PointCab Origins
PointCab Origins processes point cloud data from laser scanners and transfers measured information to CAD and BIM systems.
What PointCab Origins is
PointCab Origins processes point cloud data from laser scanners and transfers measured information to CAD and BIM systems. It automatically creates front, side, and top orthophoto views, and users can build floor plans and sections or measure areas, distances, and volumes. The software handles data from drone, terrestrial, and SLAM scanners, and can merge point clouds from different sources. It exports 3D information in formats including DWG and DXF. PointCab lists two editions, Origins Core and Origins 3D, with perpetual, subscription, and rental license choices. The maker also lists plugins for Archicad, AutoCAD, BricsCAD, Revit, Vectorworks, and ZWCAD. Origins is available for Windows and macOS. Its free trial lasts 24 working hours and allows up to three test projects; activation involves installing the program, submitting a form, and requesting a license through LicTrust Manager. The listed Origins Core monthly rental costs €420 a month and includes all Origins modules and plugins. Tutorials are available, and customers can contact sales for an individual offer.
Good
- Automatically creates front, side, and top orthophotos.
- Measures areas, distances, and volumes.
- Merges point clouds from different scanner sources.
- Exports 3D information to DWG and DXF.
- Available for Windows and macOS.
Watch out
- Monthly rental is €420 a month.
- Trial lasts 24 working hours and allows three projects.
- Trial activation requires a form and license request.
Who it suits
Origins is described as suitable for surveyors and architects, as well as beginners and professionals working with point clouds. It is for users who need to measure scan data and transfer results into CAD or BIM workflows.
Verdict
PointCab Origins combines point-cloud measurement and drawing creation with CAD/BIM export options. The trial is limited, and the listed Origins Core monthly rental is €420 a month.
Plans and prices
From PointCab Origins's own pricing page, checked 2 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Origins Core — monthly rental | €420 a month | All Origins modules including point cloud registration · All plugins included · Monthly rental; price shown as 420€ |
| Origins Core — perpetual license | — | Available for Origins Core and Origins 3D · Shop price could not be retrieved |
| Origins Core — yearly subscription | — | Available for Origins Core and Origins 3D · Shop price could not be retrieved · Yearly subscription |
The facts
Each one read from PointCab Origins's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Academic use
- Academic licenses are for educational institutions and restricted to non-commercial use; eligible students can request Origins and plugins free for three months for a thesis or research project.checked 2 Oct 2001
- CAD/BIM exports
- Origins exports 3D information to formats including DWG and DXF for use in CAD systems.checked 2 Oct 2001
- Data sources
- Origins processes point clouds from drone, terrestrial, and SLAM laser scanners and can merge different point cloud data.checked 2 Oct 2001
- Editions
- The maker lists Origins Core and Origins 3D, each with perpetual, subscription, and rental license options.checked 2 Oct 2001
- Integrations
- The maker lists CAD plugins for Archicad, AutoCAD, BricsCAD, Revit, Vectorworks, and ZWCAD.checked 2 Oct 2001
- Latest release
- The changelog lists Origins 4.3 for Windows and macOS in September 2026, including a 3D viewer, contour lines, and automated layout creation by floor.checked 2 Oct 2001
- Measurements
- Users can create floor plans and sections and measure areas, distances, and volumes.checked 2 Oct 2001
- Purpose
- PointCab Origins evaluates point cloud data from laser scanners and transfers results to CAD and BIM systems.checked 2 Oct 2001
- Support and learning
- PointCab offers Origins tutorials, including short two-minute lessons, and invites customers to contact its sales team for an individual offer.checked 2 Oct 2001
- Target users
- The maker describes Origins as suitable for surveyors and architects, as well as beginners and professionals working with point clouds.checked 2 Oct 2001
- Views
- Origins automatically creates front, side, and top orthophoto views from point clouds.checked 2 Oct 2001
The company
- Company
- PointCab GmbH is a German company based in Wernau, Germany, founded in 2013 by surveyors and geodesists.checked 2 Oct 2001
- Founded
- 2013checked 28 Sep 2001
- Headquarters
- Wernau, Germanychecked 28 Sep 2001
Where it runs
- Platform support
- The maker provides Origins downloads for Windows and macOS.checked 2 Oct 2001
Money
- Trial activation
- After installation, users submit a form and receive an activation code by email; the trial license is requested through LicTrust Manager.checked 2 Oct 2001
- Trial limits
- The free trial is valid for 24 working hours and permits importing up to three test projects.checked 2 Oct 2001
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