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1. Ready 3 Under File Preferences click Add Backside Faces to turn it on then export the data in VRML format E x Cl gt a Al eE EA 2 S i a A TA aj alalal l hall olalelelal B To FINS x MIP mml QL BMP F Show data during scanning VRML format file V Simple display ae ertex M Affix back surface during data output Cancel M Show dial controls FM Use triangular planes r Port y Metscape COM COM2 COM3 COM Eile Edit ew Go Bookmarks Options Directory Window Help Rendering Hide Lines Quick C Details ra t Back Forward Home Location Whats Meur What s Cool Destinations Met Search 4 VRML files can be opened and viewed with a web browser that supports the VRML format By adding a link toa VRML file from a web page you can also display the VRML file on the World Wide Web For details on how to do this please refer to the documentation for walk spin look slide point lame view 7 your web page authoring software or a third party guide to HTML Ti Document Done My g Cutting a three dimensional object with a modeling machine Dr PICZA has a function for exporting data to MODELA PLAYER MODELA PLAYER is software for cutting three dimensional objects on the MODELA CAMM 3 or CAMM 2 three dimensional modeling machines made by Roland DG Corp Dr PICZA can
2. Make a base on the table using clay Press the scan object into the clay to hold it in place Scan object Table Table 21 9 Starting scanning About scanning conditions and the scanning area For information about the setting items for Dr PICZA refer to the figures below The grid on the table serves as a guide for mounting the object to scan It does not indicate the scanning area for Dr PICZA The scale is in 10 mm 3 8 in units Y SCAN PITCH Spacing of adjacent scan points along the Y axis Scanning Area Maximum scanning area Maximum scanning area Scanning area X SCAN PITCH Scan path Draft scanning Spacing of adjacent scan Table surface points along the X axis Scan points Z BOTTOM Height of the scanning area s bottom plane Setting scanning conditions and starting scanning A C A U TI O N The explanations here and after are based on samples like those shown in the figures Do not place hands near the main unit while in operation Doing so may result in injury Doing so may lead to faulty operation or breakdown 22 Make the settings for scanning resolution the minimum height of the surface to be scanned and the scanning quality Jon the Dr PICZA Controller x The Controller window opens When Dr PICZA is started the Controller window is already open For Dr PICZA for Mac OS Open the File menu and choose
3. 4 _ Installing the Dr PICZA Symbols used in the section on software When the procedures for Windows and for the Mac OS are different both are described When the procedures are similar the explana tions use the screens for the Windows version In such cases the screen images may differ from those for the Mac OS version but the procedures do not change Overview of Dr PICZA A Quick Overview of Available Functions Set scanning conditions and perform scanning View scanned 3D data from various angles Zoom in or out on the on screen view of scanned data Make settings for how scanned 3D data is displayed Displays the coordinates of the scanned object Color the faces of scanned 3D data Edit scanned 3D data Adjust the slant of scanned 3D data Specify the data format and save the scanned 3D data Launch the MODELA PLAYER For details please refer to the help screens for Dr PICZA Toolbar button SAL ONES We J a EA TEIR amp waj SBL 7 Fe 14 Installing Setting Up the Windows Version of the Program Operating environment Computer CPU System Memory Hard Disk Setup Dr PICZA for Windows Personal computer running Windows 95 Windows 98 or Windows NT 4 0 If you re using Windows 95 1486SX or better Pentium 100 MHz recommended If you re using Windows 98 or Windows NT 4 0 1486DX or better Pentium 100 MHz recom mended If you re using Windows 95 8 MB or more 10 MB or mo
4. New 2 Make the settings for X scan pitch and Y scan pitch The setting in this example is for 0 50 mm 0 020 in Make the setting for Z bottom The setting in this example is for 13 mm 0 512 in 4 Make the selection for scanning quality Here click Fine to activate this setting O Here click Smart Scan to activate the setting When the Smart Scan setting is on clicking Scan makes the PIX 4 automatically restrict the scanning area on the X Y plane only before scanning is performed For detailed description of the available To specify the scanning area turn off Smart Scan and refer to Setting the Controller buttons please refer to the help scanning area to make the desired settings screens for Dr PICZA Strawberry Dr PICZA SIEI 6 Click SCAN E Edit Le View Help L w e EKA transmission sound but this is normal Scanning starts During scanning the sensor may emit a 2 a p a 2A 2i d Z lt 1 l If You re Using Windows NT 4 0 If the printer port for Windows driver and the communication port for Dr PICZA are set to the same port you cannot use Dr PICZA To perform scanning specify an unused port for the Dr PICZA communication port eam PICZA Use the following examples as a guide to determine the amount of computer memory required to perform scanning The figures shown below are the amounts used by Dr PICZA alone They do not take into account th
