Tutorials
Our collection of tutorials contains detailed instructions for each of our software modules, for our Autodesk Revit and ARCHICAD plug-in for BIM, for the import of data into your CAD system, and for efficient work with a laser scanner.
Basic functions
Start off with the basic functions of PointCab by importing a point cloud and learning the fundamental processing steps.
Register and align
Register
Register and align scans independently from scanner software
Align a project
Transform the point clouds into a new coordinate system
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Advanced Importer
Manage scans of a project individually and add further scans
Transformation calculator
Convert and merge projects
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2D functions
Layout & Section
Create distortion-free layouts and sections as ortho photos
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Sketch
Measurements of angles, distances, areas and surfaces
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Vectorizer
Vectorize plans based on your point cloud
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Profiler
Create profile lines in an elevation model of the point cloud
PhotoMatch
Match high-resolution images onto sections and layouts
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3D functions
3D Points
Extraction of 3D points from sections and planar views
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Mesh
Extract meshed digital 3D terrain models (DTM)
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Volume
Create volume calculation protocols according to REB 22013
Delta
Analyze and protocol deviations of evenness
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Space Warp
Orthophotos of cylindrical, polygonal and curved surfaces
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Point Cloud Export
Export specific parts of the point cloud
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Documentation
Merger
Create scaled images for documentation
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Panorama
Panoramic views from any desired position
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Web Export
Create interactive HTML or PDF documentations
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Tutorials for PointCab 4CAD software
PointCab 4Revit
With our solution PointCab 4Revit we efficiently support easy to use 3D modeling in Autodesk Revit from point cloud data.
PointCab 4BIMm
With our solution PointCab 4BIMm we efficiently support easy to use 3D modeling in Graphisoft ARCHICAD from point cloud data.
PointCab SCENE Apps Tutorials
Geodetic Registration
Quickly identify mistakes in the attribution of spheres, targets and points in Scene and compute a globally and statistically optimal adjustment
Georeferencing
Easy subsequent georeferencing via known geodetic points in a known global coordinate system
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Laserscanner Tutorials
General about laser scanner
Here, you find tutorials on laser scanning in general. Learn, for instance, which resolution and quality settings in the laser scanner are perfect for your project.
Handheld laser scanner
Find out how you can use the ZEB-REVO scanner from GeoSLAM to measure and digitally capture complete buildings including interior spaces.
Tutorials for CAD software
Here you will find tutorials for the most common CAD systems in connection with PointCab software.