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User Manual

Version 2.1.0

TOC

Copyright 13
What's New 14
peel 3d 2.1.0 14
Enhancements 14
peel 2 CAD 14
New features 14
Previous versions 15
New features 15
General Information 17
Welcome 18
Contextual Help 19
Using the contextual help 19
System General Care 21
Service 23
Standard warranty 23
Software update 23
What is not covered 23
Assistance 24
Getting help 24
Contextual Help 24
Technical support 24
Diagnostic mode 24
Online Services 24
Keyboard shortcuts 24
Contact Us 27
Technical Support 27
Sales Support 27
General Information 27
Getting Started 28
System Requirements 29

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Other considerations 29
Software Installation 30
Product Manager 31
Online Services 33
Activation for non-registered users 33
Activation for registered users 33
Software and License Updates 35
To update the calibration file 36
Automatic method 36
Manual method 36
To update the license file 36
Automatic method 36
Manual method 36
peel 3d Product Family 37
peel 1 38
Hardware and Components 39
Operating Principles 41
Geometry - based positioning 41
Intelligent hybrid positioning 41
System Connection 42
Connection steps 42
System Calibration 43
There is 1 zone to look at: 43
There are 4 zones to look at: 44
System Configuration 45
45
Object Preparation 47
Instructions: 47
Acquisition Rules 48
Distance meter 49
Shape slippage indicators 50
peel 2 54
Hardware and Components 55
Operating Principles 57

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Geometry - based positioning 57
Intelligent hybrid positioning 57
System Connection 58
Connection steps 58
System Calibration 59
There is 1 zone to look at: 59
There are 4 zones to look at: 60
System Configuration 61
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Object Preparation 63
Instructions: 63
Acquisition Rules 64
Distance meter 65
Shape slippage indicators 66
peel 2 CAD 70
Hardware and Components 71
Operating Principles 74
Geometry - based positioning 74
Intelligent hybrid positioning 74
System Connection 75
Connection steps 75
System Calibration 76
There is 1 zone to look at: 76
There are 4 zones to look at: 77
System Configuration 78
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Object Preparation 80
Instructions: 80
Acquisition Rules 81
Distance meter 82
Shape slippage indicators 83
Targets 87
Positioning targets 87
Software Overview 88

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Software Interface 89
Interface 89
To rename a node or element in the navigation tree 90
Configuration Options 93
Mouse and Keyboard Controls 96
Contextual Menu 97
Display Panel 98
File Types 100
File extensions 100
Scan Module Overview 101
Technical requirements 101
Using the Scan Module 102
Launch scan process 102
Positioning parameters 102
Scanner parameters 102
Positioning parameters 103
Scanner parameters 103
Basic guided workflow 104
Scan Interface 105
Menu 105
Navigation panel 108
Add Basic Entity 111
Add an Angle 112
Tools | Basic entities | Angle 112
Add a Distance 113
Tools | Basic entities | Distance 113
Add a Line 114
Tools | Basic entities | Line 114
Add a Plane 115
Tools | Basic entities | Plane 115
Add a Circle 117
Tools | Basic entities | Circle 117
Add a Cylinder 118
Tools | Basic entities | Cylinder 118

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Delete Frames 137
Merge Scans 138
Alignment methods 138
Merge option 139
Scan Template 140
Basic Guided Workflow 141
Scan parameters 142
Scan 143
Final Options 144
Mesh Module Overview 145
Mesh Module Overview 146
Alignment 146
Mesh improvement 146
Geometrical entities 146
Using the Mesh Module 148
Mesh Module Interface 150
Menu 150
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Navigation panel 151
Right-click on the mesh node to access these options: 152
Right-click on the Entities node to: 153
These are the possible options when right-clicking on an entity: 153
Add Entity 155
Tools | Add entity 155
Add Entity | Distance 156
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Tools | Add Entity | Distance 156
Add Entity | Angle 157
Tools | Add Entity | Angle 157
Add Entity | Line 158
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Tools | Add entity | Line 158
Add Entity | Plane 160

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Copyright

No part of the contents of this technical guide may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by
any means without the written permission of peel 3d.

peel 3d takes no responsibility if errors or inaccuracies were to appear in this document.

peel 3d and its logo are trademarks of Creaform.

Other marks are the property of their respective owners.

It is totally forbidden to reproduce, duplicate, disassemble, decompile, reverse engineer, sell,
transfer or assign, in any manner the scanner, the software and the system.

peel 3d version 2.1.0

Last modified in January 2020

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What's New

peel 3d 2.1.0
Enhancements
Improved function descriptions in the Contextual Help

peel 2 CAD
New features
New solution for reverse engineering

New Add entity tools
Curve
Cross-section

New Add surface tools
Auto surface
Manual surface
Manual surfaces can be edited
Single patch

New Edit tool
Cut mesh by curve

New Compare function
Customizable color scale
Export color mesh and color scale

Possibility to export entities as .iges, .step, .csv and .dxf formats

Previous versions
peel 3d 2.0

New features
Brand new look!
New icons

New System panel at the right-hand side of the 3D viewer including all parameters linked to
the hardware:
Connection Status
Calibration
Configuration
Positioning Parameters
Scanner Parameters

New clipping tools
Clipping plane completely reworked, now in the toolbar, fully interactive in the 3D
viewer
New Remove Background
New Clipping Reference

Allows the use of a 3D reference to clean, or clip, a scan

3D viewer interaction has been improved
New interactive viewpoints
A navigation "cube" (3D interactive viewpoint) is available at the bottom left corner of
the 3D viewer
Undo & Redo of a viewpoint is available as well (Ctrl+Shift+Z, Ctrl+Shift+Y)

New guided scan workflow
Provides a step-by-step procedure to the user for a complete scan acquisition

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New Scan Template to Import/Export session parameters including:
Positioning targets
Clipping objects
All Parameters

Contextual Help is now available exclusively online

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General Information

This section contains general topics:

Welcome
Contextual help
System general care
Service
Assistance
Contact us

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Welcome

Welcome to peel 3d contextual help and user manual.

This manual provides information regarding peel 3d software and scanner.

The Contents tab, available through the sidebar, presents the table of contents. To access a topic,
click on its title.

To search a particular topic or specific information in Help, use the Search box at the upper-right
corner of the window.

This manual follows the use of the International System of Units (SI). Unless otherwise specified,
length units are expressed in millimeters and angle in degrees.

The convention used for the colors of coordinate systems axes is as follows: red=X, green=Y,
blue=Z.

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Contextual Help

Using the contextual help
The contextual help provides immediate assistance and information about the main features of
peel 3d software and scanner.

In addition, the Contents tab allows navigating in books and topics to find information concerning
peel 3d.

Icons in manual

Note: Information or explanation given for a better understanding.

Tips: Useful information or advice.

WARNING: Information given to prevent a potential problem or danger.

Example: Idea or fact used to explain a notion.

To open or close the contextual help

Click located at the upper-right corner of the interface or
Select Help | Show contextual help in the menu or
Click F1

To update the contextual help
A link will be displayed at the lower-right corner of the interface under the contextual help when a
new version is available.

To find specific information
Click

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to access the whole help content.

Search tool
In the search tool, enter terms separated by spaces. The results will match all the terms in the
query. Searches are case insensitive and will match exact terms and variations.

1. Enter your query in the upper-right Search box.

2. Click to see the search results.

Quotation marks can be used around a group of words to get an exact match.

Help toolbar

To open the Printer dialog to send the opened topic to the printer.

To open the previous page placed in the table of contents.

To open the next page placed in the table of contents.

To navigate to the topic previously opened.

To navigate forward to the topic previously opened.

Contents search
The Contents tab lets you explore and navigate to find specific information.

1. Browse in books or entries by clicking on them to expand or collapse.
2. Click a topic to display its content.

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System General Care

peel 3d products are made of optical precision parts and must be handled with care to avoid dam-
aging their internal components and calibration system. They must be carried in their protective
case at all times and must be stored in a dry, dust-free and room temperature environment. We
recommend keeping all devices and accessories in the protective case when not in use.

Prior to starting a project, make sure the working environment is clutter-free and that cables are
safely placed.

Always store the devices following these conditions:

Storage temperature: 5 to 55 °C
Operation temperature: 5 to 40 °C
Humidity: 10 to 90 % non-condensing relative humidity

Never open any component of a peel 3d technology.

General use

Always use the device in a clean and dry environment.
Avoid direct lighting on the optical parts.
Do not immerse the device.
Do not drop the device and protect it against shocks.
Do not introduce foreign bodies into the device.
Leave the protective caps on unused connectors.
Do not fold cables with a curve radius lesser than 5 cm.
Do not crush cables (do not step on them).
Only use the device with the original power block supplied.

Metal and plastic parts
To clean the device, use a soft cotton cloth with a small amount of water or a soapy solution.

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Do not use solvent to clean the device.

Optical parts

Spray dry air to remove any particles that may scratch the objectives and lights.
Clean the objectives and lights with a damp cloth such as a non-abrasive optical towel or a
microfiber cloth.

User calibration plate
The user calibration plate should remain in the protective case.

Do not put any object on the case except the custom foam insert. Do not touch the retroreflective
targets. If a target gets damaged, the whole user calibration plate must be replaced.

To clean dirty retroreflective targets:

1. Spot the target(s) that seem(s) to have some dust or dirt on it.
2. Soak a cotton swab in a diluted soap solution (never use alcohol).
3. Gently dab the targets (never rub the targets).
4. Gently dry the targets by placing a microfiber towel or tissue on the targets (never rub the
targets).

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Service

Read the following terms and conditions before using this product.

Standard warranty
peel 3d standard warranty coverage period is one (1) year effective from the factory shipping date.
This includes all parts and labor costs for product problems such as material or manufacturing
defects.

Software update
Each year, peel 3d releases a software update. The customer is responsible for installing it. peel
3d is not liable for any device malfunction due to the installation of software on non-certified peel
3d computers. Refer to the System Requirements section for more details.

What is not covered
Components, products or items not specifically listed herein.
Unauthorized repairs performed by third parties, inaccessible products, theft.
Damage caused by conditions beyond Administrator's control such as power surge, rust, cor-
rosion, infestation, negligence, abuse, misuse or acts of God.

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Assistance

Getting help
Contextual Help
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding peel 3d software or scanner, refer to the
contextual help (Help | Show Contextual Help). Information on the software version is avail-
able: Help | About peel 3d.

Technical support
If you experience issues, contact Technical support (available during business hours). The fea-
ture Create system information file, available under the Help menu, provides relevant information
for Technical Support help (.txt file).

You can also contact us online using the contact form or the live chat at www.peel- 3d.-
com/pages/support.

Diagnostic mode
This function is made available for Technical Support. It gathers information on the customer's act-
ive products in the case a system issue needs to be resolved. It is accessible from the Configure |
Diagnostic mode after receiving the activation key from Customer Support.

Online Services
See peel 3d Online Services section.

Keyboard shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts are available through the Help menu (Help | Keyboard shortcuts).

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Contact Us

Visit our website www.peel-3d.com and register your system to get access to technical doc-
umentation and upgrades.

Technical Support
Fill out the form on our support web page and someone from our team will get back to you shortly.

www.peel-3d.com/pages/support

You can also send us an email at this address:

[email protected]

Sales Support
[email protected]

General Information
[email protected]

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Getting Started

This section provides a general overview of necessary information user needs to know to use the
software.

System requirements
Software installation
Product manager
online services
Software and license updates

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System Requirements

Components Requirements
Computer model HP ZBook 15 (recommended)
Processor Intel Core i7 (4+ cores) – 2.7 GHz or more
Operating system Windows 10 64 bits
Graphic card NVIDIA card with 2GB memory or more OpenGL 4.3 and later
Memory 32 GB (minimum) or 64 GB (recommended)
Hard drive At least 100 GB of free space or 200 GB (recommended)
Display 1920 x 1080
Connecting ports 1 × USB 2.0, USB 3.0 compatible

System performance improves with a more powerful computer.

Other considerations
The software takes advantage of modern computer architecture. Almost all of its operations are
multithreaded to benefit from the multi-core processors of the computers.

Due to some constraints in Windows, there is a limit to the amount of memory that can be alloc-
ated to a single program. In a 64-bit operating system, the limit depends on the total amount of
memory available in the computer. For example, a computer having 4 GB of RAM will have a 3.7
GB limit. If the limit exceeds, the software will display an error message prompting you to reduce
the resolution or to remove unwanted data from the scan. The data of the current session will not
be lost and will reappear once resolution is changed and/or data removed. It is recommended to
save the session at this point.

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Software Installation
Download files online
peel 3d up-to-date files can be retrieved on the website. You can request access by using the
Web Access Request Form.

1. Log in to your account on the website.
2. Click on Products tab.
3. Select the “Select all” check box at the top left of the products table, to select all your
products.
4. Select the software and version you want to use at the bottom of your screen.
5. Click Generate Download, then Software Download and save the installer on your com-
puter.
6. Click Download all Licenses & Calibrations and save the “selected-products.zip” file on
your computer.
7. Launch the installer.

Software uninstallation
To uninstall the software, use the Programs and Features option in the Windows Control Panel.

1. In the Start Menu, click on Control Panel.

2. Go to Programs and Features.
3. Select the software from the list and click Uninstall.
4. Follow the instructions to complete the process.

The uninstallation tool allows keeping license and calibration files. If Yes is selected, calibration
and license folders will not be removed.

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Product Manager

The Product Manager can be accessed to manage the calibration and license files of the scanner.
It is available either through:

1. Configure | Product Manager
2. Windows Start menu: All Programs | Software peel 3d Product Manager

The Product Manager lists all the products installed on the computer. More than 1 product can be
installed on a computer, although only 1 can be activated per session.

If changes are made in the Product Manager while the software is running, a new session must be
created.

To manually add a product to the Product Manager

1. Click on the link Add new product.

2. Enter the product serial number.
3. Click Browse and select its calibration file (.cst).
4. Click Browse and select its license file (.clf).

Product list
The Product Manager table gives information concerning the license and the calibration of the
installed products as well as the active products.

To activate a product
Select the product to use from the Installed products and click on Activate.

To change or delete a product

1. Select the product from the Products list.
2. Click Change to change either the calibration file or the license file of the product.
3. Click Delete to remove the product from the Products list.

Click to force refreshing information for the current product.

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License status
The product license status is shown in the Device bar, along with other information regarding the
current session.

Status symbols in the Product Manager
The following table summarizes the different status symbols that can be encountered in the
Product Manager:

Customer Care Plan
License Calibration
Status symbols expiration date
status date column
column
Customer Care Plan is The license file The calibration
Up to date
active for the product. is up to date. file is up to date.
Customer Care Plan is
The license file
Invalid expired for the N/A
is not valid.
product.
Download Download latest
Download N/A latest license calibration file
file now. now.
Customer Care Plan License not Calibration file
Not found
information not found. found. not found.

The name of the product is displayed, in the Product column, if the serial number is found on the
website. If the Product Manager is offline or if the serial number of a product cannot be found on
the website, N/A is displayed.

Restore to factory default
The scanner calibration can be restored to its factory default accessing the Product Manager. This
manipulation cannot be undone and should only be used when the sensor calibration process fails
to optimize properly.

To restore the factory settings, click Restore.

The button becomes available when a .cst extension has changed. For example, when a scanner
is recalibrated.

When using this function, a message appears informing a new scanner has been activated and a
new session has been created with the original .cst.

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Online Services
Overview
The Online Services link the software with the Customer Center. It allows the users to directly
access their product information, such as license expiration dates, last calibration dates, but also
to ensure that the license files and software version installed on the computer are up to date.

Once the Online Services are activated, simple symbols are displayed in the Product Manager to

provide a useful visual feedback to the user giving specific information about his products.

An available internet connection is required to use these services.

Online Services options
The Online Services options are located in the software general options accessible through Con-
figure | Options menu.

Disconnected services
When the Online Services option is not activated, the Product Manager is not connected to the
Customer Center. Therefore, it only includes the license and calibration files that were previously
installed on the computer. The users must manage their products through the Customer Center.
It is also possible for the user to set the frequency which the software will check for available
updates.

To activate the Online Services

Activation for non-registered users
1. Click on the Web Access Request link.
2. A web page opens and a request form is loaded.
3. Fill in the form and once it is completed, a registration approval email is sent within the
next 24 hours.

Activation for registered users
1. Enter email address and password used at registration.
2. Check the Remember Password box (optional).

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3. Click OK.

Forgot your password?

1. Go to the Customer Center website.
2. Click on Forgot your password or need to change your password? in the logon dialog.
3. Enter your email address and click on Reset/Change my password to receive an email
with the link to change your password.

Access to support website
Once the Online Services are activated, the Customer Center can be launched directly from peel
3d (Help | peel 3d Customer Center).

