Revolutionizing indoor mapping of 3D scans

In today’s surveying and construction landscape, creating precise floor plans, elevations, sections and building footprints from 3D scans or point clouds is an essential task, but one that has been notoriously challenging. As 3D scanning technology becomes more prevalent, demand has grown for efficient methods to transform these scans into detailed, usable plans. Yet, many traditional approaches require time-consuming manual effort, leading to delays and accuracy issues.

Vectorization tool - Pointorama - Floor plan of elevation plan or building footprint

The challenge of traditional methods

Indoor mapping involves creating detailed floor plans, elevation plans, and sections of buildings using 3D scans and point clouds. With advancements in scanning technology, capturing point clouds has become quick and easy, allowing surveyors and architects to capture accurate representations of indoor spaces.

However, the process of creating precise vectorized floor plans still relies heavily on manual drafting. Typically, surveyors draw vector lines on top of point clouds or create 2D section views, then manually trace lines. Both approaches are time-consuming and prone to errors. Small misjudgments, such as inaccurate positioning or incorrect elevation, can lead to significant discrepancies and costly mistakes, causing delays and rework.

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Limitations and workarounds

While numerous floor plan solutions are available, many fall short in delivering the accuracy required for precise results. Most automated options on the market produce only rough outlines, relying on point cloud data that may contain noise or unexpected objects. Because these issues are not always properly filtered out, the automation often produces erroneous results.

This leads to the need for manual inspection and refinement—users are left to check each line, extend segments, and adjust positions. As a result, the automated process can reintroduce the very issues it was designed to eliminate, consuming additional time and increasing the likelihood of errors.

Plane-based vectorization for accurate mapping

Our approach revolutionizes the traditional process by eliminating the need to manually plot lines. Instead, we focus on detecting planes in 3D space and their intersections, ensuring unparalleled accuracy. The user remains in full control throughout, visualizing the scan in 3D and making decisions with confidence, which minimizes errors to nearly zero.

By leveraging the power of three-dimensional space, our method achieves unmatched precision compared to conventional 2D techniques. This workflow is both highly accurate and incredibly fast, combining minimal user input with automatic plane fitting to ensure optimal efficiency.

“During the test phase, I had the opportunity to try out the tool, and I was truly impressed by the speed and accuracy of Pointorama’s 3D floor plan vectorization tool. It’s a game-changer! What used to take hours of manual adjustments now happens in minutes, with flawless precision. This tool will completely transforme the way we work—it’s incredibly efficient and reliable!”

Vectorization tool in Pointorama - Flat and sloped surfaces

2D and 3D mapping

This tool is not only ideal for flat surfaces but also seamlessly handles sloped areas. Whether it’s the footprint of a building or the surface of a rooftop, our technology excels in accurately capturing all surfaces, regardless of their incline. Thanks to its versatility, users can quickly identify and define different surfaces with precision, even in complex environments.

The best solution on the market

While various solutions for floor plan creation exist, many fall short in providing the accuracy and speed that users demand. Most automated options in the market generate only basic outlines, requiring users to manually inspect and refine each line, extend segments, and adjust positions. In contrast, Pointorama’s approach removes these inefficiencies, offering a more precise and efficient solution. With our innovative technology, users can produce high-quality plans without the burden of extensive manual corrections, saving time and reducing the potential for errors.

Take your floor plan creation to the next level with Pointorama’s innovative solutions!

Explore how Pointorama can improve your workflow with unmatched speed and accuracy. Don’t let outdated methods hold you back—embrace the future of floorplan vectorization today. Contact us now to learn more and schedule a demo!

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