Software

The 2025.0 update only supports all RangeVision 3D scanners.

Update on 05/15/25

Added:

1. Support for handheld and stationary scanners in one software is implemented
2. The functionality of hot keys has been expanded and a full list of them has been added to the “Help” section.
3. The RV brand logo has been brought back to the software icon
4. Added the ability to turn off lasers from the Helix scanner software
5. Added functionality for saving a project via the “Save project as…” dialog
6. Added functionality for hiding marker base grids in the 3D-scene
7. Added export of point clouds in the following formats: obj, ply, off, ptx, sc3d

Improved:

1. Improved performance when working with large numbers of markers on Helix
2. Improved stability of marker detection on Helix
3. Improved base grid scanning mode for Helix
4. Increased 3D-scene rendering speed
5. The launcher appearance has been redesigned
6. Text of hints in Setup Wizard and Calibration has been reworked
7. The process of checking for updates and updating software has been optimized
8. The images in the Setup Wizard have been replaced with more informative ones
9. Improved display of point clouds at high zoom levels
10. Removed fictitious CPU load when the “Turbo” option is active on tabs that do not use camera images

Fixed:

1. Fixed issues with setting points in manual registration mode
2. Implemented an option that solves the issue with 3D-scene artifacts on AMD Radeon graphic cards
3. Fixed a discrepancy between markings on camera views and tips in the Setup Wizard
4. Fixed turnable axis evaluation bug for Neopoint
5. Fixed software crash when trying to stop scanning
6. Fixed software crash when double-clicking the “Snap” button during calibration
7. Fixed software crash when pressing the “Start Scanning” button multiple times
8. Fixed incorrect removal of base from 3D-scene
9. Fixed the issue with status flickering
10. Fixed scanning distance scale lag for Helix scanner
11. Fixed 3D-scene slowdowns related to switching tabs

The 2024.2 update only supports the RangeVision Helix laser handheld scanner.

Update on 03/20/25

Added:

• The appearance of markers has been changed to a familiar one for the user — circles with a white center
• Real-time color indication of the current markers visible by the scanner is implemented
• Added support for using multiple backbone networks in one project (one group is one backbone network)
• The possibility of scanning with the addition of geometry to the selected reference network is implemented
• Added 3 display options and the ability to hide camera views
• The DXF format has been returned to support third-party photogrammetry
• Added an indication of the focal length on the laser lines in addition to the distance scale
• Profile settings for Helix are displayed in a separate window for greater convenience
• Added a check mark to hide past scans for more convenience when scanning
• Added a Status bar to display the current system parameters (FPS, memory, amount of data collected)

Fixed:

• Fixed several scenarios for incorrect marker displays on the stage
• Settings and functions that are not applicable for Helix are hidden in the interface
• Fixed erroneous activation of lasers when calibrating cameras
• Fixed program crash when taking markers
• Fixed incorrect operation of brightness settings after changing the frame rate
• Fixed camera image hovering when resetting program settings
• Fixed incorrect placement of the "Point" primitive during measurements and manual stitching of point clouds

Improved:

• Improved laser line detection algorithm —improved performance and increased quantity and quality of captured geometry on dark surfaces
• Optimized 3D scene rendering
• The calibration process of cameras and lasers has been optimized
• Work with dimensional support networks has been improved — combining and collecting data is now more productive

The 2024.1 update only supports the RangeVision Helix laser handheld scanner.
This is a temporary solution until the end of testing the full global version on the entire RangeVision scanner line.