Online Services indicators
The main window displays a small indicator, at its bottom left, giving general information about
products:

Indicator Description
Not connected to the Online Services. No log-in information has been provided and/or the
online services haven’t been enabled with the check box in the options. Clicking this icon will
open the Options window.

Not connected to the Internet.

A software update is available. Click this icon to initiate the download of the new version.
Most recent calibration and/or license file(s) is/are available. At least 1 of the connected
sensors (license and/or calibration file) is not up to date. Click this icon to open the Product
Manager.

The software is connected to the Online Services and the software version, as well as the
entire license and calibration files are up to date.

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Software and License Updates

The Online Services portal gives access to different updates:

To carry out an update, the computer must be connected to the Inter-
net.

Software update
peel 3d software should be updated each time a service release or a new version is available. All
updates come as a new software installer.

To update the software using automatic download option with Online Services

1. Click at the bottom left of the screen.

2. A new update available message will appear.
3. Click Yes to download and install the update.

To update the software using the Customer Center portal

1. Connect to the website through the Configure | Options. Click on Products.
2. Click on Products.
3. Select the software and version you want to use at the bottom of your screen.
4. Click Software Download and save the installer on your computer.
5. Click Download all Licenses & Calibrations and save the “selected-products.zip” file on
your computer.
6. Launch the installer.

Calibration file update
Each time a product is factory calibrated, a new calibration file is created. The latest version is
available online (or on the USB stick provided with a new scanner). Since that file is related to the
product calibration process, it does not have to be changed after a software update.

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To update the calibration file
Automatic method

1. In the Product Manager, make sure to be connected to the Online Services.

2. Click next to the calibration file to update.

Manual method

1. Connect to the website through the Help | peel 3d Online Services.
2. Find the product by entering its serial number in the text field and click Apply.
3. Click on the arrow in the Calibration tab.
4. Access to the Product Manager to change the calibration file.

License file update
License files are linked to the software version. They must be updated for each new version only
(not for service releases). License files loaded for previous versions will be displayed as Invalid ver-
sion.

A 90-day license is provided with every new scanner. After that period, a user license is issued.
Subsequently, updates are required to continue using the software.

To update the license file
Automatic method

1. In the Product Manager, make sure to be connected to the Online Services.

2. Click next to the license file to update.

Manual method

1. Make sure to download and install the latest available version of the software.
2. On the website, find the product by entering its serial number in the text field and click
Apply.
3. Find the product by entering its serial number in the text field and click Apply.
4. Click on the arrow in the License tab.
5. Access to the Product Manager to change the license file.

The license expiration date appears in the Device Bar located above the main Menu.

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peel 3d Product Family

peel 1 peel 2 peel 2 CAD

The peel 3d handheld scanners offer portable 3D scanning experience, providing fast and reli-
able measurements.

The peel 3d self- positioning scanners provide a fast measurement rate, and do not require

manual data post- processing. It can be used for a wide range of applications, helping pro-
fessionals throughout the entire product development process.

peel 3d scanners are not recommended for people with photo sensible epi-
lepsy.

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peel 1

The peel 3d handheld scanners offer portable 3D scanning experience, providing fast and reli-
able measurements.

The peel 3d self- positioning scanners provide a fast measurement rate, and do not require

manual data post- processing. It can be used for a wide range of applications, helping pro-
fessionals throughout the entire product development process.

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Hardware and Components

The peel 3d scanner features a camera surrounded by a set of four white LEDs and a white light
pattern projector.

1. Set of 4 LEDs
2. White light pattern projector
3. Trigger
4. Camera

The peel 3d scanner and all necessary hardware fit into 1 ergonomic protective case equipped
with a custom foam insert. The calibration plate is located under the foam.

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1. Software installer
2. USB cable
3. Positioning targets
4. Power supply
5. peel 1 scanner

The protective case is sold separately.

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Operating Principles

Geometry - based positioning
The scanner requires geometry in order to position itself. The projector emits a white light pattern
on the object. The pattern distortion on the object is recorded by 1 digital camera: the camera is
placed on top of the scanner. The acquisition is made over the entire light pattern. The geometry
information collected is used to build the surface in real-time positioning.

Intelligent hybrid positioning
The scanner detects positioning targets on and around the object. Intelligent hybrid positioning
combines the positioning targets provided with the geometry information in order to provide more
accurate results. This feature always uses all the information available, the geometry and pos-
itioning targets, to provide positioning. It does so while ensuring that sufficient data is available to
guarantee accuracy. The built-in intelligence also prevents the acquisition of inaccurately posi-
tioned frames.

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System Connection

Connection steps
1. Plug the power supply to a wall outlet or a power bar.
2. Connect the power supply into the USB cable.
3. Plug the USB cable into one of the USB port of the computer.
4. At the very end, plug the connector of the USB cable into the scanner.

To disconnect the scanner, first unplug the USB cable from the scan-
ner, afterward the sequence is up to the user.

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System Calibration

Changes in the environment may affect the scanner calibration, mostly due to pressure or tem-
perature variations, modifying the mechanical configuration. Optimizing the calibration allows get-
ting back to the initial measuring characteristics. We recommend doing so each time you use the
scanner. The calibration uses a known reference, the user calibration plate, and consists in bring-
ing the scanner to 10 positions.

To optimize the scanner calibration

1. Click i n the System panel or access the application through Configure | Scanner |

Calibration.
2. Place the user calibration plate on a stable plane surface, with no reflective object near the
latter.
3. Position the scanner at approximately 20 cm (8 in) from the center of the user calibration
plate, at a perpendicular angle.
4. Press the trigger button and slowly move the scanner away from the plate, matching the
white square with the green square in the center. Once the first measurement is taken,
lock your arm and gradually move the scanner upwards for subsequent measurements.
Ten (10) measurements are required for calibration.
5. Click Yes to accept the optimization.

Best practice suggests to perform calibration with the plate inside the case.

peel 1

There is 1 zone to look at:
Center zone: Try to match the white square with the green square. The green square size
changes indicating the distance required between the scanner and the user calibration plate.

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peel 2 & peel 2 CAD

There are 4 zones to look at:
Top zone: Try to maintain the top red indicator as centered as possible in the green area.
Move your scanner from left to right to center the red bar.
Left zone: Try to maintain the top red indicator as centered as possible in the green area.
Move your scanner up and down to adjust the red bar.
Right zone: Try to center the red indicator with the green area by moving your scanner closer
or away from the user calibration plate. The red bar goes up each time a measurement is suc-
cessfully taken. The green area will also change position with each measurement. This zone
indicates the scanner's height.
Center zone: Try to match the white square with the green square. The green square size
changes indicating the distance required between the scanner and the user calibration plate.

If all these steps fail, contact [email protected].

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System Configuration

Automatic shutter
Since reflection properties differ from a surface to another, the Automatic shutter feature allows
the scanner to automatically adjust its camera shutter speed for better surface detection. Carried
out in real time, the Automatic shutter mode optimizes scanning parameters. It works well if the
light pattern is entirely contained within the object, otherwise it can be used as an initial approx-
imation tool.

It is recommended to use Automatic shutter while scanning mostly monochromatic and reflective
objects. Otherwise, the check box should be cleared when 2 contrast colors or distinct reflection
properties appear in the same field of view.

To configure the scanner
If the scanner does not detect the object to scan, or for parts with different colors and/or reflection
properties, we recommend manually adjusting the cameras shutter speed. This will provide
optimal surface detection. The configuration parameters can be modified at all times, even without
stopping the acquisition process.

1. Click in the System panel or access the configuration dialog box through Configure

| Scanner | Configuration.
2. Hold the scanner perpendicularly at a stand-off distance f rom the object (~40 cm) and
press the trigger button.
3. To adjust the shutter time, 2 options are available:
a. Adjust the shutter slider value under Scanner parameters i n the System panel
so the light pattern is as yellow as possible. This slider controls the exposure dis-
played in milliseconds.
b. For parts having a uniform color/texture, click the Auto. adjust button and hold
the scanner perpendicularly to the part surface until the Optimizing Parameters
message disappears.

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Four statuses (colors) are used to set optimal shutter speed:

No detection (black): No surface is detected.
Underexposed (gray): The cameras hardly perceive the light pattern reflection. There is not
enough information gathered by the software to calculate and build a mesh from the surface.
The shutter speed should be increased.
Optimal (yellow): The reflection of the light pattern is clean and defined. The surface cal-
culation is made under ideal circumstances.
Saturated (red): The reflection of the light pattern is so intense the cameras are dazzled. The
pattern is not clearly defined and may lead to a wrong reconstruction of the surface or an
unusual amount of noise in the data. The shutter speed should be decreased.

The configuration can be modified during the scan so different strategies can be used for scanning
multicolor parts. In the case of low contrast, a compromise can be reached between the different
colors, which still provides a good light pattern detection. However, in the case of high contrast, it
is recommended to scan 1 section of the object, to change the configuration and to complete the
scan. No need to stop scanning to access the Configuration dialog.

Configuration preset
A configuration template can be saved to be used when scanning similar objects.

Right-click in the grey window under Configuration preset and click Save preset or the Save

preset button to create a new preset based on the current shutter value.
Right-click the new preset to Delete or Rename it.
A preset can be saved as default by right-clicking on it and Set as default.
Click on a preset in the list to activate it. The default configuration is reset by clicking on (Fact-
ory default).

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Object Preparation

In order to provide better scan results, the object to scan must be prepared following some simple
steps. peel 3d is an intelligent scanner self-positioning itself based on the object geometry. In the
case of flat or shiny surfaces, positioning targets will provide better scan results.

For optimal scan results, it is also recommended to add white powder on more complex surfaces.

Instructions:
The object must be clean and free of dirt.
In the case of a shiny surface, first add powder to the object.
For both powdered and flat surface objects lacking geometry, apply positioning targets with a
distance of 20 mm and 100 mm from each other.

The use of a turntable could be useful to scan as it allows rotating the object. For
better scan results, apply positioning targets around the object.

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Acquisition Rules
Scanning distance
For better scan accuracy, the following scanner distance must be respected.

The scanner stand-off distance is 40 cm (~16 in). Its field of view goes from 30 to 55 cm (~12 to 22
in).

peel 1

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Screen indicators
While scanning, a distance meter is displayed on the left side of the screen, showing the distance
between the scanner and the object. The distance meter is also represented by 3 LEDs on top of
the scanner.

Distance meter

Red / Yellow LEDs to indicate the scanner is too close
to the object: move backward.
Green LED to indicate the scanner is at the correct dis-
tance.
Dark Blue / Light Blue LEDs to indicate the scanner is
too far from the object: move forward.

LEDs indicators:

1. Blue LED to indicate the scanner is running.
2. Red LED to indicate the scanner is too close to the object: move backward.
3. Green LED to indicate the scanner is at the correct distance.
4. Red LED to indicate the scanner is too far from the object: move forward.

When the scanner loses tracking, the 2 red LEDs light up.

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Positioning status
This feature provides indications on positioning issues and tips to solve the problem.

Status indicator Tips

Not enough visible data.
Change the scanner angle or adjust the distance
from the object.
Adjust the shutter speed.

Frame impossible to position.

Aim the scanner at the last positioned frame or
go back to any of the previously captured targets.

Lack of recognizable features.

Apply 1 or a few targets.

Position ambiguity.

Put 1 or a few targets close to the ambiguity
spots to differentiate one from another.

Shape slippage indicators
Arrows show which sliding directions are causing the positioning problems.

Yellow arrow: positioning is still acceptable but has a slight ambiguity.
Red arrow: unacceptable positioning.

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Detection mode (peel 1 only)
The Detection mode scanner parameter allows to select a mode in the drop-down menu accord-
ing to the part surface finish. This mode can be changed while scanning.

Uniform surface: Default mode used with uniform color and geometrical texture.

Textured surface: Mode used with non-uniform color or geometrical texture.

Automatic: Mode adapting to the surface depending on its color and geometrical texture.

Super adhesive retroreflective targets
The super adhesive targets are suited to use with the scanner. They are hypoallergenic, safe and
made of a plaster type adhesive. They provide good adhesion to both skin and fabric.

There must be a minimum of 15 mm around each target.

Field of view
The Field of view is the image scope the scanner can acquire during the scanning process.

For better surface results and to ensure optimal field of view, the user must respect a certain
stand-off distance. Any data out of the scanner field of view will not be acquired.

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Resume scan

Click to Resume scan.

This function is very useful especially when position tracking is lost. The user can choose where to
resume the scan. He can also move the surface around and select a different area.

It is also possible to click on the surface to decide the area where to resume the scan. In order to
resume the scanning process, the user needs to point the scanner on this area. If the area selec-
ted does not contain enough positioning information, the rectangle will become red and a warning
message will be displayed.

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Delete frames

Click to Delete frames.

This function corrects positioning errors, when the object geometry is not sufficient or slightly
ambiguous. It can be used during the scanning process or during post-processing.

In the Delete frames expanding panel, it is possible to delete highlighted images, to review the list
of affected frames and/or to pinpoint the incorrect ones. Frames selected from the list will appear
in yellow in the 3D viewer.

All frames will be selected when expanding the list of frames. It is possible to select (or deselect)
multiple frames using the Shift key, which might be useful when multiple frames must be deleted.

When used for post-processing, surface reconstruction will be required after deleting the frames.

The frames included in the selected area will appear in red.

For more information, see the Delete Frames section.

Preview mode

The Preview mode allows decreasing calculation time and seeing the final result rapidly

without stopping the scan completely.

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peel 2

The peel 3d handheld scanners offer portable 3D scanning experience, providing fast and reli-
able measurements.

The peel 3d self- positioning scanners provide a fast measurement rate, and do not require

manual data post- processing. It can be used for a wide range of applications, helping pro-
fessionals throughout the entire product development process.

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Hardware and Components

The peel 2 scanner features two digital cameras and one digital color camera, each surrounded
by a set of four white LEDs, and a white light pattern projector.

1. Top camera
2. White LEDs
3. Bottom camera
4. White light projector
5. Color camera
6. Trigger

The peel 3d scanner and all necessary hardware fit into 1 ergonomic protective case equipped
with a custom foam insert. The calibration plate is located under the foam.

1. Software installer
2. USB cable
3. Positioning targets
4. Power supply
5. peel 2 scanner

The protective case is sold separately.

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Operating Principles

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System Connection

To disconnect the scanner, first unplug the USB cable from the scan-
ner, afterward the sequence is up to the user.

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System Calibration

To optimize the scanner calibration

1. Click i n the System panel or access the application through Configure | Scanner |

Best practice suggests to perform calibration with the plate inside the case.

peel 1

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peel 2 & peel 2 CAD

If all these steps fail, contact [email protected].

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System Configuration

1. Click in the System panel or access the configuration dialog box through Configure

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Four statuses (colors) are used to set optimal shutter speed:

Configuration preset
A configuration template can be saved to be used when scanning similar objects.

Right-click in the grey window under Configuration preset and click Save preset or the Save

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Object Preparation

For optimal scan results, it is also recommended to add white powder on more complex surfaces.

The use of a turntable could be useful to scan as it allows rotating the object. For
better scan results, apply positioning targets around the object.

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Acquisition Rules
Scanning distance
For better scan accuracy, the following scanner distance must be respected.

The scanner stand-off distance is 40 cm (~16 in). Its field of view goes from 30 to 55 cm (~12 to 22
in).

peel 1

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peel 2 & peel 2 CAD

Distance meter

LEDs indicators:

When the scanner loses tracking, the 2 red LEDs light up.

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Positioning status
This feature provides indications on positioning issues and tips to solve the problem.

Status indicator Tips

Not enough visible data.
Change the scanner angle or adjust the distance
from the object.
Adjust the shutter speed.

Frame impossible to position.

Aim the scanner at the last positioned frame or
go back to any of the previously captured targets.

Lack of recognizable features.

Apply 1 or a few targets.

Position ambiguity.

Put 1 or a few targets close to the ambiguity
spots to differentiate one from another.

Shape slippage indicators
Arrows show which sliding directions are causing the positioning problems.

Yellow arrow: positioning is still acceptable but has a slight ambiguity.
Red arrow: unacceptable positioning.

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Detection mode (peel 1 only)
The Detection mode scanner parameter allows to select a mode in the drop-down menu accord-
ing to the part surface finish. This mode can be changed while scanning.

Uniform surface: Default mode used with uniform color and geometrical texture.

Textured surface: Mode used with non-uniform color or geometrical texture.

Automatic: Mode adapting to the surface depending on its color and geometrical texture.

There must be a minimum of 15 mm around each target.

Field of view
The Field of view is the image scope the scanner can acquire during the scanning process.

