Can the Recap Origin Be Moved in the Z-Direction Only?

[petestrycharske]

All,

Good afternoon!  I'm aware that one can "Update the Origin" in Recap to reposition and reorient the origin geometry in Recap, but I'm wondering if it is possible to just reposition the origin numerically.  For example, if I like the orientation of the origin geometry, but want to move the origin up 5 inches in the +Z direction, is there any combination of tools that will allow me to do this?  This would also be handy for simply sliding the axis around in the X or Y directions.  If anyone has any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.  Hope all is well and have a most blessed day!

Peace,

Pete

[jayson.sterba]

hey @petestrycharske,

Have you considered using the target point tool to create a point that pushes the data set up / left / right, etc?

You could create a target point that has the same x and y coordinates but a z coordinate that is +5 higher than the original data set. This should force your model up. 

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[petestrycharske]

Jayson,

Good afternoon!  I'm not familiar with a target points in Recap.  Are you referring to setting up targets while the actual scanning is taking place?  Or are you referring to using the "Update Origin" tool and picking a point that is close to the elevation that I'm looking for?  Do you have a video that illustrates your suggestion?  Just want to make sure that I'm understanding.  Thanks for the help, hope all is well and have a most blessed day!

Peace,

Pete

[jayson.sterba · Accepted solution]

hi @petestrycharske,

Sorry for the delay. Got a little distracted yesterday 🙂

• Make it a survey point, name it "A", fill in the x and y values that you see in the top boxes, but for your z value, add 5 from the z in the top box, and put that number in the bottom box.
• Save that survey point, and make 2 more, "B" and "C". (again with adding 5 to the z value)
  
  Now your rcp is 5 units higher than it was before. (I would recommend for testing purposes you do something more like 20 or 100 so that you can see and verify your trial worked) 

I did recently create a video on how to use Survey Points in ReCap Pro. Please note that the coordinates I was making them for were for much closer coordinates ie changing  1.98 to 2.00 as I was just creating the video to show a customer how to use survey points and not to intentionally alter the x,y, or z coordinates drastically. 

Using Survey Points in ReCap PRO

Please let me know if you need any more assistance with this or if this resolves your issue 🙂

You could apply the same principles to move your model in the x or y direction as well.

[petestrycharske]

Jayson,

Good afternoon!  Thanks for the help and I think the video could be useful.  Unfortunately, I'm not seeing the same options in my top bar of Recap.  I think it is because I don't have a structured scan or Real Views.  Is that the case?  Please let me know if there are any other options and see my screenshot below.  Thanks for the all the help, hope all is well and have a most blessed day!

Peace,

Pete

[jayson.sterba]

@petestrycharske,

That is definitely the case, your model does not have any structured scans in it

It definitely works the way I show, but that requires structured data to "register" the scans using survey points.

For unstructured data.... I have an option that may work? its definitely not as accurate though...

You would still have to use the update origin tool... but try the following:

Assign or identify your origin, to a point that is adjacent to a vertical surface... 

use the dimension tool (lock ortho "z")

Dimension to the preferred distance in "z" Direction

Update origin to the point adjacent to the "top" of your dimension

You may want to adjust your point display setting to make the points larger or smaller for ease.

Again, its not great but it should accomplish what you are looking for... Similarly you could lock the dimension in the x or y direction(s).

[petestrycharske]

Jayson,

Good afternoon!  That makes sense and was sort of what I figured the option was in my case (not having structured data).  Most of the time, my clients will have structured data, so I really like the survey point.  However, I'll keep this option in my back pocket for those unstructured scenarios.  Thank you sir, a scholar and a gentleman!  Have an awesome and most blessed day!

Peace,

Pete

[jayson.sterba]

Thanks Pete!

As always feel free to reach out with us whenever you have more questions! 

Enjoy your weekend!