# 3D Scanning Object Optimization/Editing

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-scanning-object-optimization-editing/40661>\
**Category:** Feature requests\
**Created:** [April 16, 2026, 8:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-scanning-object-optimization-editing/40661 "2026-04-16T20:33:33Z")\
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**Author:** ![Scaryfast94](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e274bd/32.png) [@Scaryfast94](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Scaryfast94)\
**Post date:** [April 16, 2026, 8:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-scanning-object-optimization-editing/40661/1 "2026-04-16T20:33:33Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature.

**The problem that this feature will solve:**

_I’m not sure the current workflow can be improved beyond the current “Import/trace” process, but whoever can capitalize on the quickly and vastly improving consumer/prosumer 3D Scanner market by focusing a workflow on converting a 3D scanned mesh into a solid/editable object will corner the market. The “Scan/Reverse Engineer” workflow and desired process does not function well end-to-end, but 3D scanners are getting better and cheaper so many of us are buying them. We can get a good scan, but then have to use that scan as a traceable item in order to actually draw what we have scanned._

**Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature:**

_Having an optimized conversion feature would enable users to take a scanned mesh file would DRAMATICALLY reduce time and improve the quality of output. The dream of scanning an object and being able to quickly move to editing features or creating a case/cover/addition to the object would be a gamechanger and would fit with Shapr3D’s ease of use mantra._

**What can’t you achieve without this feature?**

_Having to trace around a 3D scan is time consuming and often results in skewed output from the original. It’s beyond the scope of the average user._