Pointools Software Products

The Pointools suite of software leverages the high-performance Pointools POD file format for working with the largest point cloud models inside the broadest range of applications.

Pointools offerings include stand-alone applications and CAD software plug-ins for point cloud processing and visualisation which uniquely enables point cloud model reuse across multiple Autodesk, Rhino, and SketchUp applications without time-consuming translation.

To place an order for any of the Pointools products listed below, email Charlie Matlin at cmatlin@dirdim.com or call 410-998-0880.


Software Bundles

Pointools Suite

Price: $5,250

Big on value, this software bundle includes all major Pointools apps and plug-ins for point cloud conversion, processing, reuse, and collaboration including: Pointools Edit, Pointools POD Creator, and Pointools Plug-ins for AutoCAD, Rhino, & SketchUp.



Pointools Apps

Pointools POD Creator

Price: FREE Download

Convert the broadest range of 3D laser scan formats to the native Pointools POD model format for reuse across all Pointools enabled software.

Supported scanners include: FARO, Topcon, Leica, RIEGL, Optech, Trimble, & Zoller-Fröhlich.



Pointools Edit

Price: $4000

Pointools Edit™ is the point cloud processing software for selecting, editing, & segmenting the largest point cloud models for reuse in downstream applications.

Product Advantages:

  • Import all major scan data formats
  • Create Pointools POD model for reuse
  • Segment and optimise point clouds
  • Display billions of points on screen
  • Generate images & animations


Pointools View Pro

Price: $1500

Pointools View Pro™ is the point cloud collaboration software for viewing and reviewing the largest point cloud models from every 3D laser scanner.

Product Advantages:

  • Annotate models with notes
  • Configure & save view settings
  • Publish web pages from view
  • Generate high-quality images
  • Produce animated movies


Pointools Plug-ins

Pointools Plug-in for AutoCAD

Price: $1350

The Pointools Plug-in™ for AutoCADŽ delivers the power and flexibility to reuse the largest point cloud models inside AutoCAD applications.

Product Benefits:

  • Streamline scan-to-model workflows
  • Eliminate time-consuming translations
  • Maintain visual quality & accuracy
  • Increase modelling productivity

Supported applications include: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, AutoCAD Architecture, Map 3D, Land Desktop.

Includes support for: 2007-2011 versions on 32bit and 64bit PCs.




Pointools Plug-in for Rhino

Price: $1350

The Pointools Plug-in™ for Rhino© delivers the power and flexibility to reuse the largest point cloud models inside Rhino.

Product Benefits:

  • Streamline scan-to-model workflows
  • Eliminate time-consuming translations
  • Maintain visual quality & accuracy
  • Increase modelling productivity


Pointools Plug-in for SketchUp

Price: $1350

The Pointools Plug-in™ for SketchUp© delivers the power and flexibility to reuse the largest point cloud models inside Google SketchUp and Google SketchUp Pro.

Product Benefits:

  • Streamline scan-to-model workflows
  • Eliminate time-consuming translations
  • Maintain visual quality & accuracy
  • Increase modelling productivity

Includes support for: SketchUp Version 8.



Pointools Licensing

Pointools Node-locked Licenses

Pointools Node-locked Licenses

Price: Included as Standard

Pointools software products are by default licensed to a specific PC using a node-locked license. The cost for a node-locked license is included in the product purchase price.



Pointools Dongle Licenses

Pointools Dongle Licenses

Price: $440

For users who want the freedom to easily move their Pointools licenses from one PC to another USB dongles are available for an additional sum of money.



Pointools License Server

Pointools License Server

Price: $800

For organizations that want to share Pointools software licenses among a team of users the Pointools License Server can be purchased to pool all Pointools product licenses.