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Frequently Asked Questions

Want to know more about upgrading, support or how to purchase? We’d love to help. Browse the sections below for answers to some of our most frequently asked questions. 

SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL

As of 2022, subscriptions can be administrated directly with 3Shape. This is the case for TRIOS Care service agreements and legacy CliniCare subscriptions in the USA, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Spain or Great Britain. If you are experiencing issues with your TRIOS subscriptions renewal, it may be related to your subscription and service relation being moved from your reseller to 3Shape. Read more about the different scenarios around subscription renewal.

If you are not in any the countries listed above, you should contact your reseller for any subscription-related issues.

Hardware and software requirements

What are the minimum hardware and software requirements for 3Shape products?

The PC is an important part of the overall 3Shape system. It is the engine on which the software is run, and consequently the software puts some requirements on the PC. Our sales representatives can advise you on the specific PCs that work on a specific combination of 3Shape products. To inform you and get you more acquainted access these overview documents: Minimum PC requirements for 3Shape software packages and Network speed requirements.

What is 3Shape's recommendation on upgrading to Windows 11?

Our software development team is currently testing the compatibility of our systems (TRIOS, Dental Desktop, Ortho System and Dental System) with the new Microsoft Windows 11. Because we are still assessing compatibility, we recommend that you wait with upgrading to Windows 11 until we have completed testing. By holding off, we can ensure the stability of your systems. Microsoft will continue to support Windows 10 until at least 2025. Find answers to specific questions in our Windows 11 FAQ.

3Shape 3D viewer

Does 3Shape offer a 3D viewer?

Our 3D files can be opened and exported as .DCM, .PLY and .STL files. Standard .STL files can be read and opened by most 3D viewers that are available online. We also offer a free 3Shape 3D viewer if you want to open TRIOS .DCM files on a PC without 3Shape software. This can be useful if you want to preview scans including all the additional information such as color, for example. In order to get started, you need to download the 3Shape 3D Viewer installation file.

SUPPORT AND GETTING IN TOUCH

Where can I get support?

For product or administrative support or troubleshooting, you can reach out to our HelpCenter. If you are on our TRIOS Care service plan, support is for free. If you are not, you pay a per-case fee.

For support on using our products, onboarding training and how-to guides, we recommend making use of our vibrant digital dental community – 3Shape Community. This digital dentistry universe contains all of our digital dentistry training material and is the digital home for over 15,000 3Shape dentists and labs and our product experts who actively help each other out on a daily basis.

Where can I find a reseller?

To find a reseller or distributor for our products near you, please reach out to your nearest 3Shape office.

NEW FEATURES AND UPGRADES

How can I upgrade to the latest software version?

Upgrading your software is done via your reseller. Not all software updates get approved in all regions at the same time. That’s why we recommend first checking whether you’re eligible for an upgrade by checking the ‘subscription status’ in your software. To perform the upgrade, contact your reseller for help.

Where can I find information about new features and updates?

If you are an existing user looking for the most up to date product status, we recommend going into 3Shape Community where we list all the latest features that are included with the newest version of our software.

Downloading 3Shape software

How can I download 3Shape software?

Depending on whether you have a preferred reseller or not, you can opt to purchase via them, or purchase directly via 3Shape.

The software you have requires a physical USB 'dongle' for its license, which should be obtained through an authorized 3Shape reseller. If you already possess a genuine 3Shape dongle, either your reseller or 3Shape themselves can assist you in acquiring a valid license for it when you purchase the software through 3Shape or your reseller.

It's important to note that there are some entities claiming to provide free downloads of 3Shape software. These offerings typically involve cracked versions, and utilizing such software entails certain risks.

What is the price of 3Shape software?

The price of 3Shape software depends on the configuration of your system and which add-on modules you wish to utilize. We therefore recommend you reach out to your preferred reseller, or configure your own quote in our webshop, to get an understanding of the price of our software and hardware products.

How can I update to the latest software version?

Updating your software can be done in multiple ways. If you purchased your software directly with us, and want to update to the newest version of for example 3Shape Unite or 3Shape LMS, you can do so directly from within the software. If you purchased your software via your reseller or distributor, you can update via them. It is important to be aware that not all software updates get approved in all regions at the same time. That’s why we recommend first checking whether you’re eligible for an upgrade by checking the ‘subscription status’ in your software. For assistance, you can always reach out to our HelpCenter.

Where can I find information about new features and updates?

If you are an existing customer looking for the most up to date product status, we recommend going into 3Shape Community where we list all the latest features that are included with the newest version of our software products, from Dental System to Unite or our patient engagement apps.

OTHER

How can I send cases to Invisalign?

For TRIOS users outside the US, we offer a course that teaches you how to submit TRIOS cases to Invisalign. Taking this course will certify you to send TRIOS cases to Invisalign. Access to the training is limited to authorized (non US) users only. Signing up can be done through 3Shape Academy.