STEPS FOR ETEMPLATE PHOTO Version 2.
Double left click the specific cam file or highlight it and click Open • To enter .cam or .pmr click Browse and navigate to the .
• Photo Import Wizard dialog box: specify initial set of photos… Click Add/Remove Images button • Add/Remove Photographs dialog box: click Change Directory button to find Photo Source Directory and Select an Image File by double left clicking it.
• TIP: Select the images and click to add selected images into the project (or click ALL) | Click OK CHOOSE IMAGES CAREFULLY Choose and look for best images, meaning ones with overall largest number of placed markers, and best opposite angles of all markers. Remember, if Coded Targets are placed well and photos are shot taking the 6/1 Rule of Overlap into consideration, a well-chosen group of photos can be automatically processed quickly.
Click Next • Check Setting Distance Constraints • Click Next • Modify the Maximum center target size (pixels): to 60 • Modify the Minimum center target size (% of max): to 15 • Click Next 5
• • • Check Translate/Active – Enter X1 Edge Marker Code in Coded Target Number (keep X, Y, and Z values 0.0) Checkmark Rotate | Active Click Next • Enter the codes from the rotation markers in your Intelli-Kit to define Automatic Rotation: Horizontal – X Left to right Vertical – Y Front to back Code ID 1 = X1 code Code ID 1 = Y1 code Code ID 2 = X2 code Code ID 2 = Y2 code • • Click Next Setting Distance Constraints The scales placed on a jobsite, must each be defined separately as a constraint.
For C1 distance constraint • Fill in Pt. 1 ID Pt. 2 ID Distance • • • Highlight Unnamed on right Type scale name, ie: C2 • • Highlight Unnamed on right Type scale name, ie: C3 Click ADD For C2 distance constraint • Fill in Pt. 1 ID Pt. 2 ID Distance • 25 26 46 in. 27 28 46 in. Click ADD For C3 distance constraint • Fill in Pt. 1 ID 29 Pt.
NOTE: If Add is clicked after defining the last constraint, the following will result: The Unnamed Constraint must be Deleted before clicking Next. Ignore this area • To save a settings file for use with all new Automated Coded Target Projects photographed with the same camera, Click Browse TIMESAVER CREATING AND USING A SETTINGS FILE WITH ALL NEW PROJECTS ELIMINATES REPEATING APPROXIMATELY 10 OF THE ABOVE STEPS.
• Type a new File name for the settings file that will retain all default settings that were chosen or created in the Project Setup Wizard windows. The settings file name will be appended with .ini. Click Save. • Click Finished SAVE FREQUENTLY The selected images open with Intelli-Mark targets marked, and cascade one at a time to the workspace with “not oriented” stated in each image window title bar.
• Review the Automated Coded Target Project Summary Dialog box and make note of the following under Processing Stage 1 Results: Ending Error is less than .
When a project is completed by the Project Wizard and the ending error is less than a .250 overall value of goodness, the user should determine if the project is ready for export as a .dxf file by completing the following final Quality Assessment checks. 1. Check values: Ending Error (Total error) Largest Residual (pixels) Tightness (in.) Angle (degrees) < .250 (Project | Project Status Report) < .80 (Point Table | sort) < .
How To Use Referencing ∗ (Quick Reference Selected) Quickly cross reference any number of same item across photographs by selecting the same marker on open photographs using Select Items Mode and holding the SHIFT key down for multiple selection • Click Quick Reference Selected If the Quick Reference Selected succeeds, the selected items are all referenced together and are unselected If Quick Reference Selected fails, a warning message will appear displaying reason for failure and the items will
∗ Redefine the X1/X2 or Y1/Y2 markers if needed by clicking on the Rotate tab ∗ ∗ Click one (1) point for X1, hold Shift, click another point for X2 Verify 2 similar markers on a straight edge, from left to right Click Define ∗ ∗ Click one (1) point for Y1, hold Shift, click another point for Y2 Verify 2 similar markers on a straight edge, from front to back Click Define, Process and Save NOTE: Do Not use wall markers for rotation points X1 (left) and X2 (right) markers should be placed as far apart a
4. Check that the constraints have been defined correctly ∗ Click Project | Constraints List ∗ Check a specific constraint by selecting it in the list and clicking Edit to view its Object point IDs and specified distance Delete a constraint by selecting it in the list and clicking delete Define a new constraint by: ∗ ∗ 1. Click Constraint Definition Mode click one (1) point on the first scale, hold Shift, click the other end point (two markers are highlighted red) 2. Click Add New Constraint 3.
