Laser Scanning is a Process, not a point cloud. With every project, Autodesk ReCap and Laser Scanning provides work flows to support traditional processes with time saving information, and exposes countless new ones on nearly every project. This class will demonstrate several different examples of what you can do with Laser Scan data in ReCap and Autodesk Products. We will demonstrate examples of using Laser Scan data in 2D and 3D processes, emerging ideas of using Scan data like CAD Data and amazing ways to extract and share views you may have not considered.

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Unleash workflow within Plant Design Processes with Laser Scans and Autodesk Software.
Steve.Schuchard@3DLaserAdvantage.com

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Who are we?
We offer Scanning Services for a variety of uses. We can capture 3D As-Is Conditions quickly and accurately. From Manufacturing to Historical Sites, any measurement needed is captured and is a cost saving benefit to all aspects of your project.
Typical Project Components / Deliverables:
•On site Data Capture
•3D Point Cloud Model
•Web based viewer (2d and 3d)
•3D flythrough
•CAD Modeling

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Topics
•Data Capture Strategies
•Processing the Point Cloud
•Point Cloud as Constant Data
•Using Points as CAD Data
•Adoption Strategies

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Data Capture Strategies
Targets vs Target-less
Consider:
•Indoors versus Outdoors?
•Does the Environment have unique features?
•How will survey data be used?
Techniques are different
Faro
Scene
Autodesk ReCap

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Data Capture Strategies
Know the deliverables
•How will the data be used?
•What is the desired coordinate system?
•Naming Conventions
•Depending on the consumers knowledge, you may need to educate them on the deliverables.
•Level of Detail –BIM Standards

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Basic Usage
Web Viewing
Visualize
View, Edit, and Consume
2D / 3D
Point Cloud
CAD Conversion 2D / 3D
Wide Area Laser Scanning Captures Data with accuracy to 2mm +/-
Once Captured, the data can be used in many different capacities. This adds value to the data, and expands the time and money saving potential.
Eliminate Perception problems and bring the project site to you and engineers.

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Project Management
Project Management Provides Information
•Naming and Organization.
•Project Breakdown.
•Organization can provide future flexibility.
•Utilize Client CAD Standards to determine helpful information.

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Integrated Simplicity
Simplicity
•Browser based viewing and measurement.
•High fidelity
•Little training needed.
•No software to install by users.
•Local or server based.
•Links to AutoCAD Drawings optional.

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Processing the Point Cloud
Autodesk ReCap is my tool of choice for cleaning and preparing data for my customer.
Why:
•Common format in CAD Tools
•Faro files and ReCap are nearly seamless.
•Works with multiple scanner types.
•Can be used with any registered data.
•Work with Point Cloud data the way you want.

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Processing Outcome
#1 GOAL: Set up deliverable like CAD Data
1.Setup files in smaller versus larger.
2.Perform stray point cleanup in smaller data sets.
3.Note Client AutoCAD Version will impact file breakdown and performance.
Minimum Files to provide
Roof Deck
Trusses (Bottom to Top Chord)
Process Area
Floor
Reassemble Individual files into a “Master File.rcp”

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Cloud as CAD
Consider ways to utilize Point Clouds as CAD elements.
•Create Point Clouds files based exactly on CAD data.
•Convert Points Clouds to DWFs’ JPG files and Xref.
•2D Sections
•2D Combine Point Cloud and CAD.
•Email Point Cloud
•Simple entry level capabilities
•Partial Modeling
•Model Only New geometry.
•Proposals to Clients
Be Aware- AutoCAD 2014 and AutoCAD 2015 generate different DWF files due to change in ReCap display engine.
Clarity and Quantity of Points displayed in AutoCAD 2015 are dramatically more dense than 2014

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3D Point Cloud in Navisworks
Images shown in Autodesk Navisworks
Insert Point Cloud into Autodesk CAD Applications to get the exact measurement
Using Free Software –You can Visualize and Extract Measurements and Views never before possible.
Download Free Version – Navisworks Freedom
Navisworks is Autodesk best Point Cloud Viewing Point form.
•Clarity
•Ease of Navigation
•Merge all Data Types
•Sectioning
•Clash Detection
•Movies
•Proposals

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Navisworks Preferences

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Navisworks for Proposals
Proposals and Demo
•Utilize Scan data as background to proposals.
•Faster to Create
•Clear Understanding from client
•After project is won, return to add detail.

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Adoption Strategies
Keep it Simple and base deliverables on customer comfort level.
Level 1 -Start with viewing, basic measurement, and small projects.
•Rely on the data being reference data.
•Webshareis great starter tool for build confidence.
Level 2 –Use Data to create CAD and replace field measurements.
•3D is not a requirement
•Explain Real World vs CAD World
•Clash Detection
Level 3 –Use Point Cloud as CAD data.

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