# Trying to Understand Program **URL:** \ **Category:** PIX4Dmapper Questions/Troubleshooting\ **Created:** [January 14, 2021, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/trying-to-understand-program/16221 "2021-01-14T21:49:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![tye](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/pix4d/user_avatar/community.pix4d.com/tye/32/3346_2.png) [@tye](https://community.pix4d.com/u/tye)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2021, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/trying-to-understand-program/16221/1 "2021-01-14T21:49:04Z")
In my company we had a staff member who used Pix4D to get 3D objects for input into other programs. He said he used Pix4D Mapper. He no longer works for us so I can’t have him take me through it, but if I needed to make a 3D model of a cactus out of 2D images for example, how would I do that using Pix4D? I have a limited range of 2D images to draw from and the tutorial videos are confusing and don’t seem to apply to what I need to do. Any help would be appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![Christina](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/pix4d/user_avatar/community.pix4d.com/christina/32/303_2.png) [@Christina](https://community.pix4d.com/u/Christina)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2021, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/trying-to-understand-program/16221/2 "2021-01-15T14:59:31Z")
Hello and welcome to our Community 🙂 Here you can find more information about how to create a project from A to Z: > **[A project from A to Z – Support](https://support.pix4d.com/hc/en-us/sections/360005616652-A-project-from-A-to-Z)** > > Example of a typical workflow used to complete a project with Pix4Dmapper. Please keep in mind that we also offer some training courses, in case you want to get trained to speed up your learning. We have several options for training (self-paced online courses, private training, online instructor-led workshops). You can find more information here: > **[Training and certification for mapping professionals](https://training.pix4d.com/)** > > Gain industry-recognized certification in the leading photogrammetry software for drone mapping. Choose your learning path and start today. Let us know if you have any questions. Have a great day, Christina ---
**Author:** ![Christina](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/pix4d/user_avatar/community.pix4d.com/christina/32/303_2.png) [@Christina](https://community.pix4d.com/u/Christina)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2021, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/trying-to-understand-program/16221/3 "2021-01-15T15:04:36Z")
> [@tye](#): > > if I needed to make a 3D model of a cactus out of 2D images for example, how would I do that using Pix4D? I suggest you take several images around your object of interest, similarly to the flight plan described here for buildings: > **[Step 1. Before Starting a Project \> 1. Designing the Image Acquisition...](https://support.pix4d.com/hc/en-us/articles/202557459-Step-1-Before-Starting-a-Project-1-Designing-the-Image-Acquisition-Plan-a-Selecting-the-Image-Acquisition-Plan-Type#label4)** > > Index \> Step 1. Before Starting a Project \> 1. Designing the Image Acquisition Plan > >  Previous  |  Next  > > > > Pix4Dmapper is an image processing software that is based on automatically finding ... It does not matter if the images are taken with a drone or by hand, the principle is the same, you need several with high overlap. The images need to be as sharp as possible (not blurry) I hope it helps 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![tye](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/pix4d/user_avatar/community.pix4d.com/tye/32/3346_2.png) [@tye](https://community.pix4d.com/u/tye)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2021, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/trying-to-understand-program/16221/4 "2021-01-18T20:59:16Z")
Thank you for your response Christina. I’ll look over these tutorials. It seems rather overly complicated for simple 3D models but I guess that’s difficult to avoid in photogrammetry. I have very little experience in doing this and even with my animation background I’m still relatively confused and overwhelmed by much of what is being discussed. I’ll do my best though, thank you again! ---
**Author:** ![Christina](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/pix4d/user_avatar/community.pix4d.com/christina/32/303_2.png) [@Christina](https://community.pix4d.com/u/Christina)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2021, 11:04am UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/trying-to-understand-program/16221/5 "2021-01-19T11:04:48Z")
Hello, thanks for your reply. If we have to summarize the procedure, I would say the most important is: 1. High overlap images 2. Good quality images (not blurry) You could also try to use a video for your cactus model, as this will ensure high overlap: > **[How to use Videos for Processing](https://support.pix4d.com/hc/en-us/articles/205294735-How-to-use-Videos-for-Processing)** > >   > > Important: > > For accurate mapping it is not advised to use videos: In most cases, the quality of the results will be inferior than those generated using still imagery. > 4K videos from cameras such... Keep in mind that our training courses cover the fundamentals of photogrammetry (in case you consider our training options) Enjoy mapping! Τhe world of photogrammetry is beautiful with lots of potential 🙂