The paper presents the topic of measurements of simple and complex shaped objects. Optical measurement method with the use of laser scanner was presented, as well as the issues of geometry measurements and shape assessment by the use of the strategy of fitting to standard elements. The construction of a reference model for given elements by measuring of malformed elements was shown. The given examples confirmed the usefulness of presented optical method in the assessment of shape compatibility of real element with nominal one, as well as in the assessment of objects’ deformation.