Shining 3D EinScan HX User manual

SHINING 3D - EinScan HX 1.0.2.1 - User Manual –September 2020
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EinScan HX
User Manual
September 2020

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Table of contents
EinScan HX...............................................................................................................................................1
1. SPECIFICATION AND SYSTEM REQUIREMEN.................................................................................6
1.1. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................................................6
1.2. SCANNER SET UP..............................................................................................................................................7
2. SOFTWARE SET UP........................................................................................................................11
2.1. DOWNLOAD THE SOFTWARE........................................................................................................................11
2.2. INSTALL THE SOFTWARE ...............................................................................................................................11
2.3. SOFTWARE UPDATE.......................................................................................................................................11
2.4. FIRMWARE UPDATE ......................................................................................................................................12
2.5. DEVICE ACTIVATION ......................................................................................................................................13
2.6. Interface and Parameters .............................................................................................................................14
3. SOFTWARE SCAN WORK FLOW....................................................................................................21
4. CALIBRATION .................................................................................................................................22
4.1. Precautions and Use......................................................................................................................................22
4.2. PREPARATION FOR CALIBRATION ................................................................................................................22
4.3. HOW TO DO CALIBRATION............................................................................................................................22
5. BEFORE SCAN ................................................................................................................................27
5.1. SCANNER BUTTONS.......................................................................................................................................27
5.2. SCAN MODES .................................................................................................................................................27
5.3. PREPARATION ................................................................................................................................................28
6. PROJECT.........................................................................................................................................30
6.1. New project group.........................................................................................................................................30
6.2. Open project group .......................................................................................................................................30
6.3. PRE-SETTING ..................................................................................................................................................30
6.4. SCAN SETTING................................................................................................................................................33
7. SCAN...............................................................................................................................................37
7.1. PREVIEW.........................................................................................................................................................37
7.2. START/PAUSE/CONTINUE/STOP SCAN.........................................................................................................37
7.3. RESUME SCANNING AFTER TRACKING LOST ...............................................................................................37
7.4. GENERATE POINT CLOUD(Only in Rapid Scan)............................................................................................38
7.5. CLOUDS EDITING............................................................................................................................................39
7.6. CUTTING PLANE(only applied under Laser scan mode)..............................................................................40
8. PROJECT GROUP............................................................................................................................42
8.1. CREATE/IMPORT PROJECTS ..........................................................................................................................42
8.2. REMOVE/DELET PROJECTS............................................................................................................................42
8.3. ALIGN PROJECTS............................................................................................................................................42
9. MESHING .......................................................................................................................................44
9.1. CREATE MESH(watertight/unwatertight) ....................................................................................................44

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9.2. MESH EDITING ...............................................................................................................................................45
9.3. HOLE FILLING..................................................................................................................................................46
9.4. SHARPEN ........................................................................................................................................................47
9.5. SMOOTH.........................................................................................................................................................47
9.6. MESH OPTIMIZATION....................................................................................................................................48
9.7. SIMPLIFICATION.............................................................................................................................................49
9.8. TEXTURE REMAPPING ...................................................................................................................................49
10. Export Data................................................................................................................................51
10.1. DATA FORMATS .............................................................................................................................................51
10.2. SCALE DATA....................................................................................................................................................52
10.3. MEASUREMENT .............................................................................................................................................53
11. SHARE DATA ..............................................................................................................................59
12. Third-party Software.................................................................................................................60
13. MODEL PREVIEW.......................................................................................................................61
14. SUPPORT AND CONTACT ..........................................................................................................62
14.1. Submit a Ticket ..............................................................................................................................................62
14.2. Contact Us......................................................................................................................................................63