∗ To visually check constraint point IDs open a Point Table and sort (SORT column by clicking in column header) the Constraints column. All Point IDs defined as Constraints will have a 1 in the column. There will always be twice as many ID rows with 1s as the number of constraints.
Zoom up on the red highlighted marker in each photo to try to determine if the photo listed in the Photo Largest Residual column is really where the point needs to be deleted or remarked and referenced, and then process again Zoom by doing one of the following: • mouse over a marker, then press and hold ALT key for a temporary zoom • mouse over a marker, then use the mouse scroll button to zoom in or out • mouse over a marker, and press the plus or minus key on the keyboard • pick one of the Zoom tools o
Visually check for the correct orientation in the 3D viewer ∗ Scale/Rotate tool can be used to view green X/Y rotation markers ∗ Point Table Constraints column can be used to select Constraint points to be viewed red 9. Click Project | Audit Statistics Auditing is the process of reviewing project data that is important to the generation of the 3D model. The information provided by the Audit step can be instrumental in tracking down problems and in predicting the success of the processing stage.
Additional ETemplate Photo tools Use the AUTOMATIC TARGET MARKING tool to automatically mark photos being added into a project. Currently active photo (#) allows the program to filter the active photo to find any targets that may need marked or Photos from set allows the user to select Photos from set Unoriented by clicking Whole photo region (minus 10% outer image frame) in the active photo is filtered to be auto-marked or Pick Region in one photo by dragging a window around a group of markers.
Continue for each added photo. After all photos are marked, Close the Automatic Target Marking dialog box, and clean out any unnecessary marks by using the Select tool. Press the Delete key on the keyboard and hold it, while moving around in a photo and selecting the unnecessary marks. (select by clicking a single mark or draw a select window around multiple marks to delete them).
DEFINING LAYERS AND MATERIALS (COLORS) Use the LAYERS AND MATERIALS tools to set properties of a specific group of points to a new layer name for easier access during the template creation Click Layers Click ADD & type Wall click ADD & type Edge click ADD & type Scale OK Select one name Click Pick & Select a Basic Color Click OK Repeat for each Layer Click OK; OK Click Materials Click ADD & type Wall; click ADD & type Edge click ADD & type Scale; OK Next, to define the layers/materials, open only a few p
ETEMPLATE PHOTO PROJECT PROCESSING CHECK LIST REFS E C T I ON /P AG E pg. 10 & Sec. 1, pg. 11 AS SESSM ENT SAVE FREQUENTLY W H AT T O C H E C K F OR Automated Coded Target Project Summary Dialog Total number of coded targets per photo = minimum 15 each Ending Error [total overall value of goodness] < .
Manual Tools of ETemplate Photo V2 Click Sub-pixel Target Mode Mouse over marker, press alt to zoom in on Intelli-Mark, center cursor target over a mark and click + drag box around mark, release mouse button, release alt key; repeat for all marks NOTE: If a mark is partially covered/blocked it should not be marked and used because it may affect the Tightness (in.) value indicating a possible inaccuracy.
