Software Download, Installation, and Release Notes for SCENE

Quick Steps
1. Complete the form below to download the latest version of FARO® SCENE software. For earlier versions, click
here.
Note: You can upgrade to the latest version of SCENE from within your current SCENE software. Just click the
download button in the Updates and News window which displays when you first startup the program.

Date: 8 Apr 2021

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Release Notes

Looking for a free trial? This form only provides access to the
software download. To request a trial (and download the latest version),
please visit the FARO.com download page.

Note: Some SCENE features require the latest Focus firmware.

It may take a several minutes to complete the download. Do not close your browser or shut off your computer
while the download is in process. When the download is complete, the SCENE installation setup.exe file appears
in your browser's download folder.
2. Check that your Microsoft Windows operating system is compatible and that your computer meets the
recommended system requirements.
3. Install the software.

Installation
Installing the latest SCENE version overwrites the existing version. If you want, you can change the install location so
that the latest version does not overwrite the version you are currently using. This enables you to run multiple versions

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of SCENE on the same computer.

1. Ensure you have administrator privileges on your computer. If you do not, contact your IT department.
2. Turn off all anti-virus and firewall software, as it can affect installing the software. We will remind you to turn it back
on again at the end of this process. If you do not know how to do this, contact your IT department.
3. Once you have downloaded the software, double-click the SCENE setup.exe file to begin installation.
4. You may be prompted to allow SCENE to make changes to your computer. Click Yes.
5. The Select Setup Language dialog box appears. Select the desired language and click OK.

6. Continue following the prompts to accept the license agreement, choose an installation folder, choose the
components to install, and create a Start Menu folder.
7. When the Select Additional Tasks window appears, click Enable automatic update checking to be updated
automatically to the latest version of SCENE when an upgrade is available. Automatic upgrades will not work if you
have not checked this box.

8. Follow the remaining prompts to complete the installation process and click Finish.The installation application puts
the SCENE shortcut

on your desktop.
Note: If you turned off anti-virus and firewall software before installing SCENE, turn them back on. If you do not
know how to do this, contact your IT department.
9. Proceed to Activate or Update a SCENE License Product Key or Dongle to activate your SCENE license.

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See Also
• Activate or Update a SCENE License Product Key or Dongle
• About FARO Software License Keys, Activating, and Updating
• Warranty Renewal When Upgrading to a New Release of FARO Software
• Training Manual for SCENE
• User Manual for SCENE
• Technical Specification Sheet for SCENE, SCENE Capture, and SCENE Process
• General: Warranty-Training-Corporate

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