For better surface results and to ensure optimal field of view, the user must respect a certain
stand-off distance. Any data out of the scanner field of view will not be acquired.

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Resume scan

Click to Resume scan.

This function is very useful especially when position tracking is lost. The user can choose where to
resume the scan. He can also move the surface around and select a different area.

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Delete frames

Click to Delete frames.

This function corrects positioning errors, when the object geometry is not sufficient or slightly
ambiguous. It can be used during the scanning process or during post-processing.

All frames will be selected when expanding the list of frames. It is possible to select (or deselect)
multiple frames using the Shift key, which might be useful when multiple frames must be deleted.

When used for post-processing, surface reconstruction will be required after deleting the frames.

The frames included in the selected area will appear in red.

For more information, see the Delete Frames section.

Preview mode

The Preview mode allows decreasing calculation time and seeing the final result rapidly

without stopping the scan completely.

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peel 2 CAD

The peel 3d handheld scanners offer portable 3D scanning experience, providing fast and reli-
able measurements.

The peel 3d self- positioning scanners provide a fast measurement rate, and do not require

manual data post- processing. It can be used for a wide range of applications, helping pro-
fessionals throughout the entire product development process.

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Hardware and Components

The peel 2 CAD scanner features two digital cameras and one digital color camera, each sur-
rounded by a set of four white LEDs, and a white light pattern projector.

1. Top camera
2. White LEDs
3. Bottom camera
4. White light projector
5. Color camera
6. Trigger

The peel 3d scanner and all necessary hardware fit into 1 ergonomic protective case equipped
with a custom foam insert. The calibration plate is located under the foam.

1. Software installer
2. USB cable
3. Positioning targets

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4. Power supply
5. peel 2 CAD scanner
6. Calibration certificate

The protective case is sold separately.

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Operating Principles

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System Connection

To disconnect the scanner, first unplug the USB cable from the scan-
ner, afterward the sequence is up to the user.

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System Calibration

To optimize the scanner calibration

1. Click i n the System panel or access the application through Configure | Scanner |

Best practice suggests to perform calibration with the plate inside the case.

peel 1

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peel 2 & peel 2 CAD

If all these steps fail, contact [email protected].

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System Configuration

1. Click in the System panel or access the configuration dialog box through Configure

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Four statuses (colors) are used to set optimal shutter speed:

Configuration preset
A configuration template can be saved to be used when scanning similar objects.

Right-click in the grey window under Configuration preset and click Save preset or the Save

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Object Preparation

For optimal scan results, it is also recommended to add white powder on more complex surfaces.

The use of a turntable could be useful to scan as it allows rotating the object. For
better scan results, apply positioning targets around the object.

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Acquisition Rules
Scanning distance
For better scan accuracy, the following scanner distance must be respected.

The scanner stand-off distance is 40 cm (~16 in). Its field of view goes from 30 to 55 cm (~12 to 22
in).

peel 1

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peel 2 & peel 2 CAD

Distance meter

LEDs indicators:

When the scanner loses tracking, the 2 red LEDs light up.

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Positioning status
This feature provides indications on positioning issues and tips to solve the problem.

Status indicator Tips

Not enough visible data.
Change the scanner angle or adjust the distance
from the object.
Adjust the shutter speed.

Frame impossible to position.

Aim the scanner at the last positioned frame or
go back to any of the previously captured targets.

Lack of recognizable features.

Apply 1 or a few targets.

Position ambiguity.

Put 1 or a few targets close to the ambiguity
spots to differentiate one from another.

Shape slippage indicators
Arrows show which sliding directions are causing the positioning problems.

Yellow arrow: positioning is still acceptable but has a slight ambiguity.
Red arrow: unacceptable positioning.

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Detection mode (peel 1 only)
The Detection mode scanner parameter allows to select a mode in the drop-down menu accord-
ing to the part surface finish. This mode can be changed while scanning.

Uniform surface: Default mode used with uniform color and geometrical texture.

Textured surface: Mode used with non-uniform color or geometrical texture.

Automatic: Mode adapting to the surface depending on its color and geometrical texture.

There must be a minimum of 15 mm around each target.

Field of view
The Field of view is the image scope the scanner can acquire during the scanning process.

For better surface results and to ensure optimal field of view, the user must respect a certain
stand-off distance. Any data out of the scanner field of view will not be acquired.

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Resume scan

Click to Resume scan.

This function is very useful especially when position tracking is lost. The user can choose where to
resume the scan. He can also move the surface around and select a different area.

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Delete frames

Click to Delete frames.

This function corrects positioning errors, when the object geometry is not sufficient or slightly
ambiguous. It can be used during the scanning process or during post-processing.

All frames will be selected when expanding the list of frames. It is possible to select (or deselect)
multiple frames using the Shift key, which might be useful when multiple frames must be deleted.

When used for post-processing, surface reconstruction will be required after deleting the frames.

The frames included in the selected area will appear in red.

For more information, see the Delete Frames section.

Preview mode

The Preview mode allows decreasing calculation time and seeing the final result rapidly

without stopping the scan completely.

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Targets

Two types of positioning targets are available with peel 3d.

Positioning targets
Type

Regular

Super Adhesive

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Software Overview

This section contains information about general features and options.

Interface
Configuration options
Mouse and keyboard controls
Contextual menu
Display panel
File types
Scan module
Mesh module

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Software Interface

peel 3d is a 3D software platform gathering multiple options into a user-friendly and simple envir-
onment.

Interface
These are the sections featured in the software interface:

The Menu and the Toolbar are complementary to each other. The toolbar offers the main func-
tions, while some advanced functions are only located in the menu.

Menu
Function Menu Action
Icon

Creates a new session by reinitializing the sensor and
New session File | New session
clearing existing data

Save session File | Save session Saves the session (.peel). The Save icon is not a Save as

Allows the selection of new data in the session:
Import File | Import Positioning targets
Meshes (.peel)
Allows to export data to file:

Positioning targets (.txt)
Export File | Export
Mesh (See Mesh Output Format for the list
of all the possible file extensions)
Show the con- Help | Show con-
Opens or closes the contextual help
textual help textual Help

Different options are available regardless of the selected node in the
Navigation tree.

Toolbar

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Available toolbar functions vary depending on the selected node in the Navigation tree.

For more details concerning the toolbar, see:

Scan module

Mesh module

Navigation panel
The Navigation panel contains the Navigation tree under which nodes are listed and displayed:

Scan module
Mesh module

The eye icon allows to show (or hide ) the information within the 3D viewer.

To toggle from 1 node to another, use Ctrl+R.

To rename a node or element in the navigation tree
1. Right-click on it and select Rename option or
2. Simply click on it and enter the new name.

Display panel
Depending on the devices or modules purchased, different sections will be displayed. For more
details, see the Display Options section.

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Entity panel
The Entity panel appears while creating an entity. Options and information are available depend-
ing of the module used and the entity created:

Building Mode: It can be selected using the drop-down list. The selector control allows
users to select, quickly and easily, entities created in the session.
Name: This box allows to give a specific name to an entity.
Parameters: This option allows setting the dimension (Height, Width, Length, etc.) by enter-
ing numerical values in the text boxes.
Details: This section provides properties information of the active entity and also, if available,
the Standard deviation and Planarity error.
Error Distribution: This section shows a color map of the error distribution between the
selection done and the entity created.

Selector control tool

is designed to show all entities created. is designed to show all derived entities while

the others are used as filter to show each type of entities individually.

When user moves the mouse over an entity in the list, its outline appears highlighted in yellow in
the 3D viewer.

A grayed out icon indicates that no such entity is created or, not suit-
able for this selection.

3D viewer

The 3D viewer shows the session results in real-time. Depending on the node selected, it displays
the positioning targets, the scan or the mesh. A right-click in the 3D viewer opens the contextual
menu. When a function requires it, the selection mini toolbar appears in the 3D viewer.

3D interactive viewpoint
Located at the bottom left corner of the 3D viewer, the 3D interactive view-
point allows setting predefined views by clicking a face, an edge or a vertex
of the cube, or the X, Y or Z axis.

Rotation of the tool about the forward facing axis is possible using the blue
arrows.

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System panel
Located at the right side of the 3D viewer, the System panel displays the status and the para-
meters of the connected device. Refer to Using the Scan Module for more information.

System information: device name and serial number.
Status banner:
Disconnected, or
Connected and Last calibration date.

Positioning parameters
Targets required
peel 1 Semi-rigid positioning
Show positioning status
Targets only
Targets / Geometry
peel 2 & peel 2 CAD Targets / Geometry / Texture
Semi-rigid object
Show positioning status

Status bar
Located at the bottom of the screen, the Status bar displays different values concerning the cur-
rent state of the software. The scanner status, displayed on the left, can take 3 values:

Ready: The scanner is ready to start the acquisition process. When the scanner is Ready, the
status bar shows the available 3D viewer controls, which depend on the 3D navigation mode
defined in the Options dialog.
Recording: The scanner is currently acquiring data. When the scanner is Recording, the cur-
rent frame number is shown as well as the current configuration parameters. T he current
acquisition frame rate is displayed on the right of the status bar. On the right end of the status
bar is the Memory meter, displaying the amount of memory used by the software. When this
value reaches 100 %, a dialog box notifies that the software has exceeded the amount of avail-
able memory and that resolution will have to be reduced or unwanted data removed.
Disabled: The software is doing computation and is unable to acquire data.

Contextual help
The contextual help provides immediate assistance and information about the software main fea-
tures.

For more details on Contextual help, click here.

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Configuration Options

The optimization options available are listed below and can be configured in the Configure |
Options dialog.

The user can easily toggle from 1 section tab to another.

peel 3d options

Software language: The software is available in several languages. It must be restarted
every time the language setting is modified.
Color theme: Allows changing the theme or modifying the interface colors of the software.
Length unit: Various length units are available in the software. It is recommended to use
length units comparable to object size measured. The default value is millimeters (mm).

Show toolbar button labels: Labels will appear in the toolbar if this option is selected.
Use projects folder: The software will create a folder in My Documents. This is the default
folder for saving sessions.
Temporary folder: Set the location for the temporary files. It can be useful in the case user
wants to optimize either space or speed of the local disk.
Clear Recent File History: Click to delete the recent file history.
Clear list of silenced message boxes: Click to delete the list of all the message boxes that
were ignored and closed.

Scan options

Audible warning when position is lost: Select to activate the sound function on the scan-
ner. A beep is emitted when position is lost during scanning.
Save AutoRecover while scanning: Enabled by default, this option acts as a backup by
automatically saving scan data during a session. If a session fails unexpectedly, data will be
recovered next time the software is launched, even if a computer reboot is necessary. A mes-
sage asking if you want to recover data will appear.
In the case of a saved session where the scanning went on after saving, the session will be
loaded with the recovered scan data when launching the software. The session parameters
will also be loaded.

Color map options
This tab allows to set the color map default settings. When the Automatic values check box is

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selected, the Symmetric check box is also selected. The window displays the automatic values
because the values are defined by the entity.

Color scale type: Set the color scale type to Discrete or to Continuous.
Positive divisions: Set the number of positive divisions outside of tolerance. This option is
only available when the Discrete color scale is selected.
Negative divisions: Set the number of negative divisions outside of tolerance. This option is
only available when the Discrete color scale is selected and the Symmetric check box is not
selected.
Symmetric: This option forces symmetrical upper and lower limits in the color map. When the
Symmetric check box is selected, the Negative divisions menu found in the Edit color map dia-
log box is disabled.
Automatic values: This mode uses the mesh triangles' minimum or maximum values to set
the color scale upper and lower limits. The green zone is set using the tolerance of the ± con-
trol in the Dimensions table. It allows only a Symmetric color scale and moving the boundaries
will clear the Automatic values check box.
Reset divisions: Adjust all the divisions evenly.
Reset color: To reset the color map to its default values.

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Online services options

Connect: Select to activate the Online Services function (for more details, see Online Ser-
vices).
Check for new version: Select the frequency at which the update check will occurred.
Remember password: Select to save the password.

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Mouse and Keyboard Controls
Mouse controls
The 3D model is located in the 3D viewer, where interaction is made through mouse actions.

The default mouse actions are summarized below. They have different actions depending on the
selected mode.

Action Effect
Rotates the object by clicking and holding the left button (or draws a selection box when
Left button
the selection tools are activated)
Ctrl+left button Selects an area (targets, triangles, etc.)
Right button Opens a contextual menu containing the display options and commonly used tools
Left and right
Spins the object around the current optical axis
buttons
Middle button
Translates the object (or the scanning volume)
drag
Middle button
Centers the viewpoint and the rotation center
click
Scroll wheel Zooms in and out

Keyboard shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts are available through the Help menu (Help | Keyboard shortcuts).

Navigation modes
Action peel 3d
Rotate Left button
Spin Left and right buttons
Pan Middle button
Zoom Scroll wheel

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Contextual Menu

A right-click in the 3D viewer opens a contextual menu which contents vary depending on the
device and the current active module.

Undo/Redo viewpoint allows returning to a previous position of the 3D model. Useful when
moving the 3D model in order to capture an image of the 3D viewer.
Predefined views allows setting the required view such as X+, X-, Y+, Y-, Z+, Z- and iso-
metric.
Set rotation center allows picking a point from which the scan is going to rotate.
Center viewpoint allows centering the viewpoint in the 3D viewer by clicking on a specific
point of the mesh.
Fit to screen brings the 3D model in the center of the 3D viewer.
Lock viewpoint allows locking the viewer in its current position. It is still possible to zoom and
rotate but the viewer will remain static while the acquisition is in progress. Useful for acquiring
data on small details. The default value is unchecked.
Lock zoom sets the zoom level while the viewer follows the movements of the scanner. Use-
ful when scanning small details. The default value is unchecked.
Capture 3D viewer image allows capturing and saving 3D viewer images from the current
session.

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Display Panel

Depending on the devices or modules purchased, different options will be available in the Display
panel.

General Display
These General display options are available depending on the device connected.

Texture display: To select the desired texture display.
Material glossiness: To adjust the object material glossiness in the 3D viewer.
Clip view: To view the 3D model by hiding a part of it in the 3D viewer. The orientation of the
plan used to hide the object is set using the current view. By default, it hides 50% of the object,
and it can be adjusted by using the slider in the upper right corner of the 3D viewer. This option
can be useful to view the interior part of an object thereby allowing validating the 3D model.
Quick rendering while moving: Aims to lighten file, allowing to flow movements when rotat-
ing the part in the 3D viewer.
Show isolated patches: Displays the isolated patches in the 3D viewer.
Show origin: Displays the XYZ coordinate system.
Show viewpoint reference: Displays the 3D interactive viewpoint in the bottom left corner of
the 3D viewer.
Show linear scale: Displays the linear scale based on the zoom level.
Viewer font size: To adjust the font size of the viewer display.

Mesh Display
The Mesh display allows changing the display of the mesh in the 3D viewer.

Shading:
Smooth
Flat
Display as:
Triangles
Wire frame
Triangles and wire frame
Transparent triangles
Point cloud

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Show boundaries: highlights the mesh boundaries, useful to identify missing triangles after
scanning.

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File Types

The following table summarizes the file types available for the system.

.cst and .clf files can be managed through the Product Manager and can be retrieved on the web-
site.

System type Calibration file License file

Scanner serial_number.cst serial_number.clf

License files are specific to each system and are valid for a precise version of the software. Cal-
ibration files are also unique to each system, but do not need to be updated for each software
update.

File extensions
Extension Description
.bmp Output format  for 2D texture data produced with the peel 2 or peel 2 CAD scanners.
.peel Native file format for a session.
.stl Main output format  compatible with various post-processing software applications.
This file contains specific configuration made by the user such as scanner resolution, shutter
.csp
and scan parameters.
Main output format  for 3D texture data produced with peel 2 or peel 2 CAD scanners. It results
in 3 files: an .obj file, which contains the object geometry, a .png file, which contains  the
.obj
object texture, and a .mtl file, which holds the rendering properties. These 3 files cannot be
renamed and there should not be any space in their name.
Text files used to store the positioning model when saved through the Export Scan positioning
.txt
targets function.
Stands for 3D Manufacturing Format. When exporting color mesh and color scale in Compare
.3mf
function, .3mf and .png files are created.

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Scan Module Overview

This data acquisition software is designed to be used with the peel 3d scanner and includes sev-
eral features.

Using the module

Module interface

Add basic entity

Add basic alignments

Edit scan

Clipping objects

Delete frames

Merge scans

Scan template

Basic guided workflow

Technical requirements
The software has standard requirements for installation and usage.

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Using the Scan Module

Launch scan process
Once the device is calibrated and configured, the scan can be launched.

