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Use Scan Groups to Reduce Scanning Time
To minimize scanning time, select the lowest resolution that will capture the physical details needed for
your scan project. This resolution may not scan registration targets with the detail you need for accurate
registration. Rather than using a higher resolution for the entire scan, make a 360° lower-resolution scan
first as a scan group (referred to here as the primary scan), then make several higher-resolution detail
scans of the targets visible in the first scan. This reduces the total time needed to scan the area, while still
yielding high-quality scans of the targets to ensure that registration is accurate.
About Detail Scans
Detail scans are different from ordinary scans. They contain no high-precision inclinometer and compass
data, and are generally useful only in the context of their scan group.
Creating a Scan Group
NOTICE: The primary scan and the detail scans must all be taken from the same scanner position.
Ensure that the scanner tripod or other mount is immobile throughout the procedure. If
possible, use WLAN and operate the scanner from a remote user interface (See WLAN on
page89.). If you must use the touchscreen, do not tap the screen hard enough to disturb the
scanner.
1. Create a scan. (See Scanning on page39.) When the scan is finished, the screen switches to the
Preview Scans page. This scan is the primary scan of the group.
2. Locate a registration target (or other object) to scan at a higher resolution. Use the mouse wheel (or
pinch gestures) to zoom in to the preview image.
3. Click a target to select it. A blue selection rectangle appears. Drag it to adjust the position.
Figure 7-9 Adding detail scans to group
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