Streaming to CloudWorx

Hexagon GeoCloud integrates with several Leica CloudWorx plugins. The integration allows users to stream 3D point clouds from GeoCloud directly into the CloudWorx plugin for use in the host CAD application – no download or file transfer required.

Streaming to CloudWorx can help shorten project timelines by:

• Eliminating rework by ensuring all team members are working with the current data thanks to utilising GeoCloud as the central source of truth for data

• Increasing productivity by eliminating per-team-member file transfers (uploads, downloads, shipping hard drives, etc.)

• Increasing Scan-to-Model (a.k.a. Scan-to-BIM) and Scan-to-Plan efficiency by streaming classified point clouds and/or focas areas via Limit Boxes managed in GeoCloud

• Enabling distributed teams across offices, time zones, or continents to work simultaneously

• Eliminating format conversion steps required to deliver data to clients, especially when combined with the client’s use of the free CloudWorx Viewer plugins.

Supported CloudWorx plugins include:

• CloudWorx for AutoCAD (Basic and Pro editions)

• CloudWorx Viewer for AutoCAD

• CloudWorks for BricsCAD (Basic and Pro editions)

• CloudWorx for Navisworks

• CloudWorx for Revit

• CloudWorx Viewer for Revit

Users can stream point cloud assets directly into CloudWorx regardless of the asset’s original upload format (i.e., B2G, E57, LAS, LGS, LGSx). Users can then use the native CloudWorx tools for clipping, fitting, measuring, viewing point cloud classification, measurements, and more—all on cloud‑hosted data.

Check here to view the latest CloudWorx release notes.

How to connect to GeoCloud

1. With the CloudWorx plugin installed, open the CAD application.

   1. Navigate to CloudWorx within the menu ribbon.

   2. Locate and click GeoCloud within the Project group of commands.

2. The HxDR login dialogue opens. Log in with your unique credentials or with Single Sign-on if your organisation’s account is set up for it.

3. The Open GeoCloud Project dialogue opens.

   1. Click the browse button (three dots).

b. The GeoCloud projects dialogue opens. Navigate to the desired asset and click it to stream to CloudWorx.

4. After selecting the asset, the Open GeoCloud Project dialogue reappears.

   1. Confirm the desired asset is listed in the Point Source section.

   2. Click OK to initiate the point cloud streaming.

5. The selected data set will be streamed and ready for use with CloudWorx and host application tools.