94. ScanningScanning is performed automatically on filling in the necessary order information and clicking the appropriate scanbutton. The scanner performs either a single or binaural scan within a single session, so it is important to place thecorrect ear impressions on the correct side.On completion of a scan, the software will show the scanned impressions in the 3D windows for reviewing, save and/orsending to the manufacturer.4.1 Scan ModesThe software provides various scan modes to facilitate different deployments. This is managed either manually via theSave Scan Mode option (in the ScanIt™ settings page) or automatically when driven by an external application.Settings page to configure the Save Scan Mode4.1.1 Digital Order FormsThis mode is enabled when using SMO Order Form in the File|Settings|File pageDigital Order Forms provides the audiologist or manufacturer a pre designed order form to enter in patient and orderdetails, including the necessary audiograms. The order form can contain patient information, various audiograms (boneor/and air) and any necessary order details such as models, categories, vent sizes, etc, and this information and scandata is sent digitally to the manufacturer for production. This is the preferred method of working with impressions as itprovides the maximum automation for the audiologist and manufacturer, thereby reducing turnaround timesThe scan and order information is compressed into an encrypted file to ensure privacy, and sent digitally to themanufacturer, who receives the orders via: 3Shape’s OrderInbox™. This application can view, process and extract scan and order information. Thissoftware is provided at no cost by 3Shape and part of the 3Shape scanning solution. 3Shapes ShellManager™ production system. The incoming order is directly imported into the productiondatabase for processing. A custom application to processing incoming orders (via FTP or Web Services), such as eTona.All the necessary electronic data is contained within the order form, including the manufacturer’s component restrictionsbased on the selected hearing instrument.