Importing .laz files directly into AutoCAD without ReCap

[acourriol]

Hello everyone,

I'm looking for a way to open .laz files in AutoCAD without using the ReCap application. Do you know of a method to convert these files for direct import into AutoCAD? Or is it necessary to use ReCap to work with .laz files in AutoCAD?

Thank you in advance for your advice and help.

[imadHabash]

>> Or is it necessary to use ReCap to work with .laz files in AutoCAD?

I'm afraid yes .

[TerryDotson]

If you were to consider third party add-ons, the low cost MapWorks for AutoCAD will read and write .LAZ files, allow point reductions and TinSurface generation, along with hundreds of additional tools.

[pendean]

You'll need to purchase a tool, whether from Autodesk or someone else @acourriol
How would you like to proceed? Nothing built into AutoCAD will do what you need, sorry.

[Pointdump]

Hi Alexandre,
Welcome to the Autodesk Forums.
"...convert these files for direct import into AutoCAD..."
More information please on what you want to do with them. Are you using Vanilla AutoCAD or Civil 3D or Map 3D?
The free LASTools can convert LAS/LAZ files to XYZ text files. I think CloudCompare and GeoViewer also can. Terry's DotSoft tools are definitely the easiest way to go.
Dave