Orbit GT https://orbitgt.com Geospatial Technologies Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:51:49 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Releasing version 20.3 https://orbitgt.com/news/releasing-version-20-3/ Thu, 05 Mar 2020 12:44:58 +0000 https://orbitgt.co./index-p=9713.html Orbit GT announces the launch of version 20.3 of its 3D Mapping portfolio.

We’ve skipped a few announcements, so it’s about time to wrap up and summarize what we have included in the latest releases.
As usual, you can check all the updates on our knowledge base and download the updates from our product pages on this website.

For 3DM Publisher and 3D Mapping Cloud, version 20.3 has been released today.
For all Desktop products, version 20.2 is available for download.

Desktop updates:

All desktop products:

  • User Interface Facelift: Simplification of main toolbar, menu access, and generalized map interactions.
  • Preset templates for new vector datasets
  • EPSG Reference Database update to the latest version
  • JDBC database drivers update
  • WMS resource configuration to ignore DCP
  • 3D Tiles resource driver update to support URI
  • Added Autosave 3D measurements
  • Copy spatial component of 3D Measurement to clipboard
  • Georeference Point Cloud, Edit Point Cloud Legend
  • Esc Button to reset active function to pan function
  • Web-based resources are set italic and grayed out in the dataset list on Map 3D to indicate the resource cannot be rendered on this Map View.
  • Selecting 2D Measurements triggers Map 2D, opening Map 3D will trigger 3D Measurements
  • Default point cloud legend is created to Convert and Optimize source Resource to target Orbit Point Cloud.
  • Add the Spatial Object ID as attribute “ID” if the exported dataset has no Attributes.
  • Open and remove run or project has been made a little easier as the search entry field is directly active to filter the list.
  • Keystrokes for mobile and uas mapping are applied on all opened views, and no longer on the first view only.

3DM Content Manager:

  • Added Colorization of Point Cloud by Imagery feature
  • Delivery, Clip and Export by Fence or Vector Dataset
  • Delivery, Merge Runs without unique image file names
  • Post collection calibration for boresight or leverarm only
  • Script to Convert Vector Data
  • Script to Optimize Imagery
  • Ghost cleaning process using default DEM parameters.
  • Presentation of trajectory error value on the trajectory graph if the first trajectory timestamp has no error value.

3DM Feature Extraction:

  • Enhanced Pole attachment and Tree object-detection formulas
  • Pole attachment and Tree measurements now integrated for Asset Inventory
  • Attribute dependent value lists for Asset Inventory
  • Import and Add local vector dataset to Inventory Theme
  • Detector preferences are visually grouped.
  • Labels and Buttons in the Verify section of Automated Feature Extraction Extension have been updated to be consistent to the linked Asset Inventory Procedure.

Publisher and 3D Mapping Cloud updates :

  • Textured Mesh: enhanced support for Cesium format
  • Slice View: New sidebar to create Vertical, Horizontal and Free Slices based on the 3D Point Cloud View.
  • Image Play Function: Set speed of play function: Slow, Normal and Fast via Viewer Settings.
  • Measurement Downloads: Additional download formats for saved measurements: WellknownText, GeoJason, and Kml.
  • Fly Sidebar: Redesign and update of the 3D View fly-through. 3D Fly-paths can be exchanged between Orbit desktop and Cloud.
  • Geocoding Search: Clear and autocomplete using Google geocoding search.
  • Synchronize View includes follow zoom.
  • Resource Groups now handle large lists of Resources dynamically.
  • Guest Users, save login for quick access
  • Guest Users and Named User, auto-close for opened sessions
  • Open Image, best and next best image
  • Resource Footprints, set color
  • Textured Mesh, enhanced support for Cesium format
  • Annotations can now use custom symbol url
  • Focus View Action added to focus and synchronize all other views to the Active View.
  • Added a View Ground Height in supplement of a Reference Ground Height to optimize display of 2D vector data.
  • Synchronize Views by Reference View
  • Synchronize Views by Focus Coordinate instead of View Coordinate to Synchronize Views if the Field of View of Active View is represented by an area.
  • Synchronize View includes Follow Zoom
  • Added Localized geocoding service support for certain regions.
  • Display Coordinate system (CRS) in measurement results
  • Publisher: Custom Help menu item
  • Publisher: Custom Viewer menu item to open 3rd party application
  • Publisher: Simplified publication URL scheme
  • Publisher: Added 3D Models in Annotations
  • Console: Publication Statistics: View the usage statics of Named and Guest Users by the hour, day, week and month.
  • Console: User Management: Redesign of User invite and management pages. Invite multiple users at once. Avoid sending invite confirmation mailing.
  • Console: Handling large pages: Improved performance and organization of large pages. Maximum 50 records displayed by page.
  • Publications: Add dedicated logo
  • Various usability and UX improvements
  • SDK and plugin updates

