Point Cloud Processing
Scan-to-CAD Services — Point Cloud to CAD Drawings
LiDAR scans, structured-light point clouds, and photogrammetric data converted to precision CAD drawings in DWG or DXF — at any required scale, layer standard, and coordinate system. Our scan to CAD services include remote delivery and full QA on every project.
Estimate within 48 hours
Full geometric QA on every file
DWG, DXF, PDF output
Faster point cloud to CAD conversion via J.O.T proprietary automation
Cost savings vs. in-house CAD drafting capacity
Estimate turnaround from first contact
Common Pain Points
Why Point Cloud to CAD Conversion Stalls
Firms that capture or receive point cloud data consistently hit the same bottleneck: getting from raw scan to a usable CAD drawing takes specialist skill, the right software stack, and time that most in-house teams don't have.
Scan Data Sitting Unused
LiDAR or structured-light scans collected on site but nobody available to process them into deliverable CAD drawings. The data ages while the project waits.
No In-House Scan-to-CAD Specialist
Point cloud to CAD conversion requires specific software skills — ReCap, Cyclone 3DR, Civil 3D — that most general CAD teams don't have. Hiring takes months.
Scale and Accuracy Requirements
Engineering drawings at 1:100 or 1:250 require sub-centimetre accuracy from point cloud data. Manual extraction without validated pipelines produces errors that fail QA.
Layer Standard Compliance
CAD output must match your client's layer naming, line weight, and block structure. Generic scan-to-CAD tools ignore these requirements and create rework.
Mixed Scan Formats
Point cloud data arrives in RCP, RCS, E57, LAS, LAZ, or PTX — each requiring different processing before CAD conversion can begin. Format chaos slows everything down.
No Visibility on Progress
Outsourcing scan-to-CAD drafting services to generic providers means long waits and no interim files. You only see the output at the end — and corrections cost extra.
What We Do
What Is Scan-to-CAD?
Scan-to-CAD is the process of converting 3D scan data — from LiDAR, structured-light scanners, or photogrammetric processing — into 2D or 3D CAD drawings in DWG or DXF format. The result is a precise, editable engineering drawing that replaces manual measurement and can be used directly for design, permitting, and construction.
From Raw Data to Engineering-Ready DWG
A point cloud is a dense collection of measured 3D coordinates — millions of points that represent the physical geometry of a scanned object or site. Point cloud to CAD conversion means extracting the relevant geometry from that data and drafting it as precise 2D or 3D CAD elements: lines, arcs, polylines, surfaces, and annotated dimensions — fully attributed and layer-structured for engineering use.
All Major Point Cloud Formats Accepted
We accept point cloud data in all standard formats: RCP and RCS (Autodesk ReCap), E57, LAS and LAZ, PTX (Leica), FLS (FARO), and XYZ. We also process structured-light scan data from Leica BLK, Matterport, and Artec scanners, and photogrammetric point clouds from Agisoft Metashape or DJI Terra. You do not need to pre-process the data before sending — we handle classification and registration from raw files.
Any Object Type, Any Scale
Our scan to CAD drafting services cover the full range of engineering applications: architectural as-built floor plans and facades at 1:50–1:100, topographic and site survey plans at 1:250–1:500, infrastructure corridor drawings, underground utility plans, and industrial facility layouts. Output is always native AutoCAD DWG, matched to your layer standard and coordinate reference system.
We Process — You Supply the Data
We are a remote, office-based point cloud to CAD conversion team. We do not conduct scanning on site. You supply the scan files — whether captured in-house or by a third-party surveyor — and we deliver the CAD drawings. This makes our service a direct extension of your survey workflow without any mobilisation cost.
Services Included
Point Cloud to CAD Services —
What We Deliver
Our scan-to-CAD services cover every conversion type from a single facade to a full infrastructure corridor — delivered in the format and layer structure your project requires.
As-Built Floor Plans & Elevations
Point cloud to CAD conversion for architectural applications — interior floor plans, ceiling plans, building elevations, and section drawings at 1:50–1:100. Window and door schedules, room areas, and structural annotations included.
- 1:50–1:100
- Cyclone 3DR
- AutoCAD
Topographic Plans from LiDAR
Raw LiDAR or drone survey point cloud data converted to full topographic engineering plans — contour lines, TIN surface, spot heights, and drainage features — at 1:250 or 1:500. Civil 3D-native output.
