### Creating a Freeform Scan Feature

A Freeform Scan feature allows you to create a scan feature that will be imported into PC-DMIS as a Freeform Scan.

To create a Freeform Scan Auto Geometry Feature:

1. Click Freeform Scan from the Auto Features toolbar or select the Insert | Auto Feature | Scan | Freeform menu item. The Freeform Scan dialog box appears.

Freeform Scan dialog box

2. If needed, provide an ID for the Freeform Scan feature in the ID box.

3. Click on the CAD as desired to define the scan points used by the freeform scan. Green dots appear on the CAD model indicating where the scan takes place.

Example: Defining the Freeform Scan by clicking on the CAD

4. Click Create to add the Freeform Scan feature to the Inspection Plan, or click Close to close the dialog box without saving.

The Remove Last button removes the Freeform Scan feature that was last added to the Inspection Plan.