ARCHITECTURE WITH POINTCAB ORIGINS & NEBULA
Architecture thrives on clean lines and precise data. Our point cloud software, Origins, delivers an unfiltered, highly accurate digitization process in record time. With the cloud solution, Nebula, you keep the status of your construction projects in view – enabling you to map and share every innovative BIM vision with precision.
IN THREE STEPS TO THE DIGITAL TWIN
PLANNING
A unified and comprehensive data foundation serves as the planning basis for all trades.
BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING
Easy and fast creation of a three-dimensional building model (BIM) based on point cloud data from 3D laser scanners.
DOKUMENTATION
ChatGPT said: Fast, complete, and precise digital capture of existing buildings.
ORIGINS FOR ARCHITECTS
- Detailed & complete measurements
- Quickly create layouts & sections
- Compatible with all CAD systems
- Quickly create BIM models
- Faster workflow = lower project costs
USER STORIES
There are countless ways to integrate PointCab Software into your workflow.
Find out how other users are working with our products and learn from their experiences here:
FREE DEMO
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PLUGINS FOR ARCHITECTS
Our software provides the right solution for every use case and application area. With our plugins, you can work seamlessly within your CAD system.
NEBULA AND ARCHITECTURE
PointCab Nebula – The Point Cloud Viewer for Architects
With PointCab’s Nebula, architects finally have a powerful and user-friendly solution to visualize and analyze point clouds directly in the browser. Without complex software installations, you can quickly view laser scan data, take measurements, and efficiently integrate planning into your workflows. Nebula enables seamless collaboration with clients and planners – anywhere, anytime.
Hosting on your own Cloud
Maintain full control and flexibility over your project data.
Simply connect your own cloud, e.g. Google Drive, Nextcloud or OneDrive.
Transparent Pricing
You don’t pay per GB and/or number of users, but simply per project slot.
Plug and Play
Simply register, connect to your cloud and get started straight away.
Freemium Version
You will be given a free project slot with which you can visualise and share up to 3 projects per year.
THE POINTCAB WORKFLOW
ARCHITECTURE: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
Answers to frequently asked questions at a glance.
How does the point cloud software PointCab Origins help me plan existing buildings?
With our point cloud software, Origins, you can quickly create precise floor plans, sections, and elevations from laser scans. This saves time during building surveys and allows you to start CAD planning immediately. For a deeper dive into how it works, check out: https://pointcab-software.com/en/learn/pointcab-origins-tutorials/
Can I work with my point clouds directly in AutoCAD or Revit using Origins?
Yes. With the PointCab CAD plugins, you can transfer 2D and 3D results from the point cloud software Origins to AutoCAD, Revit, ArchiCAD, and more with just one click – no complicated exports required. Learn more here: https://pointcab-software.com/en/learn/plugins/
How does the cloud solution Nebula support me in collaborating with external partners?
Our cloud solution, PointCab Nebula, makes it easy to share point cloud projects directly through the browser. Architects, clients, or engineers can review and comment on data together without any software installation. Try it out here: https://pointcab-software.com/en/nebula/
How accurate are the results of PointCab’s point cloud software?
The point cloud software works directly with the original scan data – accurate to the millimeter. This ensures that all plans and models precisely reflect the actual building. With the semi-automatic Vectorizer, sections and floor plans are vectorized in seconds. Thanks to the snapping feature, manually placed points or lines are always perfectly aligned. Learn more about the Vectorizer: https://pointcab-software.com/en/learn/vectorizer/
Can I process point clouds from different scanners?
Yes. Our point cloud software, Origins, supports almost all common formats (e.g., e57, las, rcp, zfs). This means data from different manufacturers or from terrestrial, mobile, and UAV (drone) scans can be easily combined. Learn more: https://pointcab-software.com/en/applications/#compatibility
Is PointCab’s point cloud software also suitable for smaller architecture offices?
Absolutely. The point cloud software Origins and our cloud solution for point clouds, Nebula, are easy to use, modular, and scalable with your projects – ideal for offices of any size. Whether a one-time purchase, a monthly subscription, or an annual plan works best, we can find the right solution together: https://pointcab-software.com/en/point-cloud-software/license-overview/
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