Creality CR-Studio 2 Software Manual

Table of Contents

• Download the Software

• Launch the Software

• Import the Calib File

• In the Turntable Mode

• In the Handheld Mode

• Advanced Tutorials

• Editing the Model

• Shortcut Key

System Requirements

Operating System: Windows 10 and above (64-bit), Mac OS Big Sur and above.

Required Hardware:

• Minimum: CPU: i3 7th Gen 2.0GHz or Equivalent, RAM: 8GB, Graphics card: MX250 or Equivalent.
• Recommended: CPU: i7 8th Gen 3.5GHz or Equivalent, RAM: 16GB, Graphics card: 1060 4GB or Equivalent.

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Download the Software

Access the software download page at: https://www.crealitycloud.com/software-firmware/software?type=11

The website lists available software including Creality Print, HALOT BOX, Creality Slicer, and CR Studio. CR Studio is described as a self-developed 3D scanning software for CR Scan 01, featuring powerful model processing capabilities, turntable and handheld modes, and export options.

Version history for CR Studio is available for both Windows and Mac, including versions like V2.2.0, V1.8.0, V2022.5.19.0020 (Lizard), and V2021.12.

Launch the Software

The software launch process begins with a login screen that presents options for 'Hand Mode' and 'Table Mode', along with an 'Open Project' feature.

The main interface of the software includes menus for File, Tools, Edit, History, and Help. Users can initiate scanning via 'Scan' or access login and edit modes. Various panels display settings such as brightness, frame rate, and scan quality.

Import the Calib File

To import a calibration file, navigate to "File" in the menu and select "Import Calib".

The Calibration dialog offers options for "Manual Import" and "Network Download". Users can specify the Calib File, enter Calib Info, Serial Number, Calibrate Time, and Calibrate Type. The serial number (SN) is typically found on the device label.

For Windows users: Choose "Network Download" and click "Import".

For Mac OS users: Choose "Network Download", input the device's SN, click "Apply", and then "Import".

Upon successful download, a "calibfile download successfully" message is displayed.

In the Turntable Mode

Step 1: Preview

Adjust the scanning angle and the distance between the turntable and the scanner to position the object in the center of the 3D view. For CR-Scan 01, maintain a distance of 600-800mm. For CR-Scan Lizard, keep the distance between 300-400mm. Ensure the tripod is extended to its highest level.

A ruler on the left side of the interface indicates the scanning distance. A waveform graphic represents whether the distance is appropriate, with zones labeled 'too far', 'excellent', and 'too near'.

Step 2: Initial Scan

Ensure the area around the turntable is free of debris. Click the "Initial" button.

Move the object away from the turntable and scan the turntable itself. The initialization is considered successful when the turntable turns red. This process typically takes 1-2 seconds.

Step 3: Scan Object

Confirm the object is centered on the turntable. Click the "scan" button to begin the automatic scanning process. The turntable will automatically turn red upon completion of the scan.

Step 4: Append Scans

To achieve a complete scanning result, you can scan the object from different postures. Change the object's posture on the turntable, then click "append" followed by "scan" for each subsequent posture. The software will automatically begin scanning the next posture.

Step 5: Align Scans

Align the scanning results from different postures. Make the models visible by selecting the scanning data, then click "align" to initiate automatic alignment. After alignment, verify its success. If unsatisfied, select "manual" to perform manual alignment.

Step 6: Process Data

Once alignment is complete, click "process" to begin automatic data processing. You can configure processing options before proceeding:

• Fusion: Combines point cloud data to build the digital terrain model.
• Remove Noises: Automatically removes surrounding noise from the data.
• Repair: Automatically fills holes in areas that were not scanned. (Caution: Do not enable this for objects with only one visible surface, such as human faces.)
• Simplify: Adjusts the grid face count to optimize the model. For objects around 1000mm, a recommendation is 1-2 million grid faces; for objects around 300mm, 800,000 grid faces are recommended.
• TextureMapping: Automatically maps the pictures captured by the scanner's cameras onto the model.

Click "Apply" to activate the automatic processing. Finally, navigate to "File" and click "Export" to save your data in OBJ or STL format.

In the Handheld Mode

Step 1: Preview

Click "preview". A 10-second countdown will commence. During this period, you can adjust the brightness, the distance between the turntable and the scanner, and your scanning angle.

Step 2: Scan

Click the "Scan" button to begin the scanning process.

During the scanning process, move the scanner within the maximum scanning area. If tracking is lost, you can retrieve the lost area by scanning a previously scanned region using the global relocation function.

Similar to turntable mode, in handheld mode, you can scan your model in different postures to obtain a comprehensive result.

Step 3: Remove The Basement

Enter the edit mode.

Hold down the Ctrl key and the left mouse button to select areas within the basement.

Right-click your mouse and choose "selection plane" to calculate the entire basement. The basement area will then turn red.

Step 4: Process

Click "process", rename your project, and save it. Then, click "Apply" to activate automatic processing.

Finally, click "File" in the menu and "Export" to get your data in OBJ or STL format.

Advanced Tutorials

Manual Alignment

Drag one scan into the designated area to set it as the reference model. For example, aligning 'Tablescan3' with 'Tablescan2', using 'Tablescan2' as the reference.

Use Alt + middle mouse button to separate models. Use Alt + left mouse button to adjust the posture of the model.

Click the plus icon to add pairs of mark points. Select corresponding mark points in the two models successively. With three pairs of mark points created, click "Align" to perform manual alignment.

Editing the Model

Step 1: Enter The Editing Mode

Switch into the editing mode as shown in the interface. Use Alt + click to locate the model's rotation center.

Select the scan that requires editing from the data menu.

Step 2: Select Area

The interface provides an 'area selector' tool with various selection options.

Use Ctrl + drag to select the area for editing on the model.

Press the Del key to delete the selected area.

Click on an area to edit it.

Right-clicking the mouse reveals a context menu with options: "Selection all", "Selection reverse", "Selection connection", "Selection plane", and "Clear selection".

Shortcut Key

Mouse Controls:

• Drag (left mouse button): Rotate model.
• Drag (middle mouse button): Pan model.
• Scroll wheel: Scale model.

Keyboard Controls:

• Space: Start/Stop Task.
• ← / →: Switch Task.
• Alt + click: Locate Rcenter.

Align Mode:

• Alt + drag: Pan model.
• Alt + drag: Rotate model.
• Click: Create marker pair.

Edit Mode:

• Ctrl + drag: Select model.
• Ctrl + Alt + drag: Deselect model.