5. Dr PIZZA run 17 Abowt Help a rene 17 6 Selecting a communication Port cceeeeeeeeees 18 1 WOW CROWN sfecsretestiessneueheatenease crest ee 19 8 Load the object to be scanned on the PIX 4 Maximum scanning area of the PIX 4 Load the object to be scanned on the PIX 4 9 Starting SCALE ee nu About scanning conditions and the scanning area 5 Setting scanning conditions and starting scanning 05 Setting the scanning AT D Rescanning a particular portion Cancels scanning Pauses scanning 10 Saving scanned AA ne Edit the scanned dat stnenns 11 Powering OFF nest When not In Use scccecsescecsescscescncees 12 Ending Dr PICZA sise resstes 13 Items that may not be copied ccceeeeeeeeeees 14 What todo LE er de 15 Specifications ne Windows and Windows NT are registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries 1486 and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States AutoCAD is registered trademark of Autodesk Inc Mac OS Macintosh Power Macintosh PowerBook and AppleTalk are registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer Inc in the USA and other countries PowerPC is trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Copyright 1999 ROLAND DG CORPORATION To Ensure Safe Use
6. appears For Dr PICZA for Mac OS Click and choose Save The dialog appears 2 Choose the desired location for saving the file enter a file name and click SAVE The extension pix is appended to the file name For information on how to save a file please refer to the help screens for Dr PICZA Edit the scanned data The shape of an object can be edited Itis possible to vary the height adjust the slant or perform concave convex inversion height inversion for a desired surface You can use the toolbar button or select Edit on the menu bar Please refer to the help screens for Dr PICZA for detailed explanations of the various functions that are available Be sure to save the scanned data before starting to edit When you re done editing be sure to save your file 11 Powering OFF A CA UTI O N Press the STANDBY key O The STANDBY LED goes out When not in use for extended periods unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet a Failure to do so may result in danger of shock electrocution or fire due to deterioration of the electrical insulation When not in use Remove the scan object from the table Remove any clay from table and store the clay so that it will not dry out Unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet 26 12 Ending Dr PICZA Crick the button 13 Items that may not be copied Unauthorized reproduction of a copyrighted item for any purpose
7. About WARNING and A CAUTION Notices AWAR N NG Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly ACAUTION Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings as well to domestic animals or pets About the Symbols The Z symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle The symbol at left means danger of electrocution The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out are forbidden The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle The symbol at left means the unit must never be disassembled The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle The symbol at left means the power cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet WARNING Do not disassemble repair or modify Doing so may lead to fire or abnormal operation resulting in injury Do not use with any power supply other than the dedicated AC adapter Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrocution CAU
8. RML STL 3DMF Grayscale PICT for Mac OS BMP for Windows and Vertex Serial RS 232C STANDBY key STANDBY LED Exclusive AC adapter DC 12V 1 5 A Standby mode under 31 dB A Scanning mode under 41 dB A According to ISO 7779 313 mm W x 304 mm D x 276 mm H 12 3 8 in W x 12 in D x 10 7 8 in H 4 9 kg 10 8 Ib 5 40 C 41 104 F 35 80 no condensation Dr PICZA for Windows disks 2 Dr PICZA for Mac OS disk 1 AC adapter 1 clay 1 PIX 4 user s manual 1 Interface Specification Serial Standard Transmission method RS 232C specifications Asynchronous duplex data transmission Transmission speed 9600 bps Parity Check None Data Bits 8 bits fixed Stop Bits 1 bits fixed Handshake Hardwire Serial connector RS 232C Serial Cable for Macintosh Prepare a crossover cable with the following Signal Terminal Signal Pj ti specifications to connect the Macintosh and the number number number ears p PIX 4 ale _ alg Crossover serial cable NC 24 12 NC Mini DIN 8 pin male connector D sub 25 pin NC 23 11 NC male connector NC 22 10 NC Apple crossover cable JCRCOI compliant NC 2l 9 NC 13 1 Mini Din D sub25P DTR 20 8 NC 8P 25P Nc is 7 so e a l NC 18 6 DSR 95 14 NC 17 5 CTS 2 2 NC 16 4 RTS 3 3 NC 15 3 RXD NC 14 2 TXD 6 l FG 7 8 20 Please read this agreement careful
9. Roland PICZA i 2 SCANNER PIX 4 USER S MANUAL Thank you very much for purchasing the PIX 4 To ensure correct and safe usage with a full understanding of this product s performance please be sure to read through this manual completely and store it in a safe location Unauthorized copying or transferral in whole or in part of this manual is prohibited The contents of this operation manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice The operation manual and the product have been prepared and tested as much as possible If you find any misprint or error please inform us Roland DG Corporation For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Unauthorized changes or modification to thi
