Reconstructor facts for kids
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| Developer(s) | Gexcel |
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| Initial release | 2007 |
| Stable release |
4.2 / February 2020
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| Operating system | Windows |
| Available in | English |
| Type | Point Cloud Processing Software |
| License | Proprietary |
Reconstructor is a special computer program that helps people work with something called a "point cloud". Imagine you scan a real-world object or place, and the scanner collects millions of tiny dots of information. These dots, when put together, form a 3D picture called a point cloud. Reconstructor helps you use these dots to create 3D models, take measurements, and understand the scanned area better.
This software is made by an Italian company called Gexcel. It was first released in September 2007 and has been updated many times since then. It's a complete package with tools for making 3D models, cleaning up data, measuring things, and creating new content from point clouds. Some big companies like Geomax, Stonex, and Teledyne-Opetch use Reconstructor's technology for their own customers.
How Reconstructor Started
The idea for Reconstructor came from a partnership between the Joint Research Centre (JRC) and Gexcel in 2007. The JRC is a science and research center for the European Union. They wanted to use special scanning technology, called lidar, to check on nuclear power plants around the world. Gexcel helped bring this technology to the public market.
At first, the software was called JRC3DReconstructor. Over time, Gexcel took over all the development themselves. They kept making it better to fit what people who use scanners, like surveyors, needed. In 2019, the name was shortened to Reconstructor.
What Reconstructor Does
Reconstructor helps users do many things with point clouds. It can:
- Register data: This means putting different scans together perfectly, like stitching many photos into one big panorama.
- Analyze and inspect data: Look closely at the scanned information to find details or problems.
- Measure things: Easily find distances, areas, or volumes within the 3D scan.
- Share data: Make it easy for others to see and use the 3D information.
The software is also used in schools and universities, with special versions available for students to learn about 3D scanning and modeling.
See also
- 3D reconstruction
- Joint Research Centre