 

Top image showing reality mesh and aerial oblique imagery in 4 directions (c) BeMap Solutions.
Center image showing image, point cloud and BIM model in Singapore (c) GPS Lands

]]> Orbit GT and Cybernetech, Japan, sign Reseller Agreement https://orbitgt.com/news/orbit-gt-and-cybernetech-japan-sign-reseller-agreement/ Tue, 19 Nov 2019 09:33:42 +0000 https://orbitgt.co./index-p=9645.html Orbit GT is pleased to announce that Cybernetech, Japan, has joined as Authorized Reseller of Orbit GT 3D Mapping products.

“We’re very pleased to announce that Cybernetech has joined as Authorized Reseller”, says Peter Bonne, CEO of Orbit GT. “Cybernetech is a major player in the 3D Mapping industry in Japan.  Together we will be able to bring our joint customers to the next level.”

“It’s our great pleasure to join the ORBIT GT world family as their Authorized Reseller of Orbit GT 3D Mapping products in Japan”, says Yoji Hirakata, CEO of Cybernetech. “Digitizing the infrastructure in the city is a big trend in the world. We are very much excited to go into the new wave together with Orbit GT.”

About Cybernetech

Since its founding in 1992, Cybernetech has established itself as a leading value-added reseller of cutting-edge Data storage, KVM solution, FibreChannel, Networking, Optical transmission, InfiniBand, AV streaming over IP, Drone mapping & remote sensing, and now 3D mapping technology. With variety of sales channels, reliable technical support capabilities, and wide selection of products, Cybernetech’s products are preferred by numbers of customers in the Industries of Agriculture, Entertainment, Medical, Academic, Education, Machinery & Electronics, Defense and Government organizations.

]]> Orbit GT and Getmapping, UK, sign Reseller Agreement https://orbitgt.com/news/orbit-gt-and-getmapping-uk-sign-reseller-agreement/ Fri, 15 Nov 2019 11:49:28 +0000 https://orbitgt.co./index-p=9623.html Orbit GT is pleased to announce that Getmapping Plc, UK, has joined as Authorized Reseller of Orbit GT 3D Mapping products.

“We’re very happy to announce that Getmapping has joined as Authorized Reseller”, says Peter Bonne, CEO of Orbit GT. “Being a long-time customer or Orbit GT, we’re confident in Getmapping to become a UK stronghold for our portfolio.  Together we will be able to bring our joint customers to the next level.”

“I’m excited by the news that we have added Orbit to our software offerings, as it brings together two of the world’s leaders in 3D reality capture solutions,” said Dave Horner, CEO of Getmapping. “Getmapping can now provide access to our market-leading 3D data and Digital Twin offerings for our customer base across all of our market sectors powered by Orbit technology. We have been providing access to Orbit Technology through our Africa Division for some time, and this extension now allows us to open up access here in Europe as well. The combination of our high resolution aerial and mobile data, provided in tandem with the powerful tools and capabilities offered by Orbit, now provides a unique true digital twin experience for our customers.”

About Getmapping Plc

Using reality capture to create a true digital twin, Getmapping provides geospatial solutions to the complex problems facing our world.
With an established heritage in reality capture, Getmapping has extensive capabilities to capture and process a wide range of 2D and 3D datasets including aerial imagery, mobile mapping and ground penetration data.
With carefully selected strategic partners, we provide cutting edge software solutions to enable the viewing, integration and analysis of geospatial data.
Working across a wide variety of markets, our solutions enable customers to maximise the true value of location data to enhance their operational insight and decision making abilities.

