Add Scan

Creates a new scan folder and imports point cloud data into it. Compatible formats are CL3, CLR, DP, E57, FLS, LAS, LAZ, PTS, PTX RCP, RCS, VPC, XYZ and ZFS files.

Create Mesh Model

Converts one or more point clouds into a mesh model, using either desktop or cloud processing (not available in trial version). Select one of 12 processing profiles, tailored for different scanner types and quality, or create custom processing profiles. Parameters you can set in custom profiles are: 1. Resolution - how fine or coarse the mesh will be. 2. Planar fitting tolerance – the extent to which Pointfuse will optimise surfaces. 3. Surface Angle Tolerance - the threshold, in degrees, for creating an edge and new surface. 4. Surface Area Tolerance - the threshold, in square metres, for creating a new surface. 5. Generate Textures - whether to include RGB or intensity textures (if present in the source point data). 6. Maximum Texture Resolution - limit the size of your texture file in order to reduce file size.

Select Geometries

Select and group surfaces to include or exclude them from view and from exports, without changing the mesh model itself. For example, you can classify surfaces that make a group of pipes, with subfolders for each pipe. You can also tidy the model by deleting features, such as floors or people. This is a useful alternative to cropping. Select surfaces by holding Ctrl, and then either single left clicking on individual surfaces or drag selecting. The selection box will select any surfaces which fall entirely within its bounds. To deselect, hold Shift and click surfaces. You can view and manage the groups from the context menu of the viewport and also from the Scene Tree window at the bottom right.

Move Geometries

After selecting surfaces, classify them into layers, using the right click context menu. Select Move Geometries to put them in a folder together, but keeping them as individually selectable surfaces. Add or select a destination folder, then Add Geometries to it. Click OK in the dialog and Save on the toolbar.

Merge Geometries

After selecting surfaces, classify them into layers, using the right click context menu. Select Merge Geometries to combine them to a single surface, so when you click anywhere on it, you select it all. Add or select a destination folder, then Add Geometries to it. Click OK in the dialog and Save on the toolbar. CAUTION: Merging cannot be undone. After two discrete surfaces have been merged, they will permanently remain so.

Delete Selected Geometries

You can delete selected surfaces from the mesh model, using the right click context menu. CAUTION: Deleting surfaces cannot be undone. After deletion, the surfaces will be removed from the model permanently, even if you leave classification mode without saving.

Crop Model

Crop one or more point clouds or mesh models to create a single 3D model that is a subset, but in the same format as the source. This reduces file size and removes unwanted clutter. Cropping point clouds has the additional advantage that a smaller point cloud will convert to a mesh model more quickly. If you are viewing a mixture of point clouds and mesh models, you have to choose one format at a time to crop. Conversion options include the location of the created crop, whether to include textures, visible items or invert the selection. The resulting crop will be a new file, and will maintain any classification that has already been performed and saved.

Create Floor Plan

Create 2D plans and sections from a 3D mesh model. You can create sections at regular intervals, e.g. at different heights so there is one for each floor of a building. The size and position of the selection plane and the other settings in the tool dialog are remembered for the current tab. This makes it easier if you create multiple sections, look at the results, and want to tweak the settings before creating new sections. The resulting 2D floor plan will be viewable within Pointfuse, and can be exported as DXF or IFC for use in the next stage of your workflow.

Create Ortho Images

Create 2D orthographic images of each face of a selection cuboid. Each image includes details of scale. They are raster (not vector) images, so cannot be edited in Pointfuse, though you can display them, one per tab. You can add a custom prefix to the name, and images are saved as PNGs, ready to use in the next stage of your workflow without needing to export.

Measurement Tool

You can measure models directly in Pointfuse: single lines, polylines or polygons. You can make multiple measurements and export the results as a CSV file.

Snapshot

Create a high-resolution 2D image of the 3D point cloud or mesh model displayed in the current viewport tab, i.e. without the toolbar, menus and windows. Specular highlights and textures are included, if present. Each snapshot is added to the project’s Snapshots folder. Double click to open it in a new tab, or right click and select Open Externally, to open in the default application for that file type. You can specify the name, output format and size of the image.

BIM 360 Export

You can upload mesh models directly into a project folder within your BIM 360 account, for easy project collaboration. If you have previously classified surfaces, then this classification is uploaded with the model.

Export

Save mesh models in industry-standard formats to use in the next stage of your workflow. If you have previously classified surfaces, you can selectively export them. For example, you can export a building, without the floor, or just the pipework. Export formats are DAE, DXF (the default), FBX, IFC, NWC, OBJ, SKP, STL and X3D. Exporting to FBX or IFC formats will maintain any surface classification that you have saved. You can also choose whether to export your mesh with no texture or with RGB texture or Intensity texture (if the file format supports these). A texture is exported as a separate PNG file.

Create BIM Mesh Model Wizard

Convert Pointfuse mesh models to BIM mesh models, with stories and classification templates for each level of the building. The "Create BIM Mesh models" tool can be used to apply IFC Classifications to surfaces contained within the mesh model. Create and edit templates and map custom fields to IFC to ensure interoperability in downstream BIM software.