This guide will walk you through the simple process of downloading and installing CloudCompare, a powerful, open-source application for working with 3D point clouds and meshes. Follow these steps to get the software up and running on your Windows computer.
Cloud Compare is a free, open-source application for 3D point cloud and meshing on Windows, MacOS, and Linux.
Prerequisites
- Admin rights on your computer.
- Save and close everything—the installer will restart your computer.
Instructions
1. Go to https://www.cloudcompare.org/, click Download, and select the appropriate version.
For most people, this will be the latest stable release for Windows (64 bit).
2. Once downloaded, run the installer (this should be in your Downloads folder) and follow the prompts through any security pop-ups.
On Windows 10, this means clicking More info then Run anyway.
3. Click Next until you get to the final form, then click Install.
4. Wait for the installation to run—this can take several minutes.
5. Once it’s finished, click Finish and allow your computer to restart.
6. You should now be able to launch Cloud Compare from your start menu.
I still can't do it!
We wrote these articles to equip you with everything you need to get the job done on your own, but we understand that sometimes this isn't sufficient.
If you're stuck, you can connect with our support team by clicking the question mark button at the top right corner of your user portal.
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