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FreeScan Trio
V2.1.0
User Manual
© 2024 SHINING 3D, All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 FreeScan Trio V2.1.0 User Manual © 2024 SHINING 3D, All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 Table of Contents Overview Welcome Getting Started Hardware Introduction Connection Software Installation Activation Upgrade Running 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse Calibration Calibration Preparation Calibration Scan Project and Project Group Preparation Interface Settings Scanning Data Editing Functions Alignment Post Processing Mesh Optimization...
  • Page 3 Mesh Editing Measurement Measurement Create Features Align Measurement Save and Export Save Data Data Sharing Third-party Software Contact...
  • Page 4 3. SHINING 3D does not guarantee the applicability of the outcomes of your use of the products, and you are responsible for verifying the quality and functionality of the outcomes. You should check and verify thoroughly that any outcomes meet your requirements before using them, for which you bear full responsibility.
  • Page 5 5. The Product Usage Documentation is a guidance for installing, operating, and maintaining the product instead of serving as the quality guaranty for the products. SHINING 3D makes all efforts to ensure the applicability of the Product Usage Documentation, but reserves the right of final interpretation. Images and diagrams in the product documentation are presented to provide convenience to user understanding.
  • Page 6 How to activate my device? How to upgrade the firmware or the software? Basic settings for the software After installation and activation, follow the steps below to use the scanner. Calibrate the scanner Create a project group Calibration ensures the accuracy of the scanner Create a project group before scanning.
  • Page 7 Hardware Introduction FreeScan Trio (hereinafter referred to as "scanner") is a handheld laser 3D scanner independently developed by SHINING 3D Tech Co., Ltd., featured in the fast scanning speed, complete data acquisition, and convenient operation. Besides, the device supports repeatable high-precision operations without discrimination on the material and color of the objects to be scanned.
  • Page 8 Appearance Button...
  • Page 9 Name Description Scanning Distance To indicate the scanning distance. Indicator Red: Too close. Yellow: Relatively close. Green: Suitable distance. Greenish-blue: Relatively far. Blue: Too far. Zoom Button Adjustment of the size of data displayed in the preview window. Press the up button: Zoom in. Press and hold the up button: Turn on / off Local Enlarged View.
  • Page 10 Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for conformance with IEC 60825-1 Ed.3., as described in Laser Notice No.56, dated May 8, 2019. Caution Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
  • Page 11 Logo Description LVD/EMC Directive This product complies with the European Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU and EMC Directive 2014/30/EU. WEEE Directive-2012/19/EU The product this manual refers to is covered by the Waste Electrical&Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive and must be disposed of in a responsible manner. The UKCA marking is the product marking used for products being placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).
  • Page 12 Caution Make sure you are using the correct power adapter. Steps 1. Connect aviation cable to the power port and the USB port on the scanner. 2. Connect power cord (3) and the power adapter. 3. Connect power adapter (2) into aviation cable (4). 4.
  • Page 13 If the dongle is not inserted, you can select Offline Mode after starting the software. In offline mode, only Post- Processing and Measurement are available. Software Installation Please install FreeScan Trio to use the scanner (hereinafter referred to as the "software"). PC Configuration Recommendation Processor 13th Gen Intel®...
  • Page 14 Activation If you are using the device for the first time, please start the software after installation and log in with your SHINING 3D user account to activate the device. Registration Click Register and fill in the account information in the registration pop-up.
  • Page 15 Fill in correct user information for better service. Login Log in SHINING 3D User Account from the pop-up window when launching FreeScan. If your computer failed to connect to the network: Check the network connection and click Refresh to reconnect to the network. It will jump back to the login interface after successfully connecting to the network.
  • Page 16 Network Not Available Passport Device Activation Online Activation The activation will be completed automatically after logging in successfully on the networked computer. Offline Activation If the PC cannot be networked, activate the scanner offline. 1. Export C2SN3D file. a. Prepare a USB flash drive or portable hard disk. b.
  • Page 17 2. Upload C2SN3D file. a. Enter https://passport.shining3d.com/login on the networked computer. Then log in or register a new account. b. Click Offline Activation. c. Upload the C2SN3D file. 3. Export the SN3D2C file corresponding to your scanner account to your USB flash drive. 4.
  • Page 18 Note Please contact the supplier or technical support if none of the above methods can activate your device. Upgrade When a new version of the software is released or a higher firmware version is available, you will be prompted when launching the software. Firmware Upgrade Update the firmware for better performance, stability or bug fixing.
