EinScan Pro 2X Series User Manual

USER MANUAL
EinScan Pro 2X/2X Plus

EXScan Pro Software
Dec 2018
SHINING 3D - EinScan Pro 2X series - User Manual - Nov 2018 1

Table of content
1. Hardware 6
1.1. Packing List 6
1.2. Specifications 6
1.2.1. EinScan Pro 2X Plus 6
1.2.2. EinScan Pro 2X 7
1.3. Hardware introduction 8
1.4. PC requirements 8
1.5. Set Up 9
2. Software 11
2.1. Download 11
2.2. Software installation 11
2.3. Uninstall Software 16
2.4. Update 17
2.5. Firmware Upgrade 18
2.6. Device activation 19
2.7. Interface and Parameters 22
2.7.1. Navigate 22
2.7.2. Settings 22
2.7.3. EinScan community 24
2.7.4. Help Mode 24
2.7.5. Alerts 26
3. Calibration 28
3.1. Precautions and Use 28
3.2. Operation 28
3.2.1. Camera Calibration 29
3.2.2. HD Calibration (Only required for EinScan Pro 2x) 31
3.2.3. Accuracy test 31
4. Before Scan 33
4.1. Object 33
4.2. Preparation 33
4.3. Select Scan Mode 35
4.4. Scan Workflow 36
5. Fixed Mode (Industrial Pack Required) 37
5.1. Set Up 37
5.1.1. Create a Project 37
5.1.2. Working Distance 38
5.1.3. Adjust Brightness 38
5.2. Scan with Fixed Mode 39
5.2.1. Capture 39
5.2.2. Edit Single Scan 39
5.3. Edit 40
5.3.1. Save and Edit Entire Scan 40
5.3.2. Alignment 41
5.3.3. Delete Current Scan 41
6. HD Mode 43
6.1. Handheld Scanner Key Function 43
6.2. Before Scan 43
6.3. Scan 45
6.3.1. Preview 45
6.3.2. Scan Distance 46
6.3.3. Brightness 47
6.3.4. Start Scan 47

6.3.5. Alignment 48
6.4. Pause Menu 49
6.4.1. Auto Save 49
6.4.2. Edit Menu 50
7. Rapid Mode 51
7.1. Handheld Scanner Key Functions 51
7.2. Before Scan 52
7.2.1. Alignment Conditions 52
7.2.2. Operation Mode 53
7.2.3. Resolution 54
7.3. Scan 54
7.3.1. Preview 54
7.3.2. Scan Distance 55
7.3.4. Start Scan 57
7.3.5. Alignment 58
7.4. Pause Menu 59
7.4.1. Auto Save 60
7.4.2. Edit Menu 60
7.5. Generate Point-cloud 61
7.5.1. Priority (for Rapid: Feature or Hybrid Alignment Settings) 61
7.5.2. Refine (for Rapid Mode: Lightning + Refine Option Mode) 62
8. Post Processing 63
8.1. Edit Data 63
8.1.1. Pause Menu 63
8.1.2. Edit Menu 63
8.2. Mesh 65
8.2.1. Watertight / Unwatertight 65
8.2.2. Mesh Editing 66
8.2.3. Remesh 68
8.3. Save 68
8.3.1. Export Data 68
8.3.2. Scale Data 70
8.3.3. Share Data 70
8.3.4. Solid Edge SHINING 3D Edition 71
8.3.5. Model Preview 72
9. Color pack 74
9.1. Hardware 74
9.1.1. Content 74
9.1.2. Installation 74
9.2. Calibration 75
9.2.1. Normal Calibration 75
9.2.2. White Balance 76
9.3. Fixed Mode 77
9.3.1. Scan 77
9.3.2. Alignment 77
9.4. Rapid Mode 78
9.4.1. Scan 78
9.4.2. Alignment 78
9.5. Post Processing 79
9.5.1. Point-cloud Editing 79
9.5.2. Create Mesh 79
9.5.3. Texture Layout Optimization 80
9.5.4. Brightness & Contrast 80
9.5.5. Export Data 81
9.6. Best Practice 81
10. Industrial Pack 82

10.1. Content 82
10.2. Installation 82
10.3. Scan 83
10.3.1. With/Without Turntable 83
10.4. Turntable Steps 83
10.5. Alignment Condition 84
10.5.1. Turntable Coded Target Alignment 84
10.5.2. Feature Alignment 85
10.5.3. Markers Alignment and Global Markers Alignment 86
11. HD Prime Pack 87
11.1 Hardware 87
11.1.1. Content 87
11.1.2. Installation 87
11.1.3. Calibration 88
11.2. Before scan 89
11.2.1. Align Mode 90
11.2.2. Resolution 91
11.3. HD Prime scan 92
11.3.1. Preview 92
11.3.3. Scan with markers 94
11.3.4. Scan without markers 95
11.4. Pause menu 96
11.4.1. Auto-save 96
11.5. Edit menu 97
12. Support and Contact 98
12.1. User Community 98
12.1.1. Log In 98
12.1.2. Activate Your Warranty 99
12.1.3. Submit a Ticket 100
12.3. Contact Us 102

About SHINING 3D
SHINING 3D, founded in 2004, rapidly became China’s first listed OTC stock company
in the 3D digitizing and printing industries segment. SHINING 3D develops,
manufactures and commercializes a wide range of 3D technologies, including 3D
scanners for multiple industries and applications, 3D printers for both additive
manufacturing and consumer markets, 3D materials, 3D design and manufacturing
services, and an online 3D cloud platform. SHINING 3D is well-positioned in the
market and has the capacity to handle large sales volumes, offer powerful 3D
technologies, and provide strong service support. As the leader among Chinese 3D
printing companies, SHINING 3D has currently extended a strong international
influence with customers in more than 70 different countries in Asia and Pacific,
Europe, North America, South America, Africa and the Middle East.
EinScan Pro 2X series 3D scanners are unique multi-functional 3D digitizing devices

with multiple 3D scanning modes. They are designed to improve the efficiency in
generating high-quality 3D models, which makes 3D scanning technology accessible
to either professional users or new users. It is based on the feedback from thousands
of 3D scanner users and the valuable input of SHINING 3D’s R&D team. The modular
design of EinScan handheld 3D scanners provide a professional, yet still easy to use
3D digitizing solution for versatile applications.
EXScan Pro is our self-developed high-performance 3D scanning software, allowing

users a faster experience during scanning and data processing.
Please review this document to help you operate your scanner. If you have more
questions that are not answered here, please feel free to email us at
[email protected].

1. Hardware
1.1. Packing List
Item quantity unit

Standard Version Scan body (USB 3.0 cable included) 1 set
Power adapter 1 piece
Power cable 1 piece
USB drive 1 piece
Calibration board 1 piece
Calibration board support 1 piece
Markers 1 pack
Phone screen mount 1 piece
Cable clip 1 piece
Markers remover/ Module port cap lifter 1 piece
The items listed in the packing list refer to the components and material that should be
included in the package. The components may differ from listing when you purchase other
accessories or change any item with your supplier. Please check carefully when opening the
package.
1.2. Specifications
1.2.1. EinScan Pro 2X Plus
Model EinScan Pro 2X Plus

Fixed Scan with Fixed Scan without
Turntable Turntable
Scan Mode Handheld HD Scan Handheld Rapid Scan
(with Add-on: (with Add-on:
industrial pack) industrial pack)
0.04mm 0.04mm
Scan Accuracy Up to 0.05 mm Up to 0.1 mm (Single shot (Single shot
accuracy) accuracy)
Volumetric
0.3 mm/m (Markers Alignment) N/A N/A
Accuracy
20 frames /sec 30 frames /sec
Scan Speed Single Scan: <0.5sec Single Scan: <0.5sec
1.1 mil points /sec 1.5 mil points /sec
Point Distance 0.2mm~3.0mm 0.25mm~3.0mm 0.24mm
Single Scan
208*136mm——312*204mm
Range
Depth of Field ±100 mm
Working 510mm

