Free PSElements alternative?
Jun 8, 2017 16:17:53 #
mikedent
Loc: Florida
Hello- My PC runs Windows 7 Home Premium. I also am using Chrome as my browser. Is there a free PSE alternative, perhaps one that runs on Chrome, available that has "rulers'" where I would physically measure tooth dimensions and then calibrate the rulers on the program? I don't need all the many advanced photo editing features PSE offers so I don't want to buy it and not use it that often. Thanks!
Jun 8, 2017 16:20:42 #
mikedent wrote:
Hello- My PC runs Windows 7 Home Premium. I also am using Chrome as my browser. Is there a free PSE alternative, perhaps one that runs on Chrome, available that has "rulers'" where I would physically measure tooth dimensions and then calibrate the rulers on the program? I don't need all the many advanced photo editing features PSE offers so I don't want to buy it and not use it that often. Thanks!
Tooth dimensions of what?
Jun 8, 2017 17:23:56 #
Gimp will do everything that PSE does and is freeware. Primarily it is a graphics editor but has always been a photo editor as well.
A free cad programme may be a better option, but cannot think of one for windows. There are several on linux which you can run alongside windows ( it will automatically partition your hard drive IF you tell it to at the opening options). That way you can run both software! Most linux types now can be downloaded onto a usb drive and is ready to go..(it used to be fiddly but no more) Think Android....
Have fun
A free cad programme may be a better option, but cannot think of one for windows. There are several on linux which you can run alongside windows ( it will automatically partition your hard drive IF you tell it to at the opening options). That way you can run both software! Most linux types now can be downloaded onto a usb drive and is ready to go..(it used to be fiddly but no more) Think Android....
Have fun
Jun 8, 2017 20:52:38 #
mikedent
Loc: Florida
Thanks! I thought I heard that Gimp was being discontinued? If not, I will check it out- Mike
Jun 9, 2017 00:35:38 #
mikedent wrote:
Hello- My PC runs Windows 7 Home Premium. I also am using Chrome as my browser. Is there a free PSE alternative, perhaps one that runs on Chrome, available that has "rulers'" where I would physically measure tooth dimensions and then calibrate the rulers on the program? I don't need all the many advanced photo editing features PSE offers so I don't want to buy it and not use it that often. Thanks!
Don't you just hate over-active spell checkers with auto correction?
Jun 9, 2017 05:37:34 #
Jun 9, 2017 07:15:43 #
""rulers'" where I would physically measure tooth dimensions".... rulers... you mean "grid on screen"?
KIS, photograph a mm ruler in the photograph, or is this a fetish where you are gathering data at random on tooth dimensions? If this is a scientific study then do not try to do it on the super cheap, cheap OK but super cheap not good approach. Be willing to spend $1 at the Dollar Tree and buy a ruler.
To measure the distance to the subject the mm of the lens would be required as "fixed" so that things can be compared. The why, the accuracy needed etc.... are grist-for-the<UHH opining>-mill where every one give advise on a vague ill defined question.... humph!
Prediction: This will go to 8+ pages!
KIS, photograph a mm ruler in the photograph, or is this a fetish where you are gathering data at random on tooth dimensions? If this is a scientific study then do not try to do it on the super cheap, cheap OK but super cheap not good approach. Be willing to spend $1 at the Dollar Tree and buy a ruler.
To measure the distance to the subject the mm of the lens would be required as "fixed" so that things can be compared. The why, the accuracy needed etc.... are grist-for-the<UHH opining>-mill where every one give advise on a vague ill defined question.... humph!
Prediction: This will go to 8+ pages!
Jun 9, 2017 08:38:53 #
mikedent wrote:
Hello- My PC runs Windows 7 Home Premium. I also am using Chrome as my browser. Is there a free PSE alternative, perhaps one that runs on Chrome, available that has "rulers'" where I would physically measure tooth dimensions and then calibrate the rulers on the program? I don't need all the many advanced photo editing features PSE offers so I don't want to buy it and not use it that often. Thanks!
http://www.pyimagesearch.com/2016/03/28/measuring-size-of-objects-in-an-image-with-opencv/
But you still need to include an object of known dimension for calibration purposes.
Jun 9, 2017 11:14:37 #
mikedent
Loc: Florida
But you still need to include an object of known dimension for calibration purposes.[/quote] Yes- the technique is to physically measure the tooth dimensions introrally with a caliper. Then have a photo of the tooth on the screen with the digital/program "ruler" in line with the tooth. Then enter the real lengths into the program so the "ruler" can scale properly to other teeth in that same photo. Later you can reduce or enlarge the tooth photo as needed and the "ruler" will give you the correct final dimensions.
Jun 9, 2017 23:24:53 #
Gimp is alive and well. One caveat..... Only download from the official site (gimp.org) to avoid malware - adware, ect.
Jun 10, 2017 09:06:57 #
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.