SA's interface is a relatively simple import tool. In many cases the best practices are to import scan data into Faro Scene which allows registration and processing of the data. It also offers color mapping based on image process. Once complete this data can effectively be imported using *.e57 export.
If each cloud is exported per instrument the imported cloud can then be linked to an instrument station to facilitate feature extraction and network alignment. This can be done using Instrument > Object Associations> Associate Objects with Instrument.
Before connecting to a Faro LS/Focus 3D Scanner in SA, the appropriate drivers must first be installed. Navigate to our website and download the latest drivers from here:
http://www.kinematics.com/ftp/SA/Install/Driver%20Downloads/Scanners/Faro%20LS%20Photon%20Scanner/
Unzip the dll’s into the current SA install folder. Place the .bat files in the current SA install folder. The SA install will be within C:\Program Files (x86)\New River Kinematics...
From within the install directory, run Unregister iQpen.bat by right-clicking and selecting Run as Administrator.
Then run Register iQOpen.bat again by right-clicking and selecting Run as Administrator.
Add a Faro Scanner Phton/LS/Focus 3D to SA via Instrument>Add. Select the Faro Scanner and press Add Instrument:
Run the instrument interface module under Instrument>Connect.
The Faro Scanner Interface will now appear and be ready for use:
Enter the Collection and Cloud Name to use for the newly imported cloud.
Edit the Settings if desired. The settings provide a means to thin the data and edit the packet size used to send the data to SA:
Navigate to the scan file you wish to import.
The Faro Photon/LS/Focus3D interface offers the ability to import LS WorkSpace Files (*.fws), LS Scan Files (*.fls), and iQ Scan Files (*.iQScan).