Survey and reality capture workflows

Pick a workflow to see how the data moves, one step at a time, from field and aerial capture through Trimble Business Center to design, BIM and GIS. Or click any software box to see everything it connects to.

Survey and reality capture data flow across capture, process, distribute and consume stages 1. Capture Field, scan and aerial data 2. Process Store, process, adjust, extract 3. Distribute Register, host, stream 4. Consume Design, BIM and GIS upload data open project models, .dxf upload scans sync .job push to crew projects, jobs, existing data, .dxf scans manual import .tdx no direct connection import connected workspace publish connected workspace publish scan data .tdx point clouds .e57 / .las linework, TIN .dwg / LandXML publish GIS module 2 · manual import point cloud, orthos · .las / .tif 2 · manual import point cloud · .las / .laz 2 · final point cloud .las / .laz 1 · survey control GCPs, checkpoints · .csv publish stream via plug-in skips ReCap manual import download .las export .e57 / .las attach .rcp attach scan data .rcp / .rcs ArcGIS connector Trimble SiteVision Scan, Measure, AR Trimble Perspective Terrestrial Scanning Trimble Access Field Data Collection DJI Terra Aerial LiDAR & Imagery GeoCue LP360 Aerial / SLAM LiDAR Emesent Aura Aerial / SLAM LiDAR Trimble Connect Cloud Project Storage Trimble Business Center (TBC) Process, Adjust, Imagery, Leveling, Point Clouds, Extraction Trimble Reality Capture Platform On Trimble Connect Trimble RealWorks Scan Registration, Extraction & Modeling Autodesk Revit BIM Modeling Autodesk ReCap Point Cloud Indexing Autodesk Civil 3D Drafting & Design Esri ArcGIS GIS Mapping & Data Data transfer From Trimble Business Center Streamed from the Reality Capture Platform Manual import, no direct connection © 2026 American Meridian LLC · americanmeridianllc.com Product names and logos are trademarks of their respective owners.

Tip: click any software box to highlight its connections. In a workflow, use the left and right arrow keys to step through.