ADD [File | Add/Remove Photos] only 1 photo at a time, or if adding 3-4 at a time remember all photos marked "use and adjust" must satisfy the 6/1 RULE of Overlap to enable processing to produce a 3D model and it's "value of goodness" Mark, Save Reference, making sure each added photo has at least [6/1 RULE of Overlap] 6+ marks in common with one (1) other photo, and has 1+ mark in common with two (2) other photos for referencing to enable processing Process, , Save Add scale if there is only one scale in
Click Project > Scale & Rotate (ignore Scale when using Constraints) Click Rotate tab to define a flat plane needed for template Define a flat plane: Click one (1) point for X1, hold Shift, click another point for X2 Verify 2 similar markers are used on a straight edge, from left to right Click Define Click one (1) point for Y1, hold Shift, click another point for Y2 Verify 2 similar markers are used on a straight edge, from front to back Click Define, Process and Save Check Point Table
Troubleshooting with Point Audit Selected or Point Audit All Select All photos & Open, then visually verify references are correct on each yellow highlighted set of ID markers, Tag if not, for later correction or click NEXT in Audit box to continue verification, until all point ID sets have been checked. Use TAG while using the REFERENCING | POINT AUDIT ALL or SELECTED tool, above, in order to note what point ID set needs troubleshooting.
ETemplate Photo Reminders Remember: To add a new photo – it must have at least 6+ points in common with 1 previously oriented photo, and have 1+ point in common with 2 other previously oriented photos Note: Press the Alt key or use Zoom Icons/keys to help visualize problems.
ETEMPLATE PHOTO EQUIPMENT ITEM DESCRIPTION Intelli-Mark Wall Markers Intelli-Mark Edge Markers 20 Markers – Set A or Set B 40 Markers – Set A & Set B Intelli-Marks on Cardstock 12 cards – 2 Intelli-Marks per card Intelli-Mark Scales 3 Scales ETemplate Digital Measuring Camera Step stool – NOT INCLUDED Edge Locator Bracket for Remodels To place edge markers on existing countertops Standard Non-coded Target Markers st Standard ETemplate 1 Generation Markers or Non-Standard Avery Markers Carrying Ca
The significance of Intelli-Marks and how they are used The Intelli-Marks are circular targets with a unique segmented ring-like bar code that is automatically recognized by the ETemplate software process. Wall Markers Edge Markers The two types of Intelli-Marks are Intelli-Mark stickers and Intelli-Mark Edge Markers. The stickers are normally placed along the wall surfaces. The Intelli-Mark Edge Markers are placed flat or standing on the ends/faces of the cabinets for all necessary profiles.
Note the red box. Each Intelli-Mark has a unique segmented ring code and number. E-Template Locator Bracket Instructions for quick and easy templating with existing tops on For standard use – slide the tool (long side up) until it reaches the cabinet edge. Place your Intelli-Mark Edge Marker with the short side facing front. The center of your Intelli-Mark is now directly over the cabinet edge. For use with a drip edge top – slide the tool (short side up) until it reaches the cabinet edge.
The following table identifies each target marker and its use: Table: Target number and use Number Use 1 – 24 Intelli – Marks provided on card stock for random use 25 & 26 Intelli – Marks: First Scale Points C1 27 & 28 Intelli – Marks: Second Scale Points C2 29 & 30 Intelli – Marks: Third Scale Points C3 31 - 50 Set “A” Intelli – Mark Edge Markers 51 - 70 Set “B” Intelli – Mark Edge Markers 71 – 140 Intelli – Mark Wall Markers (Self Adhesive on Roll) 18 sets on a roll or 1260 total (Do no
Canon S90 Settings Before turning on camera Menu Settings (screenshots) – verify “Mode” dial is set to “C” The “C” setting is programmed for the following settings.
If you think your camera settings have been reset use the following settings to verify.
