Method of scanning
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1. A method of scanning comprising the steps of:
- providing a scanning system (10) having a sample holder (14,220,54) and a relatively movable scanning device (18);
performing a scan of at least a part of an object (22,250,52) located on the sample holder;
establishing orientation of a plane of the sample holder (14,220,54); and
interpreting data from the scan using the orientation of the sample holder characterised in that, the orientation is established using data from the scan of the object.
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Abstract
A method of scanning is disclosed comprising, providing a scanning system (10) having a sample holder (14) and a relatively movable scanning device (18), performing a scan of at least a part of an object (22) located on the sample holder (14), establishing orientation of the sample holder and interpreting data from a scan using the orientation whereby, the orientation is established using data from the scan of the surface of the sample holder. The orientation may be established by defining a plane (56b) of the sample holder, which may be limited by boundaries (76a,76b).
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1. A method of scanning comprising the steps of:
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providing a scanning system (10) having a sample holder (14,220,54) and a relatively movable scanning device (18);
performing a scan of at least a part of an object (22,250,52) located on the sample holder;
establishing orientation of a plane of the sample holder (14,220,54); and
interpreting data from the scan using the orientation of the sample holder characterised in that, the orientation is established using data from the scan of the object. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of scanning comprising the steps of:
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providing a scanning system (10) having a sample holder (14,220,54) and a relatively movable scanning device (18);
scanning a datum;
scanning a sample; and
interpreting data from the sample scan using data from the datum scan;
characterised in that the scanning system automatically carries out the datum and sample scans.
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10. A method of scanning comprising the steps of:
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providing a scanning system (10) having a sample holder (14,220,54) and a relatively movable scanning device (18);
scanning a datum;
scanning a sample; and
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