  • Page 19 When the software detects a new version, it will display a pop-up after you run the software; you can also check the current software version and see if there are updates by going to Help > About interface. Click Download now and download the installation package in the background.
  • Page 20 ① Settings and Help For more, see Interface. ② Return to the Previous Step Click here to quickly return to the previous step. ③ Device Information Failed Connection Successful Connection When the device is successfully connected, the device name and the serial number will be displayed; if the device connection fails, check the issues and click to reconnect.
  • Page 21 Click System Diagnose to quickly check whether your computer configuration meets the running requirements or not. appears, it means that the device information is being read correctly or your configuration meets the software's requirements. appears, please follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the issues. Click Refresh to diagnose again.
  • Page 22 ⑦ Project Group List The recently opened or newly created project group files and their relevant information (name, operation time, and file size) will be displayed here. Note Up to 30 project group files can be shown. 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse This software is compatible with 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse. With the 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse, you can quickly rotate, pan, zoom, and perform other shortcut operations on models in a 3D scene.
  • Page 23 Icon Description Learn how to quickly use the 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse. Here you can find the manuals for all 3Dconnexion products. Open the settings panel to customize your 3Dconnexion devices. Use the 3Dconnexion Viewer to review 3D models. Supported formats: .stp, .step, .igs, .iges, .obj, .stl, .ply, .jt, .glTF. You can create high-resolution picture collages with SpaceMouse by 3Dconnexion Collage.
  • Page 25 Button Description Color Display It provides visual feedback on the assigned commands.You have the option to adapt the display brightness, switch between text or icons, and change the text size on the LCD in the 3Dconnexion Settings. 3Dconnexion The SpaceMouse Enterprise features twelve additional programmable function buttons. You Keys can personalize commands assigned to the function buttons using the 3Dconnexion Settings.
  • Page 26 Keyboard Shortcut Function Toggle functions between mesh edit and markers edit (only works in ⌃ C t r l Scan). Toggle functions between select visible and select through (only ⌃ C t r l works in Post-processing). To toggle the method of selecting data. For more, please see Data ⌃...
  • Page 27 Figure Description Tilt cap left/right to rotate the model on its Z axis. Rotate the model on its Y axis. Tilt cap forwards/backwards to tumble the model on its X axis. Zoom the model in and out. Move the model up and down. Move the model left and right.
  • Page 28 You can re-adjust parameters of the device through calibration, which not only ensures the accuracy of the device, but also the scanning quality. Note Calibration is required under the following conditions: The first time for using the device. The scanner was severely shaken or vibrated during transportation. The scanner is used for the first time or it is not in use for a long period of time (1-2 weeks).
  • Page 29 1. Place the calibration board horizontally. 2. Place the scanner in the same direction as shown in the figure. 3. Align the center point of the device with the center point of the gray circle on the calibration board. 4. Press the start button on the scanner or click Calibrate on the interface to start calibration. 5.
  • Page 30 Note Please calibrate again if the calibration fails. During the calibration process, please ensure that there are not a large number of markers around the calibration board, so as not to affect the calibration accuracy. Please contact the supplier or technical support if the calibration still fails after several attempts.
  • Page 31 Create a Project Group Two ways to create a project group: Method One: Click New project group before scanning. Method Two: Click and select New project group in the scanning interface. In the prompt window, name the project group and click Browse to select the storage path; then click Confirm and all scanned data will be saved to the folder with the name you just set.
  • Page 32 Icon Function Description New Project Click to create a new project when the scanner is connected. Open Project Click to import a project. You can right-click one in the list to rename it. Remove Click to remove the project from the list, which still exists in the folder and Project you can add it in the list by opening it.
  • Page 33 Do not place the markers on the surface with high curvature. Do not use damaged or incomplete markers. Do not use greasy, dusty, or dirty markers. note 3 mm markers are the minimum markers identified in the Laser Mode. Artificial grouping of markers Place markers only on one line Markers are scattered and irregularly placed...
  • Page 34 ① Navigation Bar Device: Display the device status: online / offline. Device online: Show the device name. Device offline: Click to reconnect the device. Calibration: Click on the corresponding position in the navigation bar to start calibration. Scan: Click on the corresponding position in the navigation bar to start the scanning. Post-processing: Click after scanning, it will go into the post-process interface.
  • Page 35 clicking this button will only switch to the EXModel. Click here to download and learn how to activate EXModel. Click here to learn how can I get access to EXModel. ⑴ General Settings Select Language: Set the language displayed in the software. Preview: You can preview the scanning effect before the actual scanning when enabling the function.
