From Scan to Finished Plat with Confidence
Carlson Point Cloud is a powerful processing solution that transforms aerial or terrestrial scan data into finished plats and CAD-ready deliverables. Designed to handle large point cloud datasets efficiently, the software enables surveyors and engineers to move from raw scans to usable design data with speed and accuracy.
With advanced processing and visualization tools, Carlson Point Cloud allows users to register scans, filter and manage point density, and extract meaningful features directly from point cloud data. The result is a streamlined field-to-finish workflow that reduces manual drafting time while maintaining precision.
Carlson Point Cloud is available in Basic and Advanced versions, allowing teams to choose the level of functionality that best fits their project needs.
Core Capabilities
- Register scans to local coordinate systems
- Filter, decimate, and manage large point cloud datasets
- Overlay raster imagery within a 3D point cloud environment
- Snap to edges and apply coded descriptions for automated linework and symbol creation
- Generate contours, profiles, sections, and breaklines directly from point cloud data
- Export surface models, points, contours, breaklines, grids, and profiles to CAD
Basic and Advanced Versions
Carlson Point Cloud is available in both Basic and Advanced editions. The Advanced version expands functionality with additional filters, transformations, and feature-based tools for more complex projects.
Point Cloud Advanced Features
Advanced feature extraction tools enable automatic creation of linework and objects, including:
- Parking lines
- Curbs
- Building outlines
- Paint stripes
- Sidewalks
- Powerlines
- Color-based edge detection
These tools significantly reduce drafting time while improving consistency and accuracy.
How it fits into your workflow
Use Carlson Point Cloud to efficiently convert scan data into CAD-ready deliverables for surveying, engineering, and design workflows. The software integrates seamlessly with Carlson’s broader CAD ecosystem, supporting faster project turnaround and more reliable results from large point cloud datasets.
