Smarter floor plan creation with 3D tools and intelligent measurements
In the world of surveying, construction and architecture, precision is more than a nice-to-have — it’s essential. As 3D scanning becomes the norm for capturing real-world spaces, professionals are rethinking how to convert this data into usable floor plans. The shift from traditional 2D methods to intelligent 3D workflows is not just about aesthetics; it’s about speed, accuracy, and reliability.
Pointorama takes this evolution a step further by combining 3D floor plan generation with intelligent measurement tools — giving you one seamless environment to go from scan to actionable data with minimal effort.
From point cloud to smart 3D floor plan
Traditionally, floor plans were built using 2D sections, orthophotos, or manual tracing — a process that often required tedious correction and alignment. It was easy to introduce small errors, and the work was time-consuming. With Pointorama, that process is fundamentally different.
By working directly with your 3D scan in Pointorama, you simply indicate the floor surface (flat or sloped), and with just a few clicks, you define walls and structural elements. No more guessing, no more hand-connecting lines. The result? Clean, accurate floor plans that reflect the actual space — including slopes, non-standard angles, and other real-world details.
This streamlined 3D workflow already brings major time savings and improves accuracy — but Pointorama doesn’t stop at drawing walls. The platform now takes things a step further by integrating powerful measurement capabilities directly into your floor plan environment.
Built-in intelligence: measure what matters, instantly
The latest generation of Pointorama doesn’t just generate floorplans — it helps you measure smarter. With our new measurement feature, you can instantly calculate key distances like:
- Wall-to-wall spacing
- Floor-to-ceiling height
- Door and window dimensions
But here’s what truly sets it apart: intelligent plane detection.
Instead of forcing users to click precisely on a point in a dense cloud, Pointorama automatically understands the surface you’re referring to — whether it’s a wall, floor or ceiling. It then finds the most accurate position on that plane to place the measurement. That means you no longer have to worry about precision-clicking; the system handles it for you.
Even better, you can enable fixed height mode to take consistent horizontal measurements at, for example, 90 cm across an entire property — perfect for compliance checks, furniture layout or regulatory documentation.
A faster, more reliable workflow
By combining 3D floor plan creation and direct measurement in one platform, Pointorama dramatically reduces the need for post-processing, manual correction or switching between tools. Surveyors, planners, and construction professionals can now:
- Spend less time in the field
- Avoid transcription and alignment errors
- Share consistent data with teams, instantly
- Deliver accurate results faster
And it’s not just about speed or convenience — this integrated approach also opens the door to capturing architectural complexity more accurately than ever before. When your tools work directly with the full 3D context of a space, you’re no longer limited to flat assumptions or simplified models.
“With Pointorama, we cut our floorplan creation time by more than 50%. The accuracy and ease of use have completely transformed how we handle complex indoor mapping projects.”
Generating non-planar floorplans
In certain structures, such as swimming pools or sloped roofs, floors and surfaces are not flat, requiring a different approach to achieve accurate floorplans. Traditional 2D methods struggle to account for these variations, often simplifying or missing critical details. With Pointorama’s 3D capabilities, it’s now possible to generate non-planar floorplans that accurately capture complex geometries, like the gradual slope of a pool floor or the incline of a roof.
By preserving these real-world characteristics directly from the 3D scan, surveyors and architects can produce floorplans that mirror the unique contours of each space, ensuring a precise fit for design, planning, and construction.
Streamlining workflow and reducing errors
By fully embracing 3D workflows, Pointorama significantly reduces the need for manual reviews and point connections often required in 2D processes. The software directly translates each wall, surface, and feature from the 3D scan into an accurate floorplan, allowing surveyors and builders to work faster while maintaining high precision. This automation minimizes the risk of errors that typically arise from manual adjustments, ensuring that floorplans are ready for use with minimal post-processing. The result is a more efficient workflow that not only saves time but also improves confidence in the final output’s accuracy and reliability.
Why choose 3D floorplans?
Choosing a modern solution like Pointorama means you’re investing in tools built for the demands of today’s industry: fast, intelligent, and built around real-world accuracy. It’s not just floor planning — it’s a smarter way to work from scan to solution.
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