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Description
Transform simple photographs and point clouds into intricate 3D models. The process of reality modeling involves capturing the physical attributes of an infrastructure asset, developing a detailed representation, and ensuring its upkeep through ongoing surveys. Bentley's ContextCapture is a powerful reality modeling software that offers a comprehensive digital representation of the real world by producing a 3D reality mesh. This 3D reality mesh comprises numerous triangles and image data, forming a detailed model of actual conditions. Each element within this digital framework can be automatically identified and geospatially linked, allowing for an engaging and intuitive experience when navigating, locating, viewing, and querying asset information. Reality meshes find versatile applications across various engineering, maintenance, and GIS processes, offering essential real-world context to inform decisions related to design, construction, and operations. This technology often utilizes overlapping aerial photographs captured by drones, alongside ground-level images and, when necessary, enhanced with laser scans for accuracy. As such, the integration of these methods ensures a thorough and reliable digital representation of the physical environment.
Description
The process of generating a detailed textured mesh from still images using Meshroom is outlined, with Meshroom being a 3D reconstruction tool built on the open-source Photogrammetric Computer Vision Framework known as AliceVision. To enhance the reliability of SIFT feature extraction in difficult images, adjustments to default settings are made, along with the introduction of new filters and the implementation of a DSP-SIFT variant. Mesh quality is further improved through a new post-processing technique, where the status of cells—whether empty or full—is filtered based on solid angle ratios to promote a smoother appearance. Users on certain systems, such as Ubuntu, may encounter compatibility issues between native drivers and Mesa drivers, potentially resulting in an empty black screen. Importantly, AliceVision respects user privacy and does not gather or share any personal or system-related data without explicit consent. Additionally, this website utilizes Google Analytics to collect session data regarding page views, which is solely used to gain insights into user interaction with the website and the overall AliceVision project, ensuring that user experience continues to improve. This commitment to both functionality and privacy reflects a dedication to user satisfaction and software reliability.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Prevu3D
Yes
AliceVision
No
MicroStation
Yes
Skydio 3D Scan
Yes
SuperMap GIS
Yes
Integrations
Prevu3D
Yes
AliceVision
Yes
MicroStation
No
Skydio 3D Scan
No
SuperMap GIS
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
No
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Bentley Systems
Founded
1984
Country
United States
Website
www.bentley.com/en/products/brands/contextcapture
Vendor Details
Company Name
AliceVision
Founded
2018
Country
United States
Website
alicevision.org/#meshroom
Product Features
3D Modeling
2D Drawing
No
Animation
No
Annotations
No
Bill of Materials
No
Character Modeling
No
Collaboration Tools
No
Component Library
No
Data Import / Export
No
For 3D Printing
No
For Architects
No
For Manufacturers
No
Reference Management
No
Simulation
No
Drone Mapping
2D Maps
No
3D Maps
No
Annotations
No
Compare Maps
No
Distance Measurement
No
Elevation Profiles
No
Overlays
No
Photogrammetry
No
Sharing Tools
No
Site Progress Tracking
No
Virtual Inspections
No
Product Features
Drone Mapping
2D Maps
No
3D Maps
No
Annotations
No
Compare Maps
No
Distance Measurement
No
Elevation Profiles
No
Overlays
No
Photogrammetry
No
Sharing Tools
No
Site Progress Tracking
No
Virtual Inspections
No