Update on 01/21/25

Added:

• The function of changing the density of points within the project has been added: now each new scan can be done with the desired density, for example, to scan large parts, set a density of 0.7-1 mm, and scan some parts in more detail in one project. But be careful: when creating a model, you need to specify a density not higher than the specified one. The density indication of groups and scans will work in the following releases.
• The function of changing the density of points when creating a project has been added. Now, when creating a project, you can select not only the directory, name, but also the density of points.
• Internal calibration quality control has been added: the calibration algorithm does not skip bad measurements, does not allow scanning to be started without calibration.
• Added switching off the backlight of the diodes when the software is turned off
• An improved algorithm for collecting scan data has been added

Fixed:

• Fixed turning lasers on and off - now lasers turn off and on when switching only to calibration and scan section (when scanning starts), turn off automatically when completed.
• Fixing the "View" widget: the point cloud display is now working correctly
• Fixed an error in the calibration algorithm sequence - in the absence of camera calibration, lasers could not be calibrated.
• The initial backlight values have been changed: now the calibration is immediately set to the correct value of the backlight by diodes.
• Fixed a bug when selecting a point cloud, when part of the software functionality was blocked when selecting scan fragments.
• Fixed the issue of deleting scans from the marker network - scans periodically disappeared when deleting the first main scan.
• Fixed some of the software crashes
• The synchronization of the scan mode indication has been fixed
• The problem of reconnecting the scanner has been fixed: now, when the power or cameras are turned off, just click “update hardware status”
• Lags have been removed after the scanner was idle.

Improved:

• Improved data visualization
• The response speed of the scanner buttons has been optimized - they have become more responsive
• Improved the marker recognition algorithm
• Improved laser line detection algorithm

The 2024.0 update only supports the RangeVision Helix laser handheld scanner.
This is a temporary solution until the end of testing the full global version on the entire RangeVision scanner line.

Features of working with RangeVision Helix scanner (if you have any other RangeVision scanner)
For RV 3D Studio 2023.1.7 (and older): before launching BY 2024.0, it is necessary to rename the profiles for scanners running in version 2023 located in the folder C:\Users\RangeVision\AppData\Roaming\3dStudio\Scanners . It is enough to simply add any character in the folder name (for example, Scanners23).

If it is necessary to launch version 2023, the original profile names must be restored, and the profiles for the manual scanner must be renamed by adding any character to the profile name.

Minor update 2023.1.10 from 05.03.25
The package contains minor fixes for the new Spectrum related to cameras and projector:

• fixed camera image hovering when exposure changes;
• removed the choice of the projector name in the settings;
• fixed resetting the projector resolution when selecting the "default" settings.

Update 2023.1.9 from 07.02.25
All package fixes relate to the updated Spectrum.

Fixed:

• fixed interface bugs.

Improved:

• optimized working distances and scanning depth;
• adjusted text recommendations in calibration;
• improved marker detection.

Update 2023.1.8 from 26.12.24
Added:

• Support for the updated Spectrum scanner.

Update 2023.1.7 from 29.08.24

Fixed:

• the names of the methods for building a single model have been changed: “Basic” and “Advanced” are more understandable instead of “Engineering” and “Artistic”;
• The markings on camera views have been changed in the setup, calibration and scanning wizard modes: there are fewer lines that need to be combined, which simplifies the installation of the calibration field.

Improved:

• optimized CPU usage when working with Neopoint scanners;
• added more informative hints in case of incorrect hardware initialization and geometry capture problems.;
• added a hotkey (Esc) for the “Reset selection on stage” function;
• added support for the TXL turntable with a load capacity of up to 250 kg (available in the fall).

Update 2023.1.6 from 05.06.24

Fixed:

• bugs in the “Advanced Settings” menu have been fixed;
• Fixed a bug with returning the turntable to its original position for Neopoint.

Improved:

• improved scanning quality of object edges in low light conditions;
• added the ability to repeat the noise removal operation without closing the widget;
• added export in VRML format.

Added:

• hot keys Z and Y to cancel / restore points when combining manually / by markers

Update 2023.1.5 from 03.04.24

Corrected:

• incorrect location of points in the orthogonal projection.

Improved:

• the functionality of the PRO II scanner has been improved;
• according to users' requests, the "Alignment after scanning" option has been added to the "Scanning" widget;
• The CPU load has been optimized when working with Neopoint line scanners.

