Method for processing scan data, wherein, within the scope of the method, • there is recording of a first, recorded scan data record by a measuring device, in particular a stationary measuring device, with a scan functionality, in particular a laser scanner or total station, over a defined object surface scan region, in particular wherein the scan region encompasses 360° in the horizontal direction and approximately 270° in the vertical direction, wherein □ the recorded scan data record comprises a first number of individual scan data points with a first scan data density and □ the individual scan data points are respectively related to a point on an object surface, • there is a creation of a reduced scan data record with a second, reduced number of individual scan data points by virtue of a control and evaluation unit of the measuring device making a selection from the first number of individual scan data points of the recorded scan data record, wherein □ the selection is carried out as an adaptation to a predetermined second, reduced scan data density, which is lower than the first scan data density, and □ the reduced scan data density is dependent on a predetermined display resolution for visually displaying scan data, • there is a transmission, in particular a wireless transmission, of the reduced scan data record from the measuring device to an external data processing device, and • there is a visual display of the reduced scan data record or of parts thereof on a display of the external data processing device with the predetermined display resolution or with a display resolution derived therefrom. • there is recording of a first, recorded scan data record by a measuring device, in particular a stationary measuring device, with a scan functionality, in particular a laser scanner or total station, over a defined object surface scan region, in particular wherein the scan region encompasses 360° in the horizontal direction and approximately 270° in the vertical direction, wherein □ the recorded scan data record comprises a first number of individual scan data points with a first scan data density and □ the individual scan data points are respectively related to a point on an object surface, □ the recorded scan data record comprises a first number of individual scan data points with a first scan data density and □ the individual scan data points are respectively related to a point on an object surface, • there is a creation of a reduced scan data record with a second, reduced number of individual scan data points by virtue of a control and evaluation unit of the measuring device making a selection from the first number of individual scan data points of the recorded scan data record, wherein □ the selection is carried out as an adaptation to a predetermined second, reduced scan data density, which is lower than the first scan data density, and □ the reduced scan data density is dependent on a predetermined display resolution for visually displaying scan data, □ the selection is carried out as an adaptation to a predetermined second, reduced scan data density, which is lower than the first scan data density, and □ the reduced scan data density is dependent on a predetermined display resolution for visually displaying scan data, • there is a transmission, in particular a wireless transmission, of the reduced scan data record from the measuring device to an external data processing device, and • there is a visual display of the reduced scan data record or of parts thereof on a display of the external data processing device with the predetermined display resolution or with a display resolution derived therefrom.