# 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/realityhub-1.3/realityhub-1.3/launcher/launcher-interface) and [Configuration](https://zerodensitydocumentation.gitbook.io/docs/realityhub-1.3/realityhub-1.3/installation-and-configuration/configuration-steps) 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 proceed scanning.
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### Process

<div align="left"><figure><img src="https://2088155242-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FQK92PsN60xhGnaXpHINP%2Fuploads%2F2OUbJ5HwZmovis2Vq5Ii%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=6959da77-1931-479a-b687-9b415f069be4" 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://2088155242-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FQK92PsN60xhGnaXpHINP%2Fuploads%2FXLcINX271yhMxo7I8PPA%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=ac548bd2-ba65-42e4-9dbe-df7e59a42c7a" alt=""><figcaption><p>Scan Project Source</p></figcaption></figure></div>

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

<div align="left"><figure><img src="https://2088155242-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FQK92PsN60xhGnaXpHINP%2Fuploads%2F5ydJTzHi4AGnGrR8gRsD%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=e68c5fb7-e79f-4217-b2ea-598208092d1d" 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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