Learning Autodesk ReCap 360

1h 26mBeginner2017-04-20

Authors

Brian Myers

VDC Design Office Lead at Jacobs

Course details

Convert real images and video into accurate 2D and 3D models in minutes by using ReCap 360. This Autodesk product automates many tasks that used to be manual and time intensive, including scanning and registering images automatically, so you'll have more time to focus on other import important parts of your business. This course covers how to use the features of ReCap 360, including navigation options, menus, scanning features, contextual tiles, display adjustments, and how to start and complete projects.

Learning objectives
Starting a new scan or photo project
Navigating the menu
Importing data
Recovering deleted points
Selecting and sizing points
Measuring distances and angles
Setting outer limits
Adjusting color, lighting, and the background
Scanning regions
Saving and exporting a project

Skills covered

ReCap 360ReCap3D ScanningAutodeskEssential TrainingProduct and Manufacturing

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Welcome
02 - Use the exercise files

1. Getting Started

03 - Home screen
04 - Scan project introduction
05 - Photo project introduction
06 - Preferences

2. Scan Project - Home Menu

07 - Create a project
08 - Open a project
09 - Navigation menu
10 - Import data
11 - Export a project
12 - Export an image file
13 - Recover points that have been deleted
14 - Save a project

3. Contextual Tile Menu

15 - Use a selection window
16 - Select points using a fence
17 - Select points along a plane
18 - Measure distance
19 - Measure angles
20 - Add notes
21 - Set an outer limit to the point cloud

4. Display Settings Menu

22 - Adjust the color of the point cloud display
23 - Adjust lighting
24 - Adjust the size of points
25 - User interface elements
26 - Set the background color

5. Additional Options

27 - Understand the Project Navigator
28 - View states
29 - Scan regions
30 - Search functionality
31 - Navigation with the ViewCube
32 - Undo and redo your work
33 - Project coordinates
34 - Provide software feedback

6. Photo Projects

35 - Recap a photo project
36 - Export your data

Conclusion

37 - Next steps