--- title: "Working with Embedded Control Points" slug: "cyclone-register-360-working-with-embedded-control-points" updated: 2026-09-07T11:31:43Z published: 2026-09-07T11:31:43Z canonical: "rcdocs.leica-geosystems.com/cyclone-register-360-working-with-embedded-control-points" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://rcdocs.leica-geosystems.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Working with Embedded Control Points

RTC300, RTC500, and RTC700 scanner Jobs may contain embedded Control Points directly inside the scanner Job structure.

This workflow simplifies project preparation and improves the overall user experience by eliminating the need for separate Control Point imports during post-processing.

Embedded Control Points in Scanner Jobs

Unlike workflows used with some previous scanner generations, Control Point information is stored directly inside the scanner Job itself.

When importing a Job that contains embedded Control Points, Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS automatically recognises and imports:

No separate TXT file import is required.

Managing Control Points in Cyclone FIELD 360

Users can load and manage Control Points directly in Cyclone FIELD 360 during field work.

Within Cyclone FIELD 360, users can:

Once synchronised, this information becomes part of the scanner Job created by RTC300, RTC500, and RTC700 scanners.

Control Points During Import

Embedded Control Points are already visible during the import workflow.

In the Navigation Pane, Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS displays a dedicated Control Points section that contains the Control Point collections detected in the imported Job.

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This allows users to verify the Control Point content before starting the import.

Control Points After Import

After the Job import is complete, the imported Control Points remain available in the project under the Control Points tab.

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Since the Target associations are already included in the imported Job, users can immediately proceed with the Control Point workflow.

To apply the imported Control Points, simply click Apply Control from the context menu.

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This streamlines the registration workflow and significantly reduces the amount of manual preparation required after import.

Compatibility with Existing Workflows

The traditional Control Point workflow is still fully supported.

Users can continue to:

The Embedded Control Points workflow is therefore an extension of the existing functionality designed to improve workflow efficiency and user experience while maintaining compatibility with previous project workflows.