The PointCab Plugin for Vectorworks connects PointCab Origins with Vectorworks, enabling an efficient workflow for working with laser-scanned building data. It allows Vectorworks users to access precise spatial information from point clouds processed in PointCab Origins and use it directly for modeling and documentation.
Instead of importing large point cloud files into Vectorworks, the plugin lets you reference processed scan data from PointCab Origins and transfer only the 3D information you need. Using orthophotos, layouts, sections, and panoramic views generated in Origins, you can quickly trace geometry and create objects such as walls, windows, and other architectural elements in Vectorworks with accurate coordinates.
This approach keeps your Vectorworks project lightweight while still providing access to the full detail of the scanned environment. The result is a faster and more efficient Scan-to-BIM workflow, helping architects, surveyors, and designers turn reality capture data into structured Vectorworks models.
The 4Vectorworks plugin offers you the following features:
- Direct transfer of 3D information.
- Positionally correct placement of sections & layouts
- No need to navigate in the point cloud
- Compatible with Vectorworks (last 2 versions)
Please note:
Purchasing a plugin may increase the price of your Maintenance and Support Package if you previously owned a Origins Core license without add-on modules or plugins. A valid Maintenance and Support Package is mandatory. Unfortunately, it is not possible to check via the online shop which requirements are individually given. For this reason, additional costs may apply, which are not listed.