10. TION Do not use with a damaged AC adapter power cord or power cord plug or with a loose electrical outlet Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrocution 9 O Do not use with any electrical power supply that does not meet the ratings displayed on the AC adapter Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrocution Do not use while in an abnormal state i e emitting smoke burning odor unusual noise or the like Doing so may result in fire or electrical shock Immediately unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and contact your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer or service center When not in use for extended periods unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet Failure to do so may result in danger of shock electrocution or fire due to deterioration of the electrical insulation CAUTION S Do not injure or modify the electrical When unplugging the AC adapter power cord nor subject it to from the power outlet grasp the excessive bends twists pulls adapter unit or the plug not the cord binding or pinching nor place any Unplugging by object of weight on it pulling the cord Doing so may may damage it damage the leading to fire or electrical power electrocution cord leading to electrocution or fire a Do not allow liquids metal objects S or flammables inside the machine Such materials Install on a stable surface Fai
11. UTRAL Die Farbkodierung des ATTENTION Netzkabels lautet folgenderma en Quand la machine n est pas Braun Spannung Blau Masse utilis e d connecter le A E c ble de la prise de courant RREA LALI Code des couleurs ACT IFPI RAVYVEYVEDSRWT Marron Phase Bleu Neutre Fels Quand l appareil reste inutilis pendant une longue periode debrancher l adaptateur AC Using PICZA Some Examples of Actual Use This section presents some actual examples of how PICZA can be put to use Creating elements for 3D computer graphics software Dr PICZA offers a function for exporting files in three dimensional DXF format AutoCAD Release 12 format This section explains how to use a commercially available 3D computer graphics software application that can import DXF format files to create your own original illustrations This product does not include 3D computer graphics software which must be obtained from another source 1 Visualize in detail the design illustration you wish to create In this 2 Create the elements that make up the example we ll make the illustration shown below illustration In this example we ll use the clay included with the product to make the face and the graphics software to make the other element the pyramid Scan the clay face and export the data in DXF format E Face2 pix Dr PICZA x File Edit Control View Help 4 Launch the 3D graphics application and
12. ands to securely grip this area on the left and right sides 12 For IBM PC or PC compatible For Macintosh Serial connector Eh Printer port KA Modem port Use a commercially available Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws at either end of the serial cable ean KX BS JOS XD Screw Crossover serial cable Crossover serial HA for Macintosh cable AC adapter jack Included AC adapter e During scanning the table moves forward and backward If the mounted scan object the three dimensional object to be scanned is larger than the table size it may extend beyond the front and rear of the unit Do not place any objects in the area e For the cable use a commercially available crossover serial cable RS 232C rating A straight serial cable such as is commonly used to connect a modem cannot be used For more on how to connect a serial cable for Macintosh see 15 Specifications Serial Cable for Macintosh e Make sure the power to the computer and the PIX 4 is switched off before attempting to connect the cables Freeing the table Before using the unit remove the screw and the retainer shown in the figure The table does not move if it remains secured in place by the retainer Attach the retainer in the orientation shown in the figure and tighten the screws Retainer 7 The screws and retainer are necessary Pa when repacking the unit Do not SE discard them 13
13. areil ne doit jamais tre d mont Le symbole pr vient l utilisateur sur ce qu il doit faire La chose sp cifique faire est indiqu e par le dessin l int rieur du cercle Le symbole gauche signifie que le fil lectrique doit tre d branch de la prise A ATTENTION D Ne pas d monter r parer ou modifier Le non respect de cette consigne pourrait causer un incendie ou provoquer des op rations anormales entra nant des blessures Ne pas utiliser avec une alimentation lectrique autre que l adaptateur AC con u cet effet Une utilisation avec toute autre alimentation lectrique pourrait provoquer un incendie ou une lectrocution SO 9S Ne pas utiliser avec une alimentation lectrique ne respectant pas les caract ristiques indiqu es sur l adaptateur AC Une utilisation avec toute autre alimentation lectrique pourrait provoquer un incendie ou une lectrocution Ne pas utiliser si l appareil est dans un tat anormal c est dire s il y a mission de fum e odeur de br l bruit inhabituel etc Le non respect de cette consigne pourrait provoquer un incendie ou des d charges lectriques D brancher imm diatement l adaptateur AC et contacter votre agent agr de la compagnie Roland DG ou votre centre de service PRUDENCE 9 Ne pas utiliser avec un adaptateur AC ou un fil lectrique endommag ou avec une prise lectrique qui a du jeu Une util
