Learning FARO PointSense Pro

Learn how to build 2D and 3D models from laser scan data with the FARO PointSense Pro plugin for AutoCAD.

Introduction

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

1. Get Started

• PointSense overview
• Inserting the ReCap 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 Tools

• UCS tools
• Measuring 3D distance
• Flatten

6. Fitting Tools

• Fit Outline Plan
• Fit Circle
• Fit Arc
• Fit Polygon
• Fit Plane
• Fit Cylinder
• Fit Cone
• Connecting cylinders

7. Basic Analysis Tools

• Planar Analysis
• Cylindrical Analysis

8. VirtuSurv

• Create the VirtuSurv file
• VirtuSurv overview
• VirtuSurv display settings

Conclusion

• Next steps