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CloudCompare (direct DP import)
This open-source software is a powerful tool for processing and analyzing 3D point clouds and triangular meshes. It excels at tasks like filtering, subsampling, statistical analysis, and aligning (registering) multiple point clouds, making it highly suitable for manipulating datasets from applications like Dot3D.
Dot3D data can be imported directly in its native .dp format.
✅ Point cloud editing ✅ 3D meshing
3DF Zephyr (direct DP import)
A commercial photogrammetry and 3D modeling software that allows users to automatically reconstruct 3D models from photos. It is commonly used for tasks such as cultural heritage preservation, mapping, and drone-based surveys.
Dot3D data can be imported directly in its native .dp format (via the free DP Import Plugin)
✅ Photogrammety ✅ 3D meshing
AVEVA Point Cloud Manager (DP import, via compatibility mode)
An intelligent cloud-based solution for managing and visualizing point cloud data across an asset's lifecycle. It facilitates collaboration by hosting a single, reliable dataset for as-built conditions, helping to bridge gaps between engineering plans and actual site conditions.
Dot3D data can be imported directly in its native .dp format (via compatibility mode).
✅ Point cloud visualization ✅ Asset management
Trimble Realworks (direct DP import, via compatibility mode)
Comprehensive software suite specifically designed for processing, analyzing, and delivering 3D laser scan data. It allows users to import, register, and clean large point cloud datasets from various sources, transforming them into accurate and usable models. It provides advanced tools for feature extraction, 2D and 3D modeling, inspection, and the creation of diverse deliverables for surveying, civil engineering, and AEC workflows.
Dot3D data can be imported directly in its native .dp format (via compatibility mode).
✅ Point cloud processing ✅ 3D data analysis
Leica Cyclone (direct DP import, via compatibility mode)
A powerful family of software modules providing comprehensive tools for managing and processing 3D laser scan point cloud data. It enables users to efficiently register, clean, and model point clouds, turning raw scan data into intelligent, usable information. It is widely used for creating accurate as-built deliverables, generating CAD/BIM models, and facilitating precise measurements for various applications in surveying, engineering, and construction.
Leica Cyclone 3DR supports direct .dp import (via compatibility mode). Other versions support E57, LAS, etc.
✅ Point cloud processing ✅ 3D meshing
Armonicos ClassNK-PEERLESS (DP import, via compatibility mode)
Specialized software designed for efficient 3D modeling from point cloud data, particularly for the marine and shipbuilding industries. It streamlines the reverse engineering of existing ship interiors by converting laser scan point clouds into highly accurate 3D CAD models. This capability is crucial for planning retrofits, such as Ballast Water Management System installations, significantly reducing design lead times and manual measurement efforts.
Dot3D data can be imported directly in its native .dp format (via compatibility mode).
✅ 3D modeling ✅ Reverse engineering
Autodesk ReCap Pro (direct DP import, via compatibility mode)
Professional reality capture software designed to process and register large point cloud datasets from laser scanners and drones, transforming raw scans into high-fidelity 3D models. It offers advanced tools for cleaning, indexing, merging, and meshing 3D scan data, and is the portal into other CAD and BIM applications from Autodesk, such as AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, and Inventor.
Dot3D data can be imported directly in its native .dp format (via compatibility mode).
✅ Point cloud editing ✅ 3D meshing
PointCab Origins (direct DP import, via compatibility mode)
A highly efficient software for processing and extracting data from large point cloud datasets, regardless of the scanner used. It specializes in generating 2D plans, sections, and elevations directly from point clouds, streamlining the creation of accurate drawings for existing conditions. The software is particularly valuable for architects, engineers, and construction professionals needing quick and precise documentation from scanned environments.
Dot3D data can be imported directly in its native .dp format (via compatibility mode).
✅ Point cloud processing ✅ Floor plan creation
Rhino 3D (direct DP import)
A commercial 3D computer graphics and computer-aided design (CAD) application known for its free-form surface modeling capabilities. It is widely used in industrial design, architecture, marine design, product design, and more.
Dot3D data can be imported directly in its native .dp format (via the free DP Import Plugin)
✅ 3D modeling ✅ 3D meshing
SketchUp Studio (E57, LAS, LAZ import via Trimble Scan Essentials)
A user-friendly 3D modeling software widely used for architectural design, interior design, landscape architecture, and various other fields. It allows users to create, view, and modify 3D models with an intuitive "push and pull" tool that turns 2D shapes into 3D forms. While not a primary point cloud processing tool, SketchUp can import point cloud data via extensions, enabling designers to model within the context of scanned existing conditions.
Dot3D data can be imported directly into SketchUp in E57, LAS and LAZ export formats (via Trimble Scan Essentials / SketchUp Studio) or in the native DP format via Undet for SketchUp (using DP compatibility mode).
✅ 3D modeling ✅ Architectural design
Carlson Point Cloud (direct DP import, via compatibility mode)
A robust software module designed to process and extract survey-grade deliverables from large point cloud datasets. It enables users to import, filter, register, and analyze millions of points from aerial or terrestrial scans. A key strength is its automated feature extraction, allowing for efficient creation of linework for curbs, building outlines, and more, seamlessly integrating with Carlson's civil and surveying CAD products for "field scan to finished plat" workflows.