ETEMPLATE PHOTO JOBSITE SETUP CHECK LIST JOBSITE HARDWARE PLACEMENT • P lac e t ar ge ts ev e r y 1 2- 1 8” - - at le as t 2 p er ed g e Intelli -- Marks • P lac e o n t op of c a b in e ts /c ou n ter to ps (Coded Targets) • P lac e o n wa l ls /c ab i ne t f ac es • Mak e s ur e a t l eas t 1 5 c od e d tar g ets wi l l b e i n e ac h p h ot o • P lac e a l o ng wa l l( s ) as d es ir e d a n d o n c ab i n et f ac es f or r em ode l i n g • P lac e f l at or s t a nd i n g v er t ic a ll y
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS 1. Verify camera is set to ALL RESET ON 2. DO NOT ZOOM OR USE THE TELEPHOTO button on camera 3. ALWAYS Use Focus Lock when taking photos --Press the shutter button half way down, then depress all the way down 4. Each photo should contain at least 15 coded targets spread across the image 5. Photos should be taken as close to 90° apart, as possible for each run/section 6.
EDGE MARKER SUGGESTED SET-UP SET A Set A1 Codes 31 - 50 SET B Codes 51 - 70 31 – 46 Mark edges 47 – 50 Mark sink/stove/bartop/etc Translate/Rotation codes 51 – 54: Set 51 – 66 Mark edges 67 – 70 Mark sink/stove/bartop/etc B1 Translate/Rotation codes 31 – 34: 51 - Translate origin (0,0,0) 51 (X1) – 52 (X2) Set A2 31 - Translate origin (0,0,0) 53 (Y1) – 54 (Y2) 31 – 46 Mark edges 47 – 50 Mark sink/stove/bartop/etc Translate/Rotation codes 55 – 58: 31 (X1) – 32 (X2) Set 51 – 66 Mark ed
ETEMPLATE PHOTO PROJECT PROCESSING CHECK LIST REFS E C T I ON /P AG E pg. 10 & Sec. 1, pg. 11 AS SESSM ENT SAVE FREQUENTLY W H AT T O C H E C K F OR Automated Coded Target Project Summary Dialog Total number of coded targets per photo = minimum 15 each Ending Error [total overall value of goodness] < .
QUALITY ASSESSMENTS Total Error: < .250 (unless ~ 5 photos or less) (same as Total Error, Last Error, Ending Error) POINT TABLE VALUES: LARGEST RESIDUAL (pixels) < .80 TIGHTNESS < .04 (in.) ANGLE (deg.) <1(mm) >30 degrees Especially scale points NOTE: IF Largest Residual (pixels) highest value > .80 begin looking on the Photo shown in the Point Table column " Photo Largest Residual " This may also be used if Tightness (in.) is >.04 once Largest Residual has been reduced to <.80.
ETEMPLATE PHOTO USERS INTELLI-FAQs ANGLE MAXIMUMS Q: I’ve completed a project and the values are within the necessary limits, but when I view my project with the 3D viewer, there are some points missing. I tried exporting the point set and then imported or opened it in my CAD software to complete the template drawing. The same points are not there that also were missing in my 3D view in ETPhoto.
A: A completed project processed with an incorrect camera can have the camera file replaced and then be reprocessed, taking care to double check all Quality Assessments for accuracy. These are the steps: Replacing an incorrect .cam file used to process a set of project images with the correct .cam file and reprocessing 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Locate the correct/latest .cam file necessary for processing Click Project | Cameras Click Load | select a new .
2. The point has been marked inaccurately in one or more photographs. Review all markings on all photographs of the questionable point. Zoom in an make sure point has been marked correctly. 3. The point has been marked on only two photographs. If a point is marked on only two photographs (which you would have determined in step 1 above) it will not be as accurate as if it were marked in three or more.
FILTERING OR SMOOTHING IMAGE NOISE OF PHOTOS If a project seems to have an image take longer than necessary to appear on the screen, during the Automated Coded Target ETemplate Project Wizard, it is possible to modify the filtering or smoothing of “image noise.” Following is a screen shot, and the order of steps regarding Target Marking Preferences that may be modified in order to try to get better results.
