Quick Guide¶
This chapter provides an overview guide for the hardware and the software of OptimScan Q12 High-Precision 3D Inspection Scanner, making it easy for you to find the corresponding instructions.
About the Hardware¶
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You can learn about the hardware here, including the appearance of the scanner and its cable connection.
About the Software¶
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You can learn about the software here, including its installation, activation and so on.
After installation and activation, follow the steps below to use the scanner.
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Calibrate the Scanner
Calibration ensures the accuracy of the scanner and improves the scanning quality.
Calibrate the scanner if you first use it; when the calibration is completed, it will be skipped automatically next time you open the software. -
Create a Project Group
After you select a scan mode, choose a folder and create a project group.
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Set Scanning Parameters
When a project group is created, you can set relevant parameters to get a better scan result.
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Scan and Generate a Point Cloud
After you set scanning parameters, scan the object and generate a point cloud.
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Edit the Scanned Data
You can edit the scanned data when the scanning is paused or completed to reduce noises and get accurate data.
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Post-processing and Measurement
You can post-process the scanned data, or use the SHINING3D Inspect software to measure it.