# Scanning a dashboard ... Struggle bus!!?? **URL:** \ **Category:** Support\ **Tags:** einstar-vega\ **Created:** [December 22, 2024, 6:52am UTC](https://forum.einstar.com/t/scanning-a-dashboard-struggle-bus/602 "2024-12-22T06:52:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![BennyNewShoes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed655f/32.png) [@BennyNewShoes](https://forum.einstar.com/u/BennyNewShoes)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2024, 6:52am UTC](https://forum.einstar.com/t/scanning-a-dashboard-struggle-bus/602/1 "2024-12-22T06:52:02Z")
I’m trying to scan the dash of my truck and because of the windshield I can’t get the top of that dash well. I have the Einstar Vega. I’m looking for suggestions or how I may be able to do it. I’ve been using fast mode with markers, but because I’m in fast mode I have to be a certain distance away and can’t get the back and I can’t scan the dash through the windshield. Is this something better to do in HD mode? Is there a way to combine a fast scan and an HD scan? Any tips or tricks would be super helpful ---
**Author:** ![EINSTAR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/user_avatar/forum.einstar.com/einstar/32/8_2.png) [@EINSTAR](https://forum.einstar.com/u/EINSTAR)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2024, 12:45am UTC](https://forum.einstar.com/t/scanning-a-dashboard-struggle-bus/602/2 "2024-12-23T00:45:42Z")
Hi, BennyNewShoes If you don’t mind, could you please send us a photo of the scanning target? We will provide you with clear scanning instructions in response. ---
**Author:** ![BennyNewShoes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed655f/32.png) [@BennyNewShoes](https://forum.einstar.com/u/BennyNewShoes)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2024, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.einstar.com/t/scanning-a-dashboard-struggle-bus/602/3 "2024-12-23T01:00:01Z")
Do you want the picture of what I’m scanning or a picture of what the current scan looks? Or both ---
**Author:** ![EINSTAR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/user_avatar/forum.einstar.com/einstar/32/8_2.png) [@EINSTAR](https://forum.einstar.com/u/EINSTAR)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2024, 1:03am UTC](https://forum.einstar.com/t/scanning-a-dashboard-struggle-bus/602/4 "2024-12-23T01:03:55Z")
the picture of what you want to scan/ are scanning it would be perfect if you can send me both the picture of the dash of your truck and the screenshot of current scan 😁 ---
**Author:** ![BennyNewShoes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed655f/32.png) [@BennyNewShoes](https://forum.einstar.com/u/BennyNewShoes)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2024, 2:51am UTC](https://forum.einstar.com/t/scanning-a-dashboard-struggle-bus/602/5 "2024-12-23T02:51:26Z")
Ok cool. I get my truck back tomorrow so I’ll snag the pictures then ---
**Author:** ![EINSTAR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/user_avatar/forum.einstar.com/einstar/32/8_2.png) [@EINSTAR](https://forum.einstar.com/u/EINSTAR)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2024, 1:54am UTC](https://forum.einstar.com/t/scanning-a-dashboard-struggle-bus/602/6 "2024-12-27T01:54:38Z")
Hi, Have you sent any pictures? I haven’t received any more information yet, but I’m looking forward to seeing more pictures! 😊 ---
**Author:** ![BennyNewShoes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed655f/32.png) [@BennyNewShoes](https://forum.einstar.com/u/BennyNewShoes)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2024, 5:00am UTC](https://forum.einstar.com/t/scanning-a-dashboard-struggle-bus/602/7 "2024-12-28T05:00:34Z")
I did, I guess it didn’t go through though ---
**Author:** ![BennyNewShoes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed655f/32.png) [@BennyNewShoes](https://forum.einstar.com/u/BennyNewShoes)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2024, 5:02am UTC](https://forum.einstar.com/t/scanning-a-dashboard-struggle-bus/602/8 "2024-12-28T05:02:36Z")
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**Author:** ![BennyNewShoes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed655f/32.png) [@BennyNewShoes](https://forum.einstar.com/u/BennyNewShoes)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2024, 5:03am UTC](https://forum.einstar.com/t/scanning-a-dashboard-struggle-bus/602/9 "2024-12-28T05:03:08Z")
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**Author:** ![EINSTAR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/user_avatar/forum.einstar.com/einstar/32/8_2.png) [@EINSTAR](https://forum.einstar.com/u/EINSTAR)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2024, 12:43am UTC](https://forum.einstar.com/t/scanning-a-dashboard-struggle-bus/602/10 "2024-12-30T00:43:48Z")
Hi, You can start by using Fast Mode to scan from different angles, leaving the parts you can’t reach due to the working distance. Then, switch to HD Mode to scan the remaining areas. Make sure there are shared markers in both scans. Once both scans are complete, you can align them in StarVision using Marker Alignment. Additionally, the DOF (Depth of Field) in Fast Mode can be adjusted to 650mm–350mm. I assume this adjustment would work in this situation as well. ---
**Author:** ![BennyNewShoes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed655f/32.png) [@BennyNewShoes](https://forum.einstar.com/u/BennyNewShoes)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2024, 1:01am UTC](https://forum.einstar.com/t/scanning-a-dashboard-struggle-bus/602/11 "2024-12-30T01:01:09Z")
Ya I tried changing the depth of field but wasn’t enough. I run Linux so I Havnt got a computer to run star vision yet. When you say shared markers, do they need to match the size between HD and Fast scan? ---
**Author:** ![EINSTAR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/user_avatar/forum.einstar.com/einstar/32/8_2.png) [@EINSTAR](https://forum.einstar.com/u/EINSTAR)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2024, 1:21am UTC](https://forum.einstar.com/t/scanning-a-dashboard-struggle-bus/602/12 "2024-12-30T01:21:41Z")
Yes, you need to use 6mm markers which supported by Fast and HD mode; For this part, if StarVision is not available for you, you can use HD mode to do the scan, for this kind of size and materials, HD mode is a good choice. ---
**Author:** ![BennyNewShoes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed655f/32.png) [@BennyNewShoes](https://forum.einstar.com/u/BennyNewShoes)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2025, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.einstar.com/t/scanning-a-dashboard-struggle-bus/602/13 "2025-01-01T18:05:21Z")
Ok cool. I ordered a new computer(not just for this software). Since I don’t have access to the software yet. Is it somewhat straight forward to line up an HD and Fast scan? ---
**Author:** ![EINSTAR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/user_avatar/forum.einstar.com/einstar/32/8_2.png) [@EINSTAR](https://forum.einstar.com/u/EINSTAR)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2025, 12:58am UTC](https://forum.einstar.com/t/scanning-a-dashboard-struggle-bus/602/14 "2025-01-02T00:58:27Z")
Hi, Currently, the projects alignment is only supported in PC software StarVision, we will keep updating! ---
**Author:** ![BennyNewShoes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed655f/32.png) [@BennyNewShoes](https://forum.einstar.com/u/BennyNewShoes)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2025, 3:55am UTC](https://forum.einstar.com/t/scanning-a-dashboard-struggle-bus/602/15 "2025-01-02T03:55:37Z")
PC as in Windows or as in Personal computers? I have a Mac studio getting delivered in a week or two. ---
**Author:** ![EINSTAR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/user_avatar/forum.einstar.com/einstar/32/8_2.png) [@EINSTAR](https://forum.einstar.com/u/EINSTAR)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2025, 12:48am UTC](https://forum.einstar.com/t/scanning-a-dashboard-struggle-bus/602/16 "2025-01-03T00:48:34Z")
StarVision support all MacBook models equipped with Apple Silicon M-Series Chips