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Extraneous Data Removal PropertyManager

Extraneous data typically exists in point cloud data and comes from the fixture used to hold the part in place while you scan it. Choose a tool to select extraneous data, then click Delete to remove the data.

If necessary, click PM_undo.gif to undo the deletion.
showme_button_w_text.gif Example of extraneous data removal using Polygon Selection PM_Polygon_Selection.gif.
  Selection Tools Click a tool to select extraneous data to remove.
  • PM_Box_Selection.gif Box Selection
  • PM_Lasso_Selection.gif Lasso Selection
  • PM_Polygon_Selection.gif Polygon Selection
  • PM_Brush_Selection.gif Brush Selection (Mesh files only)
  • Allow selection depth adjustment. Lets you set the selection depth of the mesh or point cloud feature to adjust the selected areas. The depth selection bounding box is based on your view into the model.
  • Trim mesh boundary to selection. (Mesh files only.) Trims a mesh boundary exactly to the selection boundary, smoothing all serrated boundaries. example_button_w_text.gif
  • Mesh Boundaries
    Mesh boundaries form along boundary edges. ScanTo3D can create boundary curves only along boundary edges. Boundary edges are commonly found on meshes that represent surfaces or have large holes in them.
Parent topic: Mesh Prep Wizard


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