Compatibility of Mobile Scanners with the Unified e57 Format
This article is intended for hardware manufacturers. If you are a scanner user, we encourage you to share this article with your manufacturer to ensure compatibility with our platform.
The unified e57 format represents a strategic advancement for mobile scanner manufacturers. Through collaboration with ATIS.cloud and Autodesk ReCap 2025, this standard streamlines workflows, enhances interoperability, and enriches user experience. This guide provides a detailed methodology to ensure your scanners are compatible with this format.
Why Adopt the Unified e57 Format?
1. Data Standardization
Adopting the unified e57 format simplifies the exchange and use of data between your scanners and major software platforms, including ATIS.cloud and Autodesk ReCap 2025.
2. Enhanced User Experience
The format ensures smooth visualization and optimized data processing, providing an improved user experience.
Procedure to Ensure Scanner Compatibility
Using 360° Images in Equirectangular Projection
- Ensure your scanners produce images covering 100% of the field of view.
- Verify that the image format complies with equirectangular projection.
Integration of Essential Metadata
Each e57 file must include the following information:
- Camera position: precise XYZ coordinates.
- Rotation: orientation expressed in quaternions.
- Manufacturer identification: indication of the device model and manufacturer.
Compliance with Technical Specifications
ATIS.cloud provides comprehensive documentation on GitHub. This documentation details the technical requirements to ensure compliance with the unified e57 format.
Validation of Scanner Compatibility
Generating an e57 File:
Perform a sample scan using your scanner.
Uploading and Testing:
Upload the file to our platform and check its display.
Validation via Autodesk ReCap 2025:
Ensure that the 360° images are correctly integrated and visible in "bubble" mode.
Technical Resources and Support
Technical Documentation
Find all technical instructions and detailed specifications in the GitHub repository:
👉 Access the documentation
Technical Support
If you need any assistance, feel free to reach out to our support team
Adopting the unified e57 format is a key step to ensuring that your mobile scanners meet market requirements. By standardizing your files, you guarantee optimal compatibility with ATIS.cloud and Autodesk ReCap 2025 while aligning with industry standards.