About This Manual¶
Artec Studio Lite is a stand-alone software solution designed to create accurate 3D models without the need for scanning — using only photo or video sets captured with your smartphone, drone, or DSLR.
Whether you are capturing cultural artifacts, experimenting with 3D printing, or digitizing landscapes, Artec Studio Lite provides you with the seamless solution that makes photogrammetry accessible to everyone. Even if you are new to photogrammetry, Artec Studio Lite offers you guided onboarding and smart algorithm selection to help you achieve great results.
This User Manual will guide you through the main application’s features — from capturing and importing data into Studio Lite to creating and post-processing your first 3D model.
Use the left panel to get an overview of the entire manual, or refer to the Artec Studio User Manual for more information on post-processing 3D models and software settings. Consult the Index to find references to specific parameters that appear in processing algorithms. Also, take a look at the Conventions and Acronyms section for explanations of key terms and interface elements.
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The incomplete list of chapters below is intended to clarify the document structure.
Quick Start Guide provides a brief overview of the most common user scenarios for creating model based on the object type, its background and capture method.
Data Preparation covers the process of capturing data, importing it into Artec Studio Lite, creating and using scale references for more accurate real-world dimensions.
Building Your First 3D Model explains how to use the imported data to create a preview photo scan and then a final 3D model, including all necessary settings.
Data Processing goes you through the post-processing 3D model to refine it a bit and get ready for further export.
Saving and Sharing provides a guide on how to export the output data in universal 3D formats and how to save your data to a project file.
In addition to this manual, you can find practical tips and other information at the Support Center. If you encounter an issue when using our software, please submit a request.
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Conventions and Acronyms¶
Parts of this user guide are highlighted to draw your attention. For example:
Note
Important information appears in specially formated paragraphs.
The following examples illustrate our conventions:
Panel and element names that appear in the application window use italics: e.g., Workspace, File and Texture.
Buttons, checkboxes, and elements of dropdown lists in panels and application menus are italicized and underscored: e.g., Invert, Apply.
Shortcuts, individual keys, and hardware buttons are formatted as keyboard input: e.g., Ctrl+A.
Characters that appear in a field, file extension, or directory or file path use the following style: e.g.,
A3D,C:\Program Files.