3D Scanning Wiki templates

About templates

To successfully maintain a wiki with such a large potential for the information we need a solid template library as we are breaking down each page type into its own category, we need to ensure that the information provided is consistent and easy to read.

As we progress, these templates will be updated with nicer CSS.

For now the templates are simple, with the goal of allowing for mass data entry.

Overview Templates

An overview template is to be used for a top level topic that would spawn off a lot of smaller child pages For Example, Structured Light Scanning would be a top level topic, and use an overview page. These pages contain broad information about the topic without going into meticulous detail, allowing the reader to quickly understand and read further if needed.

The template for Software pages can be found here: template_overview.

Software Templates

The template for software is very broad, this is due to the wide variety of software used in the 3D scanning industry.

When using it, please fill out all fields that are applicable in the tables included, we encourage clear information regarding system requirements, hardware requirements and anything else that may help

Since software is such a broad topic, we also request that the sub pages listed in Resource_Templates are used, as things such as API documentation, tutorials and other useful insights are essential for anyone who uses that software.

The template for Software pages can be found here: template_software.

Hardware Templates

The template for Hardware pages can be found here: template_hardware.

Workflow Templates

Workflow templates are to be used for anything that is to be considered a ‘Guide’ or a list of processes

For instance, workflows could be things such as an order of operations for baking textures, fixing lidar station misalignment or even how to get optimal polarizer orientation

The template for Workflows can be found here: template_workflow.

Comparison Templates

Comparisons are to be used with caution, as while they are useful, they can also be very heavily biased. with this in mind we will only setup comparison pages if the data to compare allows the user to come to a conclusion based on what they read. Comparisons should never encourage one software over another.

with this in mind, we explicitly request that no-one makes comparison pages without prior approval.

Resource Templates

Resources are sub-pages of any topic that may have lots of external information pertaining to everything from use cases, API reference, techniques or even blogs These pages will be curated to ensure that there is no misinformation or advice that may lead people down incorrect paths.

All resource pages must follow this naming convention: [parentPageName]_resources

the template for resources can be found here template_resources.