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      Exporting STL Files from Medit Scanner

      1. Select patient from the “Case Box” page list to open patient’s files by clicking on
      “Scanned”

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      2. The patient’s file prompts, select “Scan Raw” File and click on the icon to export files

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      3. The exporting setup box prompts. Choose as follows:

      • CAD Program: exocad
      • Export File to-Browse file location by clicking on the folder icon -- Choose Desktop file
      • STL
      • Combine Individual Mesh "OFF" (This feature is used ONLY for dentistry and is not useful for Ortho)
      • Click "Apply"

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      4. The exported completed box prompts with a question, if you click "Yes" the folder with the STL files will open, if you click "No" the folder is saved on the desktop.

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      5. Click "Yes" to open the folder and import the STL files into the LightForce Portal page by dragging them onto the page or by using the upload icon.

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      *NOTE: Medit will be updating the software every 2 months. Make sure to review the exporting settings every time your scanner is updated.

       

      Below is the support link:

      https://support.medit.com/hc/en-us/articles/360020834792-Set-export-option

      Customer Support:

      (480)531-8787

      (480)448-6008

       

      For information on how to upload .STL files to LightForce, visit https://kb.lightforceortho.com/how-to-upload-scans-into-lightforce