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A custom requirement can enter evaluation after its inputs, outputs, sample data, integration conditions, and acceptance criteria are defined.
SHARE PointClouds Studio V2.6 provides manual corresponding-point registration with error preview, coordinate transformation, selection of an external post-processed kinematic (PPK) tool-generated RTKLIB POS trajectory file as the Trajectory Source in global navigation satellite system (GNSS) fusion through GNSS Fusion, batch section extraction, linked trajectory/photo viewing, accuracy reports, CAD drawing export that places both drawing exchange format (DXF) and DWG files in the exported ZIP package, 3D Gaussian splatting (3DGS) photorealistic viewing, and project/task/log management, subject to the deployed version and compatible device data. Special conversions, system integrations, report templates, and batch automation beyond officially supported formats, interfaces, or workflows require sample data, a minimum proof of concept (PoC), a written scope, and acceptance criteria.
Figure 1: Custom development and integration proceed through reviewing standard capabilities, defining requirements, preparing samples, validating the PoC, confirming scope and acceptance, and delivering the development work.
Which Teams Typically Have These Requirements?
- Interior fit-out measurement or existing-building teams that want to incorporate computer-aided design (CAD)-assisted drafting results into their CAD workflows;
- As-built verification, building inspection, or engineering surveying teams that want to standardize coordinates, extract sections in batches, and output inspection reports;
- Indoor-outdoor continuous-capture teams that want to integrate external PPK trajectories or internal project systems;
- Visualization teams that want to incorporate point clouds, photos, trajectories, or 3DGS into a viewing platform;
- Integration teams using data from handheld simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) scanners such as the SHARE SLAM S20, SHARE SLAM S20 SE, SHARE SLAM S100, or the separate SHARE C10 Series. Models and scenarios should be validated using actual data. Fixed accuracy, speed, or delivery schedules should not be promised based solely on the model name.
First Determine Whether It Is a Standard SHARE PointClouds Studio V2.6 Capability
| Customer question | Confirmed SHARE PointClouds Studio V2.6 capability | Applicable boundaries |
|---|---|---|
| Can two scans be aligned? | Select identical fixed points manually, review error status and the overlap preview, and then register the scans | This is not automatic registration; corresponding points must cover the overall area and must not be collinear |
| Can data be transformed into a project coordinate system? | Solve using control points or enter confirmed translation/rotation/scale parameters; multiple point clouds are supported | The coordinate system, units, and X/Y/Z order must be verified |
| Can PPK be used? | An RTKLIB POS generated by an external PPK tool can be selected only as the GNSS Fusion Trajectory Source
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The POS must be generated by an external tool; complete PPK processing is not built in |
| Can sections be generated in batches? | In Section Extraction, set direction and width; choose either Batch Cutting with Number of Sections and Batch Interval, or Custom Interval with custom positions; then use Preview and extract |
Continuously updated real-time dynamic slicing or automatic drafting is not promised |
| Can the locations of captured photos be viewed? | Undistorted photos, the trajectory, photo capture points, and the 3D viewport can be linked | The corresponding photo deliverables must have been output during processing |
| Can an accuracy report be generated? | 3D/elevation checks using independent check points and report export are supported | Control points cannot also serve as independent check points |
| Can CAD drawings be output directly? | Assisted section/plan generation, CAD-assisted drafting with manual correction, and DXF and DWG files in the exported ZIP package | Professional CAD, building information modeling (BIM), or SketchUp personnel must review downstream results; this is not one-click finished CAD output, while RVT, IFC, and complete BIM models remain downstream professional deliverables |
| Can 3DGS be viewed? | 3DGS reconstruction, import, viewing, and positioning are supported | 3DGS is not a survey deliverable; accuracy must be checked against the point cloud |
| Are C10 and multiple languages supported? | SHARE PointClouds Studio V2.6 documentation confirms support for the C10 series and a multilingual interface | Specific languages and combinations of device data and features depend on the deployed version |
Standard point-cloud processing outputs include LAS, PCD, PLY, and E57. Single-point-cloud export also includes LAS 1.2/1.3/1.4, RCS, and other formats. CAD drawing export simultaneously generates DXF and DWG files and includes them in the exported ZIP package. Round-trip testing is required to determine whether the target software can fully read colors, coordinates, classifications, layers, or annotations.
