GPS.scancam

GPS.scancam is an extension of GPS.cadcam for the fast digitalisation of templates. Photographed contours are automatically corrected for distortion, measured and provided as a CAD-compatible DXF file. This allows physical templates to be processed efficiently into digital drawings for cutting, processing and CAD systems.

How is GPS.scancam structured?

GPS.scancam consists of several functional areas that together enable the workflow from template to CAD drawing:

• Image capture using a digital camera or a smartphone photo of the template
• Camera calibration to correct optical distortions
• Reference area with reference points for defining the scale
• Automatic perspective correction
• Contour detection and contour generation
• Editing tools such as zoom, snap and "Close corner"
• DXF export for further processing in CAD, cutting and processing systems
• Open interface for integration into existing software environments

How does GPS.scancam work?

1. A physical template is photographed, for example directly on the construction site.
2. The image is loaded into GPS.scancam.
3. The software adjusts the photo using the camera calibration and corrects perspective distortions.
4. Reference points and reference dimensions are defined to determine the actual size.
5. The contour is detected automatically or manually refined if required.
6. GPS.scancam uses this to generate a digital CAD contour.
7. The finished drawing is exported as a DXF file and can be used immediately in GPS.cadcam or other compatible CAD systems.

Who is GPS.scancam suitable for?

GPS.scancam is particularly suitable for:

• Glass processors that need to digitalise shapes or existing templates
• Surveying technicians and installers who capture contours directly on site
• CAD designers who create precise CAD drawings from physical templates
• Production operations seeking to reduce the effort involved in manual drawing work and avoid errors
• Companies that regularly produce shapes, cutouts or individual glass geometries and want to transfer them quickly into the digital production process

GPS.scancam is ideal for users who want to convert physical templates into digital CAD data quickly and precisely without time-consuming tracing.

What advantages does the software offer? 

GPS.scancam significantly reduces the effort involved in creating CAD drawings by digitalising physical templates directly from photographs. Perspective distortions are corrected automatically, producing precise contours that can be used immediately for further processing. Mobile data capture on site, intuitive operation and standardised DXF export enable shapes to be integrated into the digital production process faster and more easily, with a lower risk of errors.

What functions are included as standard?

• Import of digital photos
• Automatic detection of reference points
• Camera calibration for distortion correction
• Correction of perspective distortions
• Definition of reference dimensions
• Continuous zoom function
• Manual contour refinement
• Auxiliary functions such as "Close corner"
• DXF export for CAD systems
• Open interface for integration into existing software environments

Which optional functions can be added?

• Automatic contour generation: The optional automatic contour generation detects contours within a defined scanning area and automatically creates lines and splines from them. For optimum results, the use of a black background is recommended.
• Integration with GPS.cadcam: GPS.scancam is used as an extension of GPS.cadcam and enables the captured contours to be transferred seamlessly into the CAD design and the glass geometries to be processed further.
• Camera package with calibration: For optimum accuracy, GPS.scancam can be used with a calibrated camera. The calibration file provides the basis for precise image correction and contour detection.