To help users better understand the relevant functions, the following is a description of commonly used glossary:
| Scan Project | A data collection of a scanning task, containing raw data and processing results. |
| Point Cloud | Three-dimensional spatial point (XYZ coordinates) data collected by the scanning device, which forms the basis of model generation. |
| Mesh Model | A triangular surface structure model generated from the point cloud. |
| Tracking | Refers to the scanner's ability to identify the object's position and orientation in real time during scanning, maintaining spatial continuity and consistency of the collected data, ensuring correct alignment. |
| Marker | Used to assist the scanner in stable tracking and alignment in areas lacking texture or geometric features. |
| Marker-free scanning | A scanning method under the blue laser scanning mode that does not require markers, instead tracking data directly using the object's own geometric features or texture information. |
| Working Distance | The recommended working distance range between the scanner and the target object. |
| Resolution | The distance between adjacent points in the point cloud captured by the scanner. A smaller resolution captures finer details but demands more computer performance and memory. |
| Exposure | A parameter controlling the brightness of the captured camera frame. It needs manual adjustment in semi-outdoor or dark object scenes to avoid overexposure (red) or underexposure (blue). |
| Scanning Spray | A spray applied to black, mirror-like, transparent, or highly reflective surfaces, enhancing the scanner's recognition rate. |
| Noise | Noise refers to random, non‑existent points in the scanned point cloud data. It is typically caused by ambient light interference, surface reflections, etc. Can affect model accuracy and cleanliness. |
| Calibration | The process of calibrating the scanner using an official calibration board to restore measurement accuracy, typically performed after a physical impact or extended period without calibration. |
| Reverse Engineering | The process of importing scanned mesh/point cloud models into specialized software to convert them into editable parametric CAD models. |
| Quality Map | A real-time guiding feature during scanning that visually displays data collection completeness in areas via colors (e.g., green, red). |
| Fusion | The process of merging point cloud data collected during scanning into a mesh model. |
| Alignment | Alignment is the process of combining multiple scans into a complete model by manually selecting feature points or automatically recognizing features to align the data. |
| Meshing | Refine the mesh model to make it more complete and smooth |
| Triangle | The total number of triangular faces contained in a mesh model. A higher triangle count provides finer model details but also increases file size. |
| Hole Filling | Supports automatic or manual filling of model holes, repairs incomplete meshes, and generates a complete closed model. |
| Smoothing | Soften burrs and noise on the model surface, making curved surfaces smoother, more natural, and finer in texture. |
| Simplify | Reduce the number of mesh faces and data volume while preserving model details. |
| Color Mapping | The 2D image color information is mapped onto the surface of a 3D model, used to restore the true appearance of the object. |
| File Format | File formats used to store scan data. The software supports output formats including PLY, OBJ, ASC, and STL. |
| Firmware | The program running inside the 3D Scanner, responsible for capturing point cloud data, laser emission, and communication with the PC. |
| Serial Number (SN) | The unique factory identification number of the device, can be used for after-sales support. |
| Calibration Board | A calibration board is a specialized tool used to help restore the scanner’s measurement accuracy. It should be properly stored and protected from scratches. |
| 3D Camera | A camera system capable of capturing depth information of a scene. It uses infrared light or other technologies to measure the distance of each point in the scene, thereby constructing a 3D model of the object. |
| DOE Projector | The DOE (Diffractive Optical Element) projector is an optical component in 3D scanners that projects specific patterns (such as speckles and laser lines), assisting the camera in calculating depth information. |
| Color Camera | Used to capture the color information of an object’s surface, enabling the generation of a textured 3D model with true‑to‑life colors. |
| Blue Laser Mode | Uses blue laser lines for high-precision scanning with strong anti-interference capabilities. Ideal for industrial parts, typically requiring markers. |
| Infrared (IR) Mode | Uses infrared structured light invisible to the human eye. It is safe, non-invasive, and suitable for scanning human face, human body, and medium-to-large textured objects without markers. |
| Global Marker Scanning | A technique that scans markers first before capturing point cloud data, achieving higher model accuracy. For medium to large objects (≥250mm × 250mm × 250mm), this mode is recommended. |
| Geometry Tracking | A tracking mode that utilizes unique geometric structures, such as concavities, convexities, and curvature variations on the object's surface, for spatial positioning and frame alignment. |
| Texture Tracking | A tracking mode that utilizes rich colors, patterns, or physical textures (e.g., wood grain, artwork) for continuous positioning. Ideal for objects with simple geometry but complex colors. |
| Marker Tracking | A tracking method that performs alignment of scan data by identifying the attached markers. |
| Scanning Object | Scan object refers to the type of object being scanned, generally classified as objects, bodies, faces, etc. |
| Object Size | Presets selected based on the size of the target. Typically categorized into Small, Medium, and Large to adapt to different objects. |
| Frames | The number of images captured during the scanning process. |
| Frame Rate | The number of image frames captured per second by the device, expressed in FPS (frames per second). It is also related to hardware performance. |
| Points | It refers to the total amount of point cloud data contained in the scan file. |
| RAM | RAM (Memory) refers to the memory capacity of the computer hardware. The amount of available memory directly affects the speed and stability of scanning, fusion, and meshing operations. Insufficient memory may cause slow processing or failure. |
| Scanning Speed | The speed at which the scanner acquires data per second during scanning, typically expressed in frames per second (fps) or points per second. |
| Minimum Scan Volume | Minimum scan volume refers to the smallest object size that the scanner can reliably capture. |
| Accuracy | Measures how close the measured value is to the object's true physical size during a single shot or single frame of data collection. |
| Single Capture Range | The effective data capture range of the scanner, which is generally determined by the device’s camera field of view, focal length, and other parameters. |