Leica Cyclone 3DR is Windows desktop software for processing point cloud data into 3D models and deliverables. Its workflows cover data import, inspection, modelling, meshing, publishing, and reporting. Data-cleaning tools reduce noise and errors, while AI classification and scripting can automate processing tasks. Users can create 2D and 3D models, meshes, and textures, inspect reality-capture data, and generate reports; Scan2Verify creates prefilled QA/QC reports from scans. PRO Edition packages add tools for AEC, Survey, and Plant work. Cyclone 3DR connects with Cyclone FIELD 360, Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS, Hexagon GeoCloud, and downstream products such as CloudWorx. Listed formats include E57, LAS/LAZ, IFC, and RVT, with some formats dependent on license. The 2024.0 release notes specify 64-bit Windows 10 (Build 1809) or Windows 11. Leica recommends 16 GB RAM for regular desktop workflows and 32 GB plus a supported NVIDIA GPU for auto-classification. A separate Free Viewer supports viewing, measurements, labels, and basic inspection editing without using a full license.
Who it is for
Cyclone 3DR suits teams working with reality-capture point clouds for inspection, modelling, meshing, and reporting. Its PRO packages target AEC, Survey, and Plant workflows.
What is good
- AI classification and automated point-cloud processing.
- Creates 2D and 3D models, meshes, and textures.
- Scan2Verify creates prefilled QA/QC reports.
- Free Viewer supports viewing and basic inspection editing.
- Script API exposes most software functions.
What to know first
- Windows 64-bit desktop platform only.
- Some file formats depend on the license.
- DWG requires AEC or PRO Edition.
- Auto-classification calls for 32 GB RAM and supported NVIDIA GPU.
Verdict
Cyclone 3DR covers point-cloud preparation, inspection, modelling, meshing, and reporting, with a separate Free Viewer for basic viewing and checks. Confirm edition and license requirements for the formats and workflows you need.
Compared on point cloud software
- Free plan
- No
- Point-cloud registration
- Yes
- Point classification
- Yes
- Processing mode
- desktop
- E57 support
- Yes
- LAS/LAZ support
- Yes
- Geospatial analysis
- Yes
- Point-cloud to mesh
- Yes
