Knowledge Base

Scene LT is a piece of free software created specifically for viewing FARO laser scanner scan data. SCENE LT is a free viewer used to view, process, and manage existing point clouds and workspaces generated by the FARO® Laser Scanner Focus and SCENE.

SCENE LT includes filtering, automatic object recognition, simple measurement capability, 3D visualization, meshing, exporting scan data to various point-cloud and CAD formats, and importing CAD models in VRML format for comparing them with point-cloud data. With SCENE LT you can share scan data with work groups and partners in WebShare Cloud, where you can use a standard web browser to view the scan data.

If your project folder contains a “Scene Scan Data” folder, then you should consider downloading and using the Scene LT software and files. Here is the page to download Scene LT. Click on this link to download the free software and fill out the info form.

The Scene LT file format is a ZIP file which contains a set of folders and files. This data contains the 3D Panoramic view of the scan data for each scanner location. You will need to unzip these files and then open the "FWS" file in Scene LT to view the scan data.

Once Scene LT is installed, go to the setting icon in the upper right (gear icon) and click the button at the top labeled "Switch User Interface." This will set the user interface to allow the opening of FWS files.

Mac users will need access to a Windows machine in order to install this software.

Alternatively, Existing Conditions' Virtual Site Visits platform is an easy and low cost way to access spatial data of your building or project, regardless of your operating system or hardware. You can use the platform on any desktop, tablet, or mobile device – all you need is an internet connection.