PointCab
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PointCab focuses on generating accurate 2D drawings and orthophotos directly from point clouds.
- Imports common scan formats such as E57, LAS/LAZ, PTS, PTX, XYZ.
- Creates orthophotos, plans, elevations, and sections using configurable slice thickness.
- Exports deliverables to DWG/DXF and georeferenced raster images for CAD workflows.
Product Description
Description
PointCab is software for processing laser-scanned point clouds and turning them into practical deliverables for planning and documentation. It helps users extract 2D sections, floor plans, and orthographic views from scan data, supporting measurement and geometry interpretation workflows commonly used to coordinate existing conditions with project requirements.
Typical Use Cases
Architects, civil engineers, and survey teams use PointCab to derive floor plans, elevations, and cross-sections from point clouds when documenting existing buildings and sites for construction management. It is also used to generate orthographic images and measured drawings that support coordination, review, and progress documentation.
Professional Scope
For architects, civil engineers, surveyors, and GIS specialists, it streamlines converting scan data into drawings and views that can be shared with project stakeholders.
Ideal For
It best suits professionals who need ongoing point-cloud-to-documentation workflows and prefer subscription access, with a free trial for evaluation before committing.
Access & Licensing
PointCab is available via subscription, with a free trial offered.
Platforms
It runs on Windows and is also accessible via the web.