]]> Orbit GT and MaxOn Map, Brazil, sign Reseller Agreement https://orbitgt.com/news/orbit-gt-and-maxon-map-brazil-sign-reseller-agreement/ Thu, 07 Nov 2019 15:36:28 +0000 https://orbitgt.co./index-p=9619.html Orbit GT is pleased to announce that MaxOn Map Ltda, Brazil, has joined as Authorized Reseller of Orbit GT 3D Mapping products.

“We’re very happy to announce that MaxOn Map has joined as Authorized Reseller”, says Peter Bonne, CEO of Orbit GT. “MaxOn Map has a proven record of providing Mobile Mapping services and solutions to the Brazilian market.  Together we will be able to bring our joint customers to the next level.”

“MaxOn Map is proud of this new alliance and will work intensively to position Orbit GT in the region and leverage our 3D Program Solution”, says Dario Gomes, MaxOn Map’s owner. According to Marcelo Amado, MaxOn Map’s Technical Director, Orbit GT as part of the MaxOn Map portfolio will be a transforming moment in the company’s history. This Orbit GT portfolio will definitively support MaxOn Map to meet customers’ requirements.

About MaxOn Map Ltda

MaxOn Map is aimed to facilitate, accelerate and bring accuracy to your decision making. We’re eager to map out the needs of your business and provide the necessary tools to achieve a successful and cost-effective decision making. Since 2014, clients have turned to us a committed and engaged Mapping Team that’s ready to deliver tailored Geospatial solutions on time.

]]> Orbit GT to exhibit and showcase v20 Portfolio at UAV Expo, Las Vegas https://orbitgt.com/news/orbit-gt-to-exhibit-and-showcase-v20-portfolio-at-uav-expo-las-vegas/ Fri, 18 Oct 2019 10:10:36 +0000 https://orbitgt.co./index-p=9543.html Orbit GT will be exhibiting and showing version 20 of its 3D Mapping portfolio at UAV Expo, Las Vegas, NV, October 28th-30th 2019.

“we’re happy to once again participate in this great event“, says Peter Bonne, CEO of Orbit GT. “Orbit GT’s portfolio has many things to offer to the UAV users.  Come join us on booth 1013”

The hottest news and coolest new features are to be found on the booth.  If you’re in any 3D Mapping business, make sure to visit!

]]> Geograma named Partner Of the Year 2019 https://orbitgt.com/news/geograma-named-partner-of-the-year/ Wed, 16 Oct 2019 12:50:48 +0000 https://orbitgt.co./index-p=9516.html Happy faces as we announced our “Partner of the Year 2019” at our yearly Orbit GT Partner Meeting, held at INTERGEO, Stuttgart.
This year, Geograma, Spain took home the price.
Congratulations to Juan-Mi, Vicente (in the picture) and the whole team!
And enjoy the Belgian beers!

]]> Orbit GT and Viametris, France, sign Reseller Agreement https://orbitgt.com/news/orbit-gt-and-viametris-france-sign-reseller-agreement/ Fri, 11 Oct 2019 13:02:15 +0000 https://orbitgt.co./index-p=9497.html Orbit GT is pleased to announce that Viametris, France, has joined as Authorized Reseller of Orbit GT 3D Mapping products.

“We’re very excited to announce our co-operation with Viametris”, says Peter Bonne, CEO of Orbit GT.
“Viametris has been frontrunner in 3D Reality Capture for many years, with excellent reputation across the globe.  Together we will be able bring our joint customers to the next level.”

“We’re happy to announce our co-operation with Orbit GT”, says Jérôme Ninot, CEO of Viametris. “We have been technology partners for years, and we have always secured compatibility between our solutions. Together we will be able to bring our joint customers to a flawless production workflow.”

About Viametris

For over ten years, Viametris has been developing innovative mobile scanning technologies in response to the complex challenges posed by 3D scanning. The French company offers precise, added-value solutions to improve acquisition processes and data management for Lidar-based mapping, management of point clouds and integration of the subsequent data collection.

Always in search of new technological approaches, Viametris has now become a key player in mapping, offering a full range of indoor and outdoor mobile mapping systems: portable indoor and outdoor 3D system (bMS3D), outdoor mobile vehicle scanner (vMS3D) and continuous 3D indoor mobile scanner (iMS3D). Viametris also offers a range of post-processing (PPiMMS) and automatic data recognition (MaGeLAAn) software, specially adapted for surveying, architecture and BIM projects.

