3DF Zephyr Dev Status (Dragonfruit)
The next version of 3DF Zephyr (Codename Dragonfruit) is already in development.
The tentative release date is set for the early Summer 2020, although some closed beta versions will be certainly released before.
Here's a brief report of the planned features in development and their status.
Note: this is not the final feature lists: new planned features will be unveiled as we get closer to release! |
Major features and updates
3DF Scarlet | A new dedicated standalone (bundled at no additional cost to 3DF Zephyr) software designed specifically for laser scan data registration. | Advanced Development (75%) |
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Out of Core processing | Out of core processing allow for a significant lower memory footprint as well as faster processing. | Advanced Development (75%) |
Significant SfM improvements | Bigger datasets (lets say, 1000 photos and above) are significantly faster to process, with no drawbacks on the accuracy and robustness of the algorithm. | Completed (100%) |
WIC Imaging Engine integration | WIC is now the default imaging engine for selected file types, which allows for faster loading times and also offers better color handling. | Completed (100%) |
Merge workspace improvements | Improved merge tools, which also allows importing selected elements only | Completed (100%) |
Drawing Elements Improvements | Drawing elements now also support splines, a preview mode is now available, and selection can also be done using drawing elements. | Completed (100%) |
Utility bar | A new (optional) widget can be shown in the top or bottom part of the 3D viewport. Point picking and quick measurements are currently featured. | Completed (100%) |
General pipeline speed improvements | General improvements (not related to the other major changes) to speed up the full pipeline | Completed (100%) |
Minor bug fixes and updates
New skin | A new skin for the new 3DF Zephyr | Completed (100%) |
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... many more minor gui fixes
Other stuff
Improved FlowEngine interface | More functions have been exposed in FlowEngine | Completed (100%)
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