1. Set Positioning parameters and Scanner parameters under the System panel.

2. Click to start.

3. Click to stop. A scan node will be created under Scans.

4. Remove unwanted data (optional) using Clipping objects and Selection tools.

Alternatively, the scan process can be started or stopped by pressing the Space
bar.

System panel
Located at the right side of the 3D viewer, the System panel displays the status and the para-
meters of the connected device. Set the parameters before starting to scan:

peel 3d

peel 1
Positioning parameters

Targets only: most accurate positioning method. At all times, there must remain at least 4 tar-
gets in the positioning model.
Targets / Geometry: hybrid mode primarily using geometry for positioning and improving
tracking in zones with less geometry using targets.

Semi-rigid object: designed for scanning objects which perform micro-movements, such as
body parts.

Show positioning status: indicates positioning issues and provides, in some cases, the
action to solve the problem. For more details, refer to Acquisition Rules.

Scanner parameters

Detection mode: allows selecting a mode according to the surface finish (Uniform col-
or/texture or Textured for non-uniform color/texture) or Automatic mode.

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Automatic shutter: real-time adjustment of the cameras shutter speed according to the
object reflective properties. Recommended for mostly monochromatic and reflective objects
when the light pattern is entirely contained within the object.

peel 2 & peel 2 CAD
Positioning parameters

Semi-rigid object: designed for scanning objects which perform micro-movements, such as
body parts.

Show positioning status: indicates positioning issues and provides, in some cases, the
action to solve the problem. For more details, refer to Acquisition Rules.

Scanner parameters

Automatic shutter: real-time adjustment of the cameras shutter speed according to the
object reflective properties. Recommended for mostly monochromatic and reflective objects
when the light pattern is entirely contained within the object.
Capture texture: select this check box to turn on the color camera and acquire the object sur-
face texture.

Positioning targets colors
Color Description

Recorded, but not seen or used in the last image.

Recorded and seen or used in the last image.

Recorded
Not referenced to the origin or the other targets.
Will be deleted after a stop scan if n
ot linked to the other targets.

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Guided workflow
Launch a workflow to perform a step- by- step scanning process. Workflow can be accessed
through the software homepage or the toolbar.

Basic guided workflow

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Scan Interface

Menu
The Menu and the Toolbar are complementary to each other. The toolbar offers the main func-
tions, while some advanced functions are only located in the menu.

Toolbar
Icon Function Action

Scan To start the scanning process.

Stop scan To stop the scanning process.

To reset the current scan (parameters will not be reinitialized as
Reset scan
in New session).

To decrease calculation time and see the final result rapidly
Preview
without completely stopping the scan.

To aim the scanner at the last frame or go back to a previously
Resume scan
captured bunch of targets.

To delete frames by correcting the positioning errors, when the
Delete frames
object geometry is not sufficient or slightly ambiguous.

Remove back-
To delete triangles (and optionally targets) using a plane.
ground
To create a plane using a line, vertices, targets or the back-
Add clipping
ground and delete triangles (and optionally targets) outside said
plane
plane.

Use clipping ref- To create a 3D reference using a scan or a mesh or to delete tri-
erence angles outside a defined range around the 3D reference.

Delete triangles To delete the selected triangles.

Delete isolated To permanently delete isolated patches hidden by the Remove
patches Isolated Patches slider under the Scan Parameters.

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Icon Function Action

Delete selected tar-
To delete the selected targets.
gets

Delete all natural To delete all natural features. This option allows removing all
features acquired features, keeping on scanning the same session.

Merge scans To merge multiple scans together.

To re-apply the texture recorded during the acquisition on the
Apply texture
mesh.

To display the 2D texture file as a bitmap in a specified pro-
View texture
jection.

To edit the geometric primitive onto which the texture is pro-
Move projection jected (available for spherical, cylindrical or cubic projection
types).

Basic entities To create basic entities.

Basic alignments To create basic alignments.

Create mesh To create a mesh.

Add scan To add a new scan in the Navigation tree.

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Icon Function Action

Basic guided
To perform a step-by-step scan process.
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Navigation panel
Scan node
The Scan node is created in the Navigation tree when a new scan session is created, or when a
session with a scan in is opened. When this node is selected, the 3D viewer shows the final result
of the scan with triangles structured as a .stl file.

Right-click on the scan node to access these options:

Create mesh
Show only selected
Rename
Delete

The Scan status is displayed on the Scan node:

Icon Scan status

In scan mode

Empty

Out of scan mode

Scan details
The Scan details panel provides information on the selected scan in the Navigation tree.

Resolution: resolution value set in the Scan parameters.
Estimated triangle count: estimate of the number of triangles.
Triangle count: total number of triangles in the scan.
Vertex count: total number of vertices in the scan.
Target count: total number of positioning targets detected in the scan.

Scan parameters
The Scan Parameters modify the mesh output and can be set according to the connected device.

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Resolution: determines the output triangle size.
Fill positioning targets: fills the holes created by the positioning targets on the object sur-
face.
Optimize scan mesh slider: optimizes the mesh by cleaning the edges, increasing resolution
on high curvature areas and by minimizing scan noise.
Decimate scan mesh slider: reduces the total number of triangles by increasing the size of tri-
angles on areas with low details and low curvature.
Auto. fill holes slider: controls the size of the holes to be filled automatically. When increas-
ing the value of the slider, it also increases the maximum size of the holes to be filled.
Remove isolated patches slider: controls the size of the patches to be removed auto-
matically. When increasing the value of the slider, it also increases the maximum size of the
patches to be removed.

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Resolution: determines the output triangle size.
Fill positioning targets: fills the holes created by the positioning targets on the object sur-
face.
Optimize accuracy of boundaries: improves the boundaries quality and accuracy.
Optimize scan mesh slider: optimizes the mesh by cleaning the edges, increasing resolution
on high curvature areas and by minimizing scan noise.
Decimate scan mesh slider: reduces the total number of triangles by increasing the size of tri-
angles on areas with low details and low curvature.
Auto. fill holes slider: controls the size of the holes to be filled automatically. When increas-
ing the value of the slider, it also increases the maximum size of the holes to be filled.
Remove isolated patches slider: controls the size of the patches to be removed auto-
matically. When increasing the value of the slider, it also increases the maximum size of the
patches to be removed.

Positioning node
The Positioning node gives access to selection tools (mini-toolbar).

Entities node
The Entities node is created in the Navigation tree when an entity is created. Different entities are
available. See Add basic entity section for more details.

Entities details

Entity count: number of entity contained in the Entities node.
Name: name of the selected entity.

Other Entities details will vary depending of the entity: Normal, Center, Standard deviation, etc.

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Alignments node
A new alignment node is created when adding an alignment. Each alignment added is available
under this node. Different alignment methods are available. See Add basic alignment section
for more details.

Right-click on a alignment to:

Activate the selected alignment.
Export alignment
Rename the alignment

Alignments details
The alignments details are displayed in the expanding panel: Name, Mode of alignment, Trans-
lation and Rotation axis, etc.

Clipping objects node
A new clipping objects node is created when using the clipping objects functions. Each object cre-
ated is displayed under the node according to the function used:

A clipping plane is created when using Remove Background or Add Clipping Plane.
A 3D reference, derived from a scan or a mesh, is created when using Use Clipping Refer-
ence.

Right-click on a clipping object to Edit the selected object.

Texture node
A texture node is created when performing a scan using peel 2 or peel 2 CAD.

Texture refers to the visual surface of the object to scan. This node allows visualizing the object
color or finish.

The texture quality depends of several factors and can vary depending on the work environment.
For higher texture quality, follow these tips & tricks:

Make sure to scan from the recommended scanning distance.
In the case of blurry effect, restart the acquisition and scan over the same area with the proper
scanning distance.
The more polygons are scanned, the better the texture details are. Higher resolution provides
better texture quality.

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Add Basic Entity

This section contains information on how to add basic entities.

Angle
Distance
Line
Plane
Circle
Cylinder
Point
Sphere
Slot
Rectangle
Cone
Polyline

Note that not all the basic entities listed above are available with all the
software modules.

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Add an Angle

Tools | Basic entities | Angle
This tool measures the angle between 2 planes, 2 lines or a plane and a line by choosing the cor-
responding building mode.

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Add a Distance

Tools | Basic entities | Distance
This tool measures a distance between a point and a line, a point and a plane, 2 points by choos-
ing the corresponding building mode. When working with a line or a plane, the shortest distance
from the point will be considered.

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Add a Line

Tools | Basic entities | Line
Building modes
Triangle selection: This building mode allows adding an entity by making a selection of triangles
in the 3D viewer.

Point selection: A line passes through all selected positioning targets or points and the resulting
line minimizes the distance to each point or positioning target. The user can then specify the length
and orientation of the resulting line.

Vertex selection: This building mode allows adding an entity by selecting at least 3 vertices in the
3D viewer. Each vertex must be individually selected.

Two Planes Intersection: Two intersecting planes must be chosen among those created. The
resulting intersection will be a line. If the planes are parallel or nearly parallel, an error message or
a warning message will be displayed as the calculation will not be enough accurate to use this
entity as a basis for measurements.

Average line: Use this mode to create an average line, i.e. a line created by averaging the values
of the selected lines. This building mode can be used with 2 or more existing lines.

Plane normal and point: This option allows building a line from a specific plane and a known
point. The resulting line has the same orientation as the plane normal and is passed through the
known point.

Line on plane projection: A line is chosen and projected on a plane. If the plane normal and the
line are parallel, an error message is generated as the resulting line would not be accurate. Again,
the user can change the length of the line and flip its direction, if needed.

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Add a Plane

Tools | Basic entities | Plane
Building modes
Triangles Selection: This building mode allows adding a plane by making a selection of triangles
in the 3D viewer. The selection tools are available through the Select menu.

Point selection: The available points are reference origin, sphere center, point and slot center.
When selecting more than 3 points, the plane is passed through them using a best fit algorithm.

Positioning target selection: Planes can be created using positioning targets instead of tri-
angles. This is useful if some targets represent distinct features in the environment. The same
building options are available as when selecting triangles.

Vertex selection: This building mode allows adding an entity by selecting at least 3 vertices in the
3D viewer. Each vertex must be individually selected.

Average plane: This building mode can be used with 2 or more existing planes. It will average the
selected planes values (normal and position).

Plane offset: New planes can be created based on a fixed offset from an already defined plane.
The plane is offset in the direction of the normal of the selected plane.

Plane offset through a point: When this option is selected, a plane is created in the same ori-
entation as the selected one, centered at the selected point.

Middle plane: This building mode can only be used with 2 planes. It will create a plane at the cen-
ter of 2 planes.

Point and coplanar line : This mode allows creating a plane using a selected point and a
coplanar line.

Point and normal line: This mode allows creating a plane that has the same normal than the
selected axis through the selected point.

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Draw line: This mode allows creating a perpendicular plane to the 3D view using a line drawn on
the current view.

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Add a Circle

Tools | Basic entities | Circle
Building modes
Boundary selection: This building mode allows selecting a closed boundary to fit the entity.

Circles made from boundary selection will allow to:

Select the boundary from which the circle will be constructed.

Define a plane projected in which the circle will be projected.

Point selection: The Point selection uses at least 3 points (entities) through which the software
will fit the best possible circle. After the selection, it is possible to reject points with a distance filter
and to consult various statistics on the created entity.

Vertex selection: This building mode allows adding an entity by selecting at least 3 vertices in the
3D viewer. Each vertex must be individually selected.

Plane-cone intersection: This mode allows creating a circle, which its center is at the inter-
section of plane and axis of an existing cone. The circle created has the same normal as the plane
and the same diameter as the cone at the height of the intersection point.

Plane-cylinder intersection: This mode allows creating a circle, which its center is at the inter-
section of plane and axis of an existing cylinder. The circle created has the same normal as the
plane and the same diameter as the cylinder.

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Add a Cylinder

Tools | Basic entities | Cylinder
Building modes
Triangle selection: This building mode allows adding an entity by making a selection of tri-
angles in the 3D viewer.

Vertex selection: This building mode allows adding an entity by selecting at least 3 vertices in
the 3D viewer. Each vertex must be individually selected.

When clicking on Create, the cylinder will be created and available in the Entities node of the Nav-
igation tree.

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Add a Point

Tools | Basic entities | Point
This tool allows to create point entities. The created points can later be used as a basis for align-
ments or for specific measurements on the scan data.

Building modes
Vertex selection: Create a point on the mesh vertex and pick the specific vertex in the 3D viewer.
It is possible to do the same thing with positioning targets by clicking on it in the 3D viewer or by
selecting it in the list of positioning targets.

Line-plane intersection: A point is created at the intersection of a line and a plane, like the axis
of a cylinder intersecting with its top plane so to find the center of the cylinder top circle.

Three planes intersection: The intersection of 3 given planes will define a point in space. If 2
planes are parallel, the point will not be calculated. If 2 planes are almost parallel a warning mes-
sage will be displayed.

Two-line intersection: The intersection between 2 lines, or the point closest to it in the case of a
non-exact intersection, is created as a point entity. As with other intersections, an error message
is displayed if the lines are nearly parallel.

Midpoint: Use this building mode to calculate and create the midpoint between 2 points.

Point on line projection and Point on plane projection: A selected point can be either pro-
jected on a line or on a plane.

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Add a Sphere

Tools | Basic entities | Sphere
Building modes
Triangle selection: This building mode allows adding an entity by making a selection of tri-
angles in the 3D viewer.

Vertex selection: This building mode allows adding an entity by selecting at least 3 vertices in
the 3D viewer. Each vertex must be individually selected.

When clicking on Create, the sphere will be created and available in the Entities node of the Nav-
igation tree.

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Add a Slot

Tools | Basic entities | Slot
Building modes
Boundary selection: This building mode allows selecting a closed boundary to fit the entity.

Slots made from boundary selection will allow to:

Select the boundary from which the slot will be constructed.
Define a constraining plane in which the slot will be created.

Triangle selection: This building mode allows adding a slot by making a selection of triangles in
the 3D viewer. The selection tools are available through the Select menu. The Triangle selection
building mode requires a constraining plane and a triangle selection made within the slot.

The normal of the slot can also be inverted.

Vertex selection: This building mode allows adding an entity by selecting at least 3 vertices in
the 3D viewer. Each vertex must be individually selected.

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Add a Rectangle

Tools | Basic entities | Rectangle
Building modes
Boundary selection: This building mode allows selecting a closed boundary to fit the entity.

Rectangles made from boundary selection will allow to:

Select the boundary from which the rectangle will be constructed.
Define a constraining plane in which the rectangle will be created.

Triangle selection: This building mode allows adding an entity by making a selection of tri-
angles in the 3D viewer.

Vertex selection: This building mode allows adding an entity by selecting at least 3 vertices in
the 3D viewer. Each vertex must be individually selected.

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Add a Cone

Tools | Basic entities | Cone
Building modes
Triangles Selection: This building mode allows adding an entity by making a selection of tri-
angles in the 3D viewer. The selection tools are available through the Select menu.

Vertex selection: This building mode allows adding an entity by selecting at least 3 vertices in
the 3D viewer. Each vertex must be individually selected.

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Add a Polyline

Tools | Basic entities | Polyline
Building mode
Vertex Selection: This building mode allows creating a polyline by manually selecting vertex on
the scan data. The polyline will be created by connecting all straight segments between con-
secutive selected vertex. To create a closed polyline use the Closed check box.

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Add a Basic Alignment

This section contains information on how to add basic alignments.

Align to origin
Plane-Line-Point
Apply alignment
Point selection

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Align to origin

Tools | Basic alignments | Align to origin
The Align to origin alignment function allows aligning the mesh to the world coordinate system
XYZ from the center of mass.

Click and Align to align automatically. The alignment information will be displayed in the

expanding panel in the Alignment details section.

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Point Selection Alignment

Tools | Basic alignments | Point selection
This function allows to align existing entity points to a specific coordinate. A new reference frame
will be created based on the new coordinates.

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Plane-Line-Point Alignment

Tools | Basic alignments | Plane-Line-Point
This function allows to perform an alignment using a plane, a line and a point.

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Apply alignment

Tools | Basic alignment | Apply alignment
This function allows to import an alignment in the current session.

Select source: To select an existing alignment from a mesh in the session.
Mode: To choose the complete alignment or make a custom selection.
Complete alignments: Reproduces the alignment from the starting point to the ending
point.
Custom selection: It is possible to select a portion of the alignment as the starting point
and the ending point.

Click Import alignment from file to import an existing alignment to the current session file. Once

clicking on this link, a dialog box opens to browse a text file (.txt) representing the transformation
matrix.

Select Invert pose check box to invert the alignment. The alignment information will be updated in
real time in the Details panel as in the 3D viewer.

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Edit Scan

Several tools are available to edit the scan, depending on the connected device. Some tools are

only available while scanning and some require to stop the scan to access them.