14. de la prise de courant ERRMER LAUMESIS Code des couleurs ACTIFFREAVYEYEDSRWNT Marron Phase Bleu Neutre FE When not in use for prolonged periods unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet In addition to the and CAUTION symbols the symbols shown below are also used NOTICE Indicates information to prevent machine breakdown or malfunction and ensure correct use w Indicates a handy tip or advice regarding use Pour utiliser en toute securite Avis sur les avertissements ATTENTION PRUDENCE Utilis pour avertir l utilisateur d un risque de d c s ou de blessure grave en cas de mauvaise utilisation de l appareil Utilis pour avertir l utilisateur d un risque de blessure ou de dommage mat riel en cas de mauvaise utilisation de l appareil Par dommage mat riel il est entendu dommage ou tout autre effet ind sirable sur la maison tous les meubles et m me les animaux domestiques propos des symboles Le symbole attire l attention de l utilisateur sur les instructions importantes ou les avertissements Le sens pr cis du symbole est d termin par le dessin l int rieur du triangle Le symbole gauche signifie danger d lectrocution Le symbole avertit l utilisateur de ce qu il ne doit pas faire ce qui est interdit La chose sp cifique ne pas faire est indiqu e par le dessin l int rieur du cercle Le symbole a gauche signifie que l app
15. e amounts used by the operating system or other programs Example Required memory when scanning a 100 mm x 100 mm 3 15 16 in x 3 15 16 in area Scanning at a pitch of 0 05 mm x 0 05 mm 0 002 in x 0 002 in Approx 2 GB Scanning at a pitch of 0 1 mm x 0 1 mm 0 004 in x 0 004 in Approx 500 MB Scanning at a pitch of 0 5 mm x 0 5 mm 0 020 in x 0 020 in Approx 20 MB 23 Setting the scanning area If you wish to limit the scanning area such as in cases where you wish to scan only a portion of an object make the settings as described below D Click Scanning Area in the Controller window The Scanning Area dialog box appears 2 Make the settings for the scanning area Make the settings to match the location where the scan object is secured in place Either of the following two methods can be used to make the settings Use the mouse to move the blue frame on screen Enter the numerical values for the upper right and lower left points The size of the on screen scanning area shown in blue changes to match the values that are entered Click Begin Area Test The sensor moves to a position above an outer point on the scanning area that has been set Make sure the scan object that has been secured in place lies within the area Click Z Upper Limit The cursor Ss is displayed on the Z upper limit setting on screen Specify the highest position of the scan object Clicking Apply or double cl
16. e pas laisser des enfants faire fonctionner l appareil sans la surveillance d un adulte ni laisser l appareil en fonctionnement la port e d enfants en bas age Une n gligence a ce niveau pourrait provoquer des blessures Ne pas d brancher l adaptateur AC avec des mains mouill es Une n gligence ce niveau pourrait RN provoquer des i d charges lectriques A propos des tiquettes coll es sur l adaptateur AC et sur l appareil Ces tiquettes sont coll es sur le corps de l appareil et sur l adaptateur AC Le dessin suivant indique leur emplacement La configuration de l adaptateur AC varie selon les diff rences de voltage r gionales Veuillez noter que les descriptions dans ce manuel correspondent a un adaptateur de 117 volts Ne pas placer vos mains pres de l unit principale gt pendant son me fonctionnement gt gt gt Sse Nom du modele SOO B oe Se oe oS Sa Arriere ae CAUTION Etiquette des Zee INDOOR USE ONLY caracteristiques electriques D PRECAUTION DOMESTIQUE Ne pas utiliser avec une ARAE EARE MEA alimentation lectrique ne respectant pas les Aricti indi 5 1 CAUTION ACHTUNG caracteristiq ues ind Iq uees Su r DISCONNECT MAIN PLUG FROM L sen Sie den NetzanschluB 5 SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE wenn das Ger t nicht l adaptateu r MAIN LEADS COLOR CODE verwendet wird BROWN LIVE BLUE NE
17. e space Setup ay Turn off any virus detection software insert the Dr PICZA for Mac OS disk in the disk drive Double click the disk icon Double click the Read Me icon and read the file When you re finished reading open the File menu and choose Quit Dr PIEZA Installer O Double click the Installer icon O When the Installer s start screen appears click Con tinue Dr PICZA Installer E B D Choose where to install the program and click Install O When installation finishes click Quit Installation starts 16 5 Starting Dr PICZA For Dr PICZA for Windows OS Press the Start button and select Dr US Accessories PICZA Roland Dr PICZA bE Dr POZA LA StartUp amp Dr PICZA the Ty uninstall 1 Taa Programs by Documents Eh Settings j A Find Windows o5 CY Shut Down About Help For Dr PICZA for Mac OS Dr PICZA 2 Dr PILE Dr Picea Help_English J FeSOUFCRE If you re unsure how perform an operation while you re working taking a look at Help can find the answer If you re using Dr PICZA for the first time please be sure to read the Help screens You can call up Help from the software menus For Dr PICZA for Windows OS Help Contents About For Dr PICZA for Mac OS About Dr PICZA Dr PICZA Help 17 6 Selecting a communication port For Dr PICZA for Windows OS T F