  • Page 36 Account: You can view login status, account information, and authorization period. Login: You can log in / log out of your account. My SHINING 3D Account: Click to enter the personal center. Official Website: Click to visit the for more products and information.
  • Page 37 Facebook: Enter SHINING 3D's Facebook to view product introduction and other operations. ③ Scanning Settings Camera Windows: To preview the actual scene during scanning. Parameters can be adjusted accurately through the camera window. Project Group: To manage projects and the project group. For more, see Project and Project Group.
  • Page 38 You can quickly adjust the model view by clicking on different faces of the view controller. ⑩ Home Screen Click to quickly return to the home screen. Scanning Settings Scan Mode Choose the proper scanning mode to scan. Scan Global Markers This mode is used to scan markers on the surface of an object.
  • Page 39 Photogrammetry This mode is generally suitable for high-precision industrial measurements. Depending on the size of the scanned object(s), you can import an appropriate scale bar file and use the scale bar(s) during scanning to improve the overall accuracy of the global markers data. Point Distance Note When there is only one project within the project group, you can adjust the point distance in real-time in the scan...
  • Page 40 Caution 3 mm markers can not be identified in this mode. Light Source Mode According to the scanning requirements, you can choose different laser line modes. Light Source Description Mode 26 Lines 26 cross laser lines to scan large objects quickly. 5 Lines 5 parallel laser lines to scan fine details.
  • Page 41 Object It supports scanning of both normal objects and reflective objects. When scanning reflective objects, select Reflective to improve the scanning effect. Outdoor Mode To scan normally in the glare environment such as outdoors. Caution Please avoid direct sunlight when scanning objects. Data Quality Indicator Differentiating scan quality in colors: blue represents high-quality scanned data and yellow represents insufficient scanned data that requires further scanning.
  • Page 42 Note Mesh data will be displayed after pausing the scanning whether this mode is enabled or not. You can switch another scan mode when only global markers data is present or after all data is cleared. Scan modes cannot be switched during pre-scanning, the scanning process, or when data present in the scene. Projects within the same project group can adopt different states: Project A within the group can have this mode enabled, while Project B can have it disabled.
  • Page 43 Brightness For objects of different materials and colors, adjust the brightness of the scanner to scan better. Too Dark Too Bright Proper Deep Hole Mode When scanning deep holes, please enable it to enhance the scanning depth and the integrity of the scanned data.
  • Page 44 Function Icon Instruction Preview Preview and adjust the scan parameters for better scanning effects. You can (optional) open/close the function in > General Setting. Start Scan Click to scan. During scanning, keep the scanner parallel to the surface, keep a proper distance from the object, and adjust the brightness depending on the ambient light or texture of the object.
  • Page 45 Icon Function Instruction Perspective View the data in Perspective View that the object appears larger when View closer, and smaller when farther away, which is consistent with the rule of normal human eyes to observe the 3D world. You can switch to Orthogonal View by clicking it again. Orthogonal View the data in Orthogonal View that the size of the object displayed in the View...
  • Page 46 Icon Function Instruction Rectangular Select / Deselect a rectangular area. The selected area is displayed in red. Polygon Select / Deselect a polygon area. Lasso Select / Deselect the area bu using the Lasso tool. Straight Line Hold down and move the cursor to draw a straight ⇧...
  • Page 47 Icon Function Instruction Undo The last deletion will be undone. You can click multiple times to undo multiple deleted data. Redo Redo the previous action. You can click multiple times to redo multiple actions. Cancel Edit Undo all edits, and exit the edit mode. Apply Edit Click the button or space bar to apply the edit, and exit the edit mode.
  • Page 48 Function Description Select All / Invert / The function is the same as the function on editing bar, and can be operated by Unselect / Delete shortcut keys. Selected Data Fitting View The data on the interface is displayed in the center according to the appropriate size.
  • Page 49 3.Click Create Plane. Settings Illustration Instruction Delete selected data/markers: Data/Makers in the reverse direction will be shown in red after checking the box. The red data will be deleted after clicking Apply. You can not delete all data. Please keep at least 3 or more markers on the front of the cutting plane.
  • Page 50 Icon Function Instruction Project Group To create / open a project group. For more, please refer to Project and Project Group. Delete Your To delete the current data to rescan. Scan Align To align the data as you need. For more, see Align. Export the : To save the scanned data in the specified format (ASC, STL, P3, Scan...
  • Page 51 Mode Description Note 1. Choose Auto Feature Alignment. Objects with repeated features, like a round or a ring, or that with small size 2. Select the project to be aligned in the fixed are not suitable for this mode. window and the floated window. Auto Feature Alignment 3.
