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Mesh Optimisation Tools
Geometry Extraction Capability
2D Sketch & 3D Modeling
Direct CAD Transfer
Introduction
Transform 3D Scans into Smart Data
Creaform Scan-to-CAD and Scan-to-CAD Pro are powerful post-treatment software modules that integrate directly with VXelements, Solid Edge, Autodesk, and SOLIDWORKS.
They provide the fastest, most efficient route from 3D scanning to your CAD or additive manufacturing workflow.
Simple to use yet technically robust, Scan-to-CAD gives engineers all the tools needed to clean, optimise, and extract geometry from scan data enabling a smooth, accurate transition into modelling, reverse engineering, or 3D printing.
Seamless Integration
Scan-to-CAD works natively with industry-leading platforms including the Creaform Metrology Suite™ and VXelements software. This direct integration delivers a complete workflow from 3D scanning through to CAD, complementing your existing design tools and helping you return to modelling environments faster using optimised, ready-to-go scan data.
Key Features
Alignment
Before reverse engineering begins, 3D scans must be aligned precisely to the coordinate system that supports your design intent.
Scan-to-CAD provides a flexible range of alignment tools allowing you to constrain scans using datums and entities or apply best-fit and entity-based alignments. The result: accurate, repeatable setup that makes the start of every project faster and more reliable.
Key Features
Mesh Optimisation
Prepare scan data the right way with fast, precise mesh-editing tools.
Scan-to-CAD enables engineers to clean, merge, and refine 3D meshes for CAD or additive workflows. Functions include hole filling, decimation, smoothing, de-featuring, and watertight conversion delivering high-quality meshes optimised for downstream use.
Available Tools:
Heal Mesh | Fix Normals | Hole Filling | De-feature | Decimate/Refine Mesh | Smooth Mesh | Spike Filter | Smooth/Edit Boundary | Scale Mesh | Shell/Offset Mesh | Make Watertight Mesh | Boundary Extrusion | Divide/Cut Mesh by Plane or Curve
Key Features
Geometric Entity Extraction
Extract precise 2D and 3D geometry directly from your scan data, including curves, cross-sections, and NURBS surfaces.
This allows a rapid return to your CAD environment for accurate modelling, comparison, and validation—streamlining reverse-engineering and product-development processes.
Key Features
Direct CAD Integration
Send 3D scan data and extracted geometry directly into leading CAD platforms such as SOLIDWORKS, Autodesk Inventor, Fusion 360, and Solid Edge.
Scan-to-CAD ensures a smooth transition from physical data to digital design—reducing manual rework, accelerating turnaround, and maintaining geometric precision throughout the workflow.
Scan-to-CAD Modules
Scan-to-CAD is the most user-friendly reverse-engineering toolkit available, designed to simplify and accelerate every step of the process. It is offered in two versions, tailored to fit different workflows and levels of integration:
Scan-to-CAD: Essential tools for cleaning, alignment, and CAD preparation.
Scan-to-CAD Pro: Advanced geometry extraction, automated workflows, and extended CAD connectivity for high-volume or specialist applications.
Scan-to-CAD vs Scan-to-CAD Pro
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