PFD/DWG to RCP

[Anonymous]

I am looking for is a program to accurately measure areas and lengths from 2d dwg and pdf versions of architectural floor plans and elevations. For example if I receive a floor plan in pdf or dwg files I am looking to calibrate a scale based on the linear dimensions stated on the drawing, which would then allow me to get accurate area quantities and lengths by clicking on relevant points.

I have been in contact with Autodesk via email and they are advising me that Autodesk Recap would be suitable. I have downloaded the free trial version, with the view to purchasing, but am having difficulty converting pdf and dwg files in rcp files in order to use them in Recap.

Any advice? 

[catherineliu]

ReCap can do measurement based on Point cloud data but it doesn't support PDF/DWG import.

[Anonymous]

Autodesk Sales Team have told me that it can be done but despite my requested for information on how to do this, they have not explained. 

[catherineliu]

There might be some misunderstanding.

I only see PDF/dwg in your original thread, is there point cloud involved in your mentioned workflow at all? 

[Anonymous]

I emailed Autodesk, following receipt of special offer email, looking for a program which would allow me to view PDF and dwg files, calibrate the scale based on the dimensions displayed on the drawing and most importantly measure lengths and areas. I had never heard of Recap, it was Autodesk that advised me that this was the product that I was looking for. 

[catherineliu]

Thanks for sharing this information. This is irrelevant to ReCap which is a point cloud processing software.

AutoCAD or Revit should be able to satisfy your requirement easily.

[Anonymous]

That is fine. I had never of Recap. Autocad is likely to be out of our budget, and Revit certainly is.