Distance
Light source LED

Markers Alignment,
Feature Alignment
(with rich Turntable Coded
Markers Alignment geometrical features Targets, Feature, Markers, Feature,
Align Mode
on the surface) Markers, Manual Manual Alignment
Hybrid Alignment Alignment
(Markers and
Feature)
Texture Scan No Yes (With Color Pack add-on)
Outdoor
Set up shelter or cover to avoid direct sunlight
Operation
Special Scan For transparent, highly reflective or some dark objects, please spray with powder before
Object scanning.
Printable Data
Able to export watertight 3D model directly to 3D printing
Output
Data Format OBJ, STL, ASC, PLY, 3MF, P3
Scanner Body
1.13 kg (including the USB3.0 cable)
Weight
Supported OS Win7/Win8/Win10
64 bit
1.2.2. EinScan Pro 2X
Model EinScan Pro 2X

Fixed Scan with Fixed Scan without
Turntable Turntable
Scan Mode Handheld HD Scan Handheld Rapid Scan
(with Add-on: (with Add-on:
industrial pack) industrial pack)
0.04mm
0.04mm
Scan Accuracy Up to 0.05mm Up to 0.1mm (Single shot
(Single shot accuracy)
accuracy)
Volumetric
0.3 mm/m (Markers Alignment) N/A N/A
Accuracy
20 frames /sec 30 frames /sec Single Scan: <1
Scan Speed Single Scan: <1 sec
0.1 mil points /sec 1.5 mil points /sec sec
Point Distance 0.2 mm-2 mm 0.2 mm-2 mm 0.16 mm
Single Scan
135*100 mm——225*170 mm
Range
Depth of Field ±100 mm
Working
400mm
Distance
Light source LED

Markers Alignment,
Feature Alignment
Turntable Coded
(with rich geometrical
Markers Alignment Targets, Feature, Markers, Feature,
Align Mode features on the
Markers, Manual Manual Alignment
surface)
Alignment
Hybrid Alignment
(Markers and Feature)
Texture Scan No Yes (Color Pack add-on)
Outdoor
Set up shelter or cover to avoid direct sunlight
Operation
Special Scan For the transparent, highly reflective or some dark objects, please spray with powder
Object before scanning.
Printable Data
Yes
Output
Data Format OBJ, STL, ASC, PLY, 3MF, P3
Scanner Body
1.13 kg (including the USB3.0 cable)
Weight
Supported OS Win7/Win8/Win10
64bit
1.3. Hardware introduction
Serial number +/- buttons USB port for add-ons

Play button
1.4. PC requirements
Model Requirements
CPU I7 or Higher
Display card NVIDIA GTX770 or higher
Display memory >4G
Memory Storage 16G or more
USB At least one USB 3.0

1.5. Set Up
Hardware set-up
Connect the scanner cable to a USB 3.0 port. (1)
USB 3.0 should be blue, and/or present the SuperSpeed logo
Connect the power cable and power adapter. (4)

Plug the power cable into the power port of the cable. (2-3)
⚠Note: Make sure the cable will stay well plugged in during the operation. You can use the cable clip
to fix it in place on the table to avoid loose cable alert.

Cable with clip
After plugging into the computer, check the Device Manager. The scanner should be displayed like
the following picture.
Device Manager, display of the scanner

If the drivers are not installed properly, or the Alert “device off-line” keeps coming back. Right click on
the SHINING-CAM and uninstall the driver. Unplug and replug the USB, Windows will reinstall the
drivers by itself.

2. Software
2.1. Download
Step 1: Go to https://www.einscan.com/software-download.
Click “EinScan Software Download” to download the latest version software for EinScan.
Step 2: Register using the form. All fileds with * must be filled in.
Step 3: Download the installer. Save or Save as in the desired location on your computer.
2.2. Software installation
⚠Note: Administrator rights are required for the installation of the software only.
Double click installation package, accept the modification on your computer.
Choose the installation language, then click OK.

Select installation language
Follow the instruction on the pop-up window.

You must accept the agreement to install EXScan Pro.
Click the Checkbox and click Next to approve the Privacy Notice.

Choose the default installation path or click the Browse button to select the installation path. Default
installation path is recommended.
Wait for the installation to be completed.

Click the Checkbox and click Finish. The software will start automatically.
When the installation is completed, there will be a shortcut icon of the software on the
desktop.
The shortcut in the Start Menu is shown as below:
EXScan Pro on the start menu

2.3. Uninstall Software
To install upgraded version of EXScan in the future, you may need uninstall previous software first.
To uninstall the software, when the software is closed, in the start menu Click Uninstall.
start menu > Shining3d_EXScanPro > Uninstall
Or go to Control Panel > Programs > Program and Features, choose EXScan Pro and right click to
uninstall.
Follow the instructions step by step.
Click Yes to uninstall the software.

Click OK.
Then delete the Shining3D folder and its content in (C:).
2.4. Update
Make sure to run the latest version of EXScan Pro.

If a new version is available, a pop-up will show when you start the software.
Update Reminder
Click Yes to update the software version

2.5. Firmware Upgrade
Firmware detection will run when opening software. Firmware upgrading is required when it doesn’t
match.
When firmware doesn’t match
Click “Upgrade”, software will be closed automatically, and firmware upgrading program pops up.
Firmware upgrading program
Click “Upgrade”, wait around 1 minute, the firmware starts to upgrade.
Make sure there is no electricity off during upgrading.

It will take around 5 mins for upgrading. Power off the device after upgrading successfully. Reconnect
the device, and open the software again, you will run the device under the latest firmware.
2.6. Device activation
When you use the device for the first time, hardware activation will be required.
Activation tool
If your computer is connected to the internet, click “online activation”.
Click OK to continue

If the computer is not connected to the internet, you can also find the Ple file from the USB drive.
If the activation fails, send a request for activation file to [email protected] and
mention your serial number. You can find the serial number from the sticker on the scanner or label
on packing box listing as “EinscanXXX-XXXXXXXXXX”.
Connection failed, check your internet connection or do local activation
Save the .PLE file on your PC, then on the activation menu.
click “ ” to reveal the “Local Activation” button

Browse and import the .PLE file.

2.7. Interface and Parameters
2.7.1. 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 menus by clicking on the circle.
Navigation bar
2.7.2. 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 email”.
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 ensure 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 of software updates automatically.
● Factory Default
All settings modifications will go back to the original settings.
● About
For version information and support, email [email protected].
2.7.3. 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
their ideas, achievements and experience.
● User Community refers to the platform for EinScan users to activate the warranty and submit a
service ticket when necessary.
2.7.4. 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.
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

2.7.5. 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 [email protected].
For activation failure, make sure the scanner is well connected. Redo the activation.
Device fails to activate
For incorrect configuration: try another USB port and update your graphics card drivers and restart
the software.
Graphics card incompatible
USB not 3.0
When the device is offline, meaning the scanner is not connected to PC, please check the connection
and restart the software.
Device offline or connection loose Offline status in navigation bar

Add-on is required for this function

3. Calibration
3.1. Precautions and Use
Calibration is the process to ensure the device will scan with the optimal accuracy and scan quality.
The parameters of the scanner will be recalculated during the calibration.
Under the following situations, you should calibrate the device:
◆ Device change
◆ After device enduring bumpy transportation
◆ After device accuracy decreases
◆ After 15 days or more without device calibration
◆ After device plugged in with color camera
⚠Notes:
● Make sure to protect the calibration board and keep it clean, no scratches or stains on the black
surface with white circles.
● The Calibration board is matched to the Device with same Serial Number. Doing the calibration
with an incorrect calibration board will fail to generate good scan data or optimum accuracy.
● Clean with clear water only, do not use alcohol or chemical liquid to clean the calibration board
3.2. Operation
After installation, when you open the software for the first time the software will enter the calibration
mode by default. You can also choose Calibration on the navigation bar to enter calibration process
later.
Calibration interface

3.2.1. Camera Calibration
Scan on the front side of the board (black surface with white circles) for calibration.
Follow the instructional video on the screen to capture the 5 different steps. The calibration board
needs to be placed in five positions of different heights during calibration, each captures five pictures.
Place the board according to the software guide.
Step 1, place the calibration board flat in accordance with the direction in the picture, keep the cross
pattern projected by the scanner in the white frame on the calibration board.
Then lift the scanner to change the distance between the projector and calibration board according to
the software guide.
On-screen instruction during calibration step 1
Click Start in the software or press the Play button on the scanner to
capture automatically
or play button
During the capture process, LED rings blink and a cross is projected. Move the scanner from top to
bottom or from bottom to top slowly and steadily, until every step in the rangefinder is green, which
means the first capture is complete. The software will beep to confirm completion. During capture,
lift the scanner up when the software shows “too close”; move the scanner down when the software
shows “too far”.
Notes:
● When the distance bar is ticked, it means pictures of this position are collected. Blue means the
current position.
● Keep the cross in the white square area when moving the scanner.
● During calibration, keep the scanner vertical, not parallel to the calibration board.
● Do not move the board during the capture.

