CSDS' Blog

3D Laser Scanning Made Easy!

Posted by Lori Gandleman on Thu, Jan 12, 2012 @ 04:55 PM

Focus3D with Screen on resized 600If you've been looking to get into high-speed laser scanning but were intimidated by the learning curve and relatively high costs involved with this emerging technology, your wait is over. With the Faro Focus 3D laser scanner, scanning is as easy as 1-2-3...literally!

Unlike conventional scanners, the Faro Focus 3D does not require an external computer because the user interface is all on-board. Its compact size and intuitive control concept with touchscreen display allows users to point, shoot and export data in 3 simple steps, making it as easy to use as a digital camera. 

With the Faro Focus 3D, all set-up is fast and efficient - and no special targets are needed. In fact, printable black and white targets can be used for registration, eliminating the need for special targets typically required with conventional scanners. And, all point cloud data collected can be processed more easily into formats compatible with Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD and other standard BIM and design applications.

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Tags: 3D Scanning, Faro Focus 3D

How to address survey and mapping training needs in one simple step

Posted by Lori Gandleman on Tue, Jan 10, 2012 @ 03:30 PM

vBooks monitorImage resized 600Keeping employees up-to-date and trained on the latest surveying equipment, mapping devices and related software is a major expediture of time and money for employers...but it doesn't have to be. With California Surveying & Drafting Supply's new online video training courses, cloudDVDs, companies can train individuals or groups of employees at a fraction of the cost of instructor-led training.

 
What are cloudDVDs?
 
A cloudDVDs is a modern, much more capable, virtual version of a traditional book. A cloudDVD is not limited to static text and images, nor is it bound by physical constraints. Rather, a cloudDVD is dynamic; it exists online, in "the cloud," and is most often made up of a combination of crystal clear instructor-led HD video, interactive animations, downloadable documents, text and graphics.
 
A cloudDVD collection is stored in a password-protected digital library, and is available to you anywhere you have access to the internet, including through a smart phone. An employer can purchase hours of viewing time, and assign a specific number of hours to each employee or have them grouped together. Any available cloudDVD title can be added to your library, and any unused hours expire after one year.
 
What type of content is available on cloudDVDs?
 
A wide variety of cloudDVD courses are available to train both novice and experienced users. Choices can be made from the following categories:
  • Human Resources
  • Microsoft
  • MicroStation
  • Spectra Precision
  • Trimble
  • Technical
  • Adobe
  • Autodesk
  • Business
  • Education
  • Google

Sounds great, so how do I get started and begin accessing my Digital cloudDVD Library?

Click here to be directed to the CSDS cloudDVD training site. Once you make your selection(s) and provide payment, your cloudDVDs will be digitally delivered to your own personal Digital cloudDVD Library which you login to using the credentials you created at checkout. There are no physical copies of cloudDVDs delivered, all cloudDVD content is streamed directly to your computer or mobile device. You can access it via your smart phone by downloading easy-to-use (iPhone and Android) apps, or from any computer anywhere - all you need is a web browser.

FREE cloudDVD trial!

CSDS cloud DVD's are a convenient, mobile and cost-effective way to hone the skills of your employees, but don't take our word for it. We're offering a complimentary training session on select Trimble topics to the first 25 people to respond to this offer. Don't delay....this offer won't last long!

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Tags: survey and mapping training, gis training, survey training, Trimble training