Reference Checker The Reference Checker is a new feature that can be used for checking for mismatched point references. Since the correctness of point references are key aspects in multi-photo projects, this feature can considerably improve the overall accuracy, quality and robustness of your projects. The Reference Checker can optionally run automatically as one of the pre-processing stages (i.e. before the Processing Dialog appears).
ETEMPLATE PHOTO 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Insert the ETemplate Photo V2.3 CD-ROM disc into your CD drive and view the contents with Windows Explorer as shown in figure 1 below. Double click the left mouse button on Setup.exe [ 1 ] and follow the onscreen instructions. 1 fig.
2 fig. 2 The destination path C:\Program Files\ETemplatePhoto is correct. Click Next. Let the installation finish. For current maintenance customers or users with ETemplate Photo 1 thru 10g installed on the same computer, if the following screen is encountered during the installation, click on Upgrade and continue.
Continue to let the installation wizard finish. Please note: Some graphics cards can cause conflicts with ETemplate Photo because of their specialized graphics acceleration. If you are experiencing problems, please change the setting in Control Panel/Display/Settings/Advanced for hardware acceleration. This can be gradually reduced from full to none until the problem is resolved.
EXCEPTION HANDLING The automatic processing may encounter exceptions. You are alerted when manual processing may be required. Remember you always have that option. This common issue can be corrected using existing processing techniques: • Not enough points overlap between photos Look at photos for additional marks that can be manually marked or add additional photos that may provide more overlap. Mark, reference, and reprocess.
Downloading Photos and Starting an ETemplate Project • • • • • • Open Windows Explorer and create a new folder for jobsite project Plug USB cable into camera and computer (or insert SD memory card into card reader) Using Windows Explorer – copy desired photos from camera by using copy & paste, or drag & drop to folder created in Step 1. When finished – if using USB connection – Left click STOP/EJECT Hardware icon in lower right section of status bar to disconnect camera.
DEFINITIONS Pixels A measurement of the smallest “dot” that can be displayed on a computer screen. Computer monitors display 72 pixels per inch, so 1” = 72 pixels. Residual A residual is an amount of difference between an expected and calculated value. For example, if you expected a certain measurement to come to 2.55mm but the actual final result was 2.52mm the residual (or residual error) would be 0.03mm. Resolution A measure of the smallest “feature” that can be resolved by an instrument.
Bit Resolution The amount of color information in each pixel. Designated in pixels per inch (ppi). Monitor Resolution The number of picture elements displayed on a monitor – usually 72 pixels per inch (ppi). If your image has a higher resolution than the monitor’s resolution, the image will appear larger than when it is printed. Image Resolution Image resolution refers to any stored pixel information (pixels per inch), such as that recorded by a digital camera or a program like Adobe Photoshop.
Suggested Point Table Configuration – Click “Configure” and using ” arrows” move items from “Visible” to “Hidden” to match below. Change the order of items by moving “UP” or “Down”.
ETemplate Warranty and Return Policy ETemplate Photo provides a standard product warranty. Should a question arise concerning the use of ETemplate, this warranty details the processes that will be used to determine whether the product is performing to its technical specifications.
SHORTCUT KEY REFERENCE File Menu Non-Menu Keys End current operation OR Skip Point in Referencing mode ESC New Project Ctrl+N Zoom in photo (or 3D viewer) under cursor + Open Project Ctrl+O Zoom out photo (or 3D viewer) under cursor - Save Project Ctrl+S Bring up temporary zoom window ALT Save As Project Shift+Ctrl+S Enter into temporary zoom-area, pan mode.
Process Center: Overview The Process Center has two functions: 1) It exports the processed ETemplate results to a specified design file format 2) It can project the wire frame line design from the complete .dxf file back into the photos from which it was exported. The export function differs from the Export Model process in ETemplate in that you can preset defaults in the Process Center such as layers, line drawing, offsets, overhangs, corner radius and others.
Process Center Integrator BackPlot Settings Point Definitions Layer Definitions Read entire Process Center Section before using this tool 1 The output file must be designated. Select the Browse button, give the output file a name 2 Process Type has 4 functions: Default - produces point sets. Countertop - produces countertop drawing. Open Walls – produces an open loop drawing of just the walls.
