{"id":374,"date":"2026-02-03T12:36:49","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T12:36:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/?p=374"},"modified":"2026-02-03T12:36:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T12:36:49","slug":"dev-diary-no-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/?p=374","title":{"rendered":"Dev Diary No. 4"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"758\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DevDiary.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DevDiary.png 758w, https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DevDiary-300x59.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 758px) 100vw, 758px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Another year has passed, and 2025 moved at a slow pace in our office. Several changes took place behind the scenes, along with many small and medium improvements. However, we did not introduce any major new features; instead, we focused on refining and reworking existing ones to improve user convenience. Let\u2019s take a look at what\u2019s new!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Design refresh<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As you may know, PCS is a product of Digicart Kft. These days, Digicart is celebrating its 36th anniversary\u2014which is quite a milestone. We are proud to serve both the local Hungarian and the international community with surveying services and solutions, and we felt it was time for our old logo to retire and for our visual identity to be refreshed with a new, modern design. We hope you like it as much as we do \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"647\" src=\"https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/digicart-1024x647.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-376\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5827119747990095;width:353px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/digicart-1024x647.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/digicart-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/digicart-768x485.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/digicart.jpg 1276w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The original logo from 1990<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"485\" height=\"97\" src=\"https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kep-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kep-2.png 485w, https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kep-2-300x60.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The new logo from 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Point Cloud Filter upgrade<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a common requirement to \u201cclip\u201d point clouds vertically, especially in cases where classification data\u2014 which would otherwise make this task straightforward \u2014 is not available. We already offered a Z-filter option that allows users to define minimum and maximum elevation values between which the point cloud is visualised, making tasks such as extracting a building floor plan much easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Previously, the Z-filter relied on numeric input and was buried deep within the Colorizer settings panel. Now, it is much more accessible: users can simply drag sliders to define the desired elevation range. This makes managing vertical slices of the point cloud significantly faster and more intuitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kep-3-1024x478.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kep-3-1024x478.png 1024w, https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kep-3-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kep-3-768x359.png 768w, https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kep-3-1536x717.png 1536w, https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kep-3.png 1627w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Z filter setting with a parking lot with clipped tree canopies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cloud Intensity Enhancements<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, the SLAM revolution has reached our partners, and while SLAM itself is not new, another related change has become increasingly common: point clouds are now often measured or exported with 8-bit intensity values, where intensity ranges from 0 to 255. This differs from PCS\u2019s standard 16-bit approach, where intensity values range from 0 to 65,535.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To address this, PCS now automatically detects whether a point cloud uses 8-bit or 16-bit intensity and adjusts the intensity visualisation accordingly. To further enhance this workflow, we have introduced histograms in the Colorizer settings, allowing you to fine-tune color mapping more precisely and adapt the display to your specific needs.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"599\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kep-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kep-4.png 599w, https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kep-4-300x188.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Intensity distribution from a 16-bit TLS scan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Updated installer<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>PCS has multiple dependencies on Microsoft components and hardware key drivers. In the past, ensuring that all required dependencies were properly installed could be a challenge\u2014but that is now a thing of the past. PCS can now automatically detect missing dependencies and offer them for installation. No more installing separate components on new PCs.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"428\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kep-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kep-5.png 428w, https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kep-5-300x207.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">List of dependencies from the PCS installer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CAD import\/export enhancements<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We often refer to PCS as a bridge between the CAD and GIS worlds. In this release, we have updated the background processes for DXF\u2013SHP and SHP\u2013DXF workflows. We now provide a detailed log for DXF imports and have added support for the ACAD 2018 file format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Import and export stability has been further improved, and we have introduced multiline text support for exports. In the past, some block definitions were not visible in PCS, and missing or invalid definitions were not handled properly. PCS now highlights missing or faulty block definitions to make these issues immediately apparent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, we have re-integrated the DXF layer manager, allowing users to turn layers on and off as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kep-6-1024x483.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kep-6-1024x483.png 1024w, https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kep-6-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kep-6-768x362.png 768w, https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kep-6-1536x724.png 1536w, https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kep-6.png 1624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Layer Manager in PCS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Grid enhancement<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In PCS, the underlying grid function was previously available only in special cases when a reference plan was used. We have now integrated the grid function directly into the 2D view, making it possible to measure distances based on a grid in all relevant workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kep-7-1024x684.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kep-7-1024x684.png 1024w, https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kep-7-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kep-7-768x513.png 768w, https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kep-7.png 1095w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The grid function in 2D view<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Optimzer enhancements<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><p data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"304\">The external optimizer has also received a facelift and now delivers even better performance. It comes with more configuration options, enhanced stability, improved start\u2013stop functionality, and better storage management.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><p data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"304\">While the optimizer is already a powerful standalone tool, our goal is to integrate it directly into PCS to eliminate the need for a separate application. Stay tuned for further updates.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"810\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kep-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kep-8.png 810w, https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kep-8-300x250.png 300w, https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kep-8-768x641.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The enhanced optimizer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Surface-Cloud difference enhancements<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on user feedback, we have further enhanced this QC tool to make it even more straightforward to use. The results generated by the tool are now more informative, and the workflow has been redesigned to prevent the most common user errors during the setup process.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kep-9-1024x511.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kep-9-1024x511.png 1024w, https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kep-9-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kep-9-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kep-9-1536x767.png 1536w, https:\/\/pointcloudscene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kep-9.png 1644w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Enhanced Surface-Cloud difference raster <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>What comes next?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, our primary focus is on further improving the stability of the software. While the exact direction is not yet certain, replacing the main display engine is still on the table, as it would give us greater flexibility in the 3D view. Migrating from a hardware-based licensing key to a software key remains a long-standing goal, and we are continuing to explore the available options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have had many conversations with our partners about the future development of our toolkit, and we truly appreciate the valuable feedback we have received. Please keep sharing your ideas\u2014we are listening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep creating spatial data and extracting meaningful insights with PointCloudScene!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Another year has passed, and 2025 moved at a slow pace in our office. Several changes took place behind the scenes, along with many small and medium improvements. 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