
HERITAGE WITH POINTCAB ORIGINS & NEBULA
When it comes to preserving historic structures or monuments, comprehensive documentation and planning are essential. This is challenging for everyone involved. Laser scanning is perfectly suited for capturing the current site conditions quickly and without gaps. With PointCab Origins and Nebula, the point cloud data can then be provided quickly and easily.
HERITAGE PRESERVATION MADE EASY
SURFACE ANALYSIS
CREATE SITE PLANS
DIGITIZATION
ORIGINS IN HERITAGE PRESERVATION
- Quick to learn and intuitive to use
- Data formats widely compatible
- Long-term archiving as PDF
- Process and forward data on-site
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 HERITAGE
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 IN HERITAGE PRESERVATION
PointCab Nebula – The Point Cloud Viewer for Heritage Preservation
With PointCab Nebula, heritage preservation professionals 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 restorers – 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

HERITAGE: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
Answers to frequently asked questions at a glance.
Why is PointCab point cloud software ideal for heritage preservation?
Because it allows for highly detailed documentation of historic buildings without invasive measurement methods. This way, the object remains untouched while being fully captured digitally. Example: https://pointcab-software.com/en/from-monument-to-point-cloud-how-a-historic-building-becomes-a-3d-model-part-1/
How does the cloud solution Nebula support collaboration with heritage authorities?
With Nebula, point cloud projects can be easily shared online, reviewed, and commented on. Authorities and restorers don’t need additional software. Simply create a shareable link, and the recipient can view the project directly in their browser. Try it yourself: https://pointcab-software.com/en/nebula/
Can PointCab point cloud software capture complex geometries?
Yes. Even for irregular, historic structures, Origins delivers precise 2D and 3D data – perfect for restoration and documentation work. Examples can be found in our blog under “User Stories”: https://pointcab-software.com/en/news/blog-4/
Which scanner formats does PointCab support for heritage preservation?
Whether Faro, Leica, Riegl, Trimble, or others – PointCab Origins reads your data natively. All supported formats: https://pointcab-software.com/en/applications/#compatibility
How can CAD plugins simplify the restoration process?
Point cloud plugins allow measurements, points, and lines to be transferred directly into AutoCAD or Revit for further processing – without detours. More on CAD plugins: https://pointcab-software.com/en/learn/plugins/
Is PointCab suitable for smaller heritage projects?
Yes, you can start with Origins Core, the compact version of Origins, and upgrade to Origins 3D anytime. Origins can also be tested free for 24 hours to get a firsthand impression. Free trial: https://pointcab-software.com/en/point-cloud-software/trial-version/
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