Update 2023.1.4 from 19.03.24

Added:

• support for new scanners that will be released in 2024;
• updated links to the new support portal.

Improved:

• the oscillation detection function has been improved.

Fixed:

• update error;
• camera behavior when switching perspective;
• UI errors and typos in the text.

Minor update 30.01.24

Added:

• disabling background stream from cameras to reduce CPU load when working on the “Processing” and “Measurement” tabs;
• the ability to rename objects by double-clicking in the tree;
• Daheng camera resolution restriction for DIY licenses removed;
• correct support for working with 2 monitors.

Improved:

• display of the distance scale for Neopoint Max.

Fixed:

• crash when loading a project with a large number of triangles;
• a few minor errors in the interface.

Improvements to the second version

Corrections and adjustments

• fixed a bug causing increased CPU usage;
• fixed launcher crash in case of errors on a remote server;
• fixed abnormal repeated activation code requests;
• the information on the activation code input windows has been adjusted.

New features

• added vertical layout of the camera view for Neopoint Max;
• added the ability to use Spectrum and NEO scanners with the standard driver offered by Windows (bypassing error 39 if using drivers from the manufacturer);
• The correct scaling of the minimized camera window has been implemented at screen resolutions from 720p to 4K.

Improvements to the first version

Improved scanning

• The “Alternative” scanning mode has been added, which is optimal for scanning glare surfaces.
• A preview of paired markers has been implemented.
• A preview of the focus of markers during scanning is implemented.

Improved processing

• The “Mirror reflection” grid processing function has been developed.
• The grid processing function “Invert normal" is enabled.
• The geometry construction function has been developed “The plane of the point and the normal.”

New features

1. An algorithm has been implemented to automatically determine the most productive device for performing data matching.
2. Calculation of the volume of a closed grid has been added.
3. Scanning speed has been increased by 30% due to optimization of delays, reduction of the number of highlights and scan creation time.

1. The “Alternative” scanning mode has been added, which is optimal for scanning glare surfaces.
2. A preview of paired markers has been implemented.
3. A preview of the focus of markers during scanning is implemented.

Scanning

• There is a new option “Add to the selected group".
• Now, during the scanning process, the original scans can be added to any project group. The option is implemented for all types of projects, including a turntable project.

Post-processing

• A new “Combined smoothing” command has appeared:
• it quickly locally removes scanning defects, markers and other artifacts that are not related to the object
• treats surfaces with breaks
• significantly speeds up the process of preparing the finished model
• located in the Smoothing widget.
• Fixed an error when selecting a model with a brush that occurred in some cases.
• The logic of working in the three-window mode of manual grid alignment has been updated:
• the display of the grid position in the windows is synchronized
• the movement of grids in the Fixed status is blocked
• color highlighting for combined grids
• has been added, multiple selection by CTRL+ALT+LMB has been added
• The “Smoothing” algorithm has been updated and improved
• The “Hole filling” algorithm has been supplemented and improved:
• border reading has been significantly accelerated
• and plane filling has been added using two methods
• the estimation of the direction vector of filling holes
• has been changed, noise removal has been added
• added removal of up to three rows of borders
• improved the stability of the algorithm and the quality of patches
• Improved scaling
• Improved surface texturing

Scene Visualization

• A new grid display function “Transparency” has been developed
• Improved visualization of grids with sizes less than 5 mm on the scene
• The settings for displaying the tolerance scale and scene visualization settings are displayed in the interface”
• A dimension line has been added for the diameters of cylinders and spheres
• Improved visualization of grids in the “Perspective projection” when clicking the “Show” button in the center

Service
The “Help” section has been developed with a quick transition to training content and software updates
A list of “Hotkeys” has been developed
The software update indicator is displayed in the interface
Expert scanning and processing settings are placed in a separate tab. Camera vibration and defocus ratings have been moved to a new tab.