Learning FARO PointSense Basic

Learn how to get started with PointSense Basic. Learn about how to take scan data from a variety of sources—including laser scans and photogrammetry—for use in AutoCAD or Civil 3D.

Introduction

• Welcome
• What you should know
• How to use the exercise files

1. Get Started

• PointSense overview
• Create the ReCap file
• Create the VirtuSurv file

2. Prepare Your Project

• Modify display settings in AutoCAD
• Set the point cloud parameters
• PointSense settings

3. Section Tools

• Use sectioning tools
• Section Manager
• Creating slices

4. Scan Navigation

• Scan Navigation overview
• Set Scan Navigation direction

5. Digitizing and Drawing Tools

• User coordinate system (UCS) tools
• 3D distance measurements
• Flatten

6. VirtuSurv

• VirtuSurv overview
• VirtuSurv display settings

Conclusion

• Next steps