TopoDOT
TopoDOT is Windows point cloud processing software for modeling, analysis, and production deliverables.
What TopoDOT is
TopoDOT is Windows point cloud processing software for modeling, analysis, and production deliverables. It runs as a desktop application inside Bentley MicroStation, so a compatible MicroStation environment is required. The software supports point-cloud registration and classification, geospatial analysis, E57 and LAS/LAZ files, and conversion from point clouds to meshes. Road and DOT workflows include template extraction, pavement extraction, and intensity-based extraction for topographic deliverables and GIS assets. Rail tools cover rail, overhead catenary, and corridor inspection geometry. Utility tools extract towers, poles, wires, and clearances. Structural tools create 3D meshes for bridges, pier caps, and complex buildings. Automatic Asset ID uses machine learning to identify and extract assets and attributes. Automation, AI, and machine learning retain technician visibility and control. Enterprise 300 costs $12,000.00 USD once, with annual maintenance at $26.00 per user-day.
Good
- Road, rail, utility, and structural workflows
- Supports E57 and LAS/LAZ files
- Point-cloud registration and classification
- Machine-learning asset extraction
- Unlimited users and workstations
Watch out
- Requires compatible Bentley MicroStation
- No free plan
- Starts at $12,000
- Annual maintenance is separate
Who it suits
TopoDOT suits organizations processing point clouds for road, rail, utility, structural, and GIS work in a Windows and MicroStation environment. Its organization license model fits teams needing unlimited users and workstations.
Verdict
TopoDOT combines broad point-cloud workflows with machine-learning assistance and technician control. Its MicroStation dependency, paid licensing, and maintenance model should be considered before purchase.
Plans and prices
From TopoDOT's own pricing page, checked 2 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise 300 | $12,000, paid once | 300 user-days allowance · unlimited users and workstations · full TopoDOT feature set · TopoShare Basic · One-time organization license; annual maintenance at $26.00 / user-day |
| Enterprise 500 | $18,000, paid once | 500 user-days allowance · unlimited users and workstations · full TopoDOT feature set · TopoShare Basic · One-time organization license; annual maintenance at $23.00 / user-day |
| Enterprise 1000 | $28,000, paid once | 1,000 user-days allowance · unlimited users and workstations · full TopoDOT feature set · TopoShare Basic · One-time organization license; annual maintenance at $19.75 / user-day |
The facts
Each one read from TopoDOT's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Automation
- The product uses automation, AI, and machine learning while retaining technician visibility, control, and expert judgment.checked 2 Oct 2001
- Downloads and documentation
- The user resources hub links to software installers and updates, while its technical documentation and training resources require login.checked 2 Oct 2001
- GIS assets
- Automatic Asset ID uses machine learning to identify, differentiate, and extract assets and attributes from point clouds.checked 2 Oct 2001
- Privacy
- The privacy notice says TopoDOT collects computer username, workstation name, and IP from users to provide license usage information for maintenance purposes.checked 2 Oct 2001
- Purpose
- TopoDOT is point cloud processing software for modeling, analysis, and production deliverables.checked 2 Oct 2001
- Rail workflows
- Rail workflows include rail and overhead catenary extraction and corridor inspection geometry.checked 2 Oct 2001
- Road workflows
- Road and DOT tools include template extraction, pavement extraction, and extraction by intensity for topographic deliverables and GIS assets.checked 2 Oct 2001
- Structural modeling
- Structural modeling tools transform dense point clouds into 3D meshes for bridges, pier caps, and complex buildings.checked 2 Oct 2001
- Support and maintenance
- Annual maintenance includes software updates, technical support, web-based onboarding training, TopoDOT University access, and product resources and documentation.checked 2 Oct 2001
- Usage licensing
- One organization-level license can be used by as many users and workstations as desired, with annual maintenance based on tracked workstation user-days.checked 2 Oct 2001
- Utility workflows
- Utility tools extract towers, poles, wires, and clearances from point clouds.checked 2 Oct 2001
The company
- Company history
- The company says Ted Knaak founded Certainty 3D in 2011, leading to the development of TopoDOT.checked 2 Oct 2001
- Founded
- 2011checked 28 Sep 2001
- Headquarters
- Winter Garden, Florida, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2001
Where it runs
- Desktop platform
- TopoDOT is a desktop application that runs inside Bentley MicroStation and requires a compatible MicroStation environment.checked 2 Oct 2001
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