Quick Guide¶
This chapter provides an overview guide for the hardware and the software of OptimScan Q12 3D 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.