Selection tools
Selection tools allow the selection of triangles, isolated patches, boundaries and targets. A selec-
tion can also be modified, cleared or inverted. Refer to Selection tools for more information.

Rectangle selection

Free form selection

Brush selection

Connect

Sudden change*

Similar curvature*

Similar normal*

Isolated patches

Curvature selection*

Triangle picking

Boundary selection

Select through

Select target with surface

Select backface

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Background selection

Automatic background selection

* These selection tools include a Selection tolerance (or Curvature

threshold) slider to change the selection instantaneously.

Selection modes:

Select all

Clear selection

Invert selection

Grow the selection

Shrink the selection

Delete tools
Tools in the delete toolbar allow to permanently delete the selection, depending on the connected
device.

Delete triangles

Delete isolated patches1

Delete frames

Delete targets

Delete natural features

1 Use the Remove Isolated Patches slider under the Scan Parameters to select patches, then

click .

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Clipping objects
The clipping objects allow to select and delete triangles using a clipping plane or a clipping ref-
erence.

Remove back-
ground
Add clipping plane

Use clipping ref-

erence

Data will be erased permanently after clipping object creation.

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Clipping Objects

The clipping objects allow to select and delete triangles using a clipping plane or a clipping ref-
erence.

Remove background

Add clipping plane

Use clipping reference

Data will be erased permanently after clipping object creation.

If texture is acquired, it will be removed when applying the clipping object. It
can be reapplied using the Apply texture function when the mesh editing is
completed.

Remove Background

Tools | Remove Background
This function allows the creation of a clipping plane.

Triangles, and optionally targets, located under the plane will be per-
manently deleted after the plane creation.

An offset of the plane from the initial position can be numerically set or the normal of the
plane can be dragged.

The normal direction can be changed by clicking Flip normal.

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Targets can be deleted by selecting the check box.

The plane can be edited after the creation by double-clicking on the Clipping Plane node in

the Navigation tree or right-click and Edit. Previously erased data cannot be recovered.

When scanning after plane creation, data under the plane will not be acquired.

If texture is acquired, it will be removed when applying the clipping object. It
can be reapplied using the Apply texture function when the mesh editing is
completed.

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Add Clipping Plane

Tools | Add Clipping Plane
This function allows the creation of a clipping plane.

Triangles, and optionally targets, located under the plane will be permanently
deleted after the plane creation.

Four creation methods are available:

Per draw a line:
Hold the Ctrl key and click and drag to draw a side of the plane.
Per selected 3 vertices
Per selected 3 targets
Background selection:
Click a vertex on the background to select.

To reset a selection, click Cancel.

An offset of the plane from the initial position can be numerically set or the normal of the plane
can be dragged.
The normal direction can be changed by clicking Flip normal.
Targets can be deleted by selecting the check box.
The plane can be edited after the creation by double-clicking on the Clipping Plane node in the
Navigation tree or right-click and Edit. Previously erased data cannot be recovered.
When scanning after plane creation, data under the plane will not be acquired.

If texture is acquired, it will be removed when applying the clipping object. It
can be reapplied using the Apply texture function when the mesh editing is
completed.

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Use Clipping Reference

Use Clipping Reference
This function uses a 3D reference such as a scan or a mesh to delete triangles outside a defined
range around the 3D reference.

Select a scan or a mesh or import a file to create the clipping reference.
The Clipping range is the distance from the scan from which the data will be erased.
Select the pre-alignment mode:
Automatic;
Manual: pick points on the scan and then the corresponding points on the clipping ref-
erence.
None: no pre-alignment is done prior to the best-fit alignment.

If texture is acquired, it will be removed when applying the clipping object. It
can be reapplied using the Apply texture function when the mesh editing is
completed.

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Delete Frames
To delete frames

1. Click .

2. Using the mouse cursor , click a vertex on the scan displayed in the 3D viewer. It will

select frames which are included at the picked position.
By default, all frames are selected to be deleted.
In the Delete frames expanding panel, clear check boxes to keep frames.
To see a particular frame, click the name of the frame under the list, it will be high-
lighted in the 3D viewer.

3. Click Delete frames.

4. Click t o exit the function.

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Merge Scans

When scanning a large area, it is useful to scan over multiple sessions and/or with multiple scan-
ners. This function allows merging scans into a single session, hence outputting a single mesh for
the whole surface. The alignment is performed using common positioning targets or common sur-
faces by Best fit. It is only accessible when a session is opened with either positioning targets and
scanned surface.

To merge scans

1. Click to open the Merge windows.

2. Click:
Add to browse for previously saved sessions to add to the Sessions list.
Remove to remove the selected session.
3. Select the scan to align in the mobile box before choosing the alignment method.
4. Align the scans.
5. Click Merge to launch the computing of the resulting mesh with defined resolution.

Alignment methods
Targets best fit

Minimum match points: Minimum number of targets to match within the accepted alignment
tolerance.
Matching tolerance: Maximum distance between the targets to consider them a match.
Align: Launches the alignment with the given parameters. All targets used for the alignment
will be displayed in red.
Accept: Accepts the alignment and switches to the next scan to align.
Reset: Cancels the resulting alignment.
Merge: Merges and creates a final session which includes all data.

Targets displayed in red color are the ones used for the alignment.

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Surface best fit

Maximum distance (mm): Maximum distance between the 2 surfaces to consider them in
the best fit algorithm.
Pre-align: This tool displays 2 windows; the left window is the fixed model and the right is the
mobile model. Click 3 points on the same area of the part in both windows.
Align: Launches the alignment with the given parameters.
Accept: Accepts the alignment and switches to the next scan to align.
Reset: Cancels the resulting alignment.

Align and merge by Global registration
When merging 3 or more sessions, it is recommended to use the Global registration to refine the
alignment after the initial Best fit. This algorithm will consider all the loaded scans and optimize
their global alignment.

Merge option
Resolution (mm): select the desired resolution for the scan merge. By default, the resolution
of the fixed scan will be set.

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Scan Template

This feature allows to save session parameters, clipping objects, and positioning targets in the act-
ive alignment. It is useful when scanning multiple similar objects with a jig for example.

Session parameters include:

Scan Parameters
Positioning Parameters
Scanner Parameters

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Basic Guided Workflow

Perform a step-by-step scan process using the basic guided workflow. Navigate through the work-
flow steps using the blue arrows ( ).

Scan Parameters

Scanner Calibration

Scanner Configuration

Scan

Final Options

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Scan parameters

Set the scan parameters before starting to scan. According to the connected device, parameters
to adjust will differ:

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Resolution: determines the output triangle size.
Fill positioning targets: fills the holes created by the positioning targets on the object sur-
face.
Optimize scan mesh slider: optimizes the mesh by cleaning the edges, increasing resolution
on high curvature areas and by minimizing scan noise.
Decimate scan mesh slider: reduces the total number of triangles by increasing the size of tri-
angles on areas with low details and low curvature.
Auto. fill holes slider: controls the size of the holes to be filled automatically. When increas-
ing the value of the slider, it also increases the maximum size of the holes to be filled.
Remove isolated patches slider: controls the size of the patches to be removed auto-
matically. When increasing the value of the slider, it also increases the maximum size of the
patches to be removed.

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Apply texture: turns on or off the texture on the 3D model (can be selected while scanning or
after the scan). The texture data will be acquired during the scan but will not be used during
the surface computation.

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Scan

Start by setting the Positioning and Scanner Parameters in the System panel.

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Set the Positioning Parameters and the Scanner Parameters.

For better scan accuracy, make sure to follow the  s canner stand-off distance of 40 cm (~16
in). Use the distance meter displayed on the left of the screen and try to keep it green as you
scan.
If position tracking is lost, use Resume scan to select an area  to continue scanning.
Background edition tools  and Delete tools are available while scanning. After stopping the
scan, additional Selection tools are available to remove unwanted data.

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Final Options
Export Mesh in multiple file types.
Create Mesh: will open the software interface and a mesh will be created under the Meshes
node. Mesh editing and alignment tools will be available.
Save Session as a .peel file.
New Workflow: will open a new workflow and create a new scan.
Exit Workflow: will open the software interface and a scan will be created under the Scans
node.

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Mesh Module Overview

The following topics are covered in the mesh module section:

Overview

Using the module

Module interface

Add entity

Add surface*

Add alignment

Clean mesh

Selection tools

Improve

Edit

Compare*

Combine

Merge

Texture

Properties

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Mesh Module Overview

The mesh module is a post-treatment module integrated in the software. This module includes a
set of tools and features allowing the extraction of information needed in a CAD software. It also
includes the tools to create a ready-to-print mesh.

Main features

Alignment
It allows aligning the scan with the coordinate system.

Mesh improvement
It allows improving 3D scan mesh and making it suitable for the CAD or 3D printing process. The
main improvements consist of healing the mesh, filling holes, enhancing surface smoothness,
optimizing file size with a decimation tool, etc.

Geometrical entities
The module allows creating geometrical entities to extract the required information from the mesh.

Input formats
Meshes: Only .peel are accepted.

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Output formats
Created entities: .igs, .iges, .step, .dxf and .csv files.

.csv files are available except for curves and surfaces.

.dxf files are not available for surfaces.

The export of entities is available only with peel 2 CAD.

Created meshes:

Technical requirements
It has standard requirements for installation and usage.

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Using the Mesh Module

It is possible to import a mesh from a .peel file or to create one from a scan using Create Mesh.

Post-treatment functionalities will become available after clicking .

Mesh editing typical workflow
Steps Action
1 Clean the mesh
2 Align to origin
3 Edit the mesh
4 Improve the mesh
5 Add entities

Clean the mesh
Several options are available to clean a mesh. Each option is described under the Clean Mesh
section.

Align to origin
It is possible to align the mesh to the origin (see Align to Origin section).

Edit the mesh
Several tools are available to edit a mesh. Each tool is described under the editing tools section.

Improve the mesh
It is possible to improve the mesh using several tools (see the Improve section for more details).

Add entities
Several types of entities are available. See the Add basic entity for further details.

Functions are applied to the selected mesh. Make sure to select the proper
mesh before each operation.

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If using the peel 2 CAD solution, additional post- treatment func-
tionalities will be available. Refer to the Mesh Module Interface for the
complete list of features (entities, alignments, and edition and com-
parison tools).

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Mesh Module Interface

Menu
The Menu and the Toolbar are complementary to each other. The toolbar offers the main func-
tions, while some advanced functions are only located in the menu.

Toolbar
Icon Function Action

Undo To go back to the last action performed on the mesh.

Redo To redo the undone editing action on the mesh.

To create entities.
Add entity
Some functions are available only with peel 2 CAD.

To create a surface using the Auto surface, Manual surface or
Add surface
the Single patch functions. Available only with peel 2 CAD.

Align To create an alignment.

To delete the triangles of a selected area. First, select the mesh
Delete under the mesh node and select the triangles to be deleted. See
the Selection section for more details.
To copy selected triangles from the active mesh and creating a
Copy
new mesh out of the selection. First, select the area of the mesh

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Icon Function Action

that needs to be copied and click the icon.
To remove selected triangles from the active mesh and creating
Cut a new mesh out of the selection. First, select the area of the
mesh that needs to be cut and click the icon.

Clean mesh To detect abnormal triangles and automatically repair the mesh.

Improve To edit mesh on triangles.

To edit the size and shape of meshes.
Edit
Some functions are available only with peel 2 CAD.

These functions are available when using the texture func-
Texture
tionality with peel 2 or peel 2 CAD.

To compare elements with the adjustable color map. It is pos-
sible to compare: 2 meshes together, a mesh with a surface and
Compare
an edited mesh with itself, before the modification. Available
only with peel 2 CAD.

Combine To combine 2 or more meshes into a single mesh.

Merge To merge 2 or more meshes.

Navigation panel
Mesh node

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Right-click on the mesh node to access these options:
Duplicate
Properties
Show only selected
Rename
Delete

Mesh details
Triangle count: number of triangles counted within the active mesh.

Vertex count: number of vertices counted within the active mesh.

Selected triangles: number of triangles selected using a selection tool.

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Entities node
The entities added become available through this sub-node.

Right-click on the Entities node to:
Export all entities
Order entities
Hide all entities
Show all entities
Show only selected

These are the possible options when right-clicking on an entity:

Edit: available for Surface entity created from Manual surface only.

Delete: To definitely delete the entity.
Order entities: This option allows ordering the entities by type, by order of creation and by
name in the Entities node.
Send to: Possibility to send the entity to another mesh or entity.
Hide all entities: To hide all entities located under the Entities node.
Show all entities: To show all entities which are located under the Entities node in the 3D
viewer.
Show only selected: To show only the selected entity in the 3D viewer.
Rename

To select an entity, click on the entity under the Entities node or directly on the highlighted entity in
the 3D viewer. Multiple entity selection is possible under the Entities node by pressing the Ctrl key
and the mouse left button.

Entities details
The entities details are displayed in the expanding panel: Entity count, Name, Center and Normal
coordinates, Standard and Min/Max deviations, etc.

Alignments node
A new alignment node is created upon adding an entity. Each alignments added are available
under this node. Different alignment methods are also available. See Add alignment section for
more details.

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Right-click on the alignment to:

Activate the selected alignment
Export alignment
Rename the alignment

Alignments details
The alignments details are displayed in the expanding panel: Name, Mode of alignment, Trans-
lation and Rotation axis, etc.

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Add Entity

Tools | Add entity
The Add entity menu provides entity creation tools. Each tool is available through the Main Menu
or the Toolbar.

When adding an entity, the entity panel is displayed in order to select requested options to create
the entity.

Distance
Angle
Line
Circle
Point
Slot
Plane
Cylinder
Sphere
Rectangle
Cone
Curve*
Polyline
Cross-section*

* available only with peel 2 CAD

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Add Entity | Distance

Tools | Add Entity | Distance
This tool measures the distance between a point and a line, a point and a plane, two points or two
vertices by choosing the corresponding building mode. With line or plane entities, the shortest dis-
tance from the point will be considered.

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Add Entity | Angle

Tools | Add Entity | Angle
This tool measures the angle between 2 planes, 2 lines or a plane and a line by choosing the cor-
responding building mode.

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Add Entity | Line

Tools | Add entity | Line
Building modes
Numerical value: This building mode allows adding the entity in using specific numerical values.

Triangle selection: This building mode allows adding an entity by making a selection of triangles
in the 3D viewer.

Point selection : A line goes through all selected positioning targets or points. The resulting line
minimizes the distance to each point or positioning target. The user can specify the length and ori-
entation of the resulting line.

Vertex selection: This building mode allows adding an entity by selecting at least 3 vertices in the
3D viewer. Each vertex must be individually selected.

Two planes intersection: Two intersecting planes must be chosen among those created. The
resulting intersection is a line. If the planes are parallel or nearly parallel, the software will display
an error message or a warning message as the calculation will not be sufficiently accurate to use
this entity as a basis for measurements.

Average line: Use this mode to create an average line, i.e. a line created by averaging the values
of the selected lines. This building mode can be used with 2 or more existing lines.

Plane normal and point: This option allows building a line from a specific plane and a known
point. The resulting line has the same orientation as the plane normal and passes through the
known point.

Line on plane projection: A line is chosen and projected on a plane. If the plane normal and the
line are parallel, an error message is generated by the software as the resulting line would not be
accurate. Again, the user can change the length of the line and flip the line direction if needed.

Parameters

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Length: To set the length of the entity.

Flip normal: Allows to flip the direction of the entity.

Keep constraints, filter and parameters settings: Allows to keep the same parameters set-
tings for the following entity.

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Add Entity | Plane

Tools | Add entity | Plane
Building modes
Numerical value: This building mode allows adding the entity in using specific numerical values.

Triangle selection: This building mode allows adding a plane by selecting triangles in the 3D
viewer. The selection tools are available through the Select menu.

Point selection: The available points are reference origin, sphere center, point and slot center.
When selecting more than 3 points, the plane passes through them using a best fit algorithm.

Vertex selection: This building mode allows adding an entity by selecting at least 3 vertices in the
3D viewer. Each vertex must be individually selected.

Average plane: Use this mode to create an average plane, i.e. a plane created by averaging the
values of selected planes. This building mode can be used with 2 or more existing planes.

Plane offset: New planes can be created based on a fixed offset from a plane already defined.
The plane is offset in the direction of the selected plane normal.

Plane offset through a point: When this option is selected, a plane is created in the same ori-
entation the plane selected, centered at the selected point.

Middle plane: This building mode can only be used with 2 planes. It will create a plane at the cen-
ter of 2 planes.

Perpendicular plane: This building mode allows creating a 90-degree plane. To do so, select a
plane and a point. Afterward, it is possible to rotate the created plane into a different perpendicular
orientation.

