Observed arrival · 2026-10-08
AlignScan squares 3D scans to the world axes
A browser-based tool for orienting STL, OBJ, and PLY scans to X, Y, and Z, with options to recenter and export them.
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- People orienting 3D scans for CAD, Blender, or printing
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- Manual mode lets users select a face or cylinder; the page says it fits planes with outlier rejection and can place an axle through the origin.
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The workflow distinguishes between automatic reference detection and a manual mode for difficult geometry. The page also describes cylinder-priority alignment for parts where a hole or shaft matters more than the largest flat face, plus recentering, grounding, and Z-up or Y-up export options. Its guides address follow-on workflows in Blender, Fusion, and 3D printing.
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