How To Texture an Artec Point Fusion

Although the Artec Point does not capture color, Artec Studio 20 allows you to transfer texture from an external photogrammetry model to a Point fusion. This process (often called 'Baking' or 'Transfer Attributes') requires both meshes to be aligned in position and scale.

1. Preparation

• Import your photogrammetry .obj into the Artec Point project.

• Rename your meshes (e.g., "Photo Mesh" and "Point Mesh") in the Workspace (F2) for clarity.

2. Initial Scaling

• Photogrammetry imports are often much larger than laser scans. Hide the Point Mesh, select the Photo Mesh, and go to Editor > Transformation.

• Input a rough Scale (e.g., 0.3) to approximate the size of the Photo Mesh.

• Unhide the Point Mesh.

3. Alignment

• Go to the Align tab.

• Manually move the Photo Mesh to overlay the Point Mesh using these shortcuts:

  • Move: Ctrl + Shift + Middle-Mouse

  • Rotate: Ctrl + Shift + Left-Mouse

  • Reset Pivot: Double-click the center of the object.

• Once overlaid, ensure Allow scaling is checked and press Enter to register them 1:1.

4. Transfer Texture

• Go to Texture > Transfer.

• Model to texture: Point Mesh.

• Texture Source: Photo Mesh.

• Set your output resolution and click Apply.