1. Quick Setup guide 1.1 Unpacking The Legato2 scanner is packed together with all the accessories needed to connect it to a PC and power source. Special packaging materials made from transport security foam is used to protect the equipment during transportation. When unpacking, please verify the package contents and contact 3shape support if any part is found missing or defective.
USB cable and try again". On starting ScanServer the first time, it will report that your scanner requires a calibration. Note! If the scanner is supplied with a supplied 3Shape PC, the default Windows user name and password for the 3Shape PC is "scan".
If the problem persists, please contact your 3Shape support. No other maintenance besides calibration is required for the scanner. Caution! Beware that the scanner is a precision mechanical device sensitive to temperature and power variations as well as vibrations.
Caution! The swing axis of the scanner should be secured each time the scanner is transported using the swing protection foam. If the original packing materials have been lost or damaged, a new packaging set can be ordered from 3Shape.
This setup is not covered in this document. 2.1 Installation Directory If a supplied 3Shape PC is supplied, all the required software has been preinstalled by default in the C:\Program Files\3Shape folder The installation is performed by downloading Legato2 Scanning Software from the 3Shape support site. The installer will automatically install the necessary software and files: ...
3. User Interface The ScanIt™ software usings a clear and simple user interface consisting of a main menu, toolbars and a 3D display windows to show scanned impressions. Sample windows showing a scanned impressions 3.1 Scan Toolbar The Scan toolbar located on the top of the screen is used to load, scan, save, send and view orders. Icon Name Description...
3.3 Visualization Toolbar The Visualization toolbar located in the right side of the screen is used to orientate and change the visual appearance of the impressions shown in the 3D window. Icon Name Description These buttons switch the view between Move to view different predefined angles.
3Shape’s OrderInbox™. This application can view, process and extract scan and order information. This software is provided at no cost by 3Shape and part of the 3Shape scanning solution. 3Shapes ShellManager™ production system. The incoming order is directly imported into the production database for processing.
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Example Digital Order form showing the various scan options The Digital Order Form offers the following options: Scan This button will start the scanning process but not send the order. The audiologist can save and send the order later if necessary using the send button on the main window toolbar. ...
4.1.2 Scan and Order Information This mode is enabled when using Scan And Order Information in the File|Settings|File page Example Scan and Order window When this mode is selected, a simplified order dialog is shown prior to scanning with the option to optionally attach a completed order form (in pdf, doc, etc).
4.1.4 ShellManager integration ScanIt™ can be configured to run from the 3Shape ShellManager system to optimise scanning ear impressions within a production environment. Example completed order showing original scanned impression The ShellManager system automatically loads the corresponding order and starts the scanning process. After scanning and on approval of a valid scan, ScanIt™...
- these materials could potentially give “noisy” scans. It is recommended that these types of materials are not used or an anti-reflexion scan spray is used. If in doubt, please take a digital image of the impression and email to 3Shape support. 4.2.2 Mounting...
4.2.4 Saving After the scanner has finished, the final scans can be inspected using the mouse and 3d joystick prior to saving. Depending on the Scan Mode, the scan and order are saved in the defined save paths. Example of a completed scan Once saved and if the Scan Mode supports sending orders, the Send button will be enabled to send the order directly to the manufacturer If the ScanIt™...
4.3 Impression Annotations The HPS file format supports adding annotations to the scan and order data, allowing the user to provide modelling advice to the manufacturer. Each annotation creates a 2D screenshot on the current impression orientation, which provides the manufacturer the exact same orientation when reading the users annotations Note: The HPS file format is defined in the File|Settings dialog under the File tab.
4.3.2 Sketch annotations Sketch annotations consist of pencil drawings and textual comments, with the tools panel used to select between modes. Multiple pencil and text annotations can be added during a single sketch 4.3.3 Pencil sketches The pencil color and line width can be changed prior to drawing on the impression area using the mouse. 4.3.4 Text sketches This tool operates the same as a standard point annotation, where the user simply clicks on the impression surface to place a textual comment.
5. Settings ScanIt™ provides settings to configure the software to meet the scanning needs of its deployment environment. These settings should only be adjusted by the appropriate administrator and are available from the File|Settings menu 5.1 General This page is used to configure the scanning process and detail level of saved impression data General settings page Setting Function...
5.2 Network The scanner is not required to be physically connected to the same PC running the ScanIt™ software. This provides deployment of a scanner in a central office location, allowing various staff members to drive the scanner from their own PC.
5.3 File This page is used to configure the scan mode and manage generated file data. ScanIt™ also provides an archiving facility to allow deleted orders to remain in an archive location for backup or audit purposes. If enabled, deleting an order will move the scan and order information to the archive location instead of deleting permanently.
5.4 Audiologist This page is used to manage the various Order Forms from each manufacturer. Audiologist settings page Setting Function Order forms This sections allows the user to load order forms (.SMO) for use during scanning. Order forms can be prioritised with the most common used first. If configured , any new updates to order forms can be downloaded and use automatically when published by the manufacturer Automatic ID...
5.5 Manufacturer This page is used to add and delete various manufacturers used for sending Digital Orders. The necessary connection details are available for manually editing, with the additional capability of receiving this information automatically from their own administration system – this ensures that correct details are used and passwords remain secure.
6. Order Management ScanIt™ provides support for managing, reviewing and submitting remakes of previous scans. This provides a fast and easy maintenance of orders and scans. All information is stored either on the PC or in a shared location securely. Scan Log window showing order history 6.1 Searching orders The Open button in the Scan toolbar provides the user to load previous orders, ear impressions and annotations.
A green light will signify the drivers are installed and the dongle is working The Security Dongle is a USB device that is used to allow access to any 3Shape software. The dongle can contain license information for any number of 3Shape applications. It should be noted that only one dongle is required to run any number of applications.
To facilitate Order Sharing, the order must have been sent digitally to the manufacturer and modelled by the manufacturer using the 3Shape ShellManager production system. Once modelled, the order must be exported to the audiologist using the 3Shape Registration Client application. Exporting an order back to the manufacturer...
8. 2 Downloading the Order The exported order is downloaded from the manufacturing to the ScanIt™ PC using the Log window. Log window showing orders that have been transferred Clicking on the Get Shell button will attempt to download the manufacturers order information. If successful, the modelled order and information will be available for review 8.3 Reviewing the Order When opening a shared order that has been downloaded from the manufacturer, ScanIt™...
This provides many benefits such as faster entry, removal of shipping costs, order verification and easier management. 9.1 Designing order forms Order forms are designed using the 3Shape Control Panel application by the manufacturer, which can be optionally provided to the audiologist. This is available at no cost and part of the 3Shape scanning solution.
10. ScanIt™ API ScanIt™ supports a limited application interface to allow integration with existing office or manufacturing systems by providing start-up information. Microsoft Windows provides the capability of providing information when starting an application, and the list of supported commands is shown below: Switch Name Description...
Index 3 3D ..............11 N Netviewer .............. 6 3d Joystick ............8 Network .............. 18 3Shape ..........6, 11, 23, 26 A P Pan View ............... 8 Adjusts ..............8 Part ..............26 Align Subscans ............. 17 3Shape ............
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About 3Shape A/S 3Shape A/S is a Danish company specializing in the development and marketing of 3D scanners and CAD/CAM software solutions. These are used for the creation, processing, analysis and management of high-quality 3D data. Implementing 3Shape´s solutions brings significant benefits in terms of quality, pro- ductivity and creativity to complex manufacturing processes, where the handling of physical objects is critical.
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