How to load a point cloud into Revit and check the building
Nowadays, working with point clouds is easier than ever!
Most software supports point clouds, and by sampling the cloud it is possible to reduce file size, so it can be easily shared with the team.
This video will show in simple steps how to open a point cloud survey into a commonly used software like Revit and extract some information.
By working with these types of files, you can take advantage of an extraordinary level of detail and remotely access the site at any time.
Open a new project and load point cloud
Open a new Revit project by choosing a standard or your own template.
You can insert a point cloud from the Insert tab by choosing Point Cloud.
Select the file you want to import on your computer.
Select "Auto - Origin to Origin" if the cloud use a known local coordinate system
Access the 3D view to see the imported cloud.
Pin the cloud to lock it in position and disable selected pinned elements to see the cloud clearly.
Set levels
Open an elevation view and adjust the pre-existing levels to match the finish floor level of the cloud.
Use the arrow keys and the zoom to select the level more accurately.
Open a plan view
From the property browser, open the desired level's plan view.
Adjust the view range from the view property or by using the short cut, VR.
Place a section
On the View tab in the Create panel select Section
By dragging the box, you can adjust the section depth and extent.
Double click on the section to open the new section view
Split the view
On the view tab in the windows panel select title view
Select the section and use the arrow keys to move it in and out of the cloud to check the status of the building.
Analysis
For historical or old buildings, it is quite common to have structural irregularities.
It is not always possible to show this with 2D drawings or 3D models.
By analyzing a point cloud, these irregularities can be identified at the design stage.
Avoiding construction delays and costly mistakes
