both the geometry and the texture of an object. The Leo scanner has onboard automatic processing. While you are scanning an object the scanner automatically aligns the different scans of the object directly creating a raw 3D replica of the object. While scanning, you can directly see on the device screen the output of the 3D acquisition process. Once you finished scanning, you need to import this raw data into the Artec Studio Professional software for post-processing to create the final 3D mesh with texture. +-------------------------------+ | FIRST STEPS WITH LEO SCANNER: | +-------------------------------+ The Artec Leo 3D Scanner has already been activated and configured and it is ready to be used. Look at the manual website http://docs.artec-group.com/leo/index.html to familiarize with the device. In the first page you will find a link for the Quick Start Guide, a brief guide explaining how the scanner works and providing some first tips to learn how to scan properly, e.g. types of objects and surfaces most adapt for scanning. The section "Scan" of the manual (http://docs.artec-group.com/leo/scan.html) describes more in detail: - how to prepare the objects for scanning (if needed). - how to start a new scan and configure the scanning parameters displayed in the scan view (base removal, texture brightness, range, overlay, and texture). NOTE: It is very important that you understand these parameters to obtain a good quality scan. To familiarize with the whole procedure, you can start making a first scan with a simple object. From the main view in Leo, create a new project. Point the scanner to the object then press the button on the handle of the scanner or tap on the red dot on the screen. Once you have finished the scanning, you need to transfer the project data to the Artec Studio software. There are 3 main ways to transfer the data: 1) microSD Card: - From the Projects view, tap the "Select" button on the top-right corner to select the project you want to transfer. - Select the Project then tap the "Copy to SD" button. - Open Artec Studio and click on File > Import > Leo project - Select the *.pkg file in the microSD card. NOTE: Remember to put back the microSD card into the Leo Scanner when you finish transfer the file! 2) Wireless Connection: Connect Leo to a wireless network (e.g. BTH_Guest). - From the Project view tap on Setting (on the bottom left corner). - Then tap on Network and on the arrow symbol in the Wi-Fi row. - Select the network you want to connect and proceed with the authentication. The PC with Artec Studio software must be connected to the same network (e.g. BTH_Guest). Open Artec Studio and click on File > Import > Leo project (connect to scanner). 3) Ethernet Cable: Connect the Leo scanner and the PC with Artec Studio with a ethernet cable. Turn off the wi-fi in Leo. - From the Project view tap on Settings > Network > Connect to Leo - Turn on the Wired(DHCP server) option. Open Artec Studio and click on File > Import > Leo project (connect to scanner). For more info: http://docs.artec-group.com/leo/settings.html#network Once you are satisfied with the scanning and you have transferred the project to the computer, remember to delete the project in the Leo scanner to free the Leo storage space. IMPORTANT: once you delete a project it is transfer in the Bin. You can still restore the project from the Bin. If you delete the project from the bin the scans will be permanently deleted and cannot be loaded again into the scanner. +-------------------------------+ | FIRST STEPS WITH ARTEC STUDIO:| +-------------------------------+ Look at the Artec Studio Manual website: http://docs.artec-group.com/as/15/en/index.html Here you can find a useful quick guide describing the main processing steps to get the final version of the 3D model: http://docs.artec-group.com/as/15/en/qsg.html#cha-glance NOTE: The Artec Studio software works with all Artec 3D scanners. With the Leo scanner, the auto alignment is usually performed directly by the scanner during the acquisition so you can skip the alignment step in Artec Studio. For beginners, it is recommended to use the Autopilot function. http://docs.artec-group.com/as/15/en/qsg.html#use-autopilot This function usually works well most of the time, especially if the acquired object does not have a complex geometry and it is not too big. The Autopilot function performs automatically all the processing steps described in http://docs.artec-group.com/as/15/en/qsg.html#cha-glance In case the Autopilot function does not work for your scans, you have to perform each step manually. Useful videos: - Artec Leo Full 3D Scanning Demo (from scanning to prost-processing without autopilot): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecBKo_h3Pug - Artec Studio Autopilot example (old software version but still relevant): https://youtu.be/vOCRPdE-reg +-----------------------------------+ | Deactivate Artec Studio Software: | +-----------------------------------+ In case you have installed the Artec Studio Software in your PC, you need to deactivate the license after you have finished your scanning project. Proceed with the uninstalling procedure of the software. During the uninstalling procedure select the option "Deactivate Artec Studio".