Which scan data format does the scanner export? What is the difference between these formats?

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  1. Format (ASC): No texture, data type is optimized point-cloud, saves as Scan.asc, recommended for inspection, fast export and post process.

  2. Format (STL): No texture, data type is mesh, saves as Scan.stl, recommended for 3D printing, reverse engineering and mesh editing.

  3. Format (OBJ): Include texture but separated, data type is mesh, texture and matching file, saves as Scan,obj&jpg&mtl, recommended for artistic applications, 3D rendering and mesh editing.

  4. Format (PLY): Include texture, data type is mesh, saves as Scan, ply, recommended for lows storage needed an easy to edit texture.

  5. Format (3MF): Include texture, data type is mesh, saves as Scan, 3mf, recommended for lows storage needed and edit with Microsoft paint3d.

  6. Format (P3): No texture, data type is marker position, saves as Scan, p3, recommended for create Global Marker File and measurement of the marker position.