Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 Industry-Standard Point Cloud Registration Software
Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 is the industry-standard point cloud registration software with VIS support and TruView publishing for Leica scanner workflows.
Quick Facts
- Developer
- Leica Geosystems
- Category
- Point Cloud Processing
- Pricing
- Subscription
- Starting Price
- Subscription /year
- Best For
- Leica scanner users (RTC360, BLK series)
We use Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 for professional projects. See our workflow →
What is Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360?
Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 — currently published by Leica as Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS — represents decades of point cloud processing expertise from Hexagon/Leica. The software is purpose-built for registering and processing laser scan data, with automatic registration powered by VIS (Visual Inertial System) data from RTC360 and BLK scanners.
Beyond registration, Cyclone includes tools for measurement, annotation, and publishing to TruView for stakeholder access. CloudWorx plugins extend functionality to AutoCAD, Revit, and other platforms.
At THE FUTURE 3D, we use Cyclone REGISTER 360 for all Leica scanner workflows, leveraging VIS for automatic registration and TruView for client delivery. The software's reliability and accuracy make it essential for survey-grade projects.
Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 Key Features
Comprehensive capabilities that make Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 a professional choice for point cloud processing.
Automatic Registration
VIS-powered automatic registration for RTC360 and BLK scanners. Leica publishes up to a 20× speed improvement for the processing and import of scan and image data in Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS.
VIS Support
Full integration with Leica Visual Inertial System for tracked walk-through scanning registration.
TruView Publishing
Batch-publish registered data to TruView Cloud or TruView Enterprise for browser-based stakeholder access and measurements. Leica footnotes TruView Cloud publishing as requiring a TruView Cloud subscription.
CloudWorx Plugins
Direct point cloud access in AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks through CloudWorx plugin family.
Modeling Tools
Extract geometric primitives, create meshes, and generate CAD-ready elements from point clouds.
Quality Reports
Auto-generate a professional registration report as a deliverable PDF once registration is QC'd, with symbols optimised for colour-blind users.
Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 Pricing & Plans
Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 offers flexible subscription plans to match your needs.
Cyclone REGISTER 360
- Automatic registration
- VIS support
- TruView publishing (requires a TruView Cloud subscription)
- Measurement tools
CloudWorx
- AutoCAD plugin
- Revit plugin
- Point cloud access in CAD
Pricing shown is Leica Geosystems’s own published pricing, not THE FUTURE 3D’s, and is indicative only — vendors change plans and figures without notice. Check Leica Geosystems for the current price before making a purchasing decision.
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At THE FUTURE 3D, we own Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 licenses and use it for client projects. You get professional point cloud processing deliverables without purchasing software yourself. Get a free project quote →
Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 Pros & Cons
Advantages
- Industry-standard reliability and accuracy
- VIS automatic registration; Leica publishes up to 20× faster processing and import of scan and image data
- Excellent Leica ecosystem integration
- Batch publishing to TruView, LGS, Cyclone ENTERPRISE, E57, PTX, PTG, PTS and RCP
- CloudWorx CAD plugins
- Comprehensive quality documentation
Limitations
- Subscription pricing (no perpetual option)
- Optimized for Leica equipment
- Learning curve for advanced features
- Resource-intensive for large projects
Who Should Use Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360?
Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 is Best For
- Leica scanner users (RTC360, BLK series)
- Survey firms requiring registration accuracy
- Scan-to-BIM workflows
- Projects needing TruView delivery
- CAD integration via CloudWorx
Consider Alternatives If
- Non-Leica scanner users (consider ReCap)
- Simple visualization-only needs
- Users avoiding subscription models
- Multi-vendor equipment standardization
Technical Specifications
System Requirements
- Operating System
- Windows (see Leica's current system requirements)
- RAM
- See Leica's current system requirements — the 03.23 datasheet publishes none
- Storage
- SSD with substantial free space
- GPU
- See Leica's current system requirements
Supported File Formats
Integrations & Compatible Platforms
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How We Use Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360
Our professional workflow leveraging Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 for client projects.
Import Leica scanner data with VIS metadata
Automatic registration using VIS-powered alignment
Manual verification and refinement if needed
Generate quality reports for certification
Publish to TruView for client access
Provide point clouds for the client's CAD/BIM workflow via CloudWorx or direct export
Deliverables We Produce with Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360
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Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 FAQ
What is Leica Cyclone?
Leica Cyclone is a family of point cloud processing software. Cyclone REGISTER 360 is the core registration product, while CloudWorx provides CAD integration.
How much does Leica Cyclone cost?
Cyclone uses subscription pricing. Contact Leica or authorized dealers for current pricing. Subscriptions include software updates and support.
Does Cyclone work with non-Leica scanners?
Yes — Leica's published import list is broad: e57, fls, frp, fws, ptg, ptx, zfc, zfprj, zfs, RCP, RAF, CMI, TXT and image formats, which covers native FARO (.fls/.frp/.fws) and Z+F (.zfc/.zfprj/.zfs) data as well as Autodesk RCP. What is Leica-specific is VIS automatic registration, which only works with compatible Leica scanners.
What is VIS registration?
VIS (Visual Inertial System) uses camera imagery and IMU data during scanning to enable automatic registration without manual target placement.
What is TruView?
TruView is Leica's cloud platform for hosting and sharing registered point clouds. Stakeholders view data through web browsers with measurement tools.
What is CloudWorx?
CloudWorx is a family of plugins that provide direct point cloud access in AutoCAD, Revit, and other CAD platforms.
Is Cyclone suitable for large projects?
Yes, Cyclone handles large projects with optimization features for managing billions of points. Hardware requirements scale with project size.
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