Canvas

Canvas offers a comprehensive Scan To CAD service that converts 3D scans into editable, design-ready CAD files. The service supports a variety of output formats, including Archicad, Chief Architect, Revit, SketchUp, Vectorworks, and 2020 Design Live. Canvas utilizes LiDAR-enabled iPads and iPhones to capture spaces in 3D, allowing for the generation of 2D floor plans and detailed Canvas Measurement Reports. The Scan To CAD service can deliver editable CAD files in as little as one business day and offers various pricing options based on output type and scanned area size. While optimized for residential environments, Canvas can also be used for non-residential settings with some limitations. The service can merge multiple scans into a single global CAD model and supports capturing exteriors, although it is primarily optimized for interiors. Canvas provides a 3D Web Viewer for viewing, measuring, and sharing scanned spaces, and its LiDAR technology captures thousands of measurements per second with up to 99% accuracy. Additionally, Canvas offers an SDK for integrating its scanning and data processing technologies into third-party iOS applications. The Scan To CAD service can produce native files ready for use with SketchUp, Revit, Chief Architect, 2020 Design Live, and AutoCAD, as well as PDF drawings. Canvas also provides resources such as FAQs, scanning best practices, and webinars to help users optimize their scanning process. Rush delivery options are available for Scan To CAD orders at an additional cost, with turnaround times varying based on the scanned area’s size.