Point and coplanar line: This mode allows creating a plane through selected point and axis.

Point and normal line: This mode allows creating a plane that has the same normal than the
selected axis through the selected point.

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Mesh symmetry plane:This option allows extracting an accurate symmetry plane. Using the
Existing Plane dropdown list, Draw line or Pick 3 vertices, user can create an approximate sym-
metry plane.

If only a part of the mesh is symmetric, it is important to make a selection in order to extract the
best symmetry plane.

Draw line: This mode allows creating a perpendicular plane to the 3D view using a line drawn on
the current view.

Constraints
Orientation: Check this box to only have the axis orientation of the selected entity.

Plane normal: Check 1 of the following orientations:

Parallel
Perpendicular

Filters
Distance: Check this box to discard data from the specified distance from the best-fitted entity.

Angle: Check this box to discard triangles from the specified angle of the best-fitted entity.

Parameters
Length: To set the length of the entity.

Width: To set the width of the entity.

Rotation: To change the orientation of the plane.

Error distribution
This section allows to select several options:

Automatic values: This mode uses the mesh triangles' minimum or maximum values to
set the color scale upper and lower limits. The green zone is set using the tolerance of the ±
control in the Dimensions table. It allows only a Symmetric color scale and moving the
boundaries will clear the Automatic values check box.

Symmetric: This option forces symmetrical upper and lower limits in the color map. When
the Symmetric check box is selected, the Negative divisions menu found in the Edit color
map dialog box is disabled.

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Edit color map: Click the Edit color map hyperlink to open a dialog box enabling to select a
number of options:

Color scale type: Set the color scale type to Discrete or to Continuous.

Positive divisions: Set the number of positive divisions outside of tolerance. This

option is only available when the Discrete color scale is selected.

Negative divisions: Set the number of negative divisions outside of tolerance. This
option is only available when the Discrete color scale is selected and the Symmetric
check box is not selected.

Symmetric: This option forces symmetrical upper and lower limits in the color map.
When the Symmetric check box is selected, the Negative divisions menu found in the
Edit color map dialog box is disabled.

Automatic values: This mode uses the mesh triangles' minimum or maximum val-
ues to set the color scale upper and lower limits. The green zone is set using the tol-
erance of the ± control in the Dimensions table. It allows only a Symmetric color scale
and moving the boundaries will clear the Automatic values check box.

Reset divisions: Adjust all the divisions evenly.

Reset color: Reset the modified division color(s) to their original one.

Reset to defaults: Reset to colormap default settings from Configure | Options |
Color Map.

Keep constraints, filter and parameters settings: Allows to keep the same parameters set-
tings for the following entity.

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Add Entity | Circle

Tools | Add entity | Circle
Building modes
Boundary selection: This building mode allows selecting a closed boundary to fit the entity.

Circles created with boundary selection allow to:

Select the boundary from which the circle will be constructed.
Define a plane projected in which the circle will be projected.

Numerical value: This building mode allows adding the entity in using specific numerical values.

Triangle selection: This building mode allows adding a circle by selecting triangles in the 3D
viewer. The selection tools are available through the Select menu. The Triangles selection build-
ing mode requires a constraining plane and a triangle selection within the circle.

Point selection: The Points selection uses at least 3 points (entities) through which the software
will fit the best possible circle. After the selection, it is possible to reject points with a distance filter
and to consult various statistics on the created entity.

Vertex selection: This building mode allows adding an entity by selecting at least 3 vertices in the
3D viewer. Each vertex must be individually selected.

Plane-cone intersection: This mode allows creating a circle, which center is located at the inter-
section of an existing cone plane and axis. The circle created has the same normal as the plane
and the same diameter as the cone at the height of the intersection point.

Plane-cylinder intersection: This mode allows creating a circle, which center is located at the
intersection of an existing cylinder plane and axis. The circle created has the same normal as the
plane and the same diameter as the cylinder.

Selection
Choose constraining plane: To select the plane where the circle must be projected.

Constraints

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Diameter: Check this box to set a specific diameter.

Filters
Distance: Check this box to discard data from the specified distance from the best-fitted entity.

Keep constraints, filter and parameters settings: Allows to keep the same parameters set-
tings for the following entity.

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Add Entity | Cylinder

Tools | Add entity | Cylinder
Building modes
Numerical value: This building mode allows adding the entity in using specific numerical values.

Triangle selection: This building mode allows adding an entity by making a selection of triangles
in the 3D viewer.

Vertex selection: This building mode allows adding an entity by selecting at least 3 vertices in the
3D viewer. Each vertex must be individually selected.

When clicking on Create, the cylinder will be created and available in the entities mode of the Nav-
igation tree.

Constraints
Axis: Check this box to share the same central axis of the selected entity.

Orientation: Check this box to only have the axis orientation of the selected entity.

Diameter: Check this box to set a specific diameter.

Filters
Distance: Check this box to discard data from the specified distance from the best-fitted entity.

Angle: Check this box to discard triangles from the specified angle of the best-fitted entity.

Parameters
Length: To set the length of the entity.

Flip normal: Allows to flip the direction of the entity.

Error distribution
This section allows to select several options:

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Automatic values: This mode uses the mesh triangles' minimum or maximum values to
set the color scale upper and lower limits. The green zone is set using the tolerance of the ±
control in the Dimensions table. It allows only a Symmetric color scale and moving the
boundaries will clear the Automatic values check box.

Edit color map: Click the Edit color map hyperlink to open a dialog box enabling to select a

number of options:

Color scale type: Set the color scale type to Discrete or to Continuous.

Positive divisions: Set the number of positive divisions outside of tolerance. This

option is only available when the Discrete color scale is selected.

Negative divisions: Set the number of negative divisions outside of tolerance. This
option is only available when the Discrete color scale is selected and the Symmetric
check box is not selected.

Symmetric: This option forces symmetrical upper and lower limits in the color map.
When the Symmetric check box is selected, the Negative divisions menu found in the
Edit color map dialog box is disabled.

Reset divisions: Adjust all the divisions evenly.

Reset color: Reset the modified division color(s) to their original one.

Reset to defaults: Reset to colormap default settings from Configure | Options |
Color Map.

Keep constraints, filter and parameters settings: Allows to keep the same parameters set-
tings for the following entity.

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Add Entity | Point

Tools | Add entity | Point
This tool creates point entities. The created points can later be used as a basis for alignments or
for specific measurements on the scan data.

Building modes
Numerical value: This building mode allows adding the entity in using specific numerical values.

Vertex selection: Creates a point on the mesh vertex and pick the specific vertex in the 3D
viewer. It is possible to do the same thing with positioning targets by clicking in the 3D viewer or by
selecting in the list of positioning targets.

Line-plane intersection: A point is created at the intersection of a line and a plane, like the axis
of a cylinder intersecting with its top plane so to find the center of the cylinder top circle.

Two Lines intersection: The intersection between 2 lines, or the closest point in the case of a
non-exact intersection, is created as a point entity. Like for the other intersections, an error mes-
sage is displayed if the lines are nearly parallel.

Midpoint: Use this building mode to calculate and create the midpoint between 2 points.

Point on line projection and Point on plane projection: A selected point can be either pro-
jected on a line or on a plane.

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Add Entity | Sphere

Tools | Add entity | Sphere
Building modes
Numerical value: This building mode allows adding the entity in using specific numerical values.

Triangle selection: This building mode allows adding an entity by making a selection of triangles
in the 3D viewer.

Vertex selection: This building mode allows adding an entity by selecting at least 3 vertices in the
3D viewer. Each vertex must be individually selected.

When clicking on Create, the sphere will be created and will become available in the entity node of
the Navigation tree.

Constraints
Position Check this box to share the same position of the selected entity.

Diameter: Check this box to set a specific diameter.

Filters
Distance: Check this box to discard data from the specified distance from the best-fitted entity.

Angle: Check this box to discard triangles from the specified angle of the best-fitted entity.

Error distribution
This section allows to select several options:

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Symmetric: This option forces symmetrical upper and lower limits in the color map. When
the Symmetric check box is selected, the Negative divisions menu found in the Edit color
map dialog box is disabled.

Edit color map: Click the Edit color map hyperlink to open a dialog box enabling to select a

number of options:

Color scale type: Set the color scale type to Discrete or to Continuous.

Positive divisions: Set the number of positive divisions outside of tolerance. This

option is only available when the Discrete color scale is selected.

Negative divisions: Set the number of negative divisions outside of tolerance. This
option is only available when the Discrete color scale is selected and the Symmetric
check box is not selected.

Symmetric: This option forces symmetrical upper and lower limits in the color map.
When the Symmetric check box is selected, the Negative divisions menu found in the
Edit color map dialog box is disabled.

Reset divisions: Adjust all the divisions evenly.

Reset color: Reset the modified division color(s) to their original one.

Reset to defaults: Reset to colormap default settings from Configure | Options |
Color Map.

Keep constraints, filter and parameters settings: Allows to keep the same parameters set-
tings for the following entity.

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Add Entity | Slot

Tools | Add entity | Slot
Building modes
Boundary selection: This building mode allows selecting a closed boundary to fit the entity.

Slots made from boundary selection will allow to:

Select the boundary from which the slot will be constructed
Define a constraining plane in which the slot will be created.

Numerical value: This building mode allows adding the entity in using specific numerical values.

Triangles selection: This building mode allows adding a slot by selecting triangles in the 3D
viewer. The selection tools are available through the Select menu. The Triangle selection building
mode requires a constraining plane and a triangle selection within the slot.

The normal of the slot can also be inverted.

Vertex selection: This building mode allows adding an entity by selecting at least 3 vertices in the
3D viewer. Each vertex must be individually selected.

Selection
Choose constraining plane: To select the plane where the circle must be projected.

Constraints
Axis: Check this box to share the same central axis of the selected entity.

Orientation: Check this box to only have the axis orientation of the selected entity.

Position Check this box to share the same position of the selected entity.

Length: To set the length of the entity.

Width: To set the width of the entity.

Filters

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Distance: Check this box to discard data from the specified distance from the best-fitted entity.

Keep constraints, filter and parameters settings: Allows to keep the same parameters set-
tings for the following entity.

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Add Entity | Rectangle

Tools | Add entity | Rectangle
Building modes
Boundary selection: This building mode allows selecting a closed boundary to fit the entity.

Rectangles made from boundary selection will allow to:

Select the boundary from which the rectangle will be constructed.
Define a constraining plane in which the rectangle will be created.

Numerical value: This building mode allows adding the entity in using specific numerical values.

Triangle selection: This building mode allows adding an entity by making a selection of triangles
in the 3D viewer.

Vertex selection: This building mode allows adding an entity by making a selection of at least
eight vertices in the 3D viewer. Each vertex must be individually selected.

Constraints
Orientation: Check this box to only have the axis orientation of the selected entity.

Position Check this box to share the same position of the selected entity.

Length: To set the length of the entity.

Width: To set the width of the entity.

Filters
Distance: Check this box to discard data from the specified distance from the best-fitted entity.

Keep constraints, filter and parameters settings: Allows to keep the same parameters set-
tings for the following entity.

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Add Entity | Cone

Tools | Add entity | Cone
Building modes
Numerical value: This building mode allows adding the entity in using specific numerical values.

Triangle selection: This building mode allows adding an entity by making a selection of triangles
in the 3D viewer.

Vertex selection: This building mode allows adding an entity by making a selection of at least
eight vertices in the 3D viewer. Each vertex must be individually selected.

Constraints
Axis: Check this box to share the same central axis of the selected entity.

Orientation: Check this box to only have the axis orientation of the selected entity.

Half-angle: Check this box to set the half-angle of the cone.

Filters
Distance: Check this box to discard data from the specified distance from the best-fitted entity.

Angle: Check this box to discard triangles from the specified angle of the best-fitted entity.

Parameters
Distance from apex (mm) : Check this box to set the distance creation of the cone from the
apex.

Height (mm): Check this box to set the height of the entity.

Flip normal: Allows to flip the direction of the entity.

Error distribution
This section allows to select several options:

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Automatic values: This mode uses the mesh triangles' minimum or maximum values to
set the color scale upper and lower limits. The green zone is set using the tolerance of the ±
control in the Dimensions table. It allows only a Symmetric color scale and moving the
boundaries will clear the Automatic values check box.

Edit color map: Click the Edit color map hyperlink to open a dialog box enabling to select a

number of options:

Color scale type: Set the color scale type to Discrete or to Continuous.

Positive divisions: Set the number of positive divisions outside of tolerance. This

option is only available when the Discrete color scale is selected.

Negative divisions: Set the number of negative divisions outside of tolerance. This
option is only available when the Discrete color scale is selected and the Symmetric
check box is not selected.

Symmetric: This option forces symmetrical upper and lower limits in the color map.
When the Symmetric check box is selected, the Negative divisions menu found in the
Edit color map dialog box is disabled.

Reset divisions: Adjust all the divisions evenly.

Reset color: Reset the modified division color(s) to their original one.

Reset to defaults: Reset to colormap default settings from Configure | Options |
Color Map.

Keep constraints, filter and parameters settings: Allows to keep the same parameters set-
tings for the following entity.

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Add Entity | Curve

Tools | Add entity | Curve
Building modes
Extract from boundary: This mode allows building a curve from a boundary. In the expanding
panel, the user can choose to make curve from a whole or partial boundary.

Fit on mesh: This mode allows building a curve from the vertices selection on a mesh. The curve
line is fitted on the mesh between each selected vertex.

Free curve: This mode also allows building a curve from the vertices selection on a mesh. The
curves pass by each vertex as much as possible. The curve is not fitted on the mesh.

Selection
Curve parameters: Adjusts the curve parameters as required.

Criteria: Control points or Deviation

Number of control points: The fewer control points, the smoother the curve is.

Maximum deviation (mm): Represents the deviation allowed between the curve and the

boundary.

Curve edition
It is possible to edit the curve while it is being created.

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To move a curve point:

Left-click on a point and drag it to a new position.

To edit the curve 3 options are available:

Create curve: Right-click anywhere on the curve to confirm its creation. Using this option, it is
possible to create several curves one after the other. Another way to create a curve is to use
the Create button, available in the Entity expanding panel.
Delete point: Mouse over an existing point, right-click on it and select this option to delete a
point.
Flip curve: Mouse over the curve, right-click on it and select this option to flip the curve. Then, it
will be possible to add points from the other side of the curve.
Close curve: Mouse over the curve, right-click on it and select this option to close the curve. To
reopen the curve, right-click on it and select Open curve option.

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Add Entity | Cross-Section

Tools | Add entity | Cross-section
Building modes
Along Curve
This building mode allows creating single or multiple cross-sections along the curve.

Type: Whole curve, Pick points or Multiple.

Existing curve: Defines cross-section location and orientation from the curve.

Offset (mm): The value that offsets the cross-section from the curve starting point.

Count: Number of cross-sections required (with Multiple or Whole curve type).

Spacing (mm): Distance between 2 cross-sections.

Output type: Defines the cross-section output as Polyline or Curve.

Curve parameters: Adjusts the curve parameters as required.

Criteria: Control points or Deviation

Number of control points: The fewer control points, the smoother the curve is.

Maximum deviation (mm): Represents the deviation allowed between the curve and the

boundary.

Linear
The Linear mode allows creating Whole mesh, Single or Multiple cross-sections.

Type: Whole mesh, Single or Multiple.

Existing plane: Defines cross-section location and orientation from the plane.

Offset (mm): The value that offsets the selected cross-section.

Count: Number of cross-sections required (with Multiple or Whole mesh type).

Spacing (mm): Distance between 2 cross-sections.

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Output type: Defines the cross-section output as Polyline or Curve.

Curve parameters: Adjusts the curve parameters as required.

Criteria: Control points or Deviation

Number of control points: The fewer control points, the smoother the curve is.

Maximum deviation (mm): Represents the deviation allowed between the curve and the

boundary.

Radial
The Radial mode allows creating cross-sections through an axis.

Type: Whole mesh, Single or Multiple.

Existing axis: Defines cross-section location and orientation from an existing axis.

Initial plane: Allows to select the starting location of the first cross-section.

Offset (°): The angle value that offsets the selected cross-section.

Count: Number of cross-sections required (with Multiple or Whole mesh type).

Spacing (°): Angle between 2 cross-sections.

Output type: Defines the cross-section output as Polyline or Curve.

Curve parameters: Adjusts the curve parameters as required.

Criteria: Control points or Deviation

Number of control points: The fewer control points, the smoother the curve is.

Maximum deviation (mm): Represents the deviation allowed between the curve and the

boundary.

Multiple planes
This building mode allows creating multiple cross-sections from existing planes.

Existing planes: Select the planes from the drop-down menu. Those planes do not need to be
parallel.

