
The application features rapid capture of existing three-dimensional built environments; yet in the past, there have been challenges with the implementation of this technology which was also discussed.
Since that international conference, the Revit platform has overcome many of the stated challenges that existed only a few years ago, and those emerging trends which were predicted have been realized through the Autodesk Point Cloud to Revit Modeling add-on modules, such as:
the reduction of labor-intensive hours required to convert discrete 3D point cloud raster data into viable geometric vector data
specific design approaches to implementing 3D point cloud data into Revit models, and other built-environment design, construction, and management efforts
the automation of point cloud data to include intelligent geometric feature detection and reconstruction of point arrays into vector and surface elements
how point cloud data can benefit Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) at various stages of a project’s lifecycle