Insights & Workflows from the Field

Learn how top surveyors and CAD professionals streamline scan-to-CAD with real-time tools, smarter methods, and practical tips.

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Ramos

August 5, 2025

How Scan-to-CAD Works: Step-by-Step Workflow From Laser Scan to DWG (Nest3D)

This step-by-step guide shows how to turn laser scans into accurate DWG drawings with Nest3D. Follow field capture tips, E57 or FLS setup, coordinate checks, layer mapping, feature extraction, and final QA, then compare your speed to manual tracing with a free fourteen-day trial.

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Ramos

August 5, 2025

Nest3D vs Scan2CAD – Which Scan-to-CAD Tool Fits Your Data and Deadline?

Wondering whether to invest in Nest3D or Scan2CAD? This in-depth comparison shows where each tool shines, from laser-scan point clouds to legacy paper plans. Learn which workflow saves the most drafting time, how pricing stacks up, and why many firms keep both tools in their kit.

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Ramos

August 5, 2025

Scan-to-CAD vs Manual Tracing: How Much Time and Budget You Can Save

Manual point-cloud drafting can swallow days. This comparison breaks down every manual step, shows a real benchmark where Nest3D cut drafting hours by half, and explains when automation or hand tracing makes sense.

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