# Getting Started with Aesthetix

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The Aesthetix is a camera-based measurement sensor that is not a stand‑alone instrument and must always be used in combination with Rhopoint Appearance Elements or Elements Hub software. This page explains the basic setup requirements and how to connect the sensor so it can be safely and correctly controlled by the software.​

## System requirements
Aesthetix must be connected to a compatible Windows 11 PC or tablet with Rhopoint Appearance Elements or Rhopoint Headless Elements  installed; it cannot perform measurements or display results on its own. The host device must have an available USB 3.0 port, sufficient storage for images and results, and user permissions to install and run the software.​

## Software
The Rhopoint Aesthetix can be used with two software packages- 

**Appearance Elements (AE)** is Rhopoint Instruments PC based measurement and data analytics software.  

[Install Appearance Elements](rhopoint-appearance-elements-install-ae.md)

[Using Aesthetix with Appearance Elements](rhopoint-appearance-elements-using-aesthetix-with-ae.md)

**Headless Elements (HE)** is a headless connection hub for third party applications such as SPC, PLC and laboratory management software.  

[Install Elements Hub](rhopoint-elements-hub-install-elements-hub.md)