HANDYSCAN GETTING STARTED & QUICK SCAN REFERENCE
System Connection
Installation & Licensing
Install VXelements by downloading the
latest version from the Creaform Support
website.
http://support.creaform3d.com.
You will need the CD key for the scanner
and any modules that you own during this
process.
After VXelements is installed, you will need
to activate the scanner in the Product
Manager
Start Menu > All Programs > VXelements >
Product Manager
Select the scanner, hit activate, and download
the version specific license and calibration
files.
If you do not have internet access, use the
provided USB stick in the scanner case to
install the version of the software that came
with the scanner. The license and calibration
files for the scanner are also on the USB
stick.
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Part Preparation
Connect the scanner in this order: • Ideally, the part to be scanned will be
white with a matte finish. If the part is
Plug in the power supply shiny or dark in color, the resulting scan
to an outlet
may be less accurate and noisy.
• You may apply a foot powder or
inspection spray to make the part easier
Connect the power to scan.
supply to the USB cable
• On parts where the residue from the
powder is undesirable, cyclododecane
may be useful as it should evaporate.
Plug the USB cable
into a USB 3.0 port • If you need to use a powder, apply it
before the part is targeted.
• The part should be stable during the scan
Connect the scanner to and you may need to target the
environment for a cleaner and more
the USB cable
accurate scan.
Target Application
• Randomly place targets on flat areas
as much as possible
• Place targets in nonlinear patterns
• Targets on curved surfaces are acceptable
if target is not deformed • Maximize the number of triangular shapes
• Minimium distance between targets: 0.75” between targets
(2cm) • Place targets 0.25” (6mm) from
• Maximum distance between targets: edges or small features
4” (10cm) • Avoid damaged or unclean targets

Scanning Process
1 Start VXelements
2 Check Calibration
3 Check Configuration
4 Define desired resolution
In the product tree, click on Scan. Change the
resolution under scan parameters depending on
the level of detail that you need for the part. As a
rule of thumb, the reslolution should be at least 3x
smaller than the smallest radius on the part. Once
the resolution has been entered, click Apply.
5 Select the appropiate target type
In the product tree, click on Positioning. Change the
target type under Positioning Parameters.
Optional: Scan Postioning Targets
6 Click on Scan
7 Scan the part
See Scanning Techniques
*To stop the scanning process, click on Scan
8 Check the result
Make sure all needed surfaces are present
9 Redo steps 4-8 as needed
10 Optimize the Positioning Targets
Optimize Positioning Model located under
Positioning Parameters in the product tree
11 Save the session file
File > Save Session
12 Save the mesh file
File > Save Mesh
Optional: Save the positioning targets
File > Save Positioning Targets
HANDYSCAN GETTING STARTED & QUICK SCAN REFERENCE
Scanning Techniques
• Minimum of 4 targets must been seen by
the scanner at all times
• Stand-off distance of the scanner from the
part should be 12” (30cm). Verify distance
using the meter in VX elements or the
light on the scanner
• Stay as perpendicular to the surface
of the part as you can and never
deviate more than 45°
• Use adequate speed when moving the
scanner. Higher resolution = slower speed
Calibration
1 Get the calibration plate from the scanner
case located under the protective foam
insert
2 Open the plate’s lid and place on a
flat table away from other targets
3 Open the configuration module:
Configure > Scanner > Calibration
4 Push the main button on the scanner to
start the process and move the scanner
as indicated on the screen to gather the
14 readings needed for the calibration
process.
5 Once the 14 readings have been aquired,
click OK. The scanner is now calibrated
Scan Positioning Targets
1 Change the scanning mode to Scan
Positioning Targets by using the arrow
next to Scan
2 Click on Scan
3 Scan the positioning targets. Start in the
center of the part and use a spider web
pattern. Make sure that your model
closes nicely
4 Stop the scan and save the
positioning targets if needed:
File > Export > Positioning Targets
5 Change the scan mode back to
Scan Surface
Configuration
1 Open the configuration module:
Configure > Scanner > Configuration
2 Click on Auto-Adjust
3 Push the main button on the scanner to
start the process and move the scanner
to a large flat area on the part. Make sure
you are in the recommended range of
8”-12” (20-30cm) from the part
4 Wait until the scanner parameters are
adjusted
5 Push the main button on the scanner
6 Click Apply