Which Requirements Enter Custom Evaluation?
| Category | Examples | Evaluation focus |
|---|---|---|
| Special formats | Formats not included in the official list, proprietary binaries, or databases | Format specifications, licensing, field mapping, and round-trip data loss |
| System integration | Project management systems, asset platforms, cloud viewers, or internal approval systems | Interfaces, authentication, deployment, and maintenance responsibilities |
| Batch automation | Batch import, naming, processing, reporting, or archiving | Availability of stable interfaces, exception recovery, logs, and manual review checkpoints |
| Custom reports | Corporate templates and consolidated coordinate/accuracy reports | Metric definitions, data sources, and review/approval responsibilities |
| Industry workflows | Specialized layers, component rules, or inspection forms | Scenario coverage, rule boundaries, and acceptance samples |
The current standard baseline includes manual registration, externally generated PPK POS input, CAD drawing export that generates both DXF and DWG files in the exported ZIP package, and downstream professional RVT/IFC/complete BIM work. Requirements for additional automation or formats are decomposed into external tools, manual review, third-party software, or dedicated development stages and validated separately.
Submitting Requirements: Answer These Six Questions First
- Which SHARE SLAM model,
SHARE PointClouds Studio version, and computing environment are being used? 2. What are the actual business scenario, current workflow, and workflow constraints? 3. What are the input data, target format, coordinate system, units, and sample files? 4. Is manual interaction or batch execution required, and how should exceptions be recovered? 5. How will accuracy, completeness, performance, and compliance be accepted, including the conditions and methods for any numerical target? 6. Can the data be anonymized, and what deployment and confidentiality restrictions apply? Provide representative data and boundary-case data, not only ideal samples. Any customer names, project numbers, coordinate locations, and identifiable images should first be removed or handled according to a written confidentiality agreement.
PoC: Validate a Minimum Closed Loop Instead of Promising First
We recommend validating at least the following six items:
- Read/write capability:
The input can be read, and the output can be opened in the target software;
- Semantic preservation: Coordinates, units, colors, classifications, layers, and attributes are retained as agreed;
Quality control: Registration includes an error preview, and coordinate transformation is validated using independent check points;
- Boundary samples: Large files, complex materials, occlusions, coordinate anomalies, and task failures can be identified;
- Traceability: Projects, tasks, logs, versions, parameters, and output files are all traceable. The PoC conclusion will be recorded in writing as feasible, partially feasible (including an alternative path), or currently infeasible.
Project Milestones and Acceptance
| Milestone | Deliverables | Release criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements confirmation | Scope, boundaries, samples, and acceptance metrics | Written confirmation by both parties |
| PoC | Test data, process records, and validation report | The critical workflow passes, or an alternative path is accepted |
| Design and development | Interface/workflow design and phased versions | Conforms to the confirmed scope |
| Testing | Functional, compatibility, boundary, and recovery test records | Agreed issues have been addressed |
| Delivery | Software, configuration, documentation, training, and support boundaries | The checklist is complete, and the version is traceable |
| Acceptance | Acceptance records and independent check results | Each item is confirmed against the written standards |
Applicable Boundaries, Validation Conditions, and Update Recommendations
For complex CAD or BIM results, retain manual drafting, modeling, and checking stages;
- For PPK, record the external tool, base-station/observation data, POS generation parameters, and trajectory quality;
- For coordinate deliverables, keep control points separate from independent check points and retain the accuracy report;
- For 3DGS, confirm undistorted photos, video random-access memory (VRAM), and scene scale; continue to use the point cloud for measurement;
- When software versions, device series, or target systems are upgraded, repeat compatibility and regression validation;
- For third-party formats and interfaces, maintain a supported-version matrix and do not extrapolate permanent compatibility from a single PoC.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What does the CAD export package contain? SHARE PointClouds Studio V2.6 CAD drawing export simultaneously generates DXF and DWG files and includes them in the exported ZIP package. Professional review must verify layers, units, annotations, coordinates, and compatibility in the target CAD environment. RVT, IFC, complete BIM models, and SketchUp deliverables remain downstream professional workflows or separate custom requirements.
Q2: Can automatic registration be developed? The current standard workflow is manual corresponding-point registration. Automation requirements require a proof of concept (PoC); accuracy and applicable scope are defined only after representative data and acceptance criteria have been validated.
Q3: Can all PPK processing be built into the software? The currently confirmed workflow selects an RTKLIB POS generated by an external PPK tool only as the GNSS Fusion Trajectory Source. Deeper integration is a dedicated requirement that requires verification of data formats, algorithms, licensing, and acceptance methods.
Q4: Can it automatically generate construction-ready BIM? Automatic generation of construction-ready BIM is not a standard capability. Point clouds can serve as a basis for downstream manual BIM/SketchUp modeling, while BIM typically requires manual modeling, LOD/attribute definitions, and project acceptance. Direct RVT/IFC output is not confirmed in the SHARE PointClouds Studio V2.6 manual.
Q5: How long will customization take, and how much will it cost? This depends on the scope, data, interfaces, validation conditions, and maintenance responsibilities. No fixed schedule or price can be confirmed before a written evaluation defines the scope and acceptance conditions.
