Extract Features & Shapes from Point Cloud Data in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Revit

If you have or receive point cloud data I wanted to point out Autodesk Labs currently has some preview technologies to convert the point cloud data into geometry and features in some Autodesk products. These preview technologies hosted on Autodesk Labs are free to use with the only purpose and request for posting them is we want your feedback.

Shape Extraction for AutoCAD – Convert point clouds to real geometry.
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Point Cloud Feature Extraction for Civil 3D – Intelligently map point cloud data to civil objects.
Point Cloud Feature Extraction for Civil 3D

Point Cloud Feature Extraction for Autodesk Revit 2012 – Easily go from point clouds to Revit.
Point Cloud Feature Extraction for Autodesk® Revit® 2012

Cheers,
Shaan

3 comments

Nathan says:

Too bad the ones that matter to me time-bomb out in a week. We’ve just started a mint project that would really test the first one mentioned above.
Any rumour of these being extended at all?

Awesome…please keep development alive for this feature. I tested this with a 1.5 GB pcg loaded in Revit with no major issues. Feature Extraction has some very useful and time saving tools that would really improve my workflow and reduce time to deliverable. Would like to see shape extraction added for structural members, pipe, conduit, ductwork, etc. Just hire Matt (Scan to BIM) and get this show on the raod.

Great features, I cannot belive I am using Revit to build a topo. Lets work on the export feature to Civil 3D. Enjoyed all of the features and looking forward to more.

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