Applies to: Z4

Integrating TRIOS Design Studio

Please note: Soon, 3Shape will no longer support this integration. Recommendation: Use the 3Shape Produce workflow instead.

TRIOS Design Studio uses the standard DentalCAM folder for CAD/CAM integration to send objects to the machine.

Overview

  1. Install the machine in the settings of TRIOS Design Studio.

  2. Test the connection with TRIOS Design Studio.

The following instructions were written for TRIOS Design Studio Version 19.3.1. They may not apply to other versions.

Integration

  1. License the following products from 3Shape:
    • Trios Base
    • Trios Restoration
    • Anatomy Design
    • The CAMBridge module CAM 3DD for VHF Z4
  2. Prepare the machine and CAD computer. See ‘Preparing the machine and CAD computer’
  3. Prepare the CAM computerClosed The computer that is connected to your machine and which runs DentalCAM and DentalCNC.. See ‘Preparing the CAM computerClosed The computer that is connected to your machine and which runs DentalCAM and DentalCNC.’
  4. Plug the 3Shape-dongle into the CAD computer.
  5. Access the CAD computer.
  6. Open TRIOS Design Studio.
  7. In the menu bar, select More. In the drop-down menu, select the Settings icon.

    8. Opening the settings in TRIOS Design Studio

    • The settings menu opens.
  8. In the settings menu, open the CAM sub-menu.
  9. In the sub-menu, select General.

    10. Opening the CAM settings in TRIOS Design Studio

    • The general CAM settings display on the right side.
  10. Locate the Installed machines section.
    1. Check if the Z4 is already listed in this section.
    2. If the Z4 is already listed, select Remove. Confirm your choice.
  11. Locate the Supported mills and printers section.
    • The Z4 must be listed in this section. If it isn't, you may need to obtain a license from 3shape for the Z4.

    The Supported mills and printers section in TRIOS Design Studio

  12. In the line for the Z4, select Install.
    • TRIOS Design Studio prompts you to enter the machine serial number.
  13. Enter the machine serial number. Press Enter.

    14. See ‘Identification plate and serial number’

    • The following happens:
      1. TRIOS Design Studio configures the CAD/CAM integration.
      2. If the automatic configuration fails, the application notifies you of this in a message window.
  14. If the configuration fails, do the following:
    1. In the message window, select Manual Installation.
      • A file browser opens.
    2. Navigate to the DentalCAM & DentalCNC installation folderClosed The folder on your hard drive that you installed DentalCAM and DentalCNC in. and select it.

      3. See ‘Accessing the DentalCAM & DentalCNC installation folderClosed The folder on your hard drive that you installed DentalCAM and DentalCNC in.’

      Do not select the CNCTransfer folder within the installation folderClosed The folder on your hard drive that you installed DentalCAM and DentalCNC in..

    3. Select Select folder.
    • The Z4 is now listed in the Installed machines section.
  15. In the line for the Z4, select Test.
    • The following happens:
      1. A window opens.
      2. TRIOS Design Studio runs several tests.
      3. If the CAD/CAM integration is successful, green check marks display at the end of every line.
  16. Save your changes in TRIOS Design Studio. Restart the application.