Autodesk Reality Capture Solutions

Introduction

You know the importance of having reliable and up-to-date information about your projects. Whether you are involved in construction, architecture, manufacturing, or any other industry that requires 3D reality capture, you need a solution that can help you process, analyze, visualize, and share your data in a fast and efficient way.

That's why Autodesk ReCap and the Autodesk Construction Cloud are the perfect choice for you. ReCap is a suite of software and cloud services that allows you to create 3D meshes, point clouds, orthophotos, and more from laser scans or photos. With ReCap, you can combine terrestrial laser scans and aerial point clouds to create a comprehensive and accurate representation of your project site, building, or object.

With DeCap and the Autodesk Platform Services, you can automate the registration of laser scans or photos at scale, allowing you to do more with less manual interaction.

And when you're ready to share your data, there's no need to put gigabytes or even terabytes of data on an external drive and pass it around the office. Simply upload your data to the Autodesk Construction Cloud to view, analyze, and even collaborate on your point clouds. This saves you time, money, but more importantly, it can eliminate the headaches associated with not having the right data at the right time because your coworker went on vacation and locked the external drive with all of the point clouds in their desk drawer.

If you're interested in saving time, money, and your sanity then read on to learn more.

ReCap Pro

ReCap Pro is the desktop solution most people think of when they hear "Autodesk" and "point clouds" in the same sentence. ReCap Pro allows you to create a structured point cloud from multiple terrestrial laser scans. This includes the individual point cloud as well as the 360-degree image that can also be captured during the scan.

One of the key features of ReCap Pro is the automatic scan registration, which enables you to align and merge multiple scans without the need for manual intervention or targets. You can also enhance the point cloud with annotations and measurements, and share them with your team and clients via the Autodesk Construction Cloud. This method of improved collaboration can save you hours of work, eliminate unnecessary emails, and reduce errors and rework.

By using ReCap Pro, you can leverage the power of reality capture to improve your design, construction, and maintenance processes, and deliver better outcomes for your business.

ReCap Photo

Autodesk ReCap Photo is a powerful tool that allows you to create 3D models from photos. By using photogrammetry, the process of extracting measurements and geometry from images, you can turn any camera (drone, DSLR, or even your phone) into a 3D scanner. ReCap Photo can generate high-quality 3D meshes, point clouds, orthophotos, and digital elevation models from your photos. These outputs can be used for various applications, such as design, visualization, inspection, and simulation. ReCap Photo helps you capture the reality of your projects and transform it into actionable data.

ReCap Pro & ReCap Photo

ReCap Pro and ReCap Photo are the ultimate solution for 3D reality capture. They allow you to combine terrestrial laser scans and aerial point clouds to create a detailed and accurate 3D model of your entire project site. They also allow you to view your project in a holistic manner, and collaborate and share your project with others. With ReCap, you can save time, money, and resources, and deliver better results and outcomes.

DeCap

Autodesk DeCap is the command line version of Autodesk ReCap and uses the same license but without the GUI of ReCap Pro. With DeCap, architects, engineers, designers, and creatives can benefit from the ability to register scan data at scale in an automated manner, saving time and resources. The automation of the process reduces the potential for human error, increasing accuracy and efficiency. This results in cost savings and ease of use, allowing the design team to focus on other important aspects of their projects.

With DeCap, the process of 3D reality capture is streamlined and simplified, providing a valuable tool for any industry that requires accurate and detailed 3D models.

Autodesk Platform Solutions

Using the Autodesk Platform Services (APS) APIs, you can register aerial or object projects in the cloud. The results are the same as using ReCap Photo on your desktop but APS provides the ability to register multiple projects at scale.

Autodesk Docs

The Autodesk Construction Cloud empowers organizations to transform point cloud data into a strategic asset, driving substantial ROI and competitive advantage. By centralizing point cloud storage, access, and analysis, teams can streamline workflows, accelerate decision-making, and mitigate risks. Rich insights derived from point clouds enable precise measurements, clash detection, progress tracking, and quality control, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing rework. This data-driven approach fosters data-informed decisions, enhances project visibility, and ultimately delivers projects faster, safer, and within budget, contributing to overall business growth and competitive advantage.

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