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PRODUCT DATA SHEET

ContextCapture ®

Software to Automatically Generate Detailed 3D Models from Photographs

Create 3D Models from Simple Photographs


With ContextCapture, you can quickly produce the
most challenging 3D models of existing conditions for
infrastructure projects of all types, derived from simple
photographs. Without the need for expensive, specialized
equipment, you can quickly create and use these highly
detailed 3D reality meshes to provide precise real-world
context for design, construction, and operations decisions
for use throughout the lifecycle of projects.
You can reliably and quickly produce 3D models of any Reality meshes are phototextured 3D models that provide precise real-world context.
scale, from objects of a few centimeters to entire cities
using ContextCapture. There is no limit in the precision processing units (GPGPU) and multi-core computing, ContextCapture can
of the resulting 3D model, other than the resolution of process about 15 gigapixels per day and per computer.
the input photographs.
Integrate Models into any Workflow
Affordable, Precise 3D Models You can access and share these rich models of existing conditions for use in any
You can affordably develop precise reality meshes with less investment of time CAD or GIS workflow by easily and consistently sharing information, consumable
and accessible on desktop and mobile devices, in many formats, including for
and resources in specialized acquisition devices and associated training because
native use within MicroStation®.
you can easily produce 3D models using photos taken with an ordinary camera,
resulting in fine details, sharp edges, and geometric accuracy. ContextCapture has two main modules, the Master and Engine. The Master
provides a graphical user interface to define input data, processing settings,
Confidence to Model any Scale Project submit processing tasks and monitor progress as well as visualize results.
You can confidently and reliably deliver highly detailed models in less time The Engine runs on a computer in the background, without user interaction and
without the risk of software limitations because you can automate the performs the computationally intensive algorithms. Thanks to this master-worker
production of models of virtually any size and/or precision, much faster than pattern, ContextCapture supports grid computing and dramatically reduces
previously possible. Thanks to general-purpose computation on graphics processing time simply by running multiple ContextCapture engines on several
computers and working on a shared job queue.

“With ContextCapture, we’re able to automatically Capabilities


construct highly detailed 3D models of virtually Integrate Georeferenced Data
any size for our clients, faster and at much less ContextCapture also natively supports several types of positioning data including
GPS tags and control points. It can also import any other positioning data through
cost than with traditional methods. We think position/rotation import or complete block import. This enables you to precisely
ContextCapture is going to revolutionize the measure coordinates, distances, areas, and volumes.
geospatial industry.“ Perform Automatic Aerotriangulation/Reconstruction
— David Byrne Fully calibrate all images by automatically identifying the relative position and
Technical Director at AEROmetrex orientation of each photo. Employ automatic 3D reconstruction, texture mapping,
and highly accurate models thanks to ContextCapture’s unique 3D mesh
System Requirements
optimization algorithm. Because it ensures optimal placement ContextCapture Center
Minimum Hardware
of 3D mesh vertices, it recovers finer details and sharper edges If you are creating extremely large models and want to take
At least 8 GB of RAM and NVIDIA or
AMD graphics card, or Intel integrated with fewer artifacts, significantly improving geometric accuracy. advantage of greater computational power, ContextCapture
graphics processor compatible with Center adds the capability to leverage grid computing to
OpenGL 3.2 with at least 1 GB of Generate 2D and 3D GIS Models
speed processing time dramatically. It does so by running
dedicated memory. Produce accurate georeferenced 3D models in a full
multiple engines on several computers, and associating
range of GIS formats including true orthophotos, with
Recommended Hardware them to a single job queue. If you have projects larger than
Microsoft Windows 7/8 Professional tiling, and aerotriangulation export to KML and XML.
30 gigapixels of imagery, use ContextCapture Center to
64-bit running on a PC with at least Includes an a coordinate system database interface to ensure
16 GB of RAM, an 8-core CPU and an interoperability with your GIS solution of choice. You can seamlessly handle terabytes of input imagery.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti graphics select from more than 4,000 spatial reference systems and You can speed production with the ability to use the latest
card and data should preferably be
add user-defined ones. And ContextCapture automatically computing systems for desktop and cluster processing
stored on fast storage devices (fast
HDD, SSD, or SAN). adapts the resolution and precision of the model to the units with the ability to leverage GPU computing, multi-
resolution and spatial distribution of input photographs. core computing, advanced bundle block adjustment, tiling
This means it can handle scenes with non-uniform resolution mechanisms, task queuing and monitoring, grid computing,
Find out about Bentley without requiring trade-offs in the overall efficiency in order and ultra-large project management.
to preserve a few higher resolution scene regions.
at: www.bentley.com
Why ContextCapture?
Contact Bentley Generate 3D CAD Models
1-800-BENTLEY (1-800-236-8539) ContextCapture is ideal for any scale of infrastructure
Produce 3D models using a full range of CAD formats,
Outside the US +1 610-458-5000 project throughout design, construction, and operations.
including multi-resolution meshes, 3D-neutral formats, digital
Global Office Listings surface models, and dense 3D point clouds to ensure your Its power, flexibility, and scalability turn simple photographs
www.bentley.com/contact models are accessible in your modeling environment. You into true-to-life highly detailed 3D cities quickly and with
can even use these models natively within MicroStation. precision. ContextCapture is used by leading design,
construction, mapping, and surveying professionals including
Publish and View Web-ready Models Nokia, Blom, Asia Air Survey, Airbus Group, AEROMetrex,
Produce models of any size that are optimized for Web publishing, and many more in Europe, America, and Asia to generate
and that can be viewed using a free Windows or Mac viewer high resolution photorealistic 3D models.
or using a free Web viewer. This enables instant sharing and
visualization of 3D models with any stakeholder.

CAPABILITIES CONTEXTCAPTURE CONTEXTCAPTURE CENTER

Imagery dataset size per project Up to 30 Gigapixels Unlimited


Mesh export formats (3MX/OBJ/FBX/STL/DAE/STL/OSGB) * *
Colored point cloud export (POD/LAS) * *
True orthophoto / 2.5D Digital Surface Model (TIFF/GEOTIFF/KML) * *
Georeferencing * *
Parallel (cluster) processing for unlimited scalability *
Software development kit

Perform automatic aerotriangulation of photos. Models as large as city-scale can be reliably


produced and shared.

© 2016 Bentley Systems, Incorporated. Bentley, the “B” Bentley logo, ContextCapture, ProjectWise Connection Services, and MicroStation are either registered or unregistered
trademarks or service marks of Bentley Systems, Incorporated or one of its direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiaries. Other brands and product names are trademarks of their
respective owners. CS3132 2/16

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