1. Do I need to purchase the software separately?
No, MetroX comes with free software called Revo Scan 5 MetroX. It is compatible with Windows and macOS and allows you to scan, edit, merge, and import/export models offline.
2. Is Revo Scan 5 MetroX free to use? How do I download it?
Yes, it's free to use. You can download Revo Scan 5 MetroX from the Support - Download page on Revopoint's website.
3. Does Revo Scan 5 MetroX need internet access to work?
No, it doesn’t need to be connected to an internet-capable network to scan and edit your models. However, you need access to the internet for software updates and file transfers.
4. Where can I find the Revo Scan 5 MetroX user manual?
You can find its documents in Revopedia. Or open Revo Scan 5 MetroX and click the Learning button in the upper left corner to get the User Manual.
5. How do I update Revo Scan 5 MetroX?
When you open Revo Scan 5 MetroX, you will see a prompt if there is a new version available. Click the Update button to download the latest version. You can also download the latest version on the Support - Download page on Revopoint's website.
6. What formats can Revo Scan 5 MetroX export?
Revo Scan 5 MetroX can export your models in PLY, OBJ, STL, ASC, 3MF, GLTF, and FBX for compatibility with most 3D modeling, slicer, and CAD software.
Point Cloud model: PLY, OBJ, ASC
Mesh model: PLY, OBJ, STL, FBX, GLTF, 3MF
Texture model: PLY, OBJ, FBX, GLTF
7. Can I 3D print the 3D models created with Revo Scan 5 MetroX?
Yes, scanned models can be exported in the STL, OBJ, and 3MF formats, and directly used for 3D printing.
8. Can the 3D models be imported into design software?
Yes, Revo Scan 5 MetroX offers various file formats compatible with most design software, such as QuickSurface, Geomagic, PolyWorks, Blender, Maya, Rhino, ZBrush, Fusion 360, etc.
Point Cloud model: PLY, OBJ, ASC
Mesh model: PLY, OBJ, STL, FBX, GLTF, 3MF
Texture model: PLY, OBJ, FBX, GLTF
9. Is third-party scanning software available for MetroX?
No, it's only compatible with the Revo Scan 5 MetroX software, which offers scanning and model-editing functions and can be downloaded from Revopoint's website.
10. Does Revo Scan 5 MetroX support GPU acceleration?
Yes, but at the moment, it only supports acceleration with NVIDIA discrete GPUs. The minimum GPU requirement is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (8 GB).