  • Page 52 Note Manual alignment serves as an alternative method of auto alignment. You can choose it when auto alignment fails. Post Processing Mesh Optimization The data after mesh can be directly used for rendering, measurement or printing. Mesh Parameter Choose different mesh types according to the reality. Icon Name Description...
  • Page 53 High: Reduce the noise on the surface of the data and make the data smoother. Smooth Smooth the possible noise on the surface of the data. Caution When the Optimization is set to None, the Smooth is not available. Remove Small Floating Parts Remove small floating parts on the model.
  • Page 54 When turning on, it will automatically use the recommended parameters for meshing. Mesh Editing After the model data is meshed, the software automatically switches to the post-processing interface. Alternatively, users can directly click on the navigation bar to enter the post-processing interface and import the data.
  • Page 55 Function Instruction Note Auto Hole Automatically fill all holes with a smaller Filling type: Filling perimeter than the number input. Manual Hole Choose the filling type and click the holes to Filling be filled. The hole edges are shown in green and the holes get red after filling.
  • Page 56 Icon Function Description Open File To open a file (STL, OBJ, PLY) for post-processing. Export the : To save the scanned data in the specified format (ASC, STL, OBJ, PLY, Scan 3MF) locally. : If you have installed the EXModel and you are in the post-processing or measurement interface with mesh data, click to switch to the EXModel and import the data into it.
  • Page 57 Note Support opening files in the type of STL, OBJ, PLY, P3, ASC, TXT and DGM. Support dragging the model file into the software interface. Create Features Click to display the menu of creating features. To close the menu, please click the icon again, or click Close. Note You can switch to Feature List to check the created features;...
  • Page 58 Creation Description Note Method Selected Points 1. Click the data to select the point. 2. Click Create to create a feature point. Markers 1. Click existing markers to select You can select markers to create feature points the point. for model data that only have markers and are not meshed yet.
  • Page 59 Creation Description Note Method Point-Point 1. Click the data or existing feature You can tick the checkbox before From or to points to select the point. and re-select the feature points. 2. Click Create to create a line. Marker to 1.
  • Page 60 Creation Description Note Method 3 Points Fit 1. Click the data or existing feature points The three points can't be in a line. to select the point. You can tick the checkbox before the three points and re-select the point. 2.
  • Page 61 Align Use this mode to modify the alignment of the data to the global coordinate. This action is useful for post- processing or reverse engineering. Caution The shape and accuracy of the model will not be changed by the alignment. After the alignment and exiting, the changes are irreversible so you can only reset the model by reloading the original file.
  • Page 62 3-2-1 System Alignment 3-2-1 system alignment aligns data by selecting the point, line and plane. Before alignment, create feature points, lines and planes. The feature lines created are not perpendicular to the plane. The coordinate system on the interface represents the global coordinate system: Red=X+, Green=Y+, Blue=Z+. Select a feature surface in the plane drop-down menu, and select an axis in the corresponding constraint drop-down menu of the plane.
  • Page 63 Click Align to move the coordinate frame to the center of the object, and the position of the coordinate frame is that the Z axis is parallel to the screen and faces upward, the X axis is perpendicular to the screen and the Y axis is parallel to the screen and faces to the right.
  • Page 64 Measurement Description Note Distance Calculate the straight-line distance Click on the surface of the model to pick two between two points on the surface of the points, the calculation will be done model. automatically. Total is the 3D distance. X, Y and Z are the projection of the segment to the respective planes.
  • Page 65 Format Data Type Saved as Application Optimized Scan.asc Data viewing and analysis. (whole point cloud Further data processing, registration, etc in other scan) software. Mesh Scan.stl 3D printing. Reverse engineering. Further editing, rendering, etc. in other 3D modeling or rendering software. Mesh Scan.ply Further editing, rendering, etc.
  • Page 66 Caution The files uploaded are in STL format. Third-party Software You can import scanned mesh data into a third-party software / third-party softwares. Note You can select the third-party software to be launched and the path by clicking > Third-party Software Setting. Only the selected third-party software will be displayed in the third-party software list in the post-processing and measurement interfaces.
  • Page 67 SHINING 3D Offices APAC Region & Headquarters SHINING 3D Tech Co., Ltd. Hangzhou, China Phone: +86 571 82999050 Add: No. 1398, Xiangbin Road, Wenyan, Xiaoshan, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, 311258 EMEA Region SHINING 3D Technology GmbH. Stuttgart, Germany Phone: +49 711 28444089 Add: Breitwiesenstraße 28, 70565, Stuttgart, Germany...