> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning.md). # 3D Scanning |3DS| - [3D Scanning at the NExT Lab](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/digital-reconstruction-at-the-next-lab.md): This article introduces 3D Scanning & Digital Reconstruction and associated workflows within the context of the NExT Lab. - [3D Scanning Use Cases](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/3d-scanning-use-cases.md) - [Guides](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides.md): Learn and skill up in using Digital Reconstruction workflows. - [Principles of 3D Scanning / Digital Reconstruction](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/digital-reconstruction-guide.md): Start your 3D Scanning/Digital Reconstruction journey here! - [Photogrammetry](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/photogrammetry.md): Introduction to the concept and workflows associated with Photogrammetry - [Photogrammetry Theory](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/photogrammetry/photogrammetry-theory.md) - [Photogrammetry Benchmark](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/photogrammetry/photogrammetry-benchmark.md): This article talks about how to get the best results out of the process of photogrammetry - [Technical Guides](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/photogrammetry/technical-guides.md): Guides to the final processing step for photogrammetry - [From Photos to 3D Spatial Data](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/photogrammetry/technical-guides/1.0-from-photos-to-3d-data.md) - [Advanced Techniques](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/photogrammetry/technical-guides/2.0-advanced-techniques.md): This article will cover additional techniques that you may use. - [Taking Measurements + Visualisation](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/photogrammetry/technical-guides/taking-measurements-+-visualisation.md) - [From Photogrammetry to 3D Printing](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/photogrammetry/technical-guides/from-photogrammetry-to-3d-printing.md) - [BLK360 Terrestrial LiDAR Scanner](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/leica-blk-360.md): Terrestrial Scanning for Buildings and Environments. - [BLK360 Benchmark](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/leica-blk-360/blk360-benchmark.md) - [Scan](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/leica-blk-360/scanning.md) - [Register](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/leica-blk-360/registering.md) - [Export from iPad](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/leica-blk-360/registering/export-from-ipad.md) - [Improving Registration](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/leica-blk-360/registering/improving-registration.md) - [Process](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/leica-blk-360/processing.md) - [Artec Handheld SLT Scanners](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/artec-eva-3d-scanner.md) - [Using the Scanners](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/artec-eva-3d-scanner/artec-eva-3d-scanner.md) - [Manual Alignment](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/artec-eva-3d-scanner/manual-alignment.md): Manual alignment gives you more control over how scans are aligned - [Fill Holes](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/artec-eva-3d-scanner/fill-holes.md): It is often difficult to completely capture 3d objects using the Artec Scanner. The Artec Studio software has inbuilt hole filling functions which can address these limitations. - [Smoothing](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/artec-eva-3d-scanner/smoothing.md): Smoothing can be used to remove unwanted features or artefacts from scanned objects. - [Frame Selection](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/artec-eva-3d-scanner/frame-selection.md): Frame Selection is important for filtering the content used to construct fusions and meshes. - [VLX LiDAR SLAM Scanner](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/vlx.md): Wearable Scanner - [VLX setup](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/vlx/vlx-setup.md) - [Preparing to Scan](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/vlx/preparing-to-scan.md) - [Using the Scanner](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/vlx/using-the-scanner.md) - [Processing the Scans](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/vlx/processing-the-scans.md) - [Working with 3D Scan Data](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/working-with-3d-scan-data.md) - [Point Clouds and Rhino](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/working-with-3d-scan-data/point-clouds-and-rhino.md) - [Point Clouds and Cloud Compare](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/working-with-3d-scan-data/point-clouds-and-cloud-compare.md) - [Point Clouds and Blender](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/working-with-3d-scan-data/point-clouds-and-blender.md) - [Point Clouds to Meshes](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/working-with-3d-scan-data/point-clouds-to-meshes.md) - [Combining LiDAR x Photogrammetry](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/combining-lidar-x-photogrammetry.md): Combining LiDAR and photogrammetry captures both precise geometry and rich visual detail for more accurate and realistic 3D models. - [Troubleshooting](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/troubleshooting.md) - [General](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/troubleshooting/faq-3d-scanning.md): This page contains Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding Digital Reconstruction Technologies - [Artec EVA](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/troubleshooting/troubleshooting-3d-scanning.md) - [Leica BLK360](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/troubleshooting/leica-blk360.md) - [VLX](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-scanning/troubleshooting/vlx.md) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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