✅ Point cloud processing ✅ Feature extraction
SSI Ship Constructor provides ship builders a way to design, plan, and work with digital ship reconstructions for all their planning needs. Use Dot3D scan data to help recreate a digital twin of real world ships to improve accuracy in documentation and planning.
✅ 3D modeling✅ Ship building
Riegel RiScan Pro (direct DP import, via compatibility mode)
RiScan Pro offers tools to view field collected point cloud data for visualization and accuracy viewing, as well as the ability to further work with and modify scans. Riegel accepts common point cloud file types for direct import and modification, including scans captured in Dot3D
✅ Visualization✅ Point cloud processing
iQ3 Connect (DP import, via compatibility mode)
iQ3 Connect allows you to visualize your Dot3D point cloud scan data in Virtual/Augmented reality. iQ3 lets you create virtual environments and tools using your collected scan data, allowing for new ways to visualize and view reality. You can directly import your Dot3D data for an easy workflow experience.
✅ Visualization✅ VR Viewing
FARO Scene is optimized for data transformation and scan registration, allowing you to get the best results possible out of your Dot3D scan data. FARO allows importation of common point cloud file, allowing for easy compatibility with Dot3D scan data.
✅ Data processing✅ Point cloud registration
ProgeCAD offers a less expensive alternative to AutoCAD with all the same core functionality and design, accepting all important AutoCAD file types natively. Dot3D scan data can be imported for further processing/AutoCAD like workflow utilization.
✅ 3D modeling✅ 3D design
Autodesk offers a number of industry leading software solutions for various BIM/3D design and creation needs. Dot3D lets you export directly to Autodesk’s RCS format for a streamlined workflow designed to make meeting your invididual demands easy.
✅ 3D modeling✅ 3D design
Gexcel Reconstructor (DP import, via compatibility mode)
Reconstructor offers a platform for point cloud management and processing, enabling you to take captured data and further refine your results, either staying in the point cloud format or converting to a 3D mesh. Dot3D scan data can be imported for modification to help expand your workflow.
✅ 3D meshing ✅ Point cloud management
RealityScan (formerly RealityCapture) lets you create high quality 3D mesh models from captured point cloud or photogrammatry data. Dot3D laser scans can be imported and turned into fully meshed models that can then be further utilized across many different fields.
✅ 3D meshing ✅ Photogrammatry
The NUBIGON software is designed for presenting high quality visuals and animations to show off captured point cloud data. Dot3D scans can be imported to make data presentation visually appealing for target audiences across industries. Documentation and measurements can also be attached inside the presented scans.
✅ Data visualization ✅ Point cloud annotation
My3D.Cloud (DP import, via compatibility mode)
My3D.Cloud provides a cloud based platform for storing, sharing, and collaborating on 3D Laserscan projects. Dot3D scan files can be uploaded to the cloud for convienent sharing/visualization between team members or clients, or for general use as cloud storage.
✅ Cloud sharing✅ Data visualization
Cintoo Cloud makes sharing and meshing point cloud data easy with their convienet platform. Dot3D captured scan data can be uploaded to the cloud for sharing, or meshed into 3D models for further development/working.
✅ Cloud sharing✅ 3D meshing
Bloom Cloud Engine (DP import, via compatibility mode)
BloomCE offers tools for point cloud editing, design, registration, and collaboration, all in one software solution. Dot3D scans can be imported to aid in the design process with captured real world data, and to help with collaboration across teams.
✅ Cloud editing✅ Point cloud registration
Undet Point Cloud Plugins (DP import, via compatibility mode)
Undet offers plug ins for popular 3D softwares such as Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, and more, to make working with point clouds easier for your workflow. Improve the process of converting your real life Dot3D point cloud data into other industry standard formats with tools made to streamline the cloud conversion process.
✅ 3D modeling✅ 3D meshing
QGIS lets you visualize your real life captured data on a large scale with real life location mapping for scans and captured information. Images of Dot3D scans can be placed accuratly on a map using embedded global positioning data for easy visualization and viewing.
✅ Data visualization✅ Real world mapping
ScenePD provides the tools needed to easily and quickly document crime scene enviornemnts and details vital to police investigation and data analysis. Create accurate representations of crime scenes for better visualization using photos taken from Dot3D scan data overlayed onto your diagram.
✅ Crime scene visualization✅ Data viewing
Easy Street Draw helps you create accurate diagrams for car crashes, allowing easy visualization and analysis of accident scenes. Images taken from Dot3D scan data can be overlayed onto your diagram to add detail and information to the documentation of the crash.
✅ Crash scene diagraming ✅ Data viewing
ArchiCAD provides the tools needed to design comprenehsive architecture projects using BIM tools and captured real world data. Your Dot3D scan data can be imported using several accepted common point cloud formats to aid in the design and creation process.
✅ 3D modeling✅ Architectural design