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the EinScan H series 3D Scanner.
EinScan HX is new developed handheld 3d scanner by Shining 3D. Based on
combined structure light technology of LED and laser. EinScan HX is with unique
performance of scanning common objects as most hand held structure light 3d
scanners can at a fast scanning speed with color texture, and also capable of
scanning black and shiny objects that only laser 3d scanning are good at for a better
accuracy.
If you need any support for your 3d scanner, please
contact your local reseller or the EinScan support team
[e-mail]
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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CAUTION NOTES
This manual provide important information of the proper
operation of the product. Please read before use.
⚠WARNING
EinScan HX uses a class II laser when using laser scan mode,
which is eye and skin safe under all conditions of normal use,
but long time staring at the laser beam directly is not
suggested. Please avoid direct eye contact with the laser beam.
Keep the laser beam away from Child.
Handle the scanner with care. Bumping or dropping off may
cause the electronic and optical parts being damaged.
Do not touch the camera lens

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1. SPECIFICATION AND SYSTEM
REQUIREMEN
1.1. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Preparing a suitable computer will improve your scanning experience.
One important notice for PC configuration is the graphic card. It has to be Nvidia card since
certain function from Nvidia is needed for scanning. GTX series card is the best for scanning
while Quadro series CAD card also works but you need a more expensive model comparing
to the GTX series to get a good scan experience.
Handheld model
EinScan HX
required
recommended
Graphics card
Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 / Nvidia
Quadro P1000
NVIDIA GTX serial cards higher than
GTX1080
USB port
1 of 3.0 port
OS
win10 64bits
Video memory
> 4G
> 8G
RAM
8 GB
32 GB
CPU
i5 3th Gen
i7-8700 or higher
Screen resolution
1920*1080 DPI: 100%; 125%
3840*2106 DPI: 100%; 200%
RECOMMENDED PC MODEL
Dell G3 laptops, Core i7-9750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB GDDR6, 2x8GB, DDR4,
2666MHz
Asus ZenBook Flip, Core i7, Nvidia MX250 with 2Gb memory, solid state hard rive, 16gb
ram
Lenovo Y520 15IKBM i7-7700hq, 16GB, gtx1060
Acer Predator PH317 i7, GTX1060, 16G RAM
MSI –GS63VR 7RF stealth pro RAM 32G
Alien ALW15M-R2726R
ASUS ROG STRIX

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1.2. SCANNER SET UP
Unpack and set up your scanner and software before getting started with scanning.
1.3.1. WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
Package （ This hard case is optional, please contact your supplier if you want to buy this case)
Packing list
The items listed in the packing list refer to the components and material that should be
included in the package. The components may be different as listed when you purchase
other accessories or change any item with your supplier. Please check carefully when
opening the package.
Note：Each scanner has its own serial number, label is placed at the bottom of the scanner.
It will be required for maintenance. Do not remove it.

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Serial number

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1.3.2. SCANNER BODY

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1.3.3. CONNECTION
Hardware set-up
Take out the connection cable
1. Insert the pin plug into the scanner’s circular connector port
2. Plug the other one to scanner’s USB port
3. Plug the power adaptor into the connection cable DC in port
4. Plug the power cable another end into a power outlet
5. Connect the other end of the connection cable to a USB 3.0 port on your computer

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2. SOFTWARE SET UP
2.1. DOWNLOAD THE SOFTWARE
Step 1: Go to https://www.einscan.com/support/download/
Step 2: Select your scanner model
Step 3: download the software to your operating computer
Note: You are required to register before downloading.
2.2. INSTALL THE SOFTWARE
1. Double click installation package, accept the modification on your computer
2. Follow the instructions to complete the software installation.
After the software is installed, a shortcut will be created on your desktop. Double click to
open the software.
2.3. SOFTWARE UPDATE
When a new version is available, a pop-up will show when you start the software to remind you
update your software to the latest version.
Click Yes to update
Update Reminder
Note before installation: Administrator rights are required for the installation of the software only.