When pictures of one position are well collected, the software will beep and change to the next
position as shown below:
Calibration board on its support for step 2
Place the calibration board on the support according to the instruction. The collection is the same as
above. When all five positions photos are captured, the software will calibrate the camera
automatically. You will see the result as below. Calibration will take longer or fail if you did not follow
all instructions properly. When calibration succeeds, click “Next” to move on to the HD calibration or
white balance as the software indicates. Or it will go back to the scan mode selection interface if there
is no other calibration required.

Camera calibration result
If calibration fails, click “Redo calibration” to start the same calibration again from the beginning.
Calibration failed
Click “Next” to perform HD calibration or white balance as the software indicates. Or it will go back to
the scan mode selection interface if there is no other calibration required.
3.2.2. HD Calibration (Only required for EinScan Pro 2x)
On the back side of the calibration board (white) follow the instructions on the video and on the
screen to capture the different position. The software will then calculate for calibration.
HD calibration result
Go back to the scan mode selection page by clicking “Next” at the bottom left.
3.2.3. Accuracy test
If markers cannot be recognized while scanning, tracking is easily lost or misaligned, we suggest doing
the Accuracy Diagnostic.
This will feel similar to the calibration process. Scan on the front side of the calibration board (black)
to do an accuracy test.

capture automatically
or press
During the capture process, LED rings blink and a cross is projected. Move the scanner from top to
bottom or from bottom to top slowly and steadily, until the rangefinder is completely filled with
green bars.
Follow the instructions on the video and on the screen to capture the different pictures.
Accuracy error result
If the result is more than 0.05mm (accuracy for handheld mode), redo the calibration, and test again.
Go back to scan mode selection page by clicking “Next”.

4. Before Scan
4.1. Object
EinScan Pro series can scan objects from 30*30*30mm ^3 to 4m length.

We do not recommend scanning:
● moving or vibrating objects, which cause the shape of object changed during scanning
process.
● lattice structures with many small deep holes
During scanning the shape of the object needs to be maintained without any changes (human bodies
must be held still, for example).
The pure black letters are hard

to be seen by the scanner.
The can is symmetrical

and has no geometric
features on the
surface. It is difficult for
the software to align
the scanned data.
The silver bottom is highly
reflective, so it also difficult for
scanner to capture.
Example of object that is difficult to scan
4.2. Preparation
To align data if geometric features are not sufficient, you need to stick markers or pieces of clay on
the surface of scanned objects to create extra “features”.
When you stick markers on the surface of the object, you need to follow the following rules:
(1) Make sure sticking at least 4 markers in each frame (one scanning field of view). Control the
number of markers seen on the camera view.
(2) Stick markers in a random, non-linear pattern (see example below).
(3) Markers should be stuck on the flat surface area and keep the marker surface flat.
(4) Use the markers provided with the device only. Other markers can result bad accuracy or not to
be seen.

Object with markers
If the object is small enough for each frame (scanning field of view), markers can be placed around
the object. Make sure the object will not move from its support during the scan, which means the
position relationship between the object and markers should not be changed.
Markers surrounding the object
Before scanning transparent, highly reflective and black objects, you should spray white powder on
the surface (see example above).

4.3. Select Scan Mode
EinScan Pro 2X Plus
EinScan Pro 2X
The tables above show the details of each scan mode that can be selected. For limitations of each
scan mode refer to the specifications presented previously.

4.4. Scan Workflow

5. Fixed Mode (Industrial Pack Required)
Fixed Scan Mode is designed for achieving high resolution and high accuracy scanning for small (from
30*30*30 mm^3) to medium size objects, which need fine detail in geometry or high accuracy in size.
In this mode, the scanner and the object are fixed during a single scan. The relative position between
the scanner and the object can be changed to capture different area of the object on separated single
scans. Successive single scans are aligned automatically or manually based on the common area or
markers to generate a whole scanned data.
The add-on “Industrial Pack” is dedicated to this mode, with a tripod and a turntable Perfect for
object fitting on a Φ 150mm disc.
Tips: The objects’ footprint can be bigger than 150mm in Fixed Scan with Turntable if you do not need
to use codes on the turntable for auto alignment. You can instead use geometric features or markers
on the object’s surface for automatic alignment, or use manual alignment mode to get the whole
scanned data.
The texture camera (Color Pack add-on) can be used in this mode.
5.1. Set Up
5.1.1. Create a Project
Enter the interface of New Project and Open Project. The initial default project save location is on the
desktop unless the user opts to change this. Click “New Project”, enter the project name, then click
‘Save’ to enter the scan parameters window. Texture scan is only active when the texture camera
(Color Pack) is attached to the scanner.
Create a project, fixed scan
In the new project interface, you have the option to click Browse to import a Global Marker File (GMF)
as .ASC, .TCT or .P3. Global Marker File is normally captured by a Photogrammetry System to achieve
a high accuracy Markers Frame for large object, in which you can scan the object in detail and match
the global accuracy of Markers Frame.

Browse to load a GMF
⚠Note: We suggest you use GMF file for task of scanning large size object with high accuracy. When
using the global markers file, new markers cannot be scanned. Global markers points can be deleted.
5.1.2. Working Distance
Adjust the distance between the object and device. Make sure the scanner will not move during the
scanning.
2X 2X+
Closer limit (mm) 300 410
Optimal distance (mm) 400 510
Upper limit (mm) 500 610
At the proper working distance, the cross should be seen clearly with a sharp contour on the surface.
Set up for fixed mode
⚠Note: The tripod is NOT included in the Standard Pack, but it is included in the Industrial Pack
together with a turntable.
5.1.3. Adjust Brightness
Click and drag the button to adjust the brightness. The correct brightness setting will depend on the
lighting in the environment and the texture of the object.

Drag to adjust the brightness setting
To scan an object with high contrasting texture, such as something black and white, use HDR. Each
single scan will take longer to capture.
Turn HDR ON to scan contrasting textures
5.2. Scan with Fixed Mode
5.2.1. Capture
Click the button or press the space bar to start scanning
Click the pause button, and the scanning will pause; Click again to resume scanning.
When the scan is completed the data is automatically saved in the project file.
5.2.2. Edit Single Scan
After the single scan is completed you can edit the data.
SHIFT + Left mouse: Select unwanted points, the selected points will turn red, as shown below.
Ctrl + Left mouse: Deselect selected data.

Edit buttons:
①Deselect
②Revert
③Delete
④Undo
⑤Show/Hide texture (for data with color texture only)
⑥Shift + Left mouse: choose data
⑦Ctrl + Left mouse: deselect selected data
Delete selected data

Click the button or the “DELETE” key on the keyboard to delete selected data.
Undo
You can only undo the most recently deleted data.
Show/Hide Stripes (for data with color texture only)

Click the button to switch the texture option between display and hide.
5.3. Edit
5.3.1. Save and Edit Entire Scan
Press the space bar on the keyboard to save the data and exit the single-scan editing. The
edited data is saved in the project file
Delete the current scan data.

