Step-by-Step Guide

Easy to Use, Fully Integrated
Inside AutoCAD

PointCloudSolutions runs natively inside AutoCAD — no external software, no complex setup. Install the lightweight plugin once and immediately unlock professional tools for piping, steel construction, floor analysis, and volume calculations.

How It Works

Four simple steps from installation to delivery

01

Install Plugin

Download the plugin directly from our website — it’s only a few megabytes. Compatible with AutoCAD 2025 and 2026, installation takes less than a minute. The Basic Tools module is included for free, so you can start exploring right away.

02

Load Point Cloud

Open your RCP or RCS point cloud files in AutoCAD as you normally would. PointCloudSolutions integrates seamlessly with your existing workflow — no file conversion or additional preparation needed.

03

Choose Module

Pick the module that fits your project. Use Piping for industrial pipeline networks, Construct for steel and concrete structures, Floor Analysis for flatness compliance, or Volume for cut-and-fill calculations.

04

Deliver Results

Export your results directly from AutoCAD. Piping and Construct generate accurate 3D models with detailed CSV exports of all recognized components. Floor Analysis and Volume produce professional HTML reports and fully customizable Word documents — ready to deliver to your client.

Before & After

See the transformation from raw point cloud data to professional deliverables

📸 Before: Raw point cloud scan

Industrial Piping

Transform a raw scan of your piping network into an accurate 3D model. The plugin generates a complete component listing and chain overview, mapping every pipe, fitting, and connection within each pipeline chain.

✓ After: Clean 3D pipe model
📸 Before: Cluttered point cloud

Steel Structure

Convert dense scan data into recognized steel profiles such as HEA, IPE, and UNP sections. The plugin automatically matches scanned geometry against standard profile databases and reports any deviations.

✓ After: Recognized profiles
📸 Before: Floor scan data

Floor Compliance

Analyze your floor scan against DIN 18202 standards with clear heatmap visualization. Generate professional HTML reports or customizable Word documents that are ready for client delivery.

✓ After: Compliance report

Why Automation Matters

Let the plugin handle the repetitive work so you can focus on engineering

Automatic Recognition

No more manually tracing pipes or measuring steel sections from a point cloud. The plugin identifies components automatically and matches them against standard profile databases, reducing manual effort and minimizing the risk of errors.

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Instant Reports

Generate deliverables with a single command. Piping and Construct produce detailed CSV exports of every recognized component. Floor Analysis and Volume create professional HTML reports and customizable Word documents — no manual formatting required.

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Stay in AutoCAD

PointCloudSolutions runs as a native AutoCAD plugin. There is no need to export data to external applications or learn new software. Your familiar AutoCAD environment stays exactly the same — enhanced with powerful point cloud tools in the ribbon.

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Consistent Results

Automated workflows produce repeatable, reliable output every time. Whether you process one project or fifty, the plugin applies the same standards and databases — ensuring consistent quality across your entire team.

Video Tutorials

Watch step-by-step demonstrations of each module in action

Getting Started

Installation and first-time setup guide

Piping Module Demo

Model industrial piping from point clouds

Construct Module Demo

Recognize steel profiles automatically

Floor Analysis Demo

DIN 18202 compliance checking workflow

System Requirements

Everything you need to run PointCloudSolutions

Software

  • ✓ AutoCAD 2025 – 2026
  • ✓ AutoCAD Architecture 2026
  • ✓ AutoCAD MEP 2026
  • ✓ AutoCAD Plant 3D 2026
  • ✓ AutoCAD Mechanical 2026

Input Formats

  • ✓ RCP / RCS — Basic, Piping & Construct
  • ✓ PTS — Floor & Volume Analysis
  • ✓ XYZ — Floor & Volume Analysis
  • ✓ TXT — Floor & Volume Analysis
  • ✓ CSV — Floor & Volume Analysis

Hardware

  • ✓ Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
  • ✓ 8GB RAM minimum
  • ✓ 16GB RAM recommended
  • ✓ Dedicated GPU preferred
  • ✓ 500MB disk space

Output Formats

  • ✓ 3D Models — Piping & Construct
  • ✓ CSV — Component Listings
  • ✓ HTML — Floor & Volume Reports
  • ✓ Word — Customizable Reports
  • ✓ DWG — AutoCAD Drawings

Ready to Transform Your
Point Cloud Workflow?

Get started with the free Basic Tools module, or activate a 30-day trial of any premium module to experience the full capabilities of PointCloudSolutions inside AutoCAD.