Output type: Defines the cross-section output as Polyline or Curve.

Curve parameters: Adjusts the curve parameters as required.

Criteria: Control points or Deviation

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Number of control points: The fewer control points, the smoother the curve is.

Maximum deviation (mm): Represents the deviation allowed between the curve and the

boundary.

Silhouette
The Silhouette mode allows creating the outline of the mesh projected on a defined plane. This
plane defines from which point of view the silhouette is computed.

Plane definition: Select the plane to output the cross-section. Click Preview to display the sil-

houette in the 3D viewer.

General parameters:

Selected silhouettes: Selected from the longest curve to the smallest.
Output type: Defines the cross-section output as Polyline or Curve.
Keep external silhouettes only: Check the box to display the outside cross-section sil-
houettes.

Curve parameters: Adjusts the curve parameters as required.

Criteria: Control points or Deviation

Number of control points: The fewer control points, the smoother the curve is.

Maximum deviation (mm): Represents the deviation allowed between the curve and the

boundary.

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Add Entity | Polyline

Tools | Add entity | Polyline
Building modes
Vertex selection: This building mode allows creating a polyline by manually selecting vertices on
the scan data. The polyline will be created by connecting all straight segments between con-
secutive selected vertices. To create a closed polyline, select the Closed check box.

Extract from boundary: This building mode allows building a polyline from a boundary.

Fit on mesh: This mode allows building a polyline from picking vertices on the mesh. The polyline
is fitted on the mesh between each selected vertex.

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Add Surface

New surfaces can be created with several tools according to the mesh shape and application:

Auto surface

Manual surface

Single patch

Surface creation tools are available only with peel 2 CAD.

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Auto surface

Tools | Add surface | Auto surface
This function creates an organized patch layout surface (NURBS model) with minimal user inter-
action.

Purpose
Create a NURBS model from a mesh that is hard to be modeled due to its complexity
Create an automatic NURBS model from an entire mesh or from selected triangles
Export surface to CAD software

To create an auto surface

1. Select triangles onto which the patch will be fitted using the selection tools.

When no area of the mesh is selected, the Auto surface will be
applied on the entire mesh.

2. Set the Approximate number of patches using the slider.

3. If needed, adjust controls points to fit the patch to the mesh.
The greater the number of control points:
The closer the patch will fit the mesh.
The heavier the file size will be.
4. Select the Align to boundaries check box to align the patches with the opened boundaries.
5. Click Preview and adjust the parameters if needed.
6. Click Create, then Close.

This function is more efficient on a clean mesh.

Small holes (highlighted boundaries in the 3D viewer) will be filled when
they are smaller than the patch created.

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Manual surface

Tools | Add surface | Manual surface
This function lets the user generate a patch network (NURBS model) with manual curve creation
from the selected area. For complex organic shapes, it is recommended to use Auto surface.

Purpose
Create a NURBS model from a mesh that is easy to be modeled
Create a manual NURBS model where patch network is entirely designed by the user
Export surface to CAD software

Mouse controls
Create a curve:

Left-click (intermediate point )

Double-click (corner )
Ctrl + drag (curve by cross-section)

Edit network:

Drag points

Cancel curve creation:

Esc key

Delete highlighted item1:

Middle-click (shortcut)
Right-click (drop-down menu)

1 Deleting a corner will remove all connecting curves up to the next corner. Deleting an inter-

mediate point will refit the curve.

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Only patches having 4 sides are allowed, otherwise the patch won't be created. A side is defined
between 2 corners.

1. Create a patch (4 sides) network.
Drag points to edit the network (boundaries or cross-section points can't be
moved).
Outline of patch will turn green when valid or red if the creation basic requirements
are not met.
2. Preview the resulting patches.
3. If needed, adjust controls points to fit the patch to the mesh.
The greater the number of control points:
The closer the patch will fit the mesh.
The heavier the file size will be.
4. Click Create to finish the patch network and start a new one.
5. Click Close to exit.
Surface can be edited by right-clicking and Edit or double-clicking on the previously
created surface under the Entity node in the Navigation tree.

It is possible to reuse the resulting patch network on multiple similar
objects by right-clicking on the Surface node and Send to the desired
Mesh.

Tips

Best practice suggests to use Clean mesh prior creating a patch network from a mesh.

Other basic recommendations include:

Clean boundaries using Edit boundary .
Improve mesh (use for example Fill holes, Smooth mesh, Remove spike, Refine, and Decim-
ate) to obtain a better resulting surface.
Delete unwanted boundaries (automatically created when launching Manual surface).
Using Restore boundaries will reactivate the boundaries for further use in surface cre-
ation.

A color map between the mesh and the resulting surface can be created using Compare .

How to resolve a 3 sides patch

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How to resolve a 5 sides patch

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Single patch

Tools | Add surface | Single patch
This function creates a patch from a single selection of triangles and with contours that can be
extended.

Purpose
Create a single patch from a portion of a mesh that is easy to be created
Export a single surface to CAD software
Single patch (if extended) is often used to cut a portion of a CAD model in CAD software

To create a single patch

1. Select triangles onto which the patch will be fitted using the selection tools.
2. Set the surface extension beyond the selected mesh part or on specific selected triangles
using the Padding (mm) box.
3. Set the Maximum deviation (mm) allowed between the surface and the mesh.
4. Select the Closed check box to create a closed surface.
5. If needed, adjust controls points to fit the patch to the mesh.
The greater the number of control points:
The closer the patch will fit the mesh.
The heavier the file size will be.
6. Click Preview and adjust the parameters if needed.
7. Click Create, then Close.

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Add Alignment

Tools | Add alignment
The Add alignment menu provides alignment creation tools. Each tool is available through the
Main menu or Toolbar.

Select the requested alignment. The entity panel displays several options allowing users to create
the requested alignment.

Align to origin
Point selection
Best fit
Apply alignment
Entity based alignment

After creating an alignment, the alignment details are displayed in the
Navigation panel.

To export the transformation matrix of an alignment as a text file (.txt),
right-click on the alignment in the navigation tree and select Export align-
ment.

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Align to Origin

Tools | Add alignment | Align to origin
The Align to origin function allows the alignment of the mesh to the world coordinate system XYZ.

Click Align to align the mesh to the origin. The alignment information will be displayed in the
expanding panel.

Alignment by constraints
This function is flexible as it first allows an auto-alignment according to the mesh center of mass.

It is also possible to reach specific alignment using entities in the Constraint selection section.
Degrees of freedom lock each time a constraint is added. When there is no constraints, it is still
possible to manually modify the position by moving the 3D Manipulator or entering values manu-
ally in the corresponding text box. When constraints are added, the deviation information is avail-
able ( Details deviation ). As the first constraint created is always considered perfect, the
constraints added later will fit themselves in the best conditions. When all the degrees of freedom
are locked, there is no manual alignment.

To complete the operation and save changes, click Align. A new alignment will be created in the
Entities node. To reset manually entered values and get the auto-alignment back, click Reset. To
cancel the operation, click Close.

The active mesh will be displayed during the function.

Manual alignment
This function allows to manually align the mesh from its current (active) alignment by entering val-
ues in Text box or directly with the 3D Manipulator.

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Point Selection Alignment

Tools | Add alignment | Point selection
Alignment modes

Nominal
This allows to align existing entity points with a specific nominal coordinate. At least 3 points must
be selected. Those points will best-fitted with the nominal coordinates to create a new alignment
frame.

Import: To import nominal points from a file (.csv or .txt)
Export: To export nominal points entered to a file (.csv or .txt)

Manual
This tool aligns the selected meshes in the list using the common points selected by the user.

Select points on the fixed model on the left side of the screen. Then, select the same points on the
mobile model on the right side of the screen. Once the common points are selected, click on Align.

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Best Fit

Tools | Add alignment | Best fit

Surface best fit

Click to align 2 or more meshes together.

Item selection:
Fixed: There can be multiple fixed item selected. This is the mesh that will not move during the
operation.
Mobile: All the session meshes can be selected but only 1 at a time.

Surface best fit:
Maximum distance: This is the maximum distance search between 2 surfaces to consider
them as the same surface.

Pre-alignment mode:
Automatic: Automatic pre-alignment of the fixed and mobile item selection. Following the
pre-alignment, the surface best fit will automatically be calculated.
Manual: Select at least 3 points on the fixed model (located on the left side of the screen).
Then, select the same points on the mobile model (right side).
None: There is no pre-alignment and the surface best fit alignment can be launched directly.

Constraints
It is possible to apply constraints to the best fit method and to specify which entity and degrees of
freedom will be used during the alignment:

None: No constraints is applied, a standard surface best fit is computed.
Entities: The alignment will prioritize the selected entities during the alignment.

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Degrees of freedom: Specify which degrees of freedom are available to move during the alignment.

Global registration
This function is only available when there is at least 3 meshes. It allows finding the best solution for
the alignment while considering all the meshes selected at once.

Item selection
Fixed: Only 1 fixed item can be selected. This is the mesh that will not move during the oper-
ation.
Mobile: At least 2 meshes must be selected.

Align
Maximum distance: This is the maximum distance search between surfaces to perform the
global registration.

Align: To launch the function.
Accept: To accept the registration.
Reset: To reset the registration.

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Apply Alignment

Tools | Add alignment | Apply alignment
This function allows to import an alignment in the current session.

Click Import alignment from file to import an existing alignment to the current session file. Once

clicking on this link, a dialog box opens to browse a text file (.txt) representing the transformation
matrix.

Select Invert pose check box to invert the alignment. The alignment information will be updated in
real time in the Details panel as in the 3D viewer.

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Entity Based Alignment

Tools | Add alignment | Entity based
The Entity based alignment function allows the alignment of 2 meshes using common entities. The
mesh selected before launching the function will be considered as the mobile item. The fixed mesh
must be selected from the Fixed entity source field.

This function will pair entities from the mobile mesh with entities of the fixed mesh. Degrees of free-
dom lock each time a constraint is added.

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Clean Mesh

Tools | Clean mesh
This function detects abnormal triangles and automatically repairs the mesh according to set clean-
ing parameters.

Purpose
Repair triangle irregularities to prepare mesh for 3D printing
Heal the mesh for subsequent entity creation

To clean a mesh

1. Set the cleaning options using the check boxes. A count of each element found on the
mesh will be displayed.
2. Adjust Parameters using sliders and spin boxes.
3. Click Apply, then OK.

Cleaning options

Isolated patches
To select isolated triangle patches. The desired threshold can be adjusted using the slider in the
Parameters. Isolated patches are small sections of meshes which are isolated. They are con-
sidered as such if the ratio between its size and the size of the largest section is less than the
defined threshold value (default 1%).

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Self-intersections
To remove self-intersecting triangles. Self-intersections are found when a triangle is intersected
by 1 (or more) other triangles. Then, both triangles are removed.

Spikes
To remove spikes. It is possible to adjust the level in the Parameters. A spike is detected on a
mesh when there is at least 1 triangle from a vertex with a very different normal, compared to a
fixed threshold of 60 degrees.

In addition, this detection method can also detect small tunnels.

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Small holes
To fill small holes. It is possible to adjust the Max hole size threshold in the Parameters.

Singular vertices
To remove singular vertices. Singular vertices are found when:

Two pyramids touch each other at 1 point.

More than 2 border edges are in contact with it.

Creased edges

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To remove creased edges according to the required angle set in the Parameters.

Narrow triangles
To remove narrow triangles (degenerated, compressed or slim).

Outcropping triangles
Select this check box option to remove outcropping triangles. An outcropping triangle has 2 edges
on the mesh boundary.

Narrow bridges
To remove small bridges between meshes. Threshold of the bridge width can be set in the Para-
meters.

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Non-manifold triangles
Count of non-manifold triangles detected in the mesh. This occurs when an edge is associated
with more than 2 triangles.

Parameters

Isolated patches threshold: By increasing the threshold value, smallest isolated patches
can be automatically removed.
Spike level: To adjust the required level. If the threshold value is set to 100, a maximum of
spikes will be removed.
Angle between creases (°): To adjust the minimum angle allowed between 2 triangles.
Narrow bridges width (edges): To adjust the minimum width of narrow bridges.
Max hole size (edges): To adjust the maximum hole size to be filled. The size of the hole is
determined by the amount of edges.

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Selection Tools

Tools | Selection
To have access to the selection tools, first click on a mesh in the Navigation panel under the node.
The mini toolbar will appear in the upper left corner of the 3D viewer. It can either be displayed in
Compact or Expanded mode. Click the drop-down arrow to select a mode.

To make a selection

1. In the mini toolbar, click one of the selection tool icons.
2. Press the Ctrl key and left-click on the mouse simultaneously. Then, if using , or
, make a selection moving the mouse around.

To deselect a section of the selection, press the Ctrl and Shift keys and make a selection using
the mouse.

Selection tools

* The selection tools featuring the selection tolerance (i.e. interactive
flood fill selection) allow to preview and interactively adjust the selec-
tion in the 3D viewer.

Rectangle selection

Free form selection

Brush selection

Connect

Sudden change*

Similar curvature*

Similar normal*

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Isolated patches

Curvature selection*

Triangle picking

Boundary selection

Select through

Select target with surface

Select backface

Selection modes:

Select all

Clear selection

Invert selection

Grow the selection

Shrink the selection

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Rectangle

Tools | Selection | Rectangle
This tool makes a rectangular shape selection. Press Ctrl+Left mouse click and release it when
the selection is completed.

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Free Form

Tools | Selection | Free form
This tool makes a free form selection (lasso).

For a straight line contour, press Ctrl+the mouse left button.
For a free curve contour, press Ctrl and hold the mouse left button.
Once the selection is completed, right-click to end it or release the Ctrl key.

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Brush

Tools | Selection | Brush
This tool allows a brush shape selection (square, circle, oval and so on) with customized thick-
ness.

For a straight line, press Ctrl+the mouse left button.
For a free curve, press Ctrl and hold the mouse left button.
Once the selection is completed, right-click to end it or release the Ctrl key.

The Brush size slider allows adjusting the thickness.

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Connect

Tools | Selection | Connect
This tool allows to select all triangles connected to a given triangle.

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Sudden Change

Tools | Selection | Sudden change
This tool allows selecting all triangles connected to others until sudden curvature change appears
in the mesh using Ctrl+Left mouse button.

Use the Selection tolerance slider to adjust the selection sensitivity.

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Similar Curvature

Tools | Selection | Similar curvature
This tool allows selecting all triangles connected to other triangles with same curvature clicking on
Ctrl + the mouse left button.

Use the Selection tolerance slider to adjust the selection sensitivity.

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Similar Normal

Tools | Selection | Similar normal
This tool allows selecting all triangles connected to other triangles with a similar normal clicking on
Ctrl and the mouse left button.

Use the Selection tolerance slider to adjust the selection sensitivity.

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Boundary Selection

Tools | Selection | Boundary selection
This tool allows selecting all the boundary triangles. Once clicking on this icon, all the boundaries
appear in pink.

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Isolated Patches

Tools | Selection | Isolated patches
This function allows to select triangle patches.

By increasing the threshold value, smallest isolated patches can be automatically removed. The
result is shown instantly in the 3D view. If the threshold value is set to 100, only the largest patch
will be kept.

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Curvature Selection

Tools | Selection | Curvature selection
This tool allows selecting high curvature areas. The slider allows adjusting the curve radius. The
higher the value is, the larger the selection.

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Triangle Picking

Tools | Selection | Triangle picking
This tool allows to select a single triangle using Ctrl + left button.

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Grow the Selection

Tools | Selection | Grow the selection
This tool increases the current selection size by adding a layer of triangles for each mouse click (1
triangle in every direction).

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Shrink the Selection

Tools | Selection | Shrink the selection
This tool decreases the current selection size by removing a layer of triangles for each mouse click
(1 triangle in every direction).

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Select through

Tools | Selection | Select through
This tool allows to select all the triangles within an area, even those on a different layer.

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Select Backface

Tools | Selection | Select backface
When active, this function allows to select in the negative normal of the mesh in addition to the pos-
itive normal. Then, the surface is selected without regard to the normal. The model negative nor-
mal is shown in dark grey in the 3D viewer, while the positive normal appears in blue.

If the Select through function is active, the Backface function has no

effect.

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Selection Modes

Select all
Tools | Selection | Select all
This mode allows selecting all triangles of the mesh.

Clear selection
Tools | Selection | Clear selection
This mode allows clearing the current selection of triangles.

Inverse selection
Tools | Selection | Inverse selection
This mode allows inverting the current triangle selection; unselected triangles will be selected. In
opposition, selected triangles will no longer be part of the selection.