After finishing the single-scan editing, the toolbar will display, and now you can edit the whole scan
data. The specific operation is the same as the single-piece edit. In offline mode, data can be loaded
at this step for editing.
5.3.2. Alignment
If you use markers, the data will automatically align with the marker positions. If not, an automatic
alignment will be calculated with a best-fit of the single scan to the previous scans according to the
geometric features of the scanned data. If automatic alignment fails when the scanned object does
not have enough geometric features, you can use manual alignment.
Click the button to open the Manual Alignment viewport on the left side of the software.
Click again to cancel manual alignment.
SHIFT + click left mouse button to select at least 3 non-collinear corresponding points in the 3D
preview windows for Manual Alignment, as shown below.
Select 3 points to align the data
Press the Esc button to cancel points selection one by one in order, until the software exits from the
manual alignment.
5.3.3. Delete Current Scan
If you are not satisfied with current scanning data, or there is not enough overlapping regions or
markers between neighboring scans for registration,
click the button to delete current data.
Then change the position of the scanner or the object to scan again.
By clicking “Delete” after scanning, the current scan data will be deleted directly.

By clicking “Delete” after importing a project, it will remove the last single piece of data.

6. HD Mode
HD mode means the hand-held scan mode with high resolution and high accuracy. When the operator
holds the scanner in hand and moves around the object, the data is instantaneously captured and
matched with previously captured data.
HD mode uses markers to align the data during the scanning process.
Prime (HD Prime Pack add-on) can be used in this mode if your device is EinScan Pro 2X Plus (2X+). It
improves a faster scanning speed and enables the feature alignment (Markers-free) for scanning
objects with sufficient geometry.
⚠Note: The texture can’t be captured when scanning in HD mode or HD Prime.
6.1. Handheld Scanner Key Function
6.2. Before Scan
Enter the interface of New Project or Open Project. The default project is saved to the desktop. You
can change the saving path, and then the newly created project will be saved to the new location.
Click “New Project”, input the project name, then click ‘Save’ to enter the scan parameters window.
Feature alignment is only active when the HD Prime Pack is attached and the scanned object has
enough geometric features. It is only applicable to the EinScan Pro 2X Plus (2X+).
Project interface

HD mode scan parameters window
Resolution
Select a resolution for the project. The higher the resolution, the better the details, but this may lead
to larger files and processing times. Choose High (0.2mm), Medium (0.5mm) or Low (1.0mm) or drag
the cursor to choose another point-distance setting from 0.2mm to 3.0mm.
Global Marker File
If you want to use a previously created Global Marker File (GMF), you may click browse to import one
as .ASC, .TCT or .P3.

6.3. Scan
6.3.1. Preview
Start Preview mode

OR press
Hold the scanner to face the object (there must be enough markers on the surface), press the Play
button or click Preview to run into Preview mode. In this mode, it will start to preview data, but the
data will not be recorded.
Preview mode on HD mode for 2X+
In this mode, you can:

● Check the working distance
● Adjust the brightness sensitivity
● Ensure that the markers are well captured.
Exit Preview mode and start the scan

OR press
Click Start in software or press the Play button to exit the preview mode and start the scan

⚠Notes:
● Preview mode will start every time a new project is built or an existing project is imported.
● After exiting the preview and starting the scan, the preview mode will not be shown again in this
scanning project.
● To access preview mode on a current project, reopen it.
6.3.2. Scan Distance
The rangefinder on the left side reveals different colors based on the distance between the scanner
and the object. At the correct distance, it will show green. It shows red if the distance is too close or
blue when the distance is too far.
On the scanner, the information is displayed on the colored LED. As with the rangefinder on the
screen, if it is too close it will show red, if it is too far it will show blue, and green indicated the correct
distance.
Adjust the scanner position until the range finder’s color turns green.
2X 2X+
Too Close Good Too Far

6.3.3. Brightness
Double-click
Enter/Exit the exposure adjustment menu
When scanning or in Preview mode, double-click the Play button to adjust the brightness by pressing
“+” or “-”buttons on the scanner, or click and drag the cursor under the camera preview to the left (-)
or right (+).
Exposure adjustment menu, press +/- or click and drag the cursor
Adjust the brightness according to the following illustration: Red means overexposed, black is
underexposed, and white or light grey is good.
The lines and the markers should be seen clearly, the lowest brightness where this is possible is
optimal. An overexposed scan will capture more noise.
Too bright (X) Good (√) Too dark (X)
Double-click the Play button to exit the brightness adjustment window.
6.3.4. Start Scan
Start/Restart scan
OR press
Press the Play button or click Start in the software to start scanning and recording data. 100 lines are
projected with 2X Plus, while 7 lines are projected with 2X.

During scanning make sure to keep the scanner perpendicular to the surface, keep a proper distance
from the object, and adjust the brightness depending on the ambient light and texture of the object.
Scan interface, HD mode
OR press Enter pause menu
Press the Play button or click Pause in the software to pause the scan.
6.3.5. Alignment
The software will recognize the markers (displayed in red), record data and align with previously
collected markers (displayed in green). The data is captured along the lines, as shown below.
To record the data, a minimum of 4 markers (displayed in red) in each frame (every scanning field of
view) has to be captured.

Interface with markers
Stick markers on the object in a random pattern, avoiding sticking all markers in one line. To check
the rules of sticking markers, please refer to section 4.2, Preparation.
If the position tracking fails, the “Track lost” alert will appear, and you will need to go back to an area
with previously recorded markers to recover the tracking again and continue scanning.
Track lost alert
⚠Note: If you have imported a global marker file, new markers cannot be added during the scan
6.4. Pause Menu
In offline mode, the data can be loaded at this step for editing.
6.4.1. Auto Save
Enter pause menu

OR press
Press the Play button or click Pause in the software to enter the Pause menu. The data will be
automatically saved in the project file.
Continue scan
OR press
Generate point cloud
Press the Play button or click Start in the software to continue the scan.
Click Stop to generate a point cloud: an optimized 3D point cloud will be generated.
Or you may select data to use the Edit tools.

6.4.2. Edit Menu
SHIFT + Left mouse：Select redundant area, the selected section will be displayed in red, as shown
below.
Ctrl + Left mouse: Deselect the selected data
Edit buttons:
①Deselect
②Revert
③Delete
④Undo
⑤Show/Hide texture (color pack only)

Click the button or “DELETE” on the keyboard to delete the selected data.
Undo
⚠Note: Handheld scan mode does not support the deletion of markers.
End the editing
Click Check to end the editing portion and Confirm to save the edits in the project file.
Save the modification or cancel

7. Rapid Mode
Rapid mode means Handheld Rapid Mode which is the fastest handheld scanning mode but has a
resolution and accuracy that are lower than the HD mode. This mode is handheld, so the operator
moves the scanner around the object, and the data is instantaneously captured and matched with
previously captured data.
Features or markers can be used for alignment. Hybrid Alignment (Markers and Feature) is also valid
in this mode.
The texture camera (Color Pack add-on) can be used in this mode to scan 3D data in color texture.
Prime (HD Prime Pack) is not compatible with this mode.
Rapid mode can be used on objects from 30mm to 4m. With Rapid mode, you can achieve a large size
scan efficiently. In this example, the statue is 1m*1.5m*1.5m.
Scan example with Rapid mode
7.1. Handheld Scanner Key Functions

7.2. Before Scan
Enter the New Project or Open Project interface. The default project is saved to the desktop. You can
change the saving path, and then the newly created project will be saved to the new location you
chose. Click “New Project”, input the project name, then click ‘Save’ to enter the scan parameters
window.
Project interface
Rapid mode scan parameters window
7.2.1. Alignment Conditions
Marker Alignment: the surface of the object requires markers. When the scan starts the markers are
required, otherwise “Track lost” will be displayed.
At least 4 markers captured previously need to be seen by the scanner in each current scanning frame
to be aligned. If not, “Track Lost” will be displayed.
When scanning a large object, Marker Alignment is the best mode at mitigating the cumulative errors
caused by large amounts of data. This results in a higher global accuracy of the complete scanned
data and is the reason we recommend this alignment mode for large objects.
Feature Alignment: the data currently captured is “best fit” and aligned to the previously captured
data according to the geometric features of the object. “Track Lost” will be displayed if there is not

enough common area captured in neighboring scans or the scanned area has too few geometric
features to allow for the alignment. Rich features on the object are required for this mode.
Hybrid Alignment: the software can switch between feature and marker alignment automatically
during scanning according to whether the surface of the scanned object has markers or not. So you
can put markers only on surfaces lacking sufficient geometry for feature alignment. There is no need
to stick markers all over the object. (See the example below)
For some parts which are difficult for Feature Alignment, a reminder will show up to suggest you stick
markers on the area with limited geometric features.
Example of use of hybrid alignment
GMF
With Markers and Mixed alignment, you may click browse to import a previously created Global
Marker File (GMF) as .ASC, .TCT or .P3.
7.2.2. Operation Mode
➢ Classic：
■ Scanning speed: 15 frames/second
■ Scan with the selected resolution
■ Direct Data processing according to the selected resolution
➢ Lightning：
■ Scan with a 1mm resolution to ensure fast scanning process
■ Interpolation to selected resolution after the scan ends
➢ Lightning + Refine：
■ Scan with 1mm resolution
■ Refine to select resolution after the scan ends by retopology
Scanning Speed: Lightning = Lightning +Refine > Classic

