# \#3dscan **URL:** https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/3dscan/1418.md [Latest](https://forums.sketchup.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.sketchup.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.sketchup.com/tags.md) --- ## [Gaussian Splats have arrived in SketchUp Labs!](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/gaussian-splats-have-arrived-in-sketchup-labs/347799)
**Author:** [@Aristodimos](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Aristodimos)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 2:08pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/gaussian-splats-have-arrived-in-sketchup-labs/347799 "2026-09-03T14:08:04Z")
:full\_moon: Gaussian Splats have officially arrived in SketchUp Labs! :full\_moon: We’re thrilled to unveil the latest innovation from SketchUp Labs: Gaussian Splats! After months of rigorous beta testing with our amazi… --- ## [Title: Undet for SketchUp 26.2 & 26.3 – point cloud transparency (X-ray) is back, plus new wall & opening modelling tools](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/title-undet-for-sketchup-26-2-26-3-point-cloud-transparency-x-ray-is-back-plus-new-wall-opening-modelling-tools/349067)
**Author:** [@MariusP](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/MariusP)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 8:10am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/title-undet-for-sketchup-26-2-26-3-point-cloud-transparency-x-ray-is-back-plus-new-wall-opening-modelling-tools/349067 "2026-08-14T08:10:55Z")
Hi everyone, Over the last few weeks we’ve rolled out two Undet for SketchUp updates (26.2 and 26.3), and together they bring quite a lot of new stuff for anyone modelling as-builts from point clouds inside SketchUp. He… --- ## [Retopology of Mesh - How do you do it?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/retopology-of-mesh-how-do-you-do-it/348409)
**Author:** [@SailingSketcher](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/SailingSketcher)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 7:28pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/retopology-of-mesh-how-do-you-do-it/348409 "2026-07-17T19:28:02Z")
Hey Gang!!! Here’s the deal: I love modeling. It is one of the few things in this world/galaxy/universe that holds my attention so much, that I get to plan my workflows and the tools I’ll use for them 5 steps ahead in … --- ## [🌕 Turn Images or Video to 3D with the new SketchUp Gaussian Splat extension🌕](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/turn-images-or-video-to-3d-with-the-new-sketchup-gaussian-splat-extension/329932)
**Author:** [@Aristodimos](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Aristodimos)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 6:29am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/turn-images-or-video-to-3d-with-the-new-sketchup-gaussian-splat-extension/329932 "2026-05-11T06:29:18Z")
We’re thrilled to finally let another cat out of our bag of innovations: Gaussian Splats! What are Gaussian Splats you ask? Imagine taking a few images of an object or a room and magically turning them into a 3D model! … --- ## [Scan with iPhone](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/scan-with-iphone/343513)
**Author:** [@aruizdelhoyo](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/aruizdelhoyo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2026, 10:46am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/scan-with-iphone/343513 "2026-01-04T10:46:13Z")
my iPad does not have the scan function, is it possible to scan a room with my phone and then transfer the image to my iPad to edit there? --- ## [AI Generated models - from a photo ... time to throw in the towel?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/ai-generated-models-from-a-photo-time-to-throw-in-the-towel/332508)
**Author:** [@gsharp](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/gsharp)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2025, 11:10pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/ai-generated-models-from-a-photo-time-to-throw-in-the-towel/332508 "2025-06-29T23:10:10Z")
--- ## [What is your favorite LiDAR app? Paid or not](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-lidar-app-paid-or-not/232175)
**Author:** [@Snowdogg](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Snowdogg)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 2:57pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-lidar-app-paid-or-not/232175 "2025-05-21T14:57:37Z")
Hi all. Does anyone have any recommendations for a LiDAR app that plays nice with exporting to Sketchup and for other .dwg applications? Many thanks! --- ## [3D Scanners That Can Be Used In SketchUp](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/3d-scanners-that-can-be-used-in-sketchup/234187)
**Author:** [@pjiwonlim](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/pjiwonlim)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2025, 10:49am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/3d-scanners-that-can-be-used-in-sketchup/234187 "2025-04-14T10:49:12Z")
Hi All, I’m looking for a 3D scanner (either physical scanner camera product or applications/softwares using phone camera). I need to scan a ceiling for a project to see the pipelines in a 3D model. For now it is for th… --- ## [Scan-to-Design Models Not Opening on Desktop via Trimble Connect](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/scan-to-design-models-not-opening-on-desktop-via-trimble-connect/280306)
**Author:** [@AudioVirtueAcoustics](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/AudioVirtueAcoustics)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2024, 3:23pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/scan-to-design-models-not-opening-on-desktop-via-trimble-connect/280306 "2024-07-03T15:23:15Z")
I’m having an issue with Sketchup for iPad models created via Scan-to-Design not opening via Trimble Connect on Sketchup Desktop. Other models not create via Scan-to-Design that have been publish to Trimble Connect open … --- ## [3D Scanning with a Microsoft tablet?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/3d-scanning-with-a-microsoft-tablet/93941)
**Author:** [@donneyclark](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/donneyclark)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 2:20pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/3d-scanning-with-a-microsoft-tablet/93941 "2024-05-30T14:20:09Z")
I see there is Canvas 3D scanning hardware for the iPad. Is there something similar for the Microsoft Surface? --- ## [Outdoor Site Visit Scanning](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/outdoor-site-visit-scanning/263835)
**Author:** [@Ed\_68](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Ed_68)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2024, 8:02am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/outdoor-site-visit-scanning/263835 "2024-03-15T08:02:23Z")
Just starting to venture into the 3D scanning world. So far I’ve got by with wrapping aerial pics onto terrain, but more often than not the pic and terrain aren’t up to date. Did our 1st scan yesterday of a small road br… --- ## [New Undet release. It may be the time to drop SE](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/new-undet-release-it-may-be-the-time-to-drop-se/231333)
