### Performing Manual Scans with a Hard Probe

A hard probe must be used in order to access the four measurement methods. | Manual scanning provides four different measurement methods that can be used with a hard probe. PC-DMIS collects the measured points as fast as they are read by the controller during the scanning process. Once the scan is complete, PC-DMIS will offer you an opportunity to reduce the collected data based on the scanning method selected.

The four measurement methods with a hard probe are described below:

Note: When a touch trigger probe is used, PC-DMIS will require individual hits be at each location. It will not offer the different measurement methods as described for a hard probe scan.

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Performing a Fixed Distance Manual Scan

Performing a Fixed Time / Distance Manual Scan

Performing a Fixed Time Manual Scan

Performing a Body Axis Manual Scan

Performing a Multisection Manual Scan

Performing a Freeform Manual Scan