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20 FastSCAN
Bounding Box:
The Bounding Box enclosing the perimeter of the data is used in the RBF
surfacing process and, in coordination with the Extents Window, gives
the physical size of the object. It can also be useful for users needing a
file for CAD systems or wanting a watertight model or closed object.
Click on View/Bounding Box to see the Bounding Box. The View/Set
Bounding Box to View allows you to reorient the Bounding Box around
the data, and the exported data will be exported with the changed coor-
dinate system.
View/View Bounding Box From enables viewing of the Bounding Box
from other angles (Front, Back, Top, etc).
(a) Press F1 to get the view of the front of the
Bounding Box.
(b) Use the movement keys or mouse to get
this view.
Figure 15: The Bounding Box as seen from: (a) the front (b) above and to the side.
The Extents Window:
The Extents Window displays the exact dimensions of the scan, as enclosed by the
Bounding Box. Click on View/Extents Window to see it. Click on Settings/Display
Units to choose between millimeters and inches.