Data Resolution: Classic = Lightning + Refine > Lightning

Data Processing time: Lightning +Refine > Lightning > Classic
7.2.3. Resolution
Select a resolution for the project. The higher the resolution, the better the details. Choose High
(0.25mm 2X+, 0.2 2X), Medium (1.0mm) or Low (1.5mm) or drag the cursor to choose another point
distance setting from 0.2mm (2X) or 0.25 (2X+) to 3.0mm
⚠Notes:
● A higher resolution takes more time to scan and consumes more graphics card memory.
● With high resolution, the size of the object to be scanned will be limited. In theory, the
maximum size of scan = point distance*8192/mm. In the actual process, the size of the object
that can be scanned depends on the computer graphics card.
● If high resolution is chosen, the data output is slow, so please be patient.
● When importing a project, and continuing to scan, the scanning resolution and alignment mode
will be the same as the previous setting of the imported project.
7.3. Scan
7.3.1. Preview
Start Preview mode

OR press
Hold the scanner to face the object, Press the Play button or click Preview to run into Preview mode.
In this mode, it will start to show data for preview, but not record this data.
Preview mode on Rapid Mode

● Check the working distance
● Adjust the brightness sensitivity
● Ensure that the markers are captured well
Exit Preview mode and start the scan

OR press
⚠Notes:
● Preview mode will start every time a new project is built or an existing project is imported.
● After exiting the preview and starting the scan, the preview mode will not show again for this
scanning project.
● To access preview mode on a current project, reopen it.
7.3.2. Scan Distance
The rangefinder on the left side reveals different colors based on the distance between the scanner
and the object. At the correct distance, it will show green. It shows red if the distance is too close or
blue if it is too far.
On the scanner, the information displays on the colored LED. If it is too close it will show red, if it is
too far it will show blue. Green shows it is a good distance away from the object.
Adjust the scanner position until the rangefinder color turns green.

2X 2X+
Too Close Good Too Far
7.3.3. Brightness
Double-click
When scanning or in Preview mode double click the Play button so you can adjust the brightness by
pressing the “+” or “-” button on the scanner, or click and drag the cursor under the camera preview
to left (-) or right (+).
Exposure adjustment menu, Press +/- or drag the cursor

Adjust the brightness according to the following illustration: Red means overexposed, Black is
underexposed, white or light grey is good.
Too bright (X) Good (√) Too dark (X)
Double click the Play button to exit the brightness adjustment window.
7.3.4. Start Scan
Start/Restart scan
OR press
Press the Play button or Click Start in the software to start scanning and recording data.
During scanning, make sure to keep the scanner perpendicular to the surface, keep the distance in a
proper range, and adjust the brightness depending on the ambient light and texture of the object.
Scan interface, Rapid Mode
Enter Pause menu

OR press
Press the Play button or click Pause in the software to pause the scan.
7.3.5. Alignment
Feature Alignment:
When you start scanning, shine the scanner on the object for around 3 seconds, and start to move
when the scan data shows on the computer. The currently captured area is green, and previously
captured data is grey. To improve the scan efficiency, the scanner movement should be continuous
and uniform.
If the scan presents a purple color and a “Track Lost” alert appears and it indicates that the scan
cannot match the current data with your previous data. You need to go back to any previously
scanned area to recover the tracking again and continue scanning.
Track lost alert
The software will prevent from misalignment when scanning featureless surfaces
Not enough feature alert
Marker Alignment:
If the surface of the object has markers, the software will recognize the markers (displayed in red),
record data and align with previously collected markers (displayed in green). The green area is the
current scan, as shown below. To record data, a minimum of 4 markers (display in red) has to be
captured.

Stick markers on the object in a random pattern, and avoiding sticking all markers in one line. You can
check the rules of sticking markers by referring to section 4.2 Preparation.
If the position tracking fails, “Track lost” alert will appear, meaning you need to go back to an area
with previously recorded markers to recover the tracking again and continue scan.
Track lost alert
⚠Note: If you have imported a global marker file, new markers cannot be added during the scan.
Hybrid Alignment:
The software switches between features and marker alignment automatically if at least 4 markers are
collected simultaneously. For objects with few geometric features, which are difficult for feature
alignment, an alert will suggest sticking markers on these areas.
Add-markers alert
Here the “flat objects” means areas with few geometric features.
7.4. Pause Menu
In offline mode, the data can be loaded at this step for editing.

7.4.1. Auto Save
Click Pause in the software or press the Play button to enter the Pause menu. The data will be
automatically saved in the project file.
Continue scan
OR press
Press the Play button or click Start in the software to continue scanning.
Click Stop to generate point cloud: an optimized 3D point cloud will be generated.
Or select data to use editing tools.
7.4.2. Edit Menu
SHIFT + Left mouse：Select unwanted data, the selected section will be displayed in red, as shown
below.
Ctrl + Left mouse: Deselect the selected data
Edit buttons:
①Deselect
②Revert
③Delete
④Undo
⑤Show/Hide texture (when installed with a color pack)

Click the button or “DELETE” on the keyboard to delete selected data.
Undo

Show/Hide texture (when Color Pack is attached)
Click the button to switch between displaying and hiding the texture.
⚠Notes:
● Handheld scan modes do not support the deletion of markers.
● In Rapid Mode using feature alignment, if you use the edit button to delete all the data, the most
recently deleted data will be restored when you continue scanning.
End the editing
Click Check to end the editing portion and Confirm to save the edits in the project file and go back to
the Pause menu interface.
7.5. Generate Point-cloud
When finished editing, an optimized point-cloud will be generated. This step is accessible in Offline
mode.
7.5.1. Priority (for Rapid: Feature or Hybrid Alignment Settings)
When scanning without markers, choose between Quality and Speed priority for the point-cloud
optimization and click Apply.
Generate Point-Cloud options

Quality Priority Speed Priority
The misaligned data of the rigid object can be If the scanned data is not misaligned during
optimized. If the non-rigid body such as a human the scan, you can select this option for a faster
body is scanned, the degree of optimization processing of point cloud data.
depends on the degree of misalignment of the
scanned data. This optimization process consumes
memory and takes a long time.
7.5.2. Refine (for Rapid Mode: Lightning + Refine Option Mode)
With using Lightning + Refine mode, select the final resolution to refine the scanned data by
retopology. Choose High, Medium or Low or drag the cursor to the exact point distance value setting,
and click Apply.
Choose resolution
The processing time depends on the resolution requested and the amount of points captured.

8. Post Processing
This step is accessible in Offline mode.
8.1. Edit Data
8.1.1. Pause Menu
Continue scan
OR press
Delete the scan
Save the data
Open/Create project
Press the Play button or click Pause in the software to continue the scan.
Click Delete to delete the whole scan.
At this step, only point-cloud (or separated point-cloud in fixed mode) can be exported.
Click Save to export the data as *.ASC or the Global Marker File as *.P3.
Open or create a new project in the same scan mode currently used.
Or select data to enter using the Edit menu.
8.1.2. Edit Menu
below.
Ctrl + Left mouse: Deselect selected data.

Edit buttons:
①Deselect
②Revert
③Delete
④Undo
⑤Show/Hide texture (when installed color pack)

Click this button or “DELETE” in the keyboard to delete selected data.
Undo
You can only undo the last deleted data.
Show/Hide texture (when installed with Color Pack)

Click the button to show and hide the texture display.
⚠Notes: During post processing of the point cloud, markers are not displayed.
End the editing
Click Check to end the editing, confirm to save the editing in the project file and go back to the Pause
menu.

