Trace Tool - Planmeca PlanScan User Manual

Trace tool

The Trace tool can be used on any margin, but it is especially recommended for equigingival
and subgingival margins.
1 Click the Trace button.
The pointer changes to
2 Click Show Features to highlight high contour areas in green.
3
Zoom in and rotate the model until there is a good view of the margin.
4
Position the Trace tool in the middle of the green high contour indication on the margin.
5 Click on the margin. A dot appears as the starting point.
6
There are two options when drawing the margin with Trace.
• Click along the margin in small increments. The system creates straight lines between each
click.
• Hold down the left mouse button to draw a continuous line. Release the mouse at any time
to stop. This requires a steady drawing hand with the mouse and is not recommended for
beginners.
If desired, switch between small clicks and continuous lines.
7
Click the starting point to finish the margin. The system automatically changes the trace line to
a margin line.
Your margin should resemble the following.
8 To delete the margin and start over, click the Paint, Trace, or Lasso button.
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Note: Show Features is recommended as an aid in finding the edge of the margin,
it is not necessary for using the Trace tool. Draw the margin in the middle of the
green high contour indication.
Margin Tab 39