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2.4. FIRMWARE UPDATE
When the scanner firmware is incompatible, a message will appear when software is open.
Click Upgrade and follow the instruction to update the device firmware.
Firmware updating will take around 6 mins.
Power off the device after upgrading successfully.
Reconnect the device, and open the software again, the device is running under the latest
firmware.
When firmware doesn’t match
Firmware Upgrading
Note:
1. Do not disconnect the scanner, or unplug the power during the upgrade.
2. Recovery will start from a failed upgrade. You can restart the firmware update after successful
recovery.
3. If recovery fails, turn off the power of the scanner and reconnect the scanner to restart the
software for upgrading.

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2.5. DEVICE ACTIVATION
Device activation is required in your initial use. There are 2 ways:
1. Online activation is recommended if your computer is connected to the internet.
2. If there is an issue with network connection, choose Local activation to save the .ple license file
on your computer, under the activation menu. (.ple file can be found in the USB drive.)
Online Activation
Local activation
Note: If the activation fails, send a request for activation file to [e-mail]
with your serial number.
Click this button to reveal
the Local Activation

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2.6. Interface and Parameters
2.6.1. Navigate
Interface navigation
Left mouse: rotate
Middle mouse: move the data
Scroll up and down: zoom in or out
Keyboard:
Spacebar to scan again or restart the scan & validate
Delete key to delete selected data
Esc key to exit current pop-up
Navigate between different menu by click on the circle.
Navigation bar
2.6.2. Device reconnect
When the device is offline, meaning the scanner is not connected to PC, please check the connection
and click on the refresh connection button to reconnect.

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Device offline or connection loose
Refresh the connection on the status bar
2.6.3. Settings
Click the settings logo from the upper right to open the drop down menu.
Drop down menu
Feedback
If you have any questions or suggestions, please share with us by clicking “Feedback”. Please leave
your email in “My E-mail”.

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Feedback window
User Experience Enhancement Program
To help us improve the quality and user experience of EinScan, we hope to be allowed to collect
usage experience information. This information will not contain your personal information or scanned
data, and will not be accessible to any third party. This checkbox is selected by default, and we
strongly recommend you keep it checked. As a reward, the User Experience Enhancement Program
will continuously keep you informed with the newest software update information, to assure you get
free software updates and enjoy the latest improvements based on your collective feedback. If you
close the User Experience Enhancement Program, you might not be informed with software updates
automatically.
Factory Default
All settings modifications will go back to the original settings.
Language
Select the language for the interface, click apply to change, restarting the software is not needed
About
For version information and support, email [e-mail].

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2.6.4. EinScan community
Community drop down menu
●Official Website (http://www.einscan.com/) refers to SHINING3D’s official website for Einscan
product and information.
●Facebook (EinScan) refers to facebook “EinScan Expert” for EinScan users to discuss and share
the ideas, achievements and experience.
●Support Platform refers to the platform for EinScan users to validate the warranty and submit
support ticket when necessary. Service live software updates, manual, video download can be
accessed in support platform. Register your EinScan at support.shining3d.com
2.6.5. Help Mode
Open Help Mode
Click the question mark in the upper right bar, and open the help mode from the drop-down menu.
Drop down menu
Display the help tool related to the current interface.

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Help window
Teamviewer
It opens S3D_teamviewer.exe, for online customer support access or display to other screen or
portable screen. Share your ID and password to allow our technicians to remote control of your
computer during online technical support
Share the Your ID and password to allow access
2.6.6. Alerts
A pop-up alert will notify the user of a hardware or configuration issue. Check and restart the
software. If the error persists, please contact support by emailing [e-mail].
Fail to activate
For activation failure, make sure the scanner is well connected. Redo the activation.
Device fails to activate

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Incorrect configuration
try another USB port and update your graphics card drivers and restart the software.
Graphics card incompatible
USB not 3.0
If the computer has multiple graphic card, access to the NVIDIA Control Panel (right click on the
desktop). In Manage 3D Settings > Program Settings, Add EXScan software. Then change the preferred
graphic processor for this program. Select NVIDIA processor. Click Apply to save the settings.
Multiple graphic card detected

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Change graphic card preferences for EinScan HX