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Improve

Tools | Improve mesh
The Improve menu provides the following tools to edit the mesh:

Fill holes
Decimate
Refine
Edit boundary
Smooth mesh
Defeature
Remove spike

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Improve | Fill Holes | Whole

Tools | Improve mesh | Fill holes

Whole mode
This function adds triangles within a closed boundary.

Purpose
Make the mesh watertight for 3D printing
Build missing portions of scanned part
Prepare the mesh for surfacing

To fill holes

1. Select the filling method.
2. Set the number of layers (rows of triangles) around the boundary to be smoothed after
filling.
3. To fill holes:
a. Click the boundary, or
b. Use the Selected boundaries slider to select multiple boundaries, then click
Apply. The arrows can be used to navigate between boundaries.
4. Click Apply, then OK to exit the function.

Selected boundaries will be highlighted. The slider goes from short to
longer boundary length.

The Delete function can be used along with selection tools to clean
the mesh around the hole before filling.

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Improve | Fill Holes | Partial

Tools | Improve mesh | Fill holes

Partial mode
This function adds triangles within a region defined by a portion of a boundary.

Purpose
Build missing portions of scanned part
Prepare the mesh for surfacing

To fill holes

1. Select the filling method.
2. Set the number of layers (rows of triangles) around the boundary to be smoothed after
filling.
3. Click 3 points: the first and the second points define the limit of the partial fill hole and the
third point determines the filling side.

4. Click Apply, then OK to exit the function.

Reset selection or Esc key can be used to deselect the boundary.

The Delete function can be used along with selection tools to clean
the mesh around the hole before filling.

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Improve | Fill Holes | Bridge

Tools | Improve mesh | Fill holes

Bridge mode
This function adds triangles to connect 2 edges.

Purpose
Build missing portions of scanned part
Prepare the mesh for surfacing

To fill holes

1. Select the filling method.
2. Set the number of layers (rows of triangles) around the boundary to be smoothed after
filling.
3. Click 6 points, 3 points on either side of the hole to bridge:

4. Click Apply, then OK to exit the function.

Reset selection or Esc key can be used to deselect the boundary.

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The Delete function can be used along with selection tools to clean
the mesh around the hole before filling.

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Improve | Decimate

Tools | Improve mesh | Decimate
This function reduces the number of triangles by merging them while preserving the original shape
of geometric features. It increases the size of triangles in flat areas while maintaining details in
high curvature areas.

Purpose
Reduce file size
Facilitate export to CAD software

To decimate

1. Use the Reduction (%) slider or the Estimated triangle count box to set the estimated final

number of triangles.
2. Set the Maximum deviation (mm) value allowed between the decimated and the original
meshes.
3. Select the Fix vertices check box if the decimated mesh vertices should be a subset of the
original vertices.
4. Select the Preserve boundary check box to keep the current boundaries.
5. Click Apply, then OK.

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Improve | Refine

Tools | Improve mesh | Refine
This function increases by 4 the number of triangles in the mesh. It generates a new triangulation
with smaller triangles than the initial mesh.

Purpose
Improve resolution of selected triangles
Provide more triangles for a subsequent finer triangle selection for further mesh edition
Prepare for creation of surfaces or entities

To refine the mesh

1. Select the area to refine using the selection tools. If no triangle is selected, the function
will be applied to the whole mesh.
2. If required, select the Preserve Boundary check box to keep the current mesh boundaries.
3. Click Apply, then OK.

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Improve | Edit Boundary

Tools | Improve mesh | Edit boundary
This function modifies the shape of triangles along the boundaries to follow a set geometric shape.
It also reduces the effect of noise and smooths rough edges.

Purpose
Modify the shape of holes for extraction of entities and CAD transfer
Prepare mesh for 3D printing

Boundary selection modes

Multiple : Allows rebuilding the entire boundary selected. It is possible to select more
than 1 boundary at a time (No preview available for more than 1 boundary).

Partial : Allows rebuilding a portion of the boundary.

Fit to entity : Allows rebuilding a boundary in the shape of circle, rectangle or slot.

To edit using Multiple and Partial mode

1. Adjust the Curve tension using the slider. The higher the value, the smoother the curve is.

2. Set the number of triangle layers around the boundary to be taken in consideration during
the operation using the Analysis layers box.
3. Use the Selected boundaries slider to select multiple boundaries to be smoothed sim-
ultaneously from small to large boundaries.

Selected boundaries will be highlighted. The slider goes from
short to longer boundary length.

Reset selection or Esc key can be used to deselect the bound-
ary.

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4. Click Apply, then OK.

The Delete function can be used along with selection tools to clean
the mesh before rebuilding boundaries.

To edit using Fit to entity mode

1. Set the number of triangle layers around the boundary to be taken in consideration during
the operation using the Analysis layers box.
2. Select the Entity mode between an existing entity or best-fit the boundary to a circle, a rect-
angle or a slot.

Reset selection or Esc key can be used to deselect the bound-
ary.

3. Click Apply, then OK.

The Delete function can be used along with selection tools to clean
the mesh before rebuilding boundaries.

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Improve | Smooth Mesh

Tools | Improve mesh | Smooth mesh
This function reduces the effect of noise and roughness on a mesh. It can be applied to the entire
model or partially to selected triangles.

Purpose
Improve the mesh quality for 3D printing
Prepare for creation of surfaces or entities

To smooth the mesh

1. Set the level of smoothing applied on the mesh using the Smoothing weight slider.

2. Set the number of attempts to smooth the mesh in the Iterations box.
3. Select the Mesh shape:
Free-form is used for non-mechanical mesh to obtain a better overall smoothing.
Prismatic helps to maintain sharp edges.
4. Set the Maximum deviation (mm) of the smoothed mesh from the original.
5. To keep the current mesh boundaries, select the Preserve boundary check box.
6. Click Apply, then OK.

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Improve | Defeature

Tools | Improve mesh | Defeature
This function deletes and recreates triangles on selected area(s) of the mesh.

Purpose
Quickly remove unwanted feature shapes
Prepare for creation of surfaces or entities

To remove features

1. Select the feature to remove using the selection tools. Defeature can be applied on mul-
tiple areas simultaneously.

2. Click .

Using this function is not suitable when unselected triangles are

present in a selection.
Example:

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Improve | Remove Spike

Tools | Improve mesh | Remove spike
This function detects and flattens each spike separately on the mesh.

Purpose
Quickly remove unwanted spikes
Improve the mesh quality for 3D printing
Prepare for creation of surfaces or entities

To remove spikes

1. Adjust the amount of spikes to be removed with the slider. To remove a maximum of
spikes, set the level to 100.
2. Click Apply, then OK.

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Edit

Tools | Edit mesh
The Tools menu provides tools which allow editing the size and shape of meshes:

Scale
Mirror mesh
Flip/Fix normals
Cut mesh
Cut mesh by curve (available only with peel 2 CAD)
Watertight remesh

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Tools | Scale

Tools | Edit mesh | Scale
This function resizes the mesh while maintaining its initial proportions.

Purpose
Prepare for prototyping of miniature replicas

To scale a mesh

1. Select the reference for scaling:
Centroid scales the mesh from its geometric center
Origin scales the mesh from the origin point (0,0,0)
2. If required, select the Non uniform check box to set different scaling factors for X, Y and Z
directions.
3. Set the dimensions of the final mesh bounding box size in X, Y and Z direction.

Useful to fit a mesh to a specified 3D printer built size. The

Scale factor will adjust automatically.

4. Set the Scale factor. It is set at 1 by default and means no scaling. A value lesser than 1

results in a reduction, while a value greater than 1 results in an increase in size.
5. Select the Keep original mesh check box to create another mesh which includes the oper-
ation results in the Meshes node.
6. Click OK.

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Tools | Cut Mesh

Tools | Edit mesh | Cut mesh
This function separates a mesh in 2 meshes using a plane.

Purpose
Eliminate unwanted data
Create clean boundaries at the same level plane
Prepare for subsequent operation such as Mirror mesh

To cut a mesh

1. Select an existing plane to cut the mesh or create a new one using Draw line (hold Ctrl

key) or Pick 3 vertices. The plane can be resized using the control points.
2. To change the orientation of the normal of the plane, select the Flip normal check box.
3. If required, set the Plane offset (mm). The plane can be dragged along the arrows.
4. To keep both portions of the mesh, select the check box.
5. To fill the hole(s) created when cutting the mesh, select the Fill cut plane check box.
6. Click Preview, then OK.

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Tools | Cut Mesh by Curve

Tools | Edit mesh | Cut mesh by curve
This function separates a mesh in 2 meshes using a curve projected on the mesh.

Purpose
Eliminate unwanted data
Create clean boundaries on the mesh at specified location
Prepare for subsequent operation such as Mirror mesh

To cut a mesh

1. Select the curve to cut the mesh.
2. Select the part to preserve.
3. Click Apply, then OK.

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Tools | Mirror Mesh

Tools | Edit mesh | Mirror mesh
This function copies the mesh, or a portion of it, symmetrically.

Purpose
Compensate for missing scan data
Recreate an object that is missing a portion
Invert a selected feature from the mesh

To mirror a mesh

1. Select an existing plane as the mirror plane or create one using Draw line (hold Ctrl key)

or Pick 3 vertices.
2. If required, select the Flip normal check box to change the orientation of the normal of the
plane.
3. Select the Transformation:
Flip only creates an inverted mesh.
Mirror and sew creates a symmetrical mesh.
4. If required, select the Keep original mesh check box.
5. Click Apply, then OK.

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Tools | Watertight Remesh

Tools | Edit mesh | Watertight remesh
This function generates a new global triangulation and smooths the mesh.

Purpose
Make a sealed mesh for 3D printing

To remesh

1. Use the slider to adjust the Resolution. A fine resolution means better details conservation
but longer processing time.
2. Select the Keep original mesh check box to create another mesh which includes the oper-
ation results in the Meshes node.
3. Click Apply, then OK.

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Tools | Flip Fix Normals

Tools | Edit mesh | Flip/Fix normals
This function modifies the normal orientation of the triangles of the mesh by selecting a point on
the surface of the mesh.

Purpose
Facilitate file export to CAD software
Repair triangle normal irregularities
Prepare mesh for 3D printing

To flip or fix normals

1. Select an option:
Flip normals inverts the normal of all triangles connected with the root vertex.
Fix normals harmonizes the normal of all triangles connected with the root vertex.
2. Click the mesh to select a vertex.
3. Click OK.

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Compare

Tools | Compare
This function compares 2 meshes together.

Click to launch the adjustable color map comparison between 2 elements.

Error distribution
This section allows to select several options:

Edit color map: Click the Edit color map hyperlink to open a dialog box enabling to select a

number of options:

Color scale type: Set the color scale type to Discrete or to Continuous.

Positive divisions: Set the number of positive divisions outside of tolerance. This

option is only available when the Discrete color scale is selected.

Negative divisions: Set the number of negative divisions outside of tolerance. This
option is only available when the Discrete color scale is selected and the Symmetric
check box is not selected.

Symmetric: This option forces symmetrical upper and lower limits in the color map.
When the Symmetric check box is selected, the Negative divisions menu found in the
Edit color map dialog box is disabled.

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Automatic values: This mode uses the mesh triangles' minimum or maximum val-
ues to set the color scale upper and lower limits. The green zone is set using the tol-
erance of the ± control in the Dimensions table. It allows only a Symmetric color scale
and moving the boundaries will clear the Automatic values check box.

Reset divisions: Adjust all the divisions evenly.

Reset color: Reset the modified division color(s) to their original one.

Reset to defaults: Reset to colormap default settings from Configure | Options |
Color Map.

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Combine

Tools | Combine
This function creates a mesh object from multiple meshes without merging them. Overlapping sur-
faces will be kept.

To combine meshes

1. Click a Mesh under the Meshes node.

2. Click .
3. In the expanding panel, select meshes to combine using the check boxes.
4. Click Apply, then OK.

Parameters available for meshes with texture

Apply texture: select this check box to apply the texture on the mesh.
Default color: triangles, with no texture acquired, will be displayed in the selected color.

The Projection option displays the object texture to make things easier for the operator. There are
5 types of projections sharing the same principle: the object texture is projected on a geometric
primitive that can be displayed in a 2D image. It is ready for edition in a third-party software.

None: the internal texture representation mode. While not easily editable in 2D, this texture
display mode is the most precise and guarantees a constant texture resolution on the whole
object. This projection mode allows visualizing high quality texture with up to 4 GB memory
space available for the texture image.

Automatic (by default): the texture is projected by several planar projections in different dir-
ections depending on the geometry of the object.
Spherical: the texture is projected on a sphere and the editable parameters are the sphere
radius and its location in space.
Cylindrical: the texture is projected on a cylinder and the editable parameters are the cylinder
radius, its length and its location in space.
Cubic: the texture is projected on a cube and the editable parameters include the lengths of
the edges as well as the cube location in space.

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Size (px): total amount of pixels of the texture map.

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Merge

Tools | Merge
This function creates a mesh object from multiple meshes. Overlapping surfaces will be converted
into a single surface.

To merge meshes

1. Select a Mesh under the Meshes node.

2. Click .
3. In the expanding panel, select meshes to merge using the check boxes.

A priority can be applied to keep the quality of one mesh in par-
ticular (High, Normal, Low).

4. Set the Max distance (mm) allowed between 2 overlapping vertices.

5. Set the Smoothing layers. It represents the amount of triangle rows that will be smoothed
during the merge in the overlap sections.
6. If required, select the Keep watertight check box. It will be available when one of the
meshes to merge is already watertight.
7. Click Apply, then OK.

Parameters available for meshes with texture

Apply texture: select this check box to apply the texture on the mesh.
Default color: triangles, with no texture acquired, will be displayed in the selected color.
Projection:
The Projection option displays the object texture to make things easier for the operator.
There are 5 types of projections sharing the same principle: the object texture is projected
on a geometric primitive that can be displayed in a 2D image. It is ready for edition in a third-
party software.

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None: the internal texture representation mode. While not easily editable in 2D, this tex-
ture display mode is the most precise  and guarantees a constant texture resolution on
the whole object.  This projection mode allows visualizing high quality texture with up to
4 GB memory space available for the texture image.
Automatic (by default): the texture is projected by several planar projections in dif-
ferent directions depending on the geometry of the object.
Spherical: the texture is projected on a sphere and the editable parameters are the
sphere radius  and its location in space.
Cylindrical: the texture is projected on a cylinder and the editable parameters are the
cylinder radius, its length and its location in space.
Cubic: the texture is projected on a cube and the editable parameters include the
lengths of the edges as well as the cube location in space.

Size (px): total amount of pixels of the texture map.

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Texture

Available with peel 2 and peel 2 CAD only.

The texture icons will become available in the software toolbar when importing a session con-
taining texture data.

The functions are only available when a scan is included in the session (under the Scans node).

If you Clean, Improve or Edit a mesh, the texture will temporarily be removed. To reapply the tex-
ture, use the Apply texture function.

The texture display is available through the display panel.

Icon Menu Action

To reapply the texture
Tools | Apply texture recorded during the
acquisition on the mesh.

File | Import texture To import texture data.

To reimport the modified
File | Import texture image projections in the soft-
ware.

File | Export texture To export data.

To export a planar pro-
jection of the current
viewpoint. This function
File | Export texture image
also allows editing it in
the image edition soft-
ware.

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Icon Menu Action

To display the 2D tex-
ture file as a bitmap in
the specified pro-
jection:

Tools | View texture %: Digital zoom
percentage
Size: Total
amount of
pixels
RGB: RGB
color model
(Red, Green,
Blue)
Position: Pos-
ition of the poin-
ted pixel with
mouse

Using the right- click

on the 2D texture file,
the user can:

Zoom in (50,
100 or 200 %).
Display the
Whole image in
the 2D display.
Select Quick
rendering while
moving to
lighten file.
Choose Show
triangles on tex-
ture to visualize
triangles.

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Properties

This function provides information on the mesh properties.

Right-click the mesh, then Properties to display information. It is possible to Copy the Properties
information or Export it as a .csv file.

Triangle count: Number of triangles counted within the active mesh.
Vertex count: Number of vertices counted within the active mesh.
Mean edge length: Mean length of all the triangles length.
Watertight: Indicates whether the mesh is watertight or not. Watertight: No means there are
holes on the active mesh.
Volume: Volume of the mesh.
If the properties of a mesh indicate Watertight: Yes, it means the volume is accurate.
On the other hand, if the properties indicate Watertight: No, the volume is only approx-
imate.
Area: Sum of all the triangles area.
Boundary count: Number of boundaries counted within the active mesh.
Boundary perimeter: Sum of all the boundaries length.
Center of mass (mm): Position where all of the mass is concentrated on the mesh following
the X, Y and Z axis.
Bounding box size (mm): Dimension of the smallest box that can be fitted on the mesh fol-
lowing the X, Y and Z axis.

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