Step 1
Capture
Connect your iGuide PLANIX R1 camera to your device, create a project, and scan the site. Don’t want to buy a camera? Find your local iGuide Pro to capture for you!
Site documentation built for architects, contractors and design teams
From LiDAR scans to CAD-ready files, iGuide delivers everything you need to design, collaborate and build. Starting with just one visit.
Trusted by thousands of AEC professionals worldwide
From pre-design to handoff, iGuide accelerates every phase
Inaccurate as-builts. Missed dimensions. Repeat site visits. iGuide eliminates what slows you down.
Spend less time on-site
Reduce field time by up to 50%
Capture comprehensive data
Capture 1000s of measurements per scan
Fast-track your CAD workflow
Generate CAD-ready files faster
Work together from anywhere
Collaborate remotely with 3D walkthroughs
Stay on top of progress
Track build progress and tag walkthroughs with trade notes
Say goodbye to rework
Eliminate manual drafting and rework
With iGuide, we kicked off new projects 50% faster and never had to go back to site.
Using iGuide, MC3 Group cut fieldwork to just 1–2 hours with a single team member. Precise floor plans and 3D models are captured at once, eliminating manual steps. Unlike other tools that offer visuals or measurements, iGuide delivers both.
Everything your team needs in one deliverable
iGuide combines LiDAR scanning, 3D visualization and CAD-ready files into one package so you can move from capture to design without delay.
Projects differ. So should your deliverables. Order an Advanced Drawing Package with a variety of flexible add-ons to match your project’s needs.
Every Advanced Drawing Package includes:
- Plotted Drawings (PDF)
- 3D Virtual Walkthrough
- CAD Floor Plans (DWG)
- LiDAR Point Cloud (DXF)
Available add-ons. Add the specific drawings your team needs. Get exactly what fits your project. CAD Floor Plan (DWG): drafted floor plan in DWG format with LOD 200 detail. Includes AIA standard layers, annotations and LiDAR point cloud data (DXF). Annotations are only included with iGuide Premium or Advanced Drawing Packages.
Document every stage of your build
From initial site surveys to project close-out, iGuide delivers the visuals and measurements you need to document progress and ensure accuracy.
Pre-construction
Post-construction
One of the smartest things you can do on any build is document what’s behind the walls. With iGuide, you can tag electrical, plumbing, and structural elements before they’re covered, so years later there’s no guessing. That’s priceless for maintenance and renovations.
From scan to CAD in three simple steps
Step 2Draft
Upload to the iGuide Portal directly from on-site. In 48–72* hours, your CAD files, 3D walkthrough and point cloud will be ready.
Step 3Deliver
Your files arrive in days, not weeks. Ready for planning, design or review. *Deliverable timing varies depending on selection.
Files delivered ready for
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Answers for architects, designers and construction pros
What types of files are available?
DXF, DWG, RVT, PDF and a 3D virtual walkthrough
How accurate is the data and how accurate are your drawings?
DWG floor plans have an acceptable tolerance for wall thicknesses of + or – 1/2”. This information is based upon the maximum dimensions of each room and will affect room dimensions, which can also vary.
Can I track progress over time?
Yes, iGuide can document different project stages and Real-Time Tags can be used to identify points of interest within the virtual walkthrough.
Is there a subscription?
No. All pricing is per project, and you own the data. You can download the project and host it yourself if you choose.
Do I need to do the scan myself?
No, our national network of iGuide Pros is ready to capture on-site data for you.
What’s the typical turnaround time?
Deliverables are available within days of capture, typically 48 to 72 hours post iGuide delivery.
Is these files compatible with my software? I use Chief Architect, Sketchup, etc.
Please download and open the sample files to test your software for compatibility.