8.2. Mesh
Generate the mesh model from the scanned point cloud data
When the scan is completed, click Mesh Model.
8.2.1. Watertight / Unwatertight
2 types of mesh are available: Watertight and Unwatertight.
Watertight Unwatertight
Every hole will be filled automatically. The data Unclosed model stays the way it is scanned.
can directly be 3D printed. Processing time is quicker than Watertight.
Select the resolution of the mesh for a watertight model.
Choose mesh resolution
⚠Note: If some data are not connected. Watertight will keep only the largest data.

8.2.2. Mesh Editing
EXScan Pro includes the following mesh editing tools
Simplification window
Data Simplification
After simplification, the polygon numbers, size and surface detail of data will be reduced accordingly.
Set the ratio from 1 to 100, the default is 100%.
The comparison of detail between before simplification and after simplification is shown below (at 30%
simplify proportion).
Before simplification After simplification
Hole Filling

The default setting does not check the Makers Filling or Hole Filling. To check the hole length, you
need to set and choose the perimeter from 10-100mm to define holes, then all holes with a perimeter
less than the set value will be filled.
Markers Filling
All holes generated by markers will be automatically filled.
No markers fill With markers fill
Smooth
Smooth the possible noise on the surface of the scan data. It might diminish some small details or
smooth some sharp edges at the same time. The example of before and after smoothing is as below.
Before smooth After smooth
Sharpen
Improve the overall clarity of the data as shown in the figure below, before and after sharpening.

Before sharpen After sharpen
Click Apply to validate the setting.

The mesh data will NOT be saved automatically.
8.2.3. Remesh
When the mesh is displayed, click ReMesh Model to recreate the mesh data. The previous mesh data
will be discarded. Save it prior to the Remesh operation if you want to keep the previous mesh.
Mesh the point cloud
8.3. Save
8.3.1. Export Data
Save the data
Click Save to export the data.

Export data
Navigate to choose a save folder.

Input the file name.
Choose at least one file format as listed.
By default, the saving path is the project folder, the file name is “Scan data”, and the format is .stl.
Format Texture Data type Saves as Recommended for

ASC No Separated scan_0.asc ◆ Inspection
(separated) point-clouds, scan_1.asc ◆ Fast export (no post-processing
(fixed mode with scan_2.asc needed)
only) calculated etc… ◆ Complex data to post process in
alignment another software
ASC (whole) No optimized scan.asc ◆ Inspection
point-cloud ◆ Fast export (no post-processing
needed in hand-held mode)
◆ Large data to post process in
another software
◆ Complex data to post process in
another software
STL No Mesh scan.stl ◆ 3D printing (watertight mesh data)
◆ Reverse Engineering
◆ Compatibility with most mesh
editing software
OBJ Yes Mesh, scan.obj ◆ Artistic applications
(separated) Texture & scan.jpg ◆ 3D rendering
Matching scan.mtl ◆ Compatibility with most mesh

file editing software
PLY Yes Mesh scan.ply ◆ Low storage
◆ Easy texture editing
3MF Yes Mesh scan.3mf ◆ Low storage
◆ Compatibility with Microsoft
paint3d
P3 No Marker scan.p3 ◆ Global Marker File in EinScan
position software
◆ Measurement of the marker
position
8.3.2. Scale Data
Scaling the volume of scanned data will not be actually change the number of triangles, size of the
data or level of detail of the scan.
By default, the scale is 100% and will be exported with millimeters for reference.
The value display represent the dimensions of the smallest box containing the data oriented to the
reference axis.
Scale window Scale result
8.3.3. Share Data
Upload the data to Sketchfab.com directly, which is a famous online 3D data store.
Click Upload after mesh to share data, it will show the dialog as below.

Sketchfab uploader window
You can share your model on Sketchfab.com. A model title, username and user password are required.
Register and view the shared model at http://sketchfab.com.
⚠Notes:
● Sketchfab basic plan accounts can only upload data less than 50M, while Pro plan account can
share with a maximum of 200M.
● Data is saved as .STL does NOT contain texture.
8.3.4. Solid Edge SHINING 3D Edition
Import the scanned 3D data to Solid Edge SHINING 3D Edition from EXScan Pro software
Solid Edge SHINING 3D Edition is an OEM design software by SIEMEMS PLM, specially tailored for
SHINING 3D’s customers. Solid Edge SHINING 3D Edition is an innovative 3D Digital Design platform,
including Reverse Engineering, Convergent Modeling, Synchronous Modeling, Generative Design,
Simulation, as well as powerful 3D/2D CAD functions.
If Solid Edge SHINING 3D Edition software is already installed, click the Solid Edge logo from the
Exscan Pro software to open Solid Edge SHINING 3D Edition. The meshed STL data will also be
imported to Solid Edge SHINING 3D Edition in a new part project directly. In the USB drive, there are
videos for reverse engineering cases of EinScan scan data processed by Solid Edge SHINING 3D Edition.
For more information about Solid Edge, please refer to following links:
Siemens Solid Edge Global Forum

See What’s new in Solid Edge 2019
Find Solid Edge related tutorial video on YouTube channel

8.3.5. Model Preview
Double click on the Model Preview short-cut on the desktop
Open the Model Preview software on the desktop or in the start menu
start menu > Shining3d_EXScanPro > Model Preview
Drag files into the window for preview. Manipulate the data with the same control as EXScan
software
Model Preview
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STL, OBJ, PLY, ASC, or 3MF can be loaded, files from 3 party software might fail to be loaded. In this
case we recommend Meshlab, a free mesh software editor, or upload to sketchfab.

Fail to load the mesh data
⚠Note: To load a OBJ textured file make sure to have the MTL and JPG files with the same name and
in the same folder than the OBJ

9. Color pack
9.1. Hardware
9.1.1. Content
Texture camera (2X) Texture camera (2X Plus)
Note: 2X and 2X+ texture cameras are different. Make sure to use the corresponding camera
compatible with the scanner.
9.1.2. Installation
Before installation, make sure the device is powered off.

Remove the add-on port cover on the top of the scanner. (1)
Rotate the hook (rotary lever) to the left side.
Plug in the texture camera (Color Pack). (2)
Turn the hook (rotary lever) to the right to lock the camera in position. (3)
Power on the scanner and the camera driver will start by itself.
(1) (2) (3)

Check the device manager to see if the texture camera will show the following
Device manager with EinScan and texture camera connected
9.2. Calibration
9.2.1. Normal Calibration
In order to ensure the matching between the texture and the 3D data, calibration should be
performed when the texture camera is plugged in.
Calibration steps with Texture camera plugged.
Use the front side (black) of the calibration board for texture camera calibration. In the calibration
interface, run the Calibration with the normal method (see “camera calibration”). The LED rings of
EinScan and the texture camera will blink synchronously.
If the calibration keeps failing, check whether the texture camera is well locked in position.
HD calibration can be skipped if the scanner is already calibrated. (Full calibration is recommended).
After HD calibration, White Balance is suggested.
If the texture is misaligned to the 3d data during the scan, check whether the camera is properly
secured, and redo the calibration.

9.2.2. White Balance
To capture an accurate color texture, White Balance calibration should be done every time when you
plug in the texture camera, or when the lighting environment is changed. The White Balance can be
done separately without running the full calibration.
start the calibration
or press
Calibration on the White side of the calibration board, under the same working lighting environment.
Click Start or Press Play, then move up and down until you find the optimal distance position. Stay still.
While LED and white light are projected
White Balance calibration interface
To guarantee a good texture, the calibration board must be kept clean. If needed, wipe with clear
water only. Do not use alcohol or chemical liquid to clean the calibration board.
Similar to taking a high-quality picture in the photo studio, professional lighting environment setting is
key in achieving high-quality texture data.
If you are not satisfied with the texture, please optimize the lighting environment and redo the White
Balance.