18. except during scanning STANDBY LED E The grid on the table serves as a guide for mounting the nd object to scan STANDBY key It does not indicate the scanning area for Dr PICZA The scale is in 10 mm about 3 8 in units Serial connector AC adapter jack 11 3 Setting up and connection A WARNING A CAUTION Do not use with any electrical power Install on a stable surface g supply that does not meet the Q Failure to do so ratings displayed on the AC adapter may result in f Use with any other power supply may lead falling of the unit E ET to fire or electrocution leading to injury J Do not use with any power supply S other than the dedicated AC adapter Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrocution NOTICE _ Never install this unit in any of the following situations as it could result in damage Places where the installation surface is unstable or not level Places with excessive electrical noise Places with excessive humidity or dust Places with poor ventilation because the PIX 4 generates considerable heat during operation Places with excessive vibration Use within a temperature range of 5 to 40 C 41 to 104 F and within a humidity range of 35 to 80 Securely connect the power cord computer I O cable and so on so that they will not be unplugged and cause failure during operation Doing so may lead to faulty operation or breakdown When you carry the PIX 4 use two h
19. f the power to the PIX 4 has been switched off and back on then you cannot scan the same portion and from the scanning data PICZA Dr PICZA l 10 x File Edit Control View Help shown screen select a portion to rescan You can specify a number of noncontinuous ER aan B Ql ASA g SA S portions RSS AA 80h LR NE Specify area for rescanning Hopr e eee NT TE Click on the Dr PICZA The Control an DITION EE LH Pee ee tT H HHHH H HH nue HR E ler window opens V4 NE FEE EEE EEE EEE FEEEEEEEE Ready y Make the setting for scanning conditions PICZA Dr PICZA El BEI mi File Edit Control View Help Click SCAN gt eei EUR Asi g al el 5 Rescanning of the specified portion starts Results of rescanning TT TAL E ARRNTAENMAENET EGEE EE eee A a G2 SSG h cae ease fife ff fy Tt yp TT TT TT TALIT LLA Ready 7 Cancels scanning Pauses scanning Processing xj Now Recieving data 10 Estimated Processing Time EHEN Scanning pauses and the sensor moves to the VIEW position the inner right area Click VIEW again to Bottor resume scanning Cancels scanning Any data scanned before being canceled remains in memory can Pitch Y Scan Pitch 050mm 050mm tamm 25 10 Saving scanned data Click and choose Save The Save As dialog box
20. g area for Dr PICZA The scale is in 10 mm 3 8 in units 152 4 mm 6 in ns Maximum scanning area Upper surface D lt f Table surface p 10 mm 3 8 in This space cannot be scanned 19 Load the object to be scanned on the PIX 4 NOTICE When securing the scan object in place be sure to use the included clay or adhesive sheet Do not use double sided tape or other strongly adhesive materials Such materials may cause the table surface to peel During scanning the table moves forward and backward Mount the object to be scanned so that it does not touch the inner wall of the PIX 4 1 Decide on which surface of the scan object to scan When mounting the object secure it in place with the surface to scan facing up Scan face Scan face 2 Use the spacers to adjust the height so that the portion you want to scan lies within the scanning area Scanning cannot be performed in the area up to 10 mm 3 8 in above the table surface Mount so that the portion you want to scan is at a height of 10 mm 3 8 in or more above the table surface If the height is still not enough even when using the included spacers place a book or the like of suitable thickness underneath The maximum load weight of the table is 500 g 1 1 Ib Maximum scanning area Scannable portion Scan object 60 5 mm 2 3 8 in Clay E OR Table surface 20 3 Secure the scan object in place
21. g initial operation immediately after switching on the power or a hardware error occurred If there is an obstruction then switch off the power remove the obstruction and switch the power back on If there was a hardware error then switch the power off and back on and repeat the same operation If the same error display occurs consult your authorized Roland dealer or service center Pressing the STANDBY key does not switch off the power Unplug the AC adapter from the unit The tip of the sensor was inadvertently bent Please contact your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer or service center 27 15 Specifications Main unit specifications Max scanning area Max table load weight Sensor Scanning method Scanning pitch Dr PICZA Scanning speed Exportable file formats Interface Control keys LED Power consumption Acoustic noise level External dimensions Weight unit only Operation temperature Operation humidity Accessories 152 4 mm 6 in X x 101 6 mm 4 in Y x 60 5 mm 2 3 8 in Z 500g 1 1 1b Roland Active Piezo Sensor R A P S Probe length 64 mm 2 1 2 in tip bulb diameter 0 08 mm 0 00315 in Contacting mesh point height sensing X Y axis directions 0 05 to 5 00 mm 0 002 in to 0 20 in settable in steps of 0 05 mm 0 002 in Z axis direction 0 025 mm 0 000984 in X Y axis 30 mm sec 1 1 8 in sec Z axis 9 mm sec 5 16 in sec DXF V
