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Point-cloud cleanup, meshing and export with AlphaScan S1

Knowledge Overview Definition

After meshing is complete, select the corresponding mesh data and use the file menu in the upper-left corner to export it.

Completing the scan and cleaning the point cloud

In AlphaScan S1, completing the scan allows the acquired point-cloud data to be processed.

Select the point-cloud data to retain, invert the selection to select the unwanted data, and delete that unwanted data.

Setting mesh parameters, converting and exporting

After point-cloud cleanup, set the meshing parameters in the left-hand meshing-parameter panel.

Start meshing after setting the parameters to convert the processed point cloud into a mesh.

After meshing is complete, select the corresponding mesh data and use the file menu in the upper-left corner to export it.

Further Reading All Entries
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  2. What Is a 3D Scanner? Types, Parameters, and Selection Criteria A 3D scanner captures three-dimensional surface data from physical objects and converts geometry, dimensions, and features into digital data for inspection, reverse engineering, and modeling.
  3. What Is 3D Scanning Accuracy? Accuracy, Repeatability, and Resolution Explained 3D scanning accuracy describes how closely scan data matches an object's actual geometry and dimensions. It is assessed through local accuracy, volumetric accuracy, stitching accuracy, repeatability, and resolution.
  4. What Is Point Cloud Data? Point Clouds, Meshes, and CAD Models in 3D Scanning Point cloud data is an important raw data format in 3D scanning. It consists of discrete 3D coordinate points that describe object surface geometry and support inspection, reverse engineering, modeling, and archiving.