bocad and the innovative use of point clouds in steel and metal construction design
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In the field of steel and metal construction, precision is not just a goal, but a necessity. bocad, a widely used and powerful CAD/CAM software for steel construction, also covers the areas of wood, facades, and roofs, as well as offshore facilities and mast construction. bocad's strength lies in its detailed elaborations from design and detailing to production. When planning complex structures, especially in renovation or conversion projects, point clouds derived from high-resolution 3D laser scanners such as the Faro Focus Premium offer immense assistance.
The point clouds generated by devices like the Faro Focus Premium provide a dense collection of data points that digitally represent a physical environment with high precision. The level of detail and accuracy of this data are essential for documenting complex construction environments and historic building structures that present unique challenges.
Point clouds and reference models can be loaded into bocad in various formats to check for collisions. The 3D model is displayed visually in the Open GL window without any loading time.
While point clouds cannot be imported directly into bocad itself (we are already actively working on this), it is possible to create a mesh file from the point cloud data. This mesh file can then be imported into bocad and used for design and planning purposes. This allows the existing reality to be used as a basis for modeling and further planning steps.
Eine weitere innovative Herangehensweise bietet die Software FARO Scene, die es Nutzern ermöglicht, Schnitte aus den Punktwolken zu erzeugen. Diese Schnitte können direkt in bocad eingelesen und zur weiteren Detailplanung und -erstellung verwendet werden. Diese Funktionalität ist besonders wertvoll, wenn exakte Querschnitte oder spezifische Sektionen eines gescannten Objekts oder Bereichs für die Planung erforderlich sind.
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Doch nicht alle Konstrukteure verfügen über die Ressourcen oder das Fachwissen, um Punktwolkendaten eigenständig zu verarbeiten. Hier kommen Dienstleister wie Laserscanning Experts (www.Laserscanning-Experts.de) ins Spiel, die spezialisierte Dienste anbieten, indem sie direkt aus der Punktwolke in 2D und 3D modellieren. Diese Dienstleister helfen Unternehmen dabei, den maximalen Nutzen aus ihren Scandaten zu ziehen, indem sie präzise Konstruktionspläne und -modelle liefern, die dann für die weitere Verarbeitung in bocad bereit sind.
The use of laser scanning and the resulting point cloud data within the boacd software environment symbolizes a significant advance in the way construction projects are planned and implemented. Although the point clouds are not directly processed in bocad, bocad is building a bridge to the integration of these future-oriented technologies with this innovative solution and partnership. Overall, it is clear that the industry is continually finding innovative ways to optimally implement and implement the digital building blocks of the modern construction world.
Finally, we would like to assure you that this is only a first glimpse into the diverse possibilities of laser scanning and construction. If you are interested in further development or have specific questions about your project, please do not hesitate to contact us. The team at www.Laserscanner.info is always available to provide comprehensive support and meet your individual requirements. A heartfelt thank you also goes to Laserscanning Experts (www.laserscanning-experts.de) , whose expertise and willingness to share information contributed significantly to the success of this overview. We are always here to assist you with all your laser scanning and construction needs.