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PointClouds & Cyclone

  • PointCloud Product has been merged with MicroSurvey CAD

    MicroSurvey no longer distributes a dedicated pointcloud product, but has instead added all pointcloud functionality to our flagship, MicroSurvey CAD product.   Looking for pointcloud articles?  See t...

  • Importing LGS and LGSX files from Leica scanning products

    As of version 2023, MicroSurveyCAD Ultimate can import an LGS file and all functions on the MsPointCloud ribbon will be functional.  During the year 2023 Leica Geosystems updated a number of their pro...

  • Macro to use when taking slices along a line

    This macro works nicely when you have workplane mode toggled on: _CWSLICEF _CWWORKPLANE _SL _3DPOLY...

  • Error:NonGriddedScanImporter, Pix4D .las file fails to import

    When using Cyclone, there is a chance that when importing pix4D .las files that the system will reach about 75% and then give an error:   Failed to import, error:  Detailed Error(s):     C:\Users\User...

  • Learn How to Install Cyclone Viewer

    Cyclone can be installed in Viewer mode for this purpose, and also allows users to open and view point clouds from a variety of sources even if you are not using MicroSurvey CAD Ultimate or Studio. Re...

  • PointCloud CAD 2010 SP3

    Existing PointCloud CAD users with a current maintenance plan must use the USB License Manager application to update their USB License Key(s) before this version can be run.  If your maintenance plan ...

  • Importing Pix4D data into MSCAD

    Best Practises for working with Pix4D, FieldGenius and MicroSurvey CAD to incorporate Photogrammetry derived data into a Diagram. Important Note: Pix4D, MicroSurvey CAD and FieldGenius can collect dat...

  • Errors Importing TXT File into Cyclone

    Errors Importing .TXT File into Cyclone If you have errors importing a TXT file into Cyclone it may be because the file is too large. The limit for TXT files is about 1.75GB once the size is over 1.75...

  • Error:NonGriddedScanImporter, Pix4D .las file fails to import

    When using Cyclone, there is a chance that when importing pix4D .las files that the system will reach about 75% and then give an error:   Failed to import, error:  Detailed Error(s):     C:\Users\User...

  • Exception Reason Error in Cyclone Startup

    Cyclone Errors with Windows 10 Updates You may receive the following error(s) when Windows 10 does an update Exception Reason Error in Cyclone Start up The database server is not available. The server...