Data opening and conversion - Cyclone BIN to LAS

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Data opening and conversion - Cyclone BIN to LAS

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Hi all,

We have an old Scanstation C10, but the university budget does not allow for the several grand for a Cylcone license, especially for such an old scanner, and in these uncertain financial times.

Is there a service for converting these scans online? Automated, or paid for a small fee? It would just be a matter of import and export, the alignment could take place in other software.

Thanks in advance!

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Or if YOU have a working copy and would be able to convert some files for a fee, please let me know!

Thanks in advance!

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Hi,
If you are here in Australia, you can rent a Cyclone License on a weekly basis for a slightly less extortional rate than buying it.
I am not too sure about Bin files though.
A lot of customers were given a "package deal" with C-10s when it was first released, the real cost of maintaining the software / CCP kicked in when the deal ran out.
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Yes classic Leica Geosystems .. the idea that the whole scanner can go in the bin if your software license runs out is ... :shock:

I've used Riegl and FARO and there was always a way to use the scanners later in their lives .. such a waste!
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Mike Annear wrote: Wed Sep 16, 2020 11:29 am Hi,
If you are here in Australia, you can rent a Cyclone License on a weekly basis for a slightly less extortional rate than buying it.
I am not too sure about Bin files though.
A lot of customers were given a "package deal" with C-10s when it was first released, the real cost of maintaining the software / CCP kicked in when the deal ran out.
Mike
Thanks Mike.

I would consider renting, but first I need to see the data and if it's even usable for what we need ..
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Hi,
You can download and install Cyclone and run it in Viewer mode without a license.
This way you can see exactly what data you have,
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Indeed. Until I get it into cloud compare with my other spatial data, I can't really judge much .. thanks though! :)
Mike Annear wrote: Thu Sep 17, 2020 2:28 am Hi,
You can download and install Cyclone and run it in Viewer mode without a license.
This way you can see exactly what data you have,
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After looking around, it's looking like hiring a new FARO will be much cheaper than getting a licence from LEICA .. will post my "solution" though.
Mike Annear wrote: Wed Sep 16, 2020 11:29 am Hi,
If you are here in Australia, you can rent a Cyclone License on a weekly basis for a slightly less extortional rate than buying it.
I am not too sure about Bin files though.
A lot of customers were given a "package deal" with C-10s when it was first released, the real cost of maintaining the software / CCP kicked in when the deal ran out.
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