Equipment Category

Point Cloud Processing

Software for registering, cleaning, analysing, and exporting scan data. Includes tools for scan-to-BIM workflows, change detection, and volumetric analysis.

4 Products

Products in This Category

Autodesk ReCap Pro

Autodesk · USA

Autodesk ReCap Pro is a point cloud viewing and processing platform that integrates natively with Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and other Autodesk tools. It supports VR walkthrough and is the standard viewer for delivering scan data to BIM workflows.

Key Specs

Input FormatsE57, RCP, RCS, LAS, PTX, PLY
OutputRCP/RCS (Autodesk native), E57
IntegrationRevit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, InfraWorks
Scan-to-BIM workflowsClient scan data delivery+3 more
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Trimble RealWorks

Trimble · USA

Trimble RealWorks is a scan registration and processing platform with automated workflows for cleaning, classifying, and exporting point cloud data. It integrates directly with SketchUp and Tekla for modelling and structural engineering deliverables.

Key Specs

RegistrationAutomatic cloud-to-cloud and target-based
Input FormatsTZF, E57, LAS, PTX, PLY, FLS
OutputE57, LAS, RCP, DXF, OBJ
Trimble scanner data processingMulti-scan registration and quality assurance+3 more
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Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS

Leica Geosystems · Switzerland

Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS is the primary registration and publishing platform for Leica scan data. It automates visual alignment of RTC360 and BLK360 scans and publishes to TruView for browser-based client access.

Key Specs

RegistrationVisual alignment, cloud-to-cloud, target-based
Auto-RegistrationVIS data from RTC360
InputLeica scan formats, E57, LAS
Leica scanner data registrationMulti-scan project management+3 more
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CloudCompare

CloudCompare · Open Source

CloudCompare is a free, open-source 3D point cloud processing tool. It supports comparison between datasets (change detection), segmentation, classification, and analysis. It reads all major point cloud formats and runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Key Specs

CostFree (open source, GPL v2)
Input FormatsLAS, LAZ, E57, PLY, OBJ, PTX, PCD, ASCII
AnalysisCloud-to-cloud, cloud-to-mesh, M3C2
Change detection between survey epochsDeformation analysis+3 more
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Selection Guide

When to Use Each Product

Autodesk ReCap Pro

Choose ReCap Pro when delivering scan data into Autodesk BIM workflows (Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks) or when clients require Autodesk-native formats.

Trimble RealWorks

Choose RealWorks for processing Trimble scanner data where automated registration, volume analysis, and SketchUp/Tekla integration streamline the deliverable workflow.

Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS

Choose Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS for registering Leica scanner data, particularly RTC360 scans where VIS auto-registration data accelerates the workflow.

CloudCompare

Choose CloudCompare for change detection, deformation analysis, or when a free, vendor-neutral tool is needed for cross-checking data from different scanner brands.

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