In Autodesk ReCap we can specify layers, or Plan Regions as they are called in ReCap, for the points we have such as walls, floors and ceilings. By separating the points on these layers, you can start to add some simple intelligence to what otherwise is just a bunch of points.

This is a fairly simple process, so we will quickly show you how to do this. We will cover what you can do with Plan Regions once created, in a separate post.

Creating Scan Regions in ReCap

Step by Step Guide

Step 1

Go to the Project
Navigator

Step 2

Go to Scan Regions >
Plus Icon

Step 3

Name the new Scan
Region

Step 4

Use the Selection Tools to select some Points

Step 5

Add Points to the Scan Region

Conclusion

Congratulations, all you need to do now is divide up the rest of the points into layers, where we can start turning them off and on, and export to other applications.

Pro-tip: Don’t delete any points. Create a layer called ‘Trash’ and turn it off. This way you can recover any points if needed.