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Description

Transform simple photographs and point clouds into intricate 3D models. The process of reality modeling involves capturing the physical attributes of an infrastructure asset, developing a detailed representation, and ensuring its upkeep through ongoing surveys. Bentley's ContextCapture is a powerful reality modeling software that offers a comprehensive digital representation of the real world by producing a 3D reality mesh. This 3D reality mesh comprises numerous triangles and image data, forming a detailed model of actual conditions. Each element within this digital framework can be automatically identified and geospatially linked, allowing for an engaging and intuitive experience when navigating, locating, viewing, and querying asset information. Reality meshes find versatile applications across various engineering, maintenance, and GIS processes, offering essential real-world context to inform decisions related to design, construction, and operations. This technology often utilizes overlapping aerial photographs captured by drones, alongside ground-level images and, when necessary, enhanced with laser scans for accuracy. As such, the integration of these methods ensures a thorough and reliable digital representation of the physical environment.

Description

FARO Sphere XG, a cloud-based digital platform for digital reality, provides users with a centralized collaborative experience across all of the company's 3D modeling and reality capture applications. Sphere XG, when paired with Stream, enables faster 3D data collection, processing, and project management anywhere in the world. Sphere XG is a systematized tool that allows users to organize 3D scans, 360-degree photos and 3D models. It also allows them to manage data from different teams around the globe. Sphere XG allows you to view and share 3D point clouds, 360-degree photo documentation, and floorplans all in one place. You can also track the progress of your project over time. Ideal for 4D progress management, where the ability of comparing elements over time is crucial, project managers and VDC manager can better democratize the data and eliminate the necessity to use two platforms.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Autodesk Build No 
BIM 360 No 
Egnyte No 
MicroStation Yes 
Prevu3D Yes 
Procore No 
Skydio 3D Scan Yes 
SuperMap GIS Yes 

Integrations

Autodesk Build Yes 
BIM 360 Yes 
Egnyte Yes 
MicroStation No 
Prevu3D No 
Procore Yes 
Skydio 3D Scan No 
SuperMap GIS No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Bentley Systems

Founded

1984

Country

United States

Website

www.bentley.com/en/products/brands/contextcapture

Vendor Details

Company Name

FARO Technologies, Inc.

Founded

1981

Country

United States

Website

www.faro.com/en/Products/FARO-Sphere-XG

Product Features

3D Modeling

2D Drawing No 
Animation No 
Annotations No 
Bill of Materials No 
Character Modeling No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Component Library No 
Data Import / Export No 
For 3D Printing No 
For Architects No 
For Manufacturers No 
Reference Management No 
Simulation No 

Drone Mapping

2D Maps No 
3D Maps No 
Annotations No 
Compare Maps No 
Distance Measurement No 
Elevation Profiles No 
Overlays No 
Photogrammetry No 
Sharing Tools No 
Site Progress Tracking No 
Virtual Inspections No 

Product Features

Artificial Intelligence

Chatbot No 
For Healthcare No 
For Sales No 
For eCommerce No 
Image Recognition No 
Machine Learning Yes 
Multi-Language No 
Natural Language Processing No 
Predictive Analytics No 
Process/Workflow Automation Yes 
Rules-Based Automation No 
Virtual Personal Assistant (VPA) No 

BIM

2D Drawing Yes 
3D Modeling Yes 
Change Management No 
Collaboration Yes 
Conflict Tracking No 
Design Modeling Yes 
Document Management No 
For Facility Management Yes 
Mobile Access Yes 
Scheduling Yes 

Construction Estimating

Accounting Integration No 
Audit Trail No 
Bid Management No 
Billing & Invoicing No 
Building Product Database No 
Calculators No 
Change Orders Yes 
Contract Management No 
Cost Database No 
Customer Management No 
Customizable Templates No 
Electrical Estimating No 
HVAC Estimating Yes 
Historical Database No 
Job Costing No 
Plumbing Estimating Yes 
Price Data / Price Books No 
Project Management No 
Quote Management No 
Reporting/Analytics No 
Scheduling No 
Subcontractor Management Yes 
Takeoff No 
What-if Analysis No 

Construction Management

Accounting Integration No 
Budget Tracking/Job Costing No 
CRM No 
Change Orders Yes 
Commercial No 
Contract Management No 
Contractors Yes 
Equipment Tracking No 
Estimating Yes 
Incident Reporting No 
Mobile Access Yes 
Offline Access Yes 
RFI & Submittals Yes 
Residential No 
Subcontractor Management Yes 
Timesheets No 

Deep Learning

Convolutional Neural Networks Yes 
Document Classification No 
Image Segmentation Yes 
ML Algorithm Library No 
Model Training No 
Neural Network Modeling No 
Self-Learning No 
Visualization Yes 

Electrical Estimating

Billing & Invoicing No 
Change Orders No 
Cost Database No 
Project Management Yes 
Quotes / Proposals No 
Takeoff No 

HVAC Estimating

Billing & Invoicing No 
Commercial/Industrial No 
Cost Database No 
Data Import / Export No 
Equipment Maintenance No 
Financing Management No 
Labor Rates No 
Quotes/Proposals No 
Scheduling Yes 
Takeoff No 

Machine Learning

Deep Learning Yes 
ML Algorithm Library No 
Model Training No 
Natural Language Processing (NLP) No 
Predictive Modeling No 
Statistical / Mathematical Tools No 
Templates No 
Visualization No 

Punch List

Collaboration Yes 
Commenting / Notes Yes 
Document Management No 
Drag & Drop Yes 
Drawings Integration Yes 
Include Photos In Reports Yes 
Issue Tracking Yes 
Quality Control Checklist Yes 
Task Management Yes 

Remodeling Estimating

Cost Database No 
Quote Management No 

Virtual Tour

360-Site Stream No 
Conversion Tracking No 
Drag & Drop No 
Floor Plans & Maps No 
Flyer Templates No 
For Hospitality No 
For Real Estate No 
Hotspot No 
Lead Capture No 
Panoramas No 
Social Media Integration No 
Social Sharing No 
Virtual Reality No 
Voice-Over / Audio No 

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