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Analyze surfaces in your Revit model using the Point Cloud Analysis tool in Autodesk Point Layout.
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In Autodesk Point Layout, you can use Point Cloud Analysis to ensure that a surface is within tolerance of the specified deviation allowance.
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A Point Cloud Analysis can be performed in a 3D view on any surface, in a section or in a plan view.
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This allows you to compare a point cloud to any corresponding surface in your Revit model.
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With a model open in Revit, from the ribbon, Autodesk Point Layout tab, select Point Cloud Analysis.
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In the PCAnalysis dialog, specify the maximum point distance, or deviation, from the surface.
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Here, the value is set to 2.
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Click OK.
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Note that the point cloud must be properly positioned within the model.
00:58
It is recommended that you use a total station in conjunction with your point cloud to tie control into your job scan.
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In the drawing, select the surface that you want to compare with the point cloud and then, on the toolbar, click Finish.
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The face deviation legend appears in the drawing.
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Zoom into the surface to see a heat map.
01:24
In this example, the report indicates that everything on this wall is within tolerance.
01:32
Now you can analyze surfaces in your Revit model using the Point Cloud Analysis tool.
00:03
In Autodesk Point Layout, you can use Point Cloud Analysis to ensure that a surface is within tolerance of the specified deviation allowance.
00:13
A Point Cloud Analysis can be performed in a 3D view on any surface, in a section or in a plan view.
00:22
This allows you to compare a point cloud to any corresponding surface in your Revit model.
00:28
With a model open in Revit, from the ribbon, Autodesk Point Layout tab, select Point Cloud Analysis.
00:38
In the PCAnalysis dialog, specify the maximum point distance, or deviation, from the surface.
00:47
Here, the value is set to 2.
00:50
Click OK.
00:52
Note that the point cloud must be properly positioned within the model.
00:58
It is recommended that you use a total station in conjunction with your point cloud to tie control into your job scan.
01:06
In the drawing, select the surface that you want to compare with the point cloud and then, on the toolbar, click Finish.
01:16
The face deviation legend appears in the drawing.
01:20
Zoom into the surface to see a heat map.
01:24
In this example, the report indicates that everything on this wall is within tolerance.
01:32
Now you can analyze surfaces in your Revit model using the Point Cloud Analysis tool.