### Introduction to Performing Advanced Scans

Advanced scans are DCC continuous motion scans that follow a predefined path. PC-DMIS follows the predefined path regardless of the shape of the actual part. The path can be defined in several ways explained later.

These advanced scans utilize a laser scanning probe allowing you to automatically digitize surfaces. To perform an advanced scan:

1. Specify the necessary parameters for your selected DCC scan.

2. Click the Generate button. PC-DMIS generates the scan.

3. Once it finishes, click the Create button. The PC-DMIS scanning algorithm then takes control of the measurement process.

The types of advanced scans supported by PC-DMIS include:

- Linear Open Scan

- Patch Scan

- Perimeter Scan

- Freeform Scan

- Manual Laser Scan

This document file will first cover the common functions available to the Scan dialog box, the dialog box used to perform these scans, and then how to perform the available advanced scans.

Also, for information on setting your machine's scan speed, see "Setting Machine Speed for Scanning".