9.3. Fixed Mode
9.3.1. Scan
Create a project and choose “Texture Scan”. Non-texture is selected by default, click Apply to
continue.
Texture/Non-texture scan option
During scanning, display the texture camera view by checking the “Texture Camera” box.
Display Cameras
After every single scan, the LED of the texture camera will flash and the texture camera will record
one frame data.
9.3.2. Alignment
The texture is not used during automatic alignment. However, it can be helpful when selecting
corresponding points in manual alignment.
Data and texture are captured from different angles. In the case of sharp edges, texture-data can be
misaligned. If so, then try to scan from a different angle.
If the texture is misaligned from the data, check that the camera is well placed and locked, then redo
the calibration.

9.4. Rapid Mode
9.4.1. Scan
Create a project and choose “Texture Scan”. By default, Non-texture is selected, Click Apply to
continue.
Texture/Non-texture scan option
During the preview the texture will not show.

During the scan, display the texture camera view by checking the “Texture Camera” box.
Display Cameras
⚠Notes:
● The texture is not used to calculate the data alignment.
● Data and texture are captured from different angles. In case of sharp edges, texture-data can be
misaligned, try to scan from a different angle.
9.4.2. Alignment
If the texture is misaligned from data, check whether the texture camera is well placed and locked,
then redo the calibration.
If blue areas appear on the data (usually on the edge of the scan frame), it means the texture
information is missing in these areas. Do another scan on the same area from a different path.

An area with texture missing
9.5. Post Processing
9.5.1. Point-cloud Editing
Show/Hide texture
Click this button to switch the texture between display and hide.
During data editing, click texture to display or hide the texture.
9.5.2. Create Mesh
Generate a mesh model from the scanned point cloud data.
Click Mesh Model to generate the Mesh (watertight or unwatertight). The texture capture is separate
from the 3d data capture. If the texture has been captured, it will still be displayed on areas where
holes are filled in the mesh processing. If the texture is missing, the corresponding mesh data will be
in black.
Example of a watertight model with texture

9.5.3. Texture Layout Optimization
When generating the mesh model (watertight or unwatertight), choose “Texture Layout Optimization”
(TLO) to create an optimized arrangement for the texture file. Making the texture editing easier with a
rd
3 party software. This option has no effect on the texture itself. Click Apply to continue.
Simplification step with texture
No optimization Texture layout optimization
⚠Notes:
● TLO requires a longer time to compute
● In Fixed Mode for one single scan, TLO is the same as normal texture file.
● TLO is used only with OBJ output
9.5.4. Brightness & Contrast
When the mesh model has been generated, use the cursors to change the Brightness and/or Contrast
of the texture from -100 to +100. Click Reset to return to the default value is 0 for both.

Modify texture
This modification is not saved in the project file. Export the data to save the texture editing.
9.5.5. Export Data
Save the data
Click Save to export the data. Navigate to choose a save folder and input the file name. Select one of
the formats below.
⚠Note: By default, the output format is STL, it does NOT contain texture information.
Format Texture Data type Saves as Recommended for

OBJ Yes Mesh, scan.obj ◆ Artistic applications
(separated) Texture & scan.jpg ◆ 3D rendering
Matching file scan.mtl ◆ Compatibility with most mesh
editing software
PLY Yes Mesh scan.ply ◆ Low storage
◆ Easy texture editing
3MF Yes Mesh scan.3mf ◆ Low storage
◆ Compatibility with Microsoft
paint3d
9.6. Best Practice
How to avoid light halo with reflective texture?

Place the scanner at around 30 degrees from the normal and avoid the reflection from light sources in
the room.
How to edit or remove markers on the texture?

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Use a 3 party software like Photoshop or Gimp, save as OBJ and erase the markers on the matching
JPG file.

10. Industrial Pack
10.1. Content
Turntable 1 piece
Tripod 1 piece
Scanner tray (Cradle switch stand) 1 piece
USB cable 1 piece
Power adapter 1 piece
Power cable 1 piece
10.2. Installation
Industrial pack set up
Put the scanner on the tripod after the installation is finished. Connect the flat end of USB cable to
the computer (USB 2.0 or USB 3.0), the square-opening end to the turntable. Then connect the power
adapter to the turntable and adjust the position of scanner body and turntable. Make sure to check
the advice for Fixed Mode when using the turntable (see above).
Check the Device manager. The turntable will be displayed as below.

Device manager with turntable
10.3. Scan
10.3.1. With/Without Turntable
Create or Import a fixed scan project.

On the top right, check the box to use the turntable, or uncheck to scan without the turntable.
Fixed scan with turntable
If you add the turntable during a fixed scan project, click the Scan Mode selection in the navigation
bar, and reopen the project.
Go back to Scan mode selection menu
10.4. Turntable Steps
Turntable step input
Before scanning, set the turntable steps between 2 and 180. The number shows the numbers of steps
that the turntable will stop and data will be captured during the 360° full rotation. The default setting,
8 steps, is recommended. You can change the number of steps according to the features of the
objects.
⚠Note: Using more turntable steps will help scan more complete data in some angles, but will NOT

provide a more accurate scan.
10.5. Alignment Condition
Alignment mode selection with the turntable
Select an alignment mode condition for the turntable scan.
10.5.1. Turntable Coded Target Alignment
It is the easiest mode among the four modes for scanning small sized objects. It is highly
recommended to use in cases requiring high accuracy and high resolution. The turntable coded target
alignment works as follows: on every step of the turntable, the scanner recognizes common coded
targets on the turntable to calculate the new position of the object. At least 4 common targets need
to be recognized between 2 neighboring scans.

If the object’s diameter is smaller than 150mm, it will not cover most coded targets on the turntable
surface. Place the object in the middle of the turntable and make sure it will not shake or move during
the rotation.
10.5.2. Feature Alignment
When the object you need to scan is big and will cover most coded targets on the turntable, and you
do not want to or cannot stick markers on it, then feature alignment will be helpful. With feature
alignment, the software recognizes geometry features on three successive preliminary scans and then
calculates the position of the turntable. The scans are matched by knowing the center and angle of
rotation between successive captures.
An object with simple features like plain, symmetric surfaces such as a sphere or cylinder is not
recommended for this mode. It is better to use markers to facilitate the alignment for an object with
few geometric features.
Using feature alignment, make sure that the object is kept still on the turntable, and the first view
should contain enough features to allow the initialization.
During the “verifying” steps, the software calculates the position of the turntable

10.5.3. Markers Alignment and Global Markers Alignment
Markers alignment is used when the scanner cannot see enough coded targets on the turntable for
auto alignment. Markers alignment works in a similar way as turntable coded target alignment; the
software matches 2 neighboring scans by recognizing at least 4 common markers.
Global Markers is accessible if a Global Marker File has been loaded during the project creation.

11. HD Prime Pack
Prime (HD Prime pack add-on) is an add-on for EinScan Pro 2X Plus (2X+) only. It allows Feature
alignment under HD mode and improve the speed and allow markers-free scanning experience when
the scanned objects have enough geometry.
.
Texture is not available in this mode.
⚠Warning: Prime uses Class 1 infrared laser. Class 1 laser is safe under normal use. It means the
maximum permissible exposure is not exceeded when viewing with naked eye. But we suggest to avoid
direct exposure to the eyes while scanning. HD Prime is not suggested to use for face scanning.
11.1 Hardware
11.1.1. Content
HD prime
⚠Note: HD prime is available only for EinScan 2X Plus
11.1.2. Installation
Before installation, make sure the device is powered off.

Remove the add-on port cover on the top of the scanner. (1)
Rotate the hook (rotary lever) to the left side. Plug in the HD Prime Pack. (2)
Turn the hook (rotary lever) to the right to lock the Prime in position. (3)
Plug the scanner to the computer then plug in the power cable; the drivers will install automatically.
To remove HD Prime, rotate the hook (rotary lever) clockwise before unplug.
(1) (2) (3)

Check the device manager to see if the Prime will show as the following
Device manager with EinScan and HD Prime connected
11.1.3. Calibration
Calibration should be performed every time you plug in the HD Prime Pack to insure the correct
matching with EinScan.
Calibration with Prime
Use the front side (Black) of the calibration board for Prime calibration. In the calibration interface,
run the Calibration with the normal method (see “camera calibration”)
If the calibration keeps failing, check whether the Prime is well locked in position.
After calibration, perform the Accuracy test or click Next to go back to the Mode selection menu.

