PointSense basic and PointSense Pro Efficient processing of 3D laser scanning data Universally deployable The software can be used anywhere that CAD information should be obtained from laser scanner data. Areas of application can include: Inventories for building and architecture Structural monitoring Forensics Laser scanning – Data processing precise, fast and efficient Import several data formats from 3D scanners directly into AutoCAD Efficient management of point clouds: Mask, split, and combine Fast construction of 3D wire frames and solid models (Semi) Automatic best fit of polylines, wall lines, cylinders and planes Ortho image with X-ray feature Collision analysis between scan and CAD design objects Deformation analysis, heat maps and elevation plans Photo like planar view of the scan 3D-Laser scan data in AutoCAD PointSense basic and Pro provide numerous tools for managing and processing laser scan data in AutoCAD and support the import of 3D laser scan and other point cloud data formats. Point Cloud Management in AutoCAD A powerful region manager assists in the management, coloring and hiding and displaying of sections within the point cloud. These regions arise from selective picking or from the automatic generation of slices. Thereby, users can efficiently create cross sections. To accelerate processing, new regions can be created with just a single click from existing point cloud regions, by combining or inverting previously selected regions. Thereby, users can remove trees that are blocking views of a facade without losing any of the underlying building points. Processing the 3D Scan Data PointSense Pro supplements AutoCAD with useful tools to model and analyse data from 3D laser scanners. SmartSnaps allows snapping to planes, corners or edges of a point cloud while drawing or modelling. Geometrical objects such as polylines, planes and cylinders can be automatically fitted to a part of the point cloud. Curbs or ornaments, twisted beams etc. are modelled in 3D by automatically fitting 3D profiles along a point cloud. By automatically aligning polylines onto multiple slices through the point cloud, floor plans and sections are created quickly and precisely. Furthermore, planned designs can be analysed for collisions with existing objects. Deformations can be visualized by colorizing point clouds by their distance to the ideal geometry. Surfaces (walls, floors, ground) can be modelled with the flatness analysis tool. You can also calculate volumes. Planar Views from Scans The planar view of the scan data offered by PointSense produces a photograph like clear picture of the individual scans and allows a significantly more intuitive navigation of the scan data as in the depiction of the point cloud. The accidental snapping of underlying points is not possible in this view. Ortho Images from the Point Cloud The user can create ortho images of the point cloud from any direction. All objects that lie parallel to the projection plane are displayed true to scale in the resulting photo like raster image. They can be used as image plans which can be combined with AutoCAD vector graphics. Dimensions can be added and can be colored such as for deformation analysis via AutoC

Technical Requirements Platform PointSense basic and Pro is compatible with AutoCAD and associated products such as Civil 3D, Architecture and Map 3D for versions 2013 and above. In addition, PointSense will only work with 64-bit operating systems when using version 2015 and above. Should older Autodesk products be used, please contact your FARO representative. Operating system Dependent on the version of AutoCAD being used, recommended is a 64-bit system. Hardware requirements Computer: Graphic card as recommended by Autodesk, RAM at least 8 GB, better 32GB and more, processor at least 2.5 GHz,...