Add and Remove Scan Paint (Alpha)

Add Scan Paint

Add Scan Paint allows you to paint the faces of a single selected element using data from a selected point cloud.

To use this tool, first select the element you want to paint. Next, click the Add Scan Paint tool. Then, select the point cloud you wish to use. A settings dialog will appear.

Alternatively, you can select the Add Scan Paint tool first, select your desired element, then click your desired point cloud.

Scan Painter Settings

Resolution radio buttons - presets from Low to Very High that change the default Resolution text field.

• Resolution - size of the final texture pixels. The lower the resolution value, the more detailed the final texture will be. However, this will also result in a larger bit map and more processing time.
• Oversampling - a multiplier applied to the pixel size when querying point data. Higher oversampling will result in more filled-in textures.

Color Mode radio buttons - color mode options that will change which data affects the texture of the element.

• Color - colors the element using the RGB data values of the point cloud.
• Intensity - colors the element using the Intensity values of the point cloud.
• Distance - colors the element based on how far the point data is from the element. Points that are behind, on top of, or in front of the element are blue, green, and red respectively. The distance used is determined by the Front Range and Back Range values below.
• Front Range - the distance used to query point data in front of the object for the Distance color mode option. This setting is currently hard-coded in feet.
• Back Range - the distance used to query point data behind the object for the Distance color mode option. This setting is currently hard-coded in feet.

Once, you have determined your settings, click the OK button and allow the tool to complete processing.

Important Notes

• To see your applied scan paint in your view, ensure the Graphic Display in Revit is set to Realistic or Textures. Some metallic elements may also require that the Detail Level be set to Fine.
• Scan Paint can not be added to all types of elements at this time. If you attempt to use Scan Paint on an unsupported element, a dialog will appear after a few seconds informing you the element is unsupported.

Remove Scan Paint

To remove any applied Scan Paint from any amount of elements use the Remove Scan Paint tool. Select any elements you wish to remove scan paint from and click the Remove Scan Paint button.

Alternatively, you can click the Remove Scan Paint button first, then click any elements you wish to remove scan paint from.