Faro

Prevu3D supports the following scanners from FARO:

• FARO Focus S Series (preferred)

• FARO Focus M Series

Examples of FARO software for processing:

• FARO SCENE

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Data Collection

FARO M / S Series

The Focus series scanners have have many settings on the device, but it is important to adjust for:

Setting	Description
Resolution: 1/4 or Resolution: 1/5	Suitable due to high overlap of collection
Scan Quality: 2x or Scan Quality: 3x	Higher scan quality will ensure an improved level of detail
Imagery: On, HDR Imagery: Off	These imagery options adds a lot of time to the collection. It is best to post process using Laser Illuminated HDR in FARO Scene

Data Processing

Import Settings

For import settings, please follow the best practices.

Export Settings

Once the registration is final and validated, the data can be exported to E57 format either as separate files or as one file.

Step 1: Prepare exporting the scans:

• From the side bar, right-click on the registered scans, and select Export > Scans > Scans - Ordered

Step 2: From the Export bar, select Export Scans > Export Scans - Ordered

Step 3: Export options:

• Select the E57 file format

• Name the file and select the containing folder

• Select Export each scan into a separate file

• Select Full scan

• Set Max. Distance as 30m

• Select Color and Grey

• Select Full Color Resolution Panorama Image

• Select Export

Step 4: The export can then be uploaded directly into the Prevu3D web application.