Pointclouds

A point cloud is a collection of data points in 3D space, typically generated by 3D scanners, LiDAR, or photogrammetry. Each point represents a precise coordinate (X, Y, Z) and may include additional data such as color or intensity. Point clouds are widely used in architecture, engineering, construction, and fabrication for:

• As-built modeling (capturing existing structures)

• Quality control & verification

• Reverse engineering

• Clash detection & renovation planning

Dietrich's support point cloud file format .E57 (open, interoperable format)