# Project Scanning

Project Scanning (also referred to as Folder Scanning) is an **essential** operation that can be done through the [Launcher](https://zerodensitydocumentation.gitbook.io/docs/reality-5.3-sp1/reality-5.3-sp1/user-guide/launcher/launcher-interface) and [Configuration](https://zerodensitydocumentation.gitbook.io/docs/reality-5.3-sp1/reality-5.3-sp1/configurations/configuring-reality-hub) Modules.

Project Scanning operation allows you to **discover available projects and assets** in your local folders, or shared storages. 

It is also an inseparable part of **synchronizing information between local and shared storage**, ensuring that files on both systems remain up to date.

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If you make any changes in the project content or folder structure during a design stage, it would be helpful to proceed with scanning.
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### Process

<div align="left"><figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/RazR6THh3EAtvpLMGCP1/blobs/ksr0PTqAyikzKOicasKH/image.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Shared Folder Settings in Configuration Module </p></figcaption></figure></div>

You can scan your project via the <mark style="color:purple;">**`Scan`**</mark> button in the **Configuration** > **Shared Folders** section, as shown above.

<div align="left"><figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/RazR6THh3EAtvpLMGCP1/blobs/JxY2BJIADA3LHpWl66hU/image.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Scan Project Source</p></figcaption></figure></div>

When you add a new **Shared Folder Path**, Reality Hub offers to scan the **Project Source** as shown above.&#x20;

<div align="left"><figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/RazR6THh3EAtvpLMGCP1/blobs/iFW1roJrMe1oecIK4snV/image.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Project Scanning in Launch Configuration</p></figcaption></figure></div>

You can also conduct scanning via its dedicated <mark style="color:purple;">**`Scan`**</mark> button in the Launch Configuration, as illustrated above.

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Scanning via Launcher Module or Shared Folders Configuration bears the same result.   &#x20;
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