Manual

Errant Points and/or Background Noise

The scanner was designed with busy workplaces in mind: people walking by

workspaces while scanning is underway, conversations happening over desks where

scanners are working. A defining component and feature of our scanner is its

“cleaning” functions that enable users to erase unwanted points. (See Cleaning a

Scan (p. ) for more detail on how to clean.)

It’s hard not to overemphasize the importance of cleaning your scans, especially

given the fact it can be accomplished in a matter of seconds. These improved

meshes, in turn, produce impressive 3D prints.  Consequences of not cleaning before

meshing can be seen below:

A Lot of Background Noise and No Cleaning

Point Cloud PLY File Format

Note what looks like orbiting debris

surrounding the apple.

A Lot of Background Noise and No Cleaning Final Outcome

Meshed OBJ File Format

Meshing without cleaning has left a foreign

body included in the final result.

Proper and regular cleaning produces better meshes as shown below.

Proper Cleaning

Point Cloud PLY File Format

Proper Cleaning Final Outcome

Meshed OBJ File Format

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