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Mesh Optimisation
Geometry Extraction
2D Sketching & 3D Modelling
Direct CAD Transfer
Introduction
Prepare 3D scan data for CAD and additive manufacturing
Part of the Creaform Metrology Suite, Scan-to-CAD provides tools for preparing 3D scan data for reverse engineering, product development and additive manufacturing.
Clean and optimise meshes, align scans and extract geometry for use in your CAD software. Scan-to-CAD Pro adds 2D sketching and 3D modelling tools, allowing you to develop more of your design directly within the application.
Previously known as VXmodel, Scan-to-CAD connects captured 3D geometry with your design workflow.
Work with your existing CAD software
Scan-to-CAD prepares scanned geometry for use in your preferred CAD environment. Transfer extracted entities directly to supported packages, including SOLIDWORKS, Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Fusion 360 and Solid Edge, or export geometry using standard formats such as IGES, STEP and DXF.
This allows you to use the physical component as a reference while continuing your design work in familiar CAD tools.
Key Features
Alignment
Align your scan to a coordinate system that suits your design requirements before extracting geometry or starting CAD work.
Use datums and geometric entities to control the alignment, or apply a best-fit alignment where appropriate. This establishes a consistent reference for preparing and transferring your scan data.
Key Features
Mesh Optimisation
Clean and refine your scan mesh before using it for CAD preparation or additive manufacturing. Repair mesh errors, fill holes, remove unwanted features and adjust mesh density to balance surface detail with file size.
Editing tools also allow you to trim, divide, scale or offset the mesh, and create a watertight model for 3D printing.
Key Features
Geometric Entity Extraction
Extract geometric entities, curves and cross-sections from your scan mesh to use as references for CAD modelling. Create NURBS surfaces to represent freeform areas that are difficult to describe using standard geometric shapes.
Transfer the extracted geometry into your CAD software to guide the reconstruction or modification of the component.
Choose between Scan-to-CAD and Scan-to-CAD Pro
Both versions include mesh editing, alignment, surface creation, geometric entity extraction and transfer to supported CAD software. Choose Pro if you also need tools for creating 2D sketches and 3D models within the application.
Prepare and optimise scan meshes, extract geometry and transfer it into your preferred CAD software for further design work.
Includes the Scan-to-CAD toolset, plus 2D sketching and 3D modelling tools to develop geometry from your scan data.
Scan-to-CAD vs Scan-to-CAD Pro
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