Optimize Point Clouds for Vrex use with Recap

Reduce density

  1. When importing point cloud scans to Recap, go to the Advanced tab.
  2. Reduce the decimation grid to 1 point per 5mm

Remove 360 images and metadata

  1. Export your Point Cloud scan to E57
  2. Make sure to select ’export 3d-only'

These two options will drastically reduce the size of any point cloud scans.
Need to reduce the size further? Learn how to separate your point cloud into Regions

PS! As a best practice we suggest to establish a specific naming standard for any altered point cloud scans to reflect the changes that has been done.