RIEGL RiSCAN PRO

What RIEGL RiSCAN PRO is

RIEGL RiSCAN PRO is operating and processing software for terrestrial laser scanning projects. It covers scanner data acquisition, visualization, and processing, with real-time field data streaming and automated batch processing. Its point-cloud workflow includes automatic registration, multi-station adjustment, filtering, merging, colorization, meshing, and volume calculation. The software can combine information from multiple sensors, including external camera data, to add color and other attributes to point clouds.

RiSCAN PRO exports to formats including .e57, .las, .laz, .pts, .ptx, .obj, .stl, .dxf, .csv, and .pdf. Its documented XML project structure supports moving projects to third-party post-processing software. Available plugins include RiPANO, LIS GeoTec, LIS TreeAnalyzer, and an AI image anonymizer for faces and license plates. Listed applications range from architecture and façade measurement to surveying, agriculture and forestry, topography, archaeology, cultural heritage, and city modeling. The software supports RIEGL VZ-Line and VZ-i series scanners and runs on Windows 11. RIEGL was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Horn, Austria. Pricing is available on request, and download access is limited to RIEGL customers through its Members Area.

Who it suits

RiSCAN PRO suits surveying, scanning, and modeling teams using supported RIEGL terrestrial laser scanners on Windows 11. Its acquisition, point-cloud processing, sensor fusion, and export capabilities serve projects from as-built surveys and façade measurement to forestry and city modeling.

Limits

The current datasheet's minimum system requirements apply to projects of up to about 100 scan positions. Pricing depends on license levels and plugin module licenses, with prices available on request.

Getting started

1. Visit the RIEGL RiSCAN PRO product page.
2. Confirm your system runs Windows 11 and your scanner is a supported RIEGL VZ-Line or VZ-i series model.
3. Contact RIEGL for pricing and license levels or plugin module licenses.
4. Use the RIEGL Members Area to access the download if you are a RIEGL customer.
5. Use RIEGL’s support channel for technical support or the product page’s regional sales contacts.

Verdict

Choose RiSCAN PRO if your terrestrial scanning work uses supported RIEGL scanners and needs acquisition through point-cloud processing in one workflow. Its sensor combination, broad processing tools, and export options support varied surveying and modeling tasks. Check the Windows 11 requirement, customer-only download access, and requested pricing before choosing it.