**Author:** [@aroberts](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/aroberts)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2023, 12:35pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/new-undet-release-it-may-be-the-time-to-drop-se/231333 "2023-06-06T12:35:59Z")
Ill cut to the chase. Undet’s newest release for Studio 2023 is making me think hard about moving from SE. The newest release includes 15 new tools which will make some of my current workflow outside of SU redundant. It … --- ## [Undet webinar for SketchUp point cloud users to show how to use Undet Browser](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/undet-webinar-for-sketchup-point-cloud-users-to-show-how-to-use-undet-browser/208439)
**Author:** [@MariusP](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/MariusP)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 1:14pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/undet-webinar-for-sketchup-point-cloud-users-to-show-how-to-use-undet-browser/208439 "2022-09-20T13:14:26Z")
Hey, last week I had a webinar where I showed Undet Point Cloud users how to use the Undet Browser software. If you work with 3D laser scanning, I think it will be really useful to look at: Undet Browser for SketchUp | … --- ## [Step aside lidar machine.. I have a smart phone!](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/step-aside-lidar-machine-i-have-a-smart-phone/199817)
**Author:** [@LinearGraphs](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/LinearGraphs)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 1:49am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/step-aside-lidar-machine-i-have-a-smart-phone/199817 "2022-05-31T01:49:58Z")
I thought I would share a video of an updated methodology of using multiple pictures and AI to create a high definition photorealistic 3D space which can be flown though… It won’t replace lidar scans for quite a while… I… --- ## [Undet for SketchUp 2022 is here!](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/undet-for-sketchup-2022-is-here/192653)
**Author:** [@MariusP](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/MariusP)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2022, 2:15pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/undet-for-sketchup-2022-is-here/192653 "2022-03-14T14:15:00Z")
Hey, I am pleased to inform you that we released Undet for SketchUp 2022. We have created this short video tutorial to help you find your way around the new release quickly and easily: Just to summarize: … --- ## [How to use a 3D scan in SketchUp](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-use-a-3d-scan-in-sketchup/179519)
**Author:** [@nicolas\_adebeo](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/nicolas_adebeo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 12:11pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-use-a-3d-scan-in-sketchup/179519 "2021-10-27T12:11:23Z")
Hello everybody, Today, I am sharing with a tutorial on how to use the 3D scan of a french castle in SketchUp. It is in french, but if you show interest, I’ll be able to add subtitles to the video. Please share your t… --- ## [Interior Site Visit Scanning](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/interior-site-visit-scanning/174782)
**Author:** [@bobcat17](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/bobcat17)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/interior-site-visit-scanning/174782 "2021-09-07T18:37:15Z")
I routinely do site visits at concert performance venues, churches, performing arts spaces, etc. where I am tasked with taking measurements and drawing a Sketchup model to then import into an acoustic modeling program fo… --- ## [Scan essentials error when loading point cloud](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/scan-essentials-error-when-loading-point-cloud/166503)
**Author:** [@MIKE2519](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/MIKE2519)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2021, 7:39am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/scan-essentials-error-when-loading-point-cloud/166503 "2021-06-02T07:39:54Z")
Has anyone gotten this error when trying to use the “Trimble Scan Essential Extension” and trying to open a point cloud file? I am trying to upload a .las point cloud file and there are definitely points. I open this … --- ## [I created a 3D MODEL with my PHONE!](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/i-created-a-3d-model-with-my-phone/123628)
**Author:** [@thegentleminh](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/thegentleminh)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2020, 1:17am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/i-created-a-3d-model-with-my-phone/123628 "2020-12-03T01:17:58Z")
I recently try a new app called Displayland which allows you to scan real objects with your phone and turn them into 3D Models. The details can be improved but honestly it’s really good for a 4-minute scan using my phone… --- ## [Sketchup scan to 3D model](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-scan-to-3d-model/101037)
**Author:** [@backlit](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/backlit)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2020, 8:52pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-scan-to-3d-model/101037 "2020-10-19T20:52:50Z")
Saw this video in French. Seem to be a useful technique than having to use a complete point cloud scan. In most cases, one needs to orient in real space and create the rest by modeling. I had to use Laser s… --- ## [SketchUp PLY import of 3D Scan of Head](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-ply-import-of-3d-scan-of-head/80903)
**Author:** [@tysongersh](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/tysongersh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 1:52am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-ply-import-of-3d-scan-of-head/80903 "2018-11-10T01:52:26Z")
I want to import a test 3D scan of my face to see if I can model in in the missing parts (i.e. under the chin and the back of the head). The model was created in an app called Scandy on an iPhone Xs. This is the model: … --- ## [Automatic Architectural Survey?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/automatic-architectural-survey/51457)
**Author:** [@eneroth3](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/eneroth3)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2017, 11:08pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/automatic-architectural-survey/51457 "2017-11-27T23:08:06Z")
Hi all Where I’m making my internship in architecture two people have spent perhaps a full week in total measuring an old office building to get proper drawings of it as it is now before design any additions/modificatio…