Introduction to ReCap Professional
Course overview
Discover how to import laser scan files into ReCap Professional and register the scans into point clouds. You will learn how to view and navigate point clouds, add dimensions and comments, and modify points in preparation for using point clouds with other Autodesk applications.
You'll be able to: 
- Set up new ReCap projects
- Import raw laser scan files
- Register scans into point clouds
- View and navigate point clouds
- Utilize View States
- Navigate scans with RealView
- Use the Minimap to set a User Coordinate System
- Add comments and dimensions
- Select scan points
- Create scan regions
About the author
This content was created by Jason Drew, Technical Account Specialist at Autodesk.
Before you start
- Please make sure you have the ReCap Professional software loaded.
- If you have technical difficulties, please reach out to product support.
Announcements
This course will retire and be removed from Autodesk Learning on July 17, 2026. Please complete the course and download your certificate of completion by July 15, 2026.
This change is part of an ongoing effort to deliver more relevant and effective learning experiences for our learners.
You can continue learning through other content in Autodesk Learning, Learning Center, and the Autodesk product documentation on the Help Site.