Insert Point Cloud

This command starts the converter. Choose a point cloud and convert it to the streamable Qbitec format. The button "Insert" brings the point cloud into your project. You have the same options as in standard Autodesk® Revit®. If unsure use "Center to center".

Set Survey Coordinate System

Select a Qbitec point cloud. The survey coordinate system (shared coordinate system) will be placed as saved in the point cloud. This moves the origin and rotates the true north.

View Pano

This command generates a specialized panoramic view with enhanced navigation controls. To activate the panoramic view for a specific scanner position, simply click on any panorama bubble (an instance of the qbitec360Cam family). Note: This feature is only available if your point cloud includes embedded panoramic images.

RGB

The point clouds in the current view are displayed using their true color values, providing a photorealistic representation.

Normal

The point clouds in the current view are colorized according to the orientation of surfaces in 3D space. This makes it easier to identify planar directions, especially when true color (RGB) data is missing or lacks contrast. It also helps reveal sharp edges within the geometry. Note: The term "Normal" refers to the geometric normal vector perpendicular to a surface at a given point.

X-Ray

The point clouds in the current view are visualized to highlight structural features such as walls and columns within the interior of the dataset. This X-ray-style display (also known as a tomographic view) is particularly useful for reconstructing architectural elements in orthographic projections, either from above or from a side view aligned with the building’s main axes.

Cloud

The point clouds in the current view are colored differently. Within a point cloud, the original RGB color spectrum is mapped to brightnesses.

Display Settings

Adjust the appearance of point clouds using various color modes (RGB, Normal, X-ray, Unique Colors). Fine-tune point size, brightness, contrast, transparency, and X-ray settings to optimize visualization and modeling in Revit. A reset option restores default display values.

Visibility

Manage visibility and coloring of individual point clouds in your Revit model. Toggle point clouds on or off and assign custom colors in "Cloud" color mode to isolate scans, reduce clutter, or highlight areas of interest.

Measure Points

Pick precise 3D points directly from the point cloud in any Revit view. Selecting a point inserts a predefined reference family symbol at that location, enabling accurate placement of real-world data within your model. Symbol size is adjustable via a family type parameter.