ClearEdge3D
ClearEdge3D is a vendor of desktop and Revit-connected software that turns laser scan and mobile mapping clouds into as-built BIM geometry and automated construction checks, with EdgeWise for modeled MEP and structure, Verity for model-to-cloud QA in Revit or Navisworks, and a free Revit plugin for scan handling and visualization.
When a facility arrives as millions of colored points, someone still has to turn that data into pipes, ducts, walls, and hangers the design team can use. ClearEdge3D built its reputation on that gap: computer-vision extraction in EdgeWise, then handoff into Autodesk Revit, Plant 3D, or AVEVA E3D Design using native or exchange formats the vendor documents on its product pages. Marketing material cites large time reductions versus fully manual trace-over work, with a quoted case noting roughly forty hours saved on one MEP and