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Create / Import Files

The post-processing workflow on the computer is mainly done in theWorkspace, where you can choose to create a new workspace or import existing project files for post-processing.

Create a Workspace

  • Open the file card list of Workspace in the main interface, click the Create button in the top right corner or the Create workspace button in the center of the interface (when the file card list is empty), you can create a new workspace and enter it directly.
  • After entering Workspace, click File > Create workspace in the top navigation bar, you can create a new workspace and enter it directly.

Import a Workspace / Model File

  • Open the file card list of Workspace in the main interface, click Import local file to open the file selection dialog, where you can import project files (.proj); click on the newly added project file card to enter the corresponding workspace.

  • Open the file card list of Model Library in the main interface, double click on the model file that needs to be imported, click Import workspace in the pop-up window to create a new workspace and enter it.

    Note

    You can choose to add model files by clicking Import local file or Import from scanner; or you can open the device file list to import the model files on the device into the model library.

  • Open the device file list and select the model file that needs to be imported, click Import workspace in the top right corner to select or create a workspace and enter it.

  • After entering Workspace, click in the top right corner of the left-side model list, and you can choose Import from scanner, Import from Model Library or Import local file.

    Note

    • Model files imported from the scanner or locally imported files will be added to the model library automatically.
    • About how to connect the scanner, please refer to connect the scanner.

Workspace Interface

  • Click to return to the main interface.
  • Click the View button to expand the drop-down list, where you can choose to hide / show texture or reset the view.
  • Click on the right side of the workspace's name to expand the drop-down list, where you can rename or export the workspace.

Note

For the introduction to and buttons in the right side of the navigation bar, please refer to help and settings.

Display all the model projects that have been imported into the current workspace in the order of creation, from the nearest to the farthest.

For the projects with generated mesh, you can click to expand the mesh sub-level column, click on which will take you to the interface of mesh editing.

Note

  • indicates that the project uses the markers alignment mode.
  • For the introduction to and other icons about the project information, please refer to file card.
  • You can right-click on one column to rename / export / delete the project; besides, you can also double-click on one column to rename the project.

The bottom displays the properties of the currently selected project, including the scan mode, object type, merge method, etc.

Display the corresponding toolbar for point cloud / mesh editing tools based on the data display status of the current project.

You can manipulate the model using the mouse or trackpad.

Note

If the project uses the markers alignment mode, markers will be displayed.

Operation Gestures on the mouse Gestures on the trackpad
Translation Hold down the middle mouse button or right-click and drag
  • Windows: Two-finger swipe
  • macOS: Ctrl+left-button
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    Rotation Hold down the left mouse button and drag Press and swipe with one finger
    Scaling Use the scroll wheel
  • Windows: Pinch or spread with two fingers
  • macOS: Swipe up and down with two fingers
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    You can also use the ⑤view controller in the bottom right corner to quickly switch between different model perspectives.

    Note

    • indicates the texture is shown, indicates the texture is hidden.
    • Clickto reset the view to the original status.