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E57 File Generator with Embedded Images

This folder contains a Python script to generate E57 files with embedded point cloud data and images. It ensures compliance with industry standards and facilitates seamless integration with platforms such as Autodesk ReCap 2025 and ATIS.cloud.

Python code that writes E57 files : unstructured_e57_with_images.py

Features

• Generates E57 files with embedded images.
• Complies with modern standards for unstructured E57 files.
• Easy setup and compatibility with both Windows and Linux systems.

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following before running the script:

1. Python 3.10 or newer installed on your system.
2. pip package manager to install dependencies.

Using a virtual environment is optional but recommended to avoid dependency conflicts.

Installation and Execution

Windows

1. Navigate to the Script Directory:

   cd example/code/python
   

2. (Optional) Set Up a Virtual Environment:

   pip install virtualenv
   virtualenv venv
   venv\Scripts\activate
   

3. Install Dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

4. Run the Script:

   python unstructured_e57_with_images.py
   

Linux

1. Navigate to the Script Directory:

   cd example/code/python

2. (Optional) Set Up a Virtual Environment:

   pip3 install virtualenv
   virtualenv venv
   source venv/bin/activate

3. Install Dependencies:

   pip3 install -r requirements.txt

4. Run the Script:

   python3 unstructured_e57_with_images.py

Troubleshooting

• Missing Virtual Environment Command: Ensure virtualenv is installed using:

  pip install virtualenv

• Dependency Issues: Verify the requirements.txt file contains all necessary dependencies.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Follow these steps to contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a feature branch.
3. Submit a pull request with your changes.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.