22. icking on the target lowers the sensors to the target s center position If the target is displaced redo the settings Set the Z upper limit to the highest position on the object to be scanned During scanning if the sensor detects a position higher than the Z upper limit setting the setting is cleared and scanning continues with the greatest scan height of Dr PICZA as the Z upper limit O After determining the scanning area click OK Scanning Area x Ok aoe O For the scanning area and Z upper limit please refer to About scanning Scan Pitch conditions and the scanning area 050 ME e For details about the buttons on the Y Scan Pitch EU scanning region setting screen please refer to the help screens for 30 90 100110120130140159 Dr PICZA M z Upper Limi x 43 0 4 Y 26 0 Begin freq Test Cancel rea Test Reset O Check the scanning conditions in the Controller window one more time then click SCAN Scanning starts During scanning the sensor may emit a transmission sound but this is normal 24 Rescanning a particular portion After you ve scanned an object you can rescan a particular portion of the object After performing coarse scanning for the entire object respecifying only an included portion and performing fine scanning can shorten the scanning time However if the scan object has been moved or removed from the table or i
23. import the DXF file Make the pyramid and arrange the face and the Ale pyramid using the layout shown below gt aje EE r i Oa DXF VWRML STL SOM BMP Grayscale Vertes Use the 3D graphics software to color the illustration then print it out DXF format file Adding 3D graphics to an internet web page Dr PICZA comes with a function for exporting files in VRML format Ver 1 0 VRML Virtual Reality Modeling Language is a language used to display 3D graphics on the World Wide Web where they can be viewed using a web browser capable of displaying VRML files Color data from Dr PICZA is also preserved in these VRML files In this example we ll add the image of a original fishing lure scanned with the PIX 4 to a web page This product does not include a web browser or web page authoring software which must be obtained from another source Set the lure in place on the workpiece table and scan it with the PIX 4 1 In this example we ll scan only one side of the lure and use Dr PICZA s Add Backside Faces function to make a complete three dimensional representation Use Dr PICZA to color the scanned data For details on adding color please refer to the help screens for Dr PICZA lure pix Dr PICZA 15 x viel alfa IE amp J 2018 aael lure pix Dr PICZA 10 x 7 lbi aa gle old si ala Jel
24. isation avec toute autre alimentation lectrique pourrait provoquer un incendie ou une lectrocution Ne pas endommager ou modifier le fil lectrique Ne pas le plier le tordre l tirer l attacher ou le serrer de fa on excessive Ne pas mettre d objet ou de poids dessus Une n gligence ce niveau pourrait endommager le fil lectrique ce qui risquerait de provoquer une lectrocution ou un incendie Installer l appareil sur une surface stable Une n gligence a f ce niveau pourrait M provoquer la chute de l appareil et entra ner des blessures Ne pas placer vos mains pr s de l unit principale pendant son fonctionnement Le non respect de cette consigne pourrait causer des blessures Ranger la pate hors de la portee des enfants Quand l appareil reste inutilis pendant plusieurs heures d brancher l adaptateur AC Le non respect de cette consigne pourrait causer des risques de d charges lectriques d lectrocution ou d incendie dus a la d t rioration de l isolation lectrique Lorsque vous debranchez adaptateur AC saisir et tirer le bloc adaptateur et non le fil electrique D brancher en tirant sur le fil pourrait l endommager et risquer de provoquer un incendie ou une lectrocution Ne pas introduire de liquide d objet m tallique ou inflammable dans Ce genre de mat riel peut provoquer un incendie l appareil N N
25. le the Apple Talk Cancel 18 7 Powering ON NOTICE Before switching on the power to the PIX 4 turn on the computer ap Press the STANDBY key The unit performs its initialization routine then stops The STANDBY LED lights up The sound that occurs during initial operation is not abnormal 2 O When the unit is in its initialized state immediately switching on the power an error may be displayed if some object touches the sensor When an error has occurred the STANDBY LED intermittently flashes twice If this happens switch off the power remove the object touching the sensor then switch the power back on 8 Load the object to be scanned on the PIX 4 The sensors for the PIX 4 are highly sensitive and can even scan three dimensional objects made out of clay You can usually perform scanning if the three dimensional object is of a composition and configuration that can retain its shape However the pressures that the sensors detect are from several grams to several tens of grams so you cannot scan objects whose shape changes when touched by the sensors Pressure may fluctuate depending on the composition of the object being scanned For instance it may not be possible to scan something like a fuzzy stuffed animal Maximum scanning area of the PIX 4 The maximum scanning area is shown in the figure The grid on the table serves as a guide for mounting the object to scan It does not indicate the scannin
