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Mastering project file management and comprehension

EXScanUpdated 2025-08-23

When working with the EXScan H software, your scanning work is saved using a structured hierarchy. At the top of this structure is the Project Group (the parent), and within it are individual Projects (the subcomponents).

You can view this structure visually in the software's project tree.

This guide breaks down:

How project groups and files are organized
The meaning behind different file extensions
Best practices for managing these files

1. Creating and Opening Project Groups

When you choose your Scan Mode, the software will prompt you to either:

Create a New Project Group, or
Open an Existing Project Group

If you create a new one, the software generates a parent project file at the location you choose.
If you open an existing one, a file explorer window allows you to select the correct project group file to load.

2. File Formats and Folder Organization

Each Scan Mode—Standard, Body, or Face—produces files with unique extensions. These are used to identify both the project group file and the individual project files.

Here’s a quick reference:

	Standard Scan	Body Scan	Face Scan
Project Group	*.sln_nrap	*.sln_brap	*.sln_ir
Project	*.nrap_prj	*.brap_prj	*.ir_prj

Tip: To open a project group, make sure you're in the correct Scan Mode.

Example Structure:
If you have a file named Shell2.sln_nrap, it's a Standard Scan project group. Inside the same folder, you might see several project files ending in .nrap_prj—each representing a specific project under that group.

Besides those, there will be additional data files related to each project. These files should not be tampered with or moved separately—they're essential for your projects to function properly.

3. Managing Multiple Projects in a Group

The Project Group window includes four core options:

Icon	Function	Description
	New Project	Start a brand-new project within the group
	Open Project	Add a previously saved project*
	Remove Project	Temporarily take a project off the project tree (still saved locally and can be added back later)
	Delete Project	Permanently delete the project from both the software and the folder—it cannot be recovered

*Note: You can only import projects that were created using the same scan mode and resolution.

4. Final Thoughts

Your scan data is saved within projects, which are housed inside a project group.
All projects show up in the project tree, while the actual files live in your local folder.
Every scan mode uses a specific file format for both project groups and project files.
You can add, import, remove, or delete projects within a group—just be careful with deletion, as it's permanent.
When importing, ensure the project’s scan mode and resolution match the current group’s settings.

By understanding this structure, you can keep your scanning projects organized and avoid any data loss or confusion during your work.

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