]]> Orbit GT launches 3D Mapping Cloud v19.10 https://orbitgt.com/news/orbit-gt-launches-3d-mapping-cloud-v19-10/ Thu, 10 Oct 2019 15:37:51 +0000 https://orbitgt.co./index-p=9493.html Orbit GT announces the launch of version 19.10 of 3D Mapping Cloud.

“We keep on producing great new features and enhancements on our flexible and comprehensive cloud platform 3D Mapping Cloud,” says Peter Bonne, CEO of Orbit GT. “This release includes some very cool new features that will draw your attention.  Do take a look on www.3dmapping.cloud/try-it-now !”

Version 19.10 includes :

  • Introducing the Marketplace : resell your valuable 3D Content
  • Introducing Projects to organize your work even better
  • Introducing Guest Users with login requirement, to better organize external usage
  • Play Function for street-level imagery, faster and better
  • Synchronize Views, includes follow zoom
  • Visibility can now be set per View
  • Improved management of online and open sessions for Guest Users and Named Users.
  • Open Image : look for best fit and next best fit automatically
  • Geocoding, display and improvement
  • Improved Resource Footprints appearance, set color.
  • Interesting enhancements in the support of 3D Tiles for Textured Mesh.
  • Annotations can use custom symbol url
  • In Plugins : Login as Guest User to 3DMC Publication
  • In Plugins : Login by Token to Publisher Publication
  • Display coordinate reference system
  • Added Publication Logo, Specific for each publication
  • Support for high density Terrains

and a great number of updates and fixes.

On the image : Portion of the Rotterdam 3D Model © Kavel 10, The Netherlands

]]> Orbit GT and GeoSLAM, UK, sign Reseller Agreement https://orbitgt.com/news/orbit-gt-and-geoslam-uk-sign-reseller-agreement/ Tue, 17 Sep 2019 08:00:29 +0000 https://orbitgt.co./index-p=9412.html Orbit GT is pleased to announce that GeoSLAM Ltd, UK, has joined as Authorized Reseller of Orbit GT 3D Mapping products.

“We’re very excited to announce our co-operation with GeoSLAM”, says Peter Bonne, CEO of Orbit GT.
“GeoSLAM is a world player in scanning technologies and we’re pleased to have GeoSLAM on board as Reseller of our 3D Mapping portfolio.  Together we will be able bring our joint customers to the next level.”

Shelley Copsey, CEO OF GeoSLAM added “Data plays an increasingly significant role in our lives, and at GeoSLAM we’re on a journey to create Innovative ways for organizations to capture and connect built environment data, to get the information they need quickly and easily. We’re pleased to be working with Orbit GT and their advanced suite of software”.

]]> Orbit GT launches Marketplace for 3D Mapping Content at INTERGEO, Stuttgart https://orbitgt.com/news/orbit-gt-launches-marketplace-for-3d-mapping-content-at-intergeo-stuttgart/ Fri, 13 Sep 2019 13:56:19 +0000 https://orbitgt.co./index-p=9361.html Orbit GT launches the Marketplace for all and any 3D Mapping Content at INTERGEO, Stuttgart.

“There’s so much Reality Capture performed, generating high quality and high value data.  This data is often used for only one project, which is a shame.” says Peter Bonne, CEO of Orbit GT. “The new Marketplace offers simple and direct communication between Data Provider and Data Consumer, and a unique way to find each other, which was up to now impossible to do.  So now seller and buyer can find each other, and we don’t even take a commission !”

Orbit GT’s Marketplace is part of the 3D Mapping Cloud platform.  The Marketplace is hosted in the cloud, and allows every 3D reality capture firm to list up the data they want to sell, or resell.  You can link it to a live preview Publication of Bookmark in 3D Mapping Cloud, however this is not required.  List up any technical specs you consider valuable to your customer, and add the sales contact to make your sale.  Add location information and a nice thumbnail !

As Data Consumer, use the Marketplace to search for data you’re interested in.  Use a text search, location, date of collection, country, data type.  The Marketplace presents the result list in a table and on a map.  Click to check the details. When you find what you’re looking for, contact the Seller.  Orbit GT makes no part in the sale transaction !  Check it out on https://www.3dmapping.cloud/marketplace

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