11.2. Before scan
When prime is plugged, “HD Scan” becomes “HD Scan with Prime”. Other modes are not using Prime
(refer to previous sections for Fixed and Rapid mode).
Mode selection with Prime
Create a new project, to enter the scan settings window
When entering the Prime scan mode Prime IR projector will be ON, the side LED will turn orange.

11.2.1. Align Mode
Marker Alignment: the surface of the object requires markers. When the scan starts the markers are
required, otherwise “Track lost” will be displayed. At least 4 markers captured previously need to be
seen by the scanner in each current scanning frame to be aligned. If not, “Track Lost” will be displayed.
When scanning a large object, Marker Alignment is the best mode at mitigating the cumulative errors
caused by large amounts of data. This results in a higher global accuracy of the complete scanned
data and is the reason we recommend this alignment mode for large objects.
The project will be saved with the extension .hd_prj
Prime with markers projects can be open under HD scan mode (without Prime)
Feature Alignment: the data currently captured is “best fit” and aligned to the previously captured
data according to the geometric features of the object. “Track lost” will be displayed if there is not
enough common area captured in neighboring scans or the scanned area has few geometric features
to allow for the alignment. Rich geometric features on the object are required for this mode.
The project will be saved with the extension .pri_prj
If you choose Markers Align Mode, GMF is available
Click Browse to import the GMF as .P3 .TXT or .ASC

11.2.2. Resolution
Select a resolution for the project. The higher the resolution, the better the details. Choose High
(0.2mm), Medium (0.5mm) or Low (1mm) or drag the cursor to choose another point-distance setting
from 0.2mm to 3.0mm
Notes: Higher resolution takes more time to scan and consumes more memory of graphic card.
With high resolution the size of the object to be scanned will be limited. In theory, the maximum size
of scan = point distance*8192/mm. In actual process, the size of the object can be scanned depending
on computer graphic card.
Choose high resolution, the data output is slow.
When import project, and continue the scan, the scanning resolution and align mode will be in
accordance with the previous setting of imported project.
Click Apply to validate and enter the Scanning interface

11.3. HD Prime scan
11.3.1. Preview
OR press Start Preview mode
Hold the scanner to face the object (there must be enough markers or enough geometry features on
surface), press the Play button or click Preview to run into Preview mode. In this mode, it will start to
show data for preview, but not yet record.
Preview with or without markers
Check the box “Prime camera” to replace the display of the normal camera(s) with Prime camera(s).

Check the working distance
Adjust the brightness sensitivity
Insure that the markers are well captured.
Insure that the object has enough geometry features if you do not use markers.
OR press Exit Preview mode and start the scan
⚠Notes:
Preview mode will start in every new project or when an existing project is imported
After exit preview and start scan, the preview mode is not necessary to show again in this scanning
project.
To access preview mode on a current project, re-open it.
11.3.2. Brightness
Double press
When scanning or in Preview mode double press Play button, adjust the brightness by pressing “+/ -”
buttons on the scanner, or drag the cursor under the camera preview to left (-) or the right (+).

exposure adjustment menu, Press +/- or drag the cursor
To set the proper exposure, first make sure you are in a good working environment.
Hold the scanner at the optimal working distance (check the Rangefinder color bar)
Changing the exposure adjustment will automatically change both EinScan and Prime exposure. Check
or Uncheck the Prime camera box to insure the good setting for both.
Too bright Correct Too dark

EinScan
Prime
Double press Play button to exit the brightness adjustment window
11.3.3. Scan with markers
The software will recognize the markers (display in red), record data and align with previously
collected markers (display in green). The data is captured along the lines, as shown below
To record the data, minimum 4 markers (display in red) in one frame (each scanning field of view)
have to be captured.

Stick markers on the object in random pattern, avoiding sticking all markers in one line. To check the
rules of sticking markers, refer to 4.2 Preparation.
If the position tracking fails, “Track lost” alert will appear, you need to go back to an area with
previously recorded markers to recover the track again and continue scan.
Track lost alert
⚠Note: If you have imported a global marker file, new markers cannot be added during the scan
11.3.4. Scan without markers
When start scanning, the data is captured along the lines, previously captured data shows grey as
below. To improve the scan efficiency, the movement should be continuous and uniform.

If the scan freeze and “Track lost” alert appears, it indicates that the scan cannot match the current
data. You need to go back to any previously scanned area to recover the track again and continue
scan.
Track lost alert
11.4. Pause menu
In Off-line mode the data can be loaded at this step for editing.
11.4.1. Auto-save
Press play button or click Pause in the software to enter the Pause menu. The data will be Auto-saved
in the project file.

OR press Continue scan
Press Play button or click Start in the software to continue the scan,
Click Stop to generate point-cloud: an optimized point-cloud 3D data will be generated.
Or select data to use Edit tools
11.5. Edit menu
below.
Ctrl + Left mouse: deselect the selected data
Edit buttons:
①Deselect
②Revert
③Delete
④Undo
⑤Show/Hide texture (color pack only)

Click the button or “DELETE” in the keyboard to delete selected data.
Undo
You can only undo the last deleted data.
⚠Note: Handheld scan mode does not support the deletion of markers.
End the editing
Click Check to End the editing and confirm to save the editing in the project file and go back to pause
menu

12. Support and Contact
12.1. User Community
Find the User Community tab at www.einscan.com, or from the Community menu.
12.1.1. Log In
To register a user account, please enter the serial number of the scanner and your contact
information including a valid email.

Register Log-in
12.1.2. Activate Your Warranty
To start the warranty of your device, in My Account, click Add new device.
Account page
Enter the serial number and date of purchase then upload a copy of the invoice.

Add device page
Repeat the operation for all add-ons with the corresponding serial number.
Without warranty activation the default warranty starts on the shipping date.
12.1.3. Submit a Ticket
Log in with your Community account. Click New Ticket on the tab bar.
Select the serial number among the registered accounts and describe your problem.
Submit a ticket

Check your submitted tickets under the account page or through Ticket > My tickets.
Opened ticket
12.2.

12.3. Contact Us
By email
[email protected]
[email protected]
Skype: Einscan_support
Facebook Group: EinScanexpert
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: Panorama, Heilbronner straße 86, 70191, Stuttgart, Germany
Americas Region
SHINING 3D Technology Inc.
San Francisco, United States
Phone: +1 415 259 4787
Add: 1740 Cesar Chavez St. Unit D. San Francisco, CA 94124

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USER MANUAL

EinScan Pro 2X/2X Plus

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EinScan Pro 2X series 3D scanners are unique multi-functional 3D digitizing devices

EXScan Pro is our self-developed high-performance 3D scanning software, allowing

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1.1. Packing List

Item quantity unit

1.2.1. EinScan Pro 2X Plus

Model EinScan Pro 2X Plus

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Light source LED

1.2.2. EinScan Pro 2X

Model EinScan Pro 2X

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1.3. Hardware introduction

Serial number +/- buttons USB port for add-ons

Display card NVIDIA GTX770 or higher

Display memory >4G

Memory Storage 16G or more

USB At least one USB 3.0

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Connect the scanner cable to a USB 3.0 port. (1)

USB 3.0 should be blue, and/or present the SuperSpeed logo

Connect the power cable and power adapter. (4)

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Device Manager, display of the scanner

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2.2. Software installation

Double click installation package, accept the modification on your computer.

Choose the installation language, then click OK.

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Follow the instruction on the pop-up window.

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Wait for the installation to be completed.

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The shortcut in the Start Menu is shown as below:

EXScan Pro on the start menu

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start menu > Shining3d_EXScanPro > Uninstall

Follow the instructions step by step.

Click Yes to uninstall the software.

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Then delete the Shining3D folder and its content in (C:).

Make sure to run the latest version of EXScan Pro.

Click Yes to update the software version

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When firmware doesn’t match

Firmware upgrading program

Click “Upgrade”, wait around 1 minute, the firmware starts to upgrade.

Make sure there is no electricity off during upgrading.

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2.6. Device activation

If your computer is connected to the internet, click “online activation”.

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Connection failed, check your internet connection or do local activation

EinScan Pro series can scan objects from 303030mm ^3 to 4m length.