Current Help System: PC-DMIS Laser (View Core Help)

### Performing a Freeform Advanced Scan

Scan dialog box — Freeform Scan

The Insert | Scan | Freeform method allows the user to define a scan path which is not restricted to follow any particular rule set. The scan path can be defined to move in any direction including crossing back over itself.

Creating a Freeform Scan

1. Place PC-DMIS into DCC mode.

2. Select the
   Insert | Scan | Freeform menu item. The Scan dialog box appears with the Freeform Scan already selected from the Scan Type list..

3. Next the user will need to define the scan path. They can do this by using the Read File option or by the Manual Points method.

4. If needed, you can delete individual points by selecting them one at a time from the Theoretical Path area and pressing the DELETE key.

5. Once the Theoretical Points are defined the user can either create the scan or use the Spline Points option to better define the path.

6. If needed, make additional modification to your scan.

7. Enter the ID of the cloud of points object that will receive the surface data in the Point Cloud Reference Feature edit box.

8. Click the Create button. PC-DMIS inserts the scan into the Edit window. If you have PC-DMIS's AutoWrist method enabled but don't have any calibrated tips, PC-DMIS will display a message informing you when it adds new probe tips that need calibration. In all other cases PC-DMIS will ask you whether it should use the closest calibrated tip to the needed tip angle or add in a new non-calibrated tip at the needed angle.