CRISTAL: Extracting Dimensions

The dimensional values extracted from the image are reported to
the user (displayed on the graphics screen) as an (X,Y)
coordinate readout.  If desired, the values can be accumulated,
or stored, in a predefined numeric database.  Dimensions can be
organized in a spreadsheet so that quantitative analysis of
various building characteristics, such as surface area
calculations, can be performed.  The dimensional values can also
be stored in database records that contain associated
information, such as material types.  This makes it possible to
generate reports for material lists, cost estimating, and
specifications.  Analyzing the images in the database and
obtaining the dimensional results is the final stage in the
videographic data acquisition process.

<dfile54>   CRISTAL: Dimensioning Process