3DD Capture Help


Using The 3DD Capture App

Table of Contents

  1. Demo videos
  2. Download and install
  3. Calibrate the camera
  4. Capture 3D image
  5. Tips for Capturing without a Mirror
  6. View 3D images
  7. Export 3D images
  8. Import 3D images
  9. Email 3D images
  10. Upload 3D images
  11. Mirror Manual

Demo Videos

1. Calibration and Using Mirror

 
2. Cast Foot

 
3. Cast Foot with Foam Box

 
4. Cast Your Own Foot

 
5. Email 3D Images

 
6. Upload 3D Images and Place Web Order

 

Download and Install

  1. Download and install 3DD Capture from Apple App Store.
  2. Launch 3DD Capture after install.
  3. You will be asked to give the permission to use the camera. Tap Allow button.
  4. Read all instructions on the startup screen.
  5. Play the demo video at the end of the instructions.

Calibrate the Camera

  1. Tap the button to turn on the camera.
  2. Select "No Mirror" option if no mirror is attached, or "Mirror Attached" option if a mirror is attached.
  3. If it is the first time to use the app, the calibration will start right away. Otherwise, tap the button to start the calibration manually.
  4. Place a letter-size paper on a non-white table.
  5. Tap OK to continue.
  6. Flip the phone so that it is facing down, center the front camera (not the phone) with the paper.
  7. Keep the phone in the same orientation as the paper.
  8. Keep the phone screen parallel to the paper.
  9. Do not try to look at the phone screen.
  10. Slowly raise the phone to 12 inches high.
  11. Flip the phone back, tap OK button if it says the calibration is done. If not, the yellow message on screen should explain why.

Capture 3D Image

  1. Tap the button to turn on the camera if it is not already.
  2. Select "No Mirror" option if no mirror is attached, or "Mirror Attached" option if a mirror is attached.
  3. Point the camera towards object and center the camera (not the phone) with the object.
  4. Keep the phone centered with the object, and keep this distance about 12 inches or 30 cm. Do not flip the phone to look at the phone screen.
  5. Tap the middle area of the screen to capture the 3D image.
  6. The 3D result will apprear shortly after.
  7. At the 3D result screen, you can flip, zoom in or zoom out by dragging, pinching inwards, or pinching outwards.

If it is casting for custom shoes, three images per foot are needed: plantar, medial, and lateral. See below.

Tips for Capturing without a Mirror

  1. If no mirror is attached, it is better not to look at screen while capturing the 3D image, just keep the phone centered with the object, and keep this distance about 12 inches or 30 cm.
  2. Increase the distance if the 3D result appears too small, or decrease the distance if the 3D result is cropped.
  3. If you really have to look at the phone screen, try to look at the phone screen from the direction of the target object.

Note: If the result image is flipped, it means that either a mirror is attached but the “No Mirror" option is selected, or no mirror is attached but the “Mirror Attached" option is selected. If so, delete the 3D image, and do it again with the correct option selected.

Viewing 3D Images

Once all aspects of the object have been captured, you can navigate the 3D images using the on-screen buttons.
  1. To go to the previous 3D image, tap on button.
  2. To go to the next 3D image, tap on button.
  3. To delete the 3D image on screen, tap on button.
  4. To export all 3D images, tap on button.
  5. To view exported 3D images, tap on button.

Exporting 3D Images

In order to send the 3D images, they must be exported as a zip file:

  1. Tap on button. List of 3D images saved previously will appear.
  2. Enter the name for the zip file, and tap button.
  3. If you want to delete any previous 3D images, tap on it and then tap on button. This way you can save as the old file name, otherwise you will not be able to save if the same name exists.
  4. Tap button to go back to go back to the 3D image screen.

Importing 3D Images

You can view 3D images saved on your phone previously.

  1. Tap on button. List of 3D images saved previously will appear.
  2. Tap on the file you want to open. The button will appear, which allows you to do some cleanup.
  3. Tap on button again.

Email 3D Images

You can view 3D images saved on your phone previously.

  1. Tap on button from the 3D image screen. List of 3D images saved previously will appear.
  2. Tap on the file you want to email.
  3. Tap on button, the Mail app will open automatically with the the selected file attachment.
  4. Fill in the recipient's email address.
  5. Change the email subject if needed.
  6. Add some notes in the email content.
  7. Tap on button to send the email.

Upload 3D Images

You can view 3D images saved on your phone previously.

  1. Tap on button from the 3D image screen. List of 3D images saved previously will appear.
  2. Tap on the file you want to email.
  3. Tap on button, you will be directed to the upload screen.
  4. Fill in the URL address for the uploading.
  5. Fill in the user ID and password if needed.
  6. Fill in the email address. This should be your email address, and it will be used to send you the confirmation number.
  7. Add some notes in the Note area.
  8. Tap on button to send the email.
  9. Upon success, you should see this confirmation screen.
  10. Tap button to go back to the 3D image screen.