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- | ===== Downloading AMASS ===== | + | ==== Downloading AMASS ==== |
C-Motion software is all downloaded over the Internet at [[https:// | C-Motion software is all downloaded over the Internet at [[https:// | ||
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After you log in at [[https:// | After you log in at [[https:// | ||
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- | ===== Install NaturalPoint SDK ===== | + | ==== Install NaturalPoint SDK ==== |
If you intend to use Natural Point cameras, please download the Optitrack SDK [[http:// | If you intend to use Natural Point cameras, please download the Optitrack SDK [[http:// | ||
- | ===== The AMASS Wand ===== | + | ==== The AMASS Wand ==== |
An AMASS calibration wand must be used to perform the calibration. It is a tensioned cable on which is mounted six markers spaced more or less evenly. | An AMASS calibration wand must be used to perform the calibration. It is a tensioned cable on which is mounted six markers spaced more or less evenly. | ||
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[[Other: | [[Other: | ||
- | ===== Visual3D | + | ==== Visual3D ==== |
- | **DOWNLOAD** and install Visual3D if appropriate. Instructions are [[Visual3D: | + | **DOWNLOAD** and install Visual3D if appropriate. Instructions are [[Visual3D: |
- | ===== Configure AMASS ===== | + | ==== Configure AMASS ==== |
AMASS configuration shortcut - If using the NaturalPoint L-Frame, copy the .ref file from the tutorials sample to your own working directory (i.e. the place you will be saving motion capture files). Here is another copy [[https:// | AMASS configuration shortcut - If using the NaturalPoint L-Frame, copy the .ref file from the tutorials sample to your own working directory (i.e. the place you will be saving motion capture files). Here is another copy [[https:// | ||
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//Note: AMASS starts and loads the last project it was working on. If there was no previous project, or it was moved, then the following screen appears.// | //Note: AMASS starts and loads the last project it was working on. If there was no previous project, or it was moved, then the following screen appears.// | ||
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For a new installation, | For a new installation, | ||
- | ===== Project Control | + | ==== Project Control ==== |
Enter a file name (i.e. something like " | Enter a file name (i.e. something like " | ||
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Project Tabs - Here are some standard settings... | Project Tabs - Here are some standard settings... | ||
- | ==== Input Tab ==== | + | === Input Tab === |
This tab set AMASS input data format options. | This tab set AMASS input data format options. | ||
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* ViewCen = Checked (to view centroids meaning to actually see the targets/ | * ViewCen = Checked (to view centroids meaning to actually see the targets/ | ||
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- | ==== Calibrate Tab ==== | + | === Calibrate Tab === |
This tab set AMASS volume calibration options. No need to change anything unless the file location changed. | This tab set AMASS volume calibration options. No need to change anything unless the file location changed. | ||
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Click **Browse…** and navigate to select the file you want. This file identifies your L-Frame and where the markers are located on it. The sample is for a NaturalPoint frame. | Click **Browse…** and navigate to select the file you want. This file identifies your L-Frame and where the markers are located on it. The sample is for a NaturalPoint frame. | ||
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- | ==== Track Tab ==== | + | === Track Tab === |
This tab set AMASS target tracking options. | This tab set AMASS target tracking options. | ||
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This is not critical, since if you create a new calibration file (or run the tutorial) when you click an " | This is not critical, since if you create a new calibration file (or run the tutorial) when you click an " | ||
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- | ==== Identify Tab ==== | + | === Identify Tab === |
This tab set AMASS target naming and identification options. You likely do not have a marker file. when you go to identify your first set of targets, save the marker names you use and this entry will automatically be updated. | This tab set AMASS target naming and identification options. You likely do not have a marker file. when you go to identify your first set of targets, save the marker names you use and this entry will automatically be updated. | ||
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* Link File = can be blank. It is unused now, but will be needed for the automatic tracking feature (coming soon) | * Link File = can be blank. It is unused now, but will be needed for the automatic tracking feature (coming soon) | ||
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