> 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/guides/photogrammetry/technical-guides.md).

# Agisoft Metashape

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**TIP:** Agisoft Metashape is available on all University computers.
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## Taking Photos

If you do not have your photo-set ready for processing, please refer back to Overview, Process and the Benchmark:

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[Principles of 3D Scanning / Digital Reconstruction](/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/digital-reconstruction-guide.md)
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[Photogrammetry](/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/photogrammetry.md)
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[Photogrammetry Benchmark](/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/photogrammetry/photogrammetry-benchmark.md)
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## Using Agisoft Metashape

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**NOTE:** Agisoft Metashape v.1.6.2 used in the articles.
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Begin here with the basics of using the software to process your photographs:

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[From Photos to 3D Spatial Data](/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/photogrammetry/technical-guides/1.0-from-photos-to-3d-data.md)
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If you are interested in taking measurements, please view this guide:

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[Taking Measurements + Visualisation](/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/photogrammetry/technical-guides/taking-measurements-+-visualisation.md)
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If you need to apply any advanced techniques, refer to this guide:

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[Markers and Combining Chunks](/next-lab/3d-scanning/guides/photogrammetry/technical-guides/2.0-advanced-techniques.md)
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