Zoom in and focus on specific sections with the Clipping Box.

Compare your model against the point cloud to ensure model accuracy with the Inspection tool.

Adjust color and transparency with the intuitive Point Cloud Manager.

Model directly on the point cloud for precise drawings.

Here are some of the top features that we’re especially excited about: You no longer have to waste time painstakingly modeling contextual details-simply import your point cloud, and model directly on it using SketchUp’s native toolbox.īy leveraging Scan Essentials, you’ll see an increase in workflow efficiency, better integration between project stages -from site surveys to design, construction, and post-construction-supporting greater success on complex projects. It equips first-timers and pros to quickly turn rich point cloud data into accurate 3D models with ease through a variety of file formats (E57, RWP, LAZ, TZF, LAS, PLY).

Scan Essentials is an extension that adds a ton of value early on in your workflow because it lets you import, view, and model directly on point cloud data in SketchUp-accurately capturing the “as-built” condition of your project. If you’re not familiar with Trimble’s Scan Essentials, let’s get you up to speed.

That’s right, if you’ve already subscribed to SketchUp Studio, bringing point cloud files into SketchUp just got so much easier. That’s why we are thrilled to announce that Scan Essentials (a Windows-only extension) is now included in our Studio subscription! This addition comes with a few new features to boot. Who’s ready for some good news? It wasn’t that long ago that we announced the integration of Trimble’s Scan Essentials with SketchUp, and the positive response has been astounding.

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