- 1:250–1:500
- Civil 3D
- ReCap
Facade & Exterior Elevation Drawings
Detailed architectural facade drawings from structured-light or LiDAR scan data — colour-coded by element type (glazing, structure, cladding), with exact altitude markers, window dimensions, and sill/lintel levels.
- 1:100
- Cyclone 3DR
- AutoCAD
Infrastructure Corridor CAD
3D scan to CAD conversion for excavation projects — point cloud data processed into section profiles, cut-and-fill drawings, and volume calculation outputs for foundation and earthwork planning.
- Revit
- Civil 3D
- ReCap
Permit-Ready CAD Packages
Scan-to-CAD drafting services for regulatory submission — full drawing packages at 1:100–1:500 including north arrow, legend, scale bar, titleblock, and coordinate grid. MAVAT-compliant output available.
- MAVAT
- 1:100–1:500
- Civil 3D
Technology Stack
Point Cloud to CAD Software We Work In
Our scan-to-CAD engineers are fluent in the full processing chain — from raw point cloud registration through to final DWG delivery — across all leading platforms.
Point Cloud Registration
Importing, registering, and cleaning raw scan files before extraction. Accepts RCP, RCS, E57, LAS, LAZ, PTX, FLS.
Autodesk ReCap
Leica Cyclone
Feature Extraction
Extracting geometry — walls, floors, edges, surfaces — from point cloud data for point cloud to CAD drafting.
TerraExplorer
CloudCompare
CAD Drafting
Producing final 2D DWG drawings — layer structure, block placement, annotations, and titleblock applied to your standard.
Civil 3D
AutoCAD
Photogrammetric Input
Processing drone imagery to point cloud for subsequent point cloud to CAD conversion on site survey projects.
Agisoft Metashap
DJI Terra
Surface Modelling
TIN surface creation, contour generation, point cloud to CAD model derivation, and earthwork volume extraction from classified point cloud data.
Civil 3D
Revit
Quality Assurance
Geometric verification of extracted CAD elements against source point cloud — dimensional tolerance check at every delivery stage.
AutoCAD
ReCap
Faster point cloud to CAD delivery through proprietary AutoCAD automation — same accuracy, half the manual time
Automation Advantage
Proprietary Tools That Accelerate Scan-to-CAD Workflows
Manual point cloud to CAD conversion involves significant repetitive work: classifying point types, assigning layers, placing symbols, generating contours. Our JOT Complex Plugin automates the most labour-intensive steps — a scan file that would take a drafter two days to convert manually is processed in hours, with the same geometric precision.
For large-scale projects with multiple scan stations or recurring deliverable types, we build project-specific AutoLISP scripts that batch-process the extraction and layer assignment — making your next delivery faster than the first.
J.O.T Complex Plugin
AutoCAD and Civil 3D automation for scan-to-CAD workflows — automated topographic symbol placement, contour generation from point data, and bulk layer management. Reduces manual drafting time by up to 50%.
J.O.T AutoCAD AI Plugin
Write a plain-language instruction — "extract all kerb lines from this point cloud view and assign to layer A-CURB" — and receive executable AutoCAD code instantly. Attach a screenshot to refine. No scripting needed.
Project-Specific Extraction Scripts
Custom AutoLISP routines built for your specific layer standard, block library, and point cloud classification scheme — deployed across all drawings in a project for consistent, repeatable output.
What You Receive
CAD Drawing Deliverables from Your Scan Data
Every file from our scan to CAD conversion services is geometrically verified, layer-compliant, and formatted to drop directly into your engineering or permitting workflow.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What point cloud formats do you accept?
What accuracy can I expect in the CAD output?
Do I need to prepare the point cloud before sending it?
How do you handle our CAD layer standard and template?
What is the difference between scan-to-CAD and scan-to-BIM?
How quickly can a point cloud to CAD project be delivered?
Get Started
Ready to Convert Your Point Cloud Data to CAD?
Stop letting captured scan data sit unprocessed. Send us your point cloud files and receive a fixed-price estimate within 48 hours — with a firm delivery schedule and full geometric QA included.
