How do I compare a real-world LiDAR site scan against my 3D design model in the Model Manager?

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Background

The Model Manager (Beta) supports native point cloud files directly inside the Next-Gen Viewer to help teams monitor construction progress. With native Point Cloud support, users can view real-world as-built conditions captured with LiDAR alongside your theoretical 3D models. By combining these data sets, you can easily verify that ongoing on-site construction matches your project's official design requirements without requiring external software.

Answer

You can upload and view your site scans alongside your 3D design models by using the integrated point cloud support inside the Next-Gen Viewer.

This image shows the Viewpoints panel in the Model Manager's viewer with point cloud data in view.

Supported File Formats

  • LASer file format (LAS or LiDAR Aerial Survey) is a open, industry-standard binary format specified by the American Socicety for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) used to exchange 3D point cloud data.

  • ReCap Scan (RCS). A proprietary native point cloud file format developed by Autodesk® and used within their ReCap reality capture software that represents data from an individual scanner location or unified scan.

View Options in the Next Gen Model Viewer

You can interact with point cloud data in these ways, depending on your coordination needs:

  • Single File View: Open an individual LAS or RCS viewpoing to inspect a standalone site scan in the Next-Gen Viewer.

  • Federated Project Model: Open the federated project model in the Next-Gen Viewer to merge your point cloud files directly with your existing 3D model's viewpoints. This allows you to compile hundreds of files into one federated scene to instantly cross-reference reality against the design layout.

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