2A Default Point Set Example 2B Countertop Example If the lines involved in the perimeter drawing are not correct check the point definitions tab to see if the points are defined according to the instructions under the Point Definition Tab. If the default parameters of the drawing are incorrect, such as radius, overhang, wall offset, etc; check the setting tab.
2D Closed Wall Example If the lines involved in the perimeter drawing are not correct check the point definitions tab to see if the points are defined according to the instructions under the Point Definition Tab. If the default parameters of the drawing are incorrect, such as radius, overhang, wall offset, etc; check the setting tab. Integrator / Preview 1 BackPlot Settings Point Definitions Layer Definitions Preview allows you to view and modify a CAD .dxf before exporting the file.
4 By clicking on the labels that identify the drawing attributes, the drawing can be modified and changed. You can change these items: • Overhangs • Wall Offsets • Radii • Splash settings 5 Once complete, select OK to create your .dxf. Select cancel if you do not want to create a .dxf. Selecting OK bypasses the need to select the Process button. Integrator BackPlot Settings 1 Specify the input file, Browse to the Input file.
3 Default Z Point – allows you to define Z height where the 2D dxf profile will be plotted Z – Height can be used as a correction for the thickness of the edge marker used to determine cabinet height. Markers are .375 inches, if they are on a cabinet edge. A negative value of -.375 is applied. The number is rounded to -.40 4 Distance between points defines the resolution of the lines. A higher resolution results in a higher definition line.
Integrator 1 BackPlot Settings Point Definitions Layer Definitions All of the system configurations concerning the output of the systems can be changed using settings. There are several systems configurations that can be created. The following will describe what each function can accomplish in general terms. 2 Settings Group Outside radius – defines radius of external corners created by two finished edges. Inside Radius – defines radius of internal corners created by two finished edges.
3 Units – projects can be set for Inches or metric (mm) measurement. Inch – defines all notes, labels and dimensions to be presented in inches. Metric – Defines all notes, labels and dimensions to be presented in mm Labels – Lets the user determine the rounding value for all labels in either fractions or decimals. Dimensions – Lets the user determine the rounding value for all dimensions in either fractions or decimals.
6 Wall Lines - typically for countertops Scribe – the wall lines will be drawn through each point on the wall. Straight – the wall lines will be drawn in a single straight line from corner to corner. Wall Offset Full Offset – the entire wall line is offset a constant distance, as defined by the wall offset, either to the inside or outside. Corner Offset – Available only with straight wall lines. Each end of the line can have its own offset value, as defined b the open and closed corner values.
Integrator BackPlot Settings Point Definitions 1 Layers Definition allows for control of point definitions, by point number, so that points can be easily defined when viewing them in CAD. 2 To add a layer, select the Add button. 3 Give the layer a name. Layer Definitions NOTE: AutoCAD users – do not leave a blank space in layer definitions. Use an underscore “_” if necessary. Select the point range to be defined on this layer. Once compete, select the OK button.
5 You may Edit the name of the layer or the point set defined. Once complete, select the OK button. 6 To delete a layer, highlight the layer and select the delete button.
Job Site Set-Up Points must be set in a clock-wise direction in order for the auto draw portion of Integrator to work. Step 1: Set Wall Markers (Left to Right) Starting on the left most wall of the countertop, begin placing wall stickers in a clockwise manner. Do not skip any stickers. Proceed all the way to the end of the right most wall. Note: It is perfectly normal to go from point 140 (end of sequence) to point 71 (beginning of sequence) in laying out wall markers.
STEP 3: Set Edge Markers (Right to Left) Starting at the right most corner of the cabinets (where you placed your last wall sticker), begin placing your edge markers in sequential order, two per edge. Place in clockwise manner. Step 4: Place Your Scales/Constraints Place your scales as usual.
