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For example, a line scan, a grid scan, and a continuous scan may move differently, but they still fit into one common scan framework.
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!!! tip "Most custom workflows do not need a new scan"
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If your goal is to combine several existing scan calls, react to results, or add beamline-specific decision logic, it is usually simpler to write a normal Python script around the built-in scans first.
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Create a new scan class only when you need new server-side scan behavior, lifecycle integration, or a reusable scan that should appear as its own `scans.<name>(...)` entry.
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## What Happens During A Scan
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!!! Note "Dataflow during a scan"

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