How to Merge models from different data sources

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How to Merge models from different data sources

Background

You have a requirement to do the following:

Mix datasets taken from different point of view
Use images that cover the model from all angles
Mix datasets with images that have been taken at different resolutions
Merge photos taken from different sources i.e. Dataset has been acquired from images taken using a DSLRr & Drone Camera

Steps to Accomplish

This is the workflow you may need to follow:

Mixing datasets that are too different to be matched automatically

1) Create two (or more if required) independent blocks: Block1 / Block 2

2)Process AT separately on each block

Block1 Block2

3) Create user tie-points in Block_1 (at least 3). These should also be visible in the photos of Block_2.

4) Export the tie-point list in a txt file.

5) Go to Block 2 and in the Surveys, tab Import the tie-points as control points

6) Perform the control points measurement in Block_2

7) Resubmit Block_2 AT and choose “use control points for rigid registration”

8) Merge both blocks

9) Create a reconstruction (adaptive tiling

10) Submit production

Original Author:

Felix James