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When scanning, please position the scanner directly facing the surface of the object being scanned. Maintain an appropriate working distance as prompted by the software, ensuring that the light evenly covers the object to complete the scan.

Steps:

  1. Tap to enter the scan mode.

  2. Tap Settings to select the light source and scan mode for the object to be scanned. The default light source and scan mode are Laser and Global Markers respectively.

    1. Tap to scan the markers on the object.

      Note

      If there is a global markers file for the object, you can import it into the project. To add more markers, tap . Alternatively, tap the Scan Mesh button to switch to mesh mode.

    2. After the scan is complete, tap the Generate GMF button to optimize the global markers.

    3. Once optimization is complete, tap the Scan Mesh button to enter mesh mode.
    1. Tap to scan the scale bar QR code to import the scale bar file. To import the file from USB flash drive, please refer to Import from USB.
    2. Tap to scan the scale bar and markers. Once the scale bar is identified, the scale bar model will appear on the screen.
    3. After the scan is complete, tap the Generate GMF button to optimize the scale bar and global markers.
    4. Once optimization is complete, tap the Scan Mesh button to enter mesh mode.
    1. During scan preview, adjust the appropriate scan settings.
    2. Tap to start scanning.
    1. Select the resolution for local details: standard or high.
    2. Move the scanner closer to the object.
    3. Tap to start scanning.

    Note

    • Scan area is restricted to the area within the circle that appears in the center of screen.
    • You can go to Settings > General > Partial Resolution Circle to change the size of circle.

    1. Tap to start scanning.

      Scanning Tips:

      • Diameter: 4–25 mm.
      • Thickness: Up to 4 mm for best results.
      • Scanning Method: Scan vertically into the hole. Make sure there are enough markers around the hole for alignment.
      • Environment Tips: Ensure a strong contrast between the hole and its background to improve scanning accuracy.

      Note

      It's recommended to scan mesh data first before using AI Feature Recognition for more accurate results and to avoid misidentification of markers and weld nuggets as holes.

    2. Recognized features will automatically appear on the scanned data in the 3D scene.

      Note

      • If the recognized features are yellow, it indicates that the current scanned data quality is poor. It is recommended to continue scanning until the features turn green.
      • When scanning is paused and features are present, tap on the right to export the feature file to a USB drive.

    1. Tap to scan the markers on the object.

      Note

      If there is a global markers file for the object, you can import it into the project. To add more markers, tap . Alternatively, tap the Scan Mesh button to switch to mesh mode.

    2. After the scan is complete, tap the Generate GMF button to optimize the global markers.

    3. Once optimization is complete, tap the Scan Mesh button to enter mesh mode.
    1. During scan preview, adjust the appropriate scan settings.
    2. Tap to start scanning.

  3. During the scanning process, observe the model on the screen in real-time while slowly and steadily moving the scanner until the object is fully scanned.

Note

  • Once scanning begins, you cannot switch scan modes or alignment modes, so please confirm before starting the scan.
  • Ensure the scanner is directly facing the object and maintains an appropriate distance while scanning.
  • Make sure that has sufficient memory during the scan to prevent scanning anomalies.
  • When scanning detailed areas or small holes of the object, try to get as close to the object as possible.
  • During the scanning process, you can pinch with two fingers to zoom in or out on the model.

Lost Tracking

When moving the scanner to collect data from the object, the scanner captures multiple frames of data per second and identifies the scanned object through overlapping areas between these frames. If the scanner is moved too quickly during the scan, there may be insufficient overlapping data, leading to a loss of tracking.

Resume Tracking

If you see the tracking loss prompt, please realign the scanner with the previously captured area. Once the scanner detects the overlapping area, it will automatically continue scanning without needing to press the scan button.

Generate Data

When the scan is paused, tap Optimize/Mesh to end the scanning process and generate mesh data. You can continue to edit data or optimize the mesh.