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Software Download, Installation, and Release Notes for SCENE

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FARO SCENE Screen and Box

Quick Steps

  1. Complete the form below to download the latest or earlier versions FARO® SCENE software.
    Note: You can upgrade to the latest version of SCENE from within your current SCENE software. Just click the download button in the Updates and News window which displays when you first startup the program.
     
    Date: 28 Jan 2019
    Version: 2019.0 (2019.0.0.1457)
     Release Notes
     

    Note: Some SCENE 2019 features require Focus firmware version 6.4 or later.
    It may take a several minutes to complete the download. Do not close your browser or shut off your computer while the download is in process. When the download is complete, the SCENE 2019 installation setup.exe file appears in your browser's download folder.
  2. Download the Release Notes to learn what is new in the latest version.
  3. Check that your Microsoft Windows operating system is compatible and that your computer meets the recommended system requirements.
  4. Install the software. 

Overview

With SCENE software you can scan three dimensional, complex forms by creating point cloud data. SCENE integrates seamlessly with FARO® Laser Scanner Focus and FARO® Scanner Freestyle product lines. SCENE works best when you use the latest software version. Upgrade releases offer new ease-of-use features that help you get your job done quicker and easier, as well as bug fixes. With each new version, you increase your work efficiency and get more done with less effort. This article shows you how to download and install the software.

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Prepare

Please review this table before you begin to ensure your success.

Time to Complete 20 minutes
Skills Needed
  • Knowledge of Windows at the operating system level
  • General computer skills
Prerequisites
  • Internet connection
  • Computer you use with SCENE 2019
  • Storage media for saving files, such as a flash drive
  • A valid software warranty plan
Supported Hardware
  • Focus series
  • Focus3D X 130/330 HDR
  • Focus3D X series
  • Focus3D S series
  • Focus3D
  • Freestyle Objects
  • Freestyle3D X
  • Freestyle3D

Installation

Installing the latest SCENE version overwrites the existing version. If you want, you can change the install location so that the latest version does not overwrite the version you are currently using. This enables you to run multiple versions of SCENE on the same computer.

  1. Ensure you have administrator privileges on your computer. If you do not, contact your IT department.
  2. Turn off all anti-virus and firewall software, as it can affect installing the software. We will remind you to turn it back on again at the end of this process. If you do not know how to do this, contact your IT department.
  3. Once you have downloaded the software, double-click the SCENE setup.exe file to begin installation.
  4. You may be prompted to allow SCENE to make changes to your computer. Click Yes.
  5. The Select Setup Language dialog box appears. Select the desired language and click OK.
     
  6. Continue following the prompts to accept the license agreement, choose an installation folder, choose the components to install, and create a Start Menu folder.
  7. When the Select Additional Tasks window appears, click Enable automatic update checking to be updated automatically to the latest version of SCENE when an upgrade is available. Automatic upgrades will not work if you have not checked this box. 
  8. Follow the remaining prompts to complete the installation process and click Finish.The installation application puts the SCENE shortcut SCENE7ShortCut.PNG on your desktop.
    Note: If you turned off anti-virus and firewall software before installing SCENE, turn them back on. If you do not know how to do this, contact your IT department.
  9. Proceed to Activate or Update a SCENE License Product Key or Dongle to activate your SCENE license.