Reality Capture & Digital Twin Glossary
Explore definitions, workflows, technologies, file formats, and industry terminology related to LiDAR scanning, BIM, CAD, digital twins, virtual tours, and reality capture.
What is reality capture?
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What is a Digital Twin?
Digital twins create virtual representations of physical assets to support operations, maintenance, and analysis.
What is Matterport?
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what is meant by documentation?
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what technologies comprise reality capture?
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what are some software and platforms?
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Reality Capture Technologies
What is LiDAR?
LiDAR uses laser-based measurements to capture highly accurate spatial geometry of buildings, facilities, and outdoor environments.
what is SLAM?
SLAM technology allows scanning devices to map environments while simultaneously tracking their position in real time.
what is Photogrammetry?
Photogrammetry converts overlapping photographs into measurable 3D geometry and spatially accurate digital models.
what is laser scanning?
Laser scanning captures millions of spatial measurements to digitally document real-world environments with precision.
what is Gaussian splatting?
Gaussian splatting is an emerging 3D rendering technique that enables highly realistic, real-time visualization experiences and is increasingly influencing digital twins, immersive visualization and spatial computing workflows.
what is NeRF?
NeRF technology uses AI-generated rendering techniques to recreate realistic 3D environments from standard imagery.
Deliverables & File Formats
what is an e57?
E57 is a standardized file format designed to exchange point cloud and reality capture datasets across platforms.
what is rCP?
RCP files organize point cloud references within Autodesk reality capture and BIM coordination workflows.
what are mesh models?
Mesh models convert spatial data into connected surfaces for realistic 3D geometry and visualization.
what is orthomosaic?
Orthomosaics combine aerial imagery into accurate map-style visuals commonly used for surveying and site analysis.
what is point cloud?
Point clouds digitally represent physical spaces using millions of measured spatial coordinates collected during scanning.
what is a BIM model?
BIM models combine intelligent geometry and project data into coordinated digital building representations.
bIM, cAD & construction terms
what is scan-to-bIM?
Scan-to-BIM transforms reality capture data into intelligent BIM models used for design and coordination.
what is an as-built?
As-built documentation reflects the actual field conditions and final installed state of a completed project.
what is clash detection?
Clash detection identifies conflicts between building systems before costly issues occur in the field.
what is VDC?
VDC is a practice. VDC integrates digital models, scheduling, and project coordination into construction planning workflows.
what is a coordination model?
Coordination is a subsidiary of the VDC. Coordination models combine multiple disciplines into a shared environment for project review and alignment.
what is CAD?
CAD software enables the creation of precise technical drawings, layouts, and digital construction documentation.
Facilities management & operations
what is a digital twin?
Digital twins create virtual representations of physical assets to support operations, maintenance, analysis, and future design or remodels.
what is asset tagging?
Asset tagging links physical equipment and building systems to digital documentation and operational data.
what is cMMS?
CMMS platforms help facilities teams organize maintenance schedules, work orders, and asset records.
what is preventative maintenance?
Preventative maintenance reduces equipment downtime through scheduled inspections and proactive servicing workflows.
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software & platforms
what is matterport?
Matterport creates immersive 3D virtual environments using spatial capture and digital twin technology.
what is Autodesk revit?
Autodesk Revit powers intelligent BIM modeling and multidisciplinary building coordination workflows.
what is navisworks?
Navisworks enables project teams to review, coordinate, and detect clashes across complex building models.
what is autoCAD?
AutoCAD is widely used to produce technical drawings, floor plans, and construction documentation.
what is autodesk?
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