26. lure to do so can cause fire IN may result in f falling of the unit Pa DA leading to injury a QZ Do not place hands near the main Do not allow children to operate S unit while in operation S without adult supervision or operate Doing so may within reach of young children result in injury Doing so may result in injury Store clay out of the reach of Do not attempt to unplug the AC children adapter with wet hands Doing so may result in electrical shock About the Labels Affixed to the AC Adapter and Unit These labels are affixed to the body of this product and the AC adapter The following figure describes the location The configuration of the AC adapter varies according to regional differences in voltage Please note that the descriptions in this manual are for the 117 V adapter Do not place hands near the main unit while in operation Model label CAUTION Rating label INDOOR USE ONLY Do not use with any Le PRECAUTION electrical power supply nee ae that does not meet the ratings displayed on the AC adapter ACAUTION A ACHTUNG DISCONNECT MAIN PLUG FROM L sen Sie den NetzanschluB SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE wenn das Ger t nicht MAIN LEADS COLOR CODE verwendet wird BROWN LIVE BLUE NEUTRAL Die Farbkodierung des A ATTENTION Netzkabels lautet folgendermaBen Quand la machine n est pas Braun Spannung Blau Masse utilis e d connecter le XE c ble
27. ly before opening the sealed package or the sealed disk package Opening the sealed package or sealed disk package implies your acceptance of the terms and conditions of this agreement If you do NOT accept this agreement retain the package UNOPENED This product is just one of included items Please be aware that any amount of the purchase price will not be refunded for return of this product as a single item regardless of whether the package is opened or unopened The enclosed Roland product is a single user version Roland License Agreement Roland DG Corporation Roland grants you a non assignable and non exclusive right to use the COMPUTER PROGRAMS in this package Software under this agreement with the following terms and conditions 1 Coming into Force This agreement comes into force when you purchase and open the sealed package or sealed disk package The effective date of this agreement is the date when you open the sealed package or sealed disk package 2 Property Copyright and property of this Software logo name manual and all literature for this Software belong to Roland and its licenser The followings are prohibited 1 Unauthorized copying the Software or any of its support file program module or literature 2 Reverse engineering disassembling decompiling or any other attempt to discover the source code of the Software 3 Bounds of License Roland does not grant you to sub license rent assign or transfe
28. other than personal use may be a violation of copyright Roland DG Corp will not be responsible for any violation of third party copyright by any article made through use of this product 14 What to do it If you want to completely stop the operation of the PIX 4 detach the AC adapter from AC outlet The PIX 4 doesn t operate Check the following Is the STANDBY key on with the STANDBY LED lit up Are the settings for the computer and software correct Are the cable connected correctly Have the retaining screws and the retainer for the table been removed Refer to 3 Setting up and connec tion The STANDBY LEDs repeatedly flashes once This indicates a communications error Switch off the power and check the following Are the communications port settings made for Dr PICZA correct Are the connections for the AC adapter and the cable connecting the unit to the computer secure Are the AC adapter and the cable connecting the unit to the computer free of any internal broken wires Is the operation of the computer correct Was the power to the computer switched on before the PIX 4 was turned on Be sure to power up the computer first then switch on the power to the PIX 4 Was the computer restarted When the computer has been restarted switch the power to the PIX 4 off wait a few seconds then switch it back on The STANDBY LEDs repeatedly flashes twice Something touched the sensor durin
29. output 3D data directly to MODELA PLAYER In this example we ll use the MODELA in combination with Dr PICZA to make a paperweight in the shape of a leaf The explanation assumes that you already have the MODELA installed and set up 1 Get a suitable leaf from a tree and 2 Set the piece of clay on the workpiece table and scan it with press it into a piece of clay to transfer the PIX 4 the image of the leaf to the clay leaf pix Dr PICZA AE File Edit Control View Help gt l QQ al 4 sakel olololelo Parte eS Par ar i on ae ok Fors FAR n aT SAS aie LS SS Ready 3 Use Edit Invert to invert the scanned shape then export the data to MODELA PLAYER Before inversion After inversion ETEA EA TONER Export to UE MODELA PLAYER 4 Use MODELA PLAYER to cut the shape on the MODELA 10 1 Check the included items Dr PICZA for Windows PEO LATOR ae oe CaP tet The configuration of the AC disks 2 disk 1 adapter varies according to regional differences in voltage Please note that the descriptions in this manual are for the 117 V adapter 2 Part names NOTICE Do not attempt to move the table by hand Do not put the hands inside the unit Doing so may result in breakdown of the unit Do not put hands inside Sensor This remains inside the cover
