CloudCompare project
CloudCompare
CloudCompare is an open-source tool for point-cloud and mesh processing, comparison and measurement.
On the software discovery list. Connector development and release dates have not been announced.
Workflow ideas
Segment a point cloud
Use the selected scans, photographs or measured geometry and coordinate basis. In the intended CloudCompare preview, segment a point cloud; the visible result is an aligned capture set with coverage and registration state visible. Review scale, overlap, control points and residual error before accepting or exporting it.
Compute cloud-to-mesh distance
Start from the cleaned capture and nominal reference. In the intended CloudCompare preview, compute cloud-to-mesh distance; the visible result is a segmented, reconstructed or compared geometry result. Review noise, holes, alignment strategy and tolerance basis before accepting or exporting it.
Inspect deviations and export
Begin with the reviewed mesh, surface, cloud or inspection characteristics. In the intended CloudCompare preview, inspect deviations and export; the visible result is an export or report tied to the captured source and coordinate system. Review deviation limits, completeness, units and downstream fitness before accepting or exporting it.