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PointCab Origins

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What it is

PointCab Origins evaluates laser-scanner point clouds and transfers results to CAD and BIM systems. It automatically creates front, side, and top orthophoto views; users can also make floor plans and sections and measure areas, distances, and volumes. The desktop software processes data from drone, terrestrial, and SLAM scanners, can merge point clouds, and exports 3D information in formats such as DWG and DXF. Its listed capabilities include point-cloud registration, E57 and LAS/LAZ support, geospatial analysis, and point-cloud-to-mesh processing. Origins runs on Windows and macOS. PointCab offers Origins Core and Origins 3D with perpetual, subscription, and rental license options, plus plugins for Archicad, AutoCAD, BricsCAD, Revit, Vectorworks, and ZWCAD. The Core monthly rental is €420.00 per month. A free trial lasts 24 working hours and allows up to three test projects; activation requires installation, a form, an emailed code, and a request through LicTrust Manager. Tutorials are available, and academic licenses are limited to non-commercial educational use.

Spec sheet

Purpose
PointCab Origins evaluates point cloud data from laser scanners and transfers results to CAD and BIM systems.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pointcab-software.com
Integrations
The maker lists CAD plugins for Archicad, AutoCAD, BricsCAD, Revit, Vectorworks, and ZWCAD.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pointcab-software.com
Headquarters
Wernau, GermanyRead 28 Sep 2026 · pointcab-software.com
Founded
2013Read 28 Sep 2026 · pointcab-software.com
Company
PointCab GmbH is a German company based in Wernau, Germany, founded in 2013 by surveyors and geodesists.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pointcab-software.com
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.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pointcab-software.com
CAD/BIM exports
Origins exports 3D information to formats including DWG and DXF for use in CAD systems.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pointcab-software.com
Data sources
Origins processes point clouds from drone, terrestrial, and SLAM laser scanners and can merge different point cloud data.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pointcab-software.com
Editions
The maker lists Origins Core and Origins 3D, each with perpetual, subscription, and rental license options.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pointcab-software.com
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.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pointcab-software.com
Measurements
Users can create floor plans and sections and measure areas, distances, and volumes.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pointcab-software.com
Platform support
The maker provides Origins downloads for Windows and macOS.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pointcab-software.com
Support and learning
PointCab offers Origins tutorials, including short two-minute lessons, and invites customers to contact its sales team for an individual offer.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pointcab-software.com
Target users
The maker describes Origins as suitable for surveyors and architects, as well as beginners and professionals working with point clouds.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pointcab-software.com
Trial activation
After installation, users submit a form and receive an activation code by email; the trial license is requested through LicTrust Manager.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pointcab-software.com
Trial limits
The free trial is valid for 24 working hours and permits importing up to three test projects.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pointcab-software.com
Views
Origins automatically creates front, side, and top orthophoto views from point clouds.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pointcab-software.com

Plans and prices

Origins Core — monthly rental €420 a month Monthly rental; price shown as 420€ All Origins modules including point cloud registration · All plugins included Read 2 Oct 2026 · pointcab-software.com
Origins Core — perpetual license Price not published Available for Origins Core and Origins 3D · Shop price could not be retrieved Read 2 Oct 2026 · pointcab-software.com
Origins Core — yearly subscription Price not published Yearly subscription Available for Origins Core and Origins 3D · Shop price could not be retrieved Read 2 Oct 2026 · pointcab-software.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Creates orthophoto views automatically
  • Measures areas, distances, and volumes
  • Processes drone, terrestrial, and SLAM scanner data
  • Exports 3D information to DWG and DXF

Limits

  • Core monthly rental is €420.00 per month
  • Trial is limited to 24 working hours and three projects
  • Trial activation requires a form and license request

Who it suits

Origins suits surveyors and architects working with point clouds, from beginners to professionals. Eligible students can request Origins and plugins free for three months for a thesis or research project.

Verdict

Origins combines point-cloud measurement and visualization with CAD and BIM outputs. Check the trial limits and license options, since the listed Core monthly rental is €420.00 per month.

Where Specifiction places it

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