30. r the right granted under this agreement nor the Software itself including the accompanying items to any third party You may not provide use of the Software through time sharing service and or network system to any third party who is not individually licensed to use this Software You may use the Software by one person with using a single computer in which the Software is installed 4 Reproduction You may make one copy of the Software only for back up purpose The property of the copied Software belongs to Roland You may install the Software into the hard disk of a single computer 5 Cancellation Roland retains the right to terminate this agreement without notice immediately when any of followings occurs 1 When you violate any article of this agreement 2 When you make any serious breach of faith regarding this agreement 6 Limitations on Liability Roland may change the specifications of this Software or its material without notice Roland shall not be liable for any damage that may caused by the use of the Software or by exercise of the right licensed by this agreement 7 Governing Law This agreement is governed by the laws of Japan and the parties shall submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Japanese Court R2 990707
31. re recommended If you re using Windows 98 or Windows NT 4 0 16 MB or more 32 MB or more recommended 3 MB or more of free space When setting up the software under Windows NT 4 0 log on as the member of a group other than Guest Hard disk Floppy disk drive GC If your drive name assignments differ from the ones shown at left make the appropriate changes Switch on the computer and start Windows insert the Dr PICZA for Windows disk 1 2 included with the unit Double click on the My Computer icon on screen 4 Double click on the 3 1 2 Floppy icon My Computer m T Network Neighborhood gt Recycle Bin H Start My Computer File Edit View Help 3 Floppy De Hd A Jaf Panel Zl Printers 1 object s selected a 15 O Double click on the setup exe icon 3 Floppy 4 OF x File Edit View Help BS selup exe P f d d This starts the setup program Follow the messages to carry out setup PA For MODELA PLAYER at the screen for selecting the machine make the setting for the Roland DG Corp s modeling machine you re using 1 object s selected 46 5KB Setting Up the Mac OS Version of the Program Operating environment Dr PICZA for Mac OS Computer A Power Macintosh or PowerBook with a PowerPC processor System Mac OS 7 5 or higher System Memory 20 MB or more 40 MB or more recommended Hard Disk 3 MB or more of fre
32. rom the File menu click Settings Select the port where the cable is connected then click OK File Edit Control View E uP ll Preferences Oper Ctrl 0 x Save Chris F Show data during scanning Save As iM Simple display Export M Affix back surface during data output Cancel Run Postprocesor M Show dial controls Print Ctri P M Use triangular planes Print Preview Part Page Setup COM COM COMa COMd4 Preferences Exit Rendering Hide Lines Quick C Details If You re Using Windows NT 4 0 If the printer port for Windows driver and the communication port for Dr PICZA are set to the same port you cannot use Dr PICZA To perform scanning specify an unused port for the Dr PICZA communication port For Dr PICZA for Mac OS Press the File button and select Preferences Select the port where the cable is connected then click OK Click either one or the other Preferences L Show data during scanning CI Simple display LI Affix back surface during data output L Show dial controls Use triangular planes Page Setup Preferences Miodem Printer Rendering Hde Lines Quick Details Units If Dr PICZA selects the same communication port as mm inch Apple Talk the scanning cannot be processed In this case please change the setting of Dr PICZA so as to use another port Or disab
33. s system can void the users authority to operate this equipment The I O cables between this equipment and the computing device must be shielded For Canada CLASS A NOTICE This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations CLASSE A AVIS Cet appareil num rique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada ROLAND DG CORPORATION 1 6 4 Shinmiyakoda Hamamatsu shi Shizuoka ken JAPAN 431 2103 MODEL NAME See the MODEL given on the rating plate RELEVANT DIRECTIVE EC MACHINERY DIRECTIVE 98 37 EC EC LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE 73 23 EEC EC ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY DIRECTIVE 89 336 EEC Table of Contents To Ensure Safe US l 2 About the Labels Affixed to the AC Adapter and Unit 4 Pour utiliser en toute s curit 5 A propos des tiquettes coll es sur l adaptateur AC et sur l appareil 7 Using PICZA Some Examples of Actual Use 8 Creating elements for 3D computer graphics BOM UW ARC ocak ae ee a 8 Adding 3D graphics to an internet web page 9 Cutting a three dimensional object with a modelne Machine sasssa aii 10 1 Check the included OMIS 11 2 PARA 11 3 Setting up and CONNECTION 12 A Installing the Dr PICZA ns henn 14 Symbols used in the section on software 14 Overview of Dr PIC ZA ie 14 IPS Ce cep cee a 15 5 Starting

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