Emesent Aura is the software that processes and analyzes data from Emesent scanners. Aura uses the Emesent SLAM algorithm to turn raw scan data into accurate 3D point clouds. After processing, use Aura to view, measure, georeference, clean, merge, and colorize point clouds. Then export the results for analysis, modeling, or reports in other software.
What Aura can do
Processing scan data: Process raw scan data into a point cloud with SLAM.
GCPs, RTK, and PPK: Georeference a point cloud with ground control points, Real-Time Kinematic data, or Post-Processed Kinematic data.
Merge: Combine two or more scans into one point cloud.
Colorization: Add color to a point cloud from camera images.
360 panoramic images: Extract 360 panoramic images from a scan.
People masking: Mask people automatically.
Reprojection: Move a georeferenced point cloud to a different coordinate system.
Filtering and cleaning: Remove noise and unwanted points from a point cloud.
Convergence monitoring: Monitor convergence between scans of the same area.
Measure tools: Measure the point cloud.
Workflow overview
Stage | Action | More information |
|---|---|---|
Capture | Scan the site with an Emesent scanner. | |
Offload | Copy the raw scan folder to a local drive. | |
Process | Create a scan job and select a processing profile that matches the scanner. | |
Refine | Merge, colorize, georeference, clean, or reproject the point cloud as necessary. | |
Export | Export the point cloud for use in other software. |
Before the first use
Make sure these items are ready:
A computer that meets the system requirements.
An Emesent account and an active organization license. Aura 2.0 and later use Concurrent User Licensing and do not support hardware dongles. See Licensing and user management.
The recommended version of Aura. See Supported devices and compatibility.
The Cortex version that captured a scan sets the minimum Aura version that can process it. Scans captured with Cortex 3.3 or later need Aura 1.7 or later.
Processing uses a large quantity of system resources. Connect a laptop to mains power before processing.
Where Aura saves results
Aura saves the results of each scan job in an output folder inside the raw scan folder. The output folder contains two subfolders:
Output: The final files from the scan job. The files depend on the workflow, for example a point cloud, a colorized point cloud, or 360 panoramic images.
IntermediateFiles: The intermediate results from each processing stage. These files are not for direct use.
For more information, see Aura output folders.
In this section
System requirements: The minimum computer specifications for Aura.
Licensing and user management: First access, login, and license check-in and check-out.
Emesent Aura user interface: The tabs, panels, settings, and viewport.
Working with point clouds: The procedures for each task in "What Aura can do".
Third-party software workflows: How to use Aura outputs in software such as Deswik and Trimble Business Center.
Troubleshooting: Solutions to common processing and data problems.
Emesent Aura glossary: Definitions of the terms in the Aura articles.
For more help, contact the Client Support team.