An effective approach to the use of 3D scanning technology which shortens the development time of 3D models

This work explores some new alternative methodologies (algorithms, software, techniques) to shorten the development time of 3D models. It shows how high-resolution 3D models acquired by software or scanning can be analyzed in a common format for practical use as imports into a game or other 3D virtual applications. A software application was developed to facilitate the portability of 3D data between the Mephisto 3D Scanner and 3D Studio Max. An application for loading a 3D polygon mesh from a file has been developed as a case study to explain the methodology.