Scanning a tree

<aside> ☝️ The informative value of the calculations depends on the quality of the data if the tree is poorly scanned, the quality of the output data decreases

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The Tree Scanning feature is available only on iPhone 12 Pro and newer models. This is because it relies on the built-in LiDAR sensor, which ensures precise depth measurements and high-quality data capture.

1. download the application in the AppStore “3d Scanner App”

   

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2. open 3d Scanner App

3. point your phone at the tree you want to measure

4. start the scan by pressing the red button

5. carefully scan the tree from the ground to the beginning of the crown

   1. do not rush anywhere when scanning
   2. make sure that the application manages to scan the tree

6. once you go around the whole tree, press the red button to complete the scan

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Export scan and insert to TreeScanner

1. Click on “process” button
2. Select the export quality “medium”
3. Press the “Start”
4. wait for the scan to export
5. then press:
   1. “Share”
   2. choose “.obj”
   3. “Save to Files”
   4. we recommend that you rename the file so that you know the records later
      1. For example, in the format: project-name_site-name_tree-number.zip
   5. select where you want to save the 3D model
   6. “Save”

<aside> 💡 in the 3d Scanner App, all scans are saved automatically

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1. open the tree record you just scanned in TreeScanner and scroll to the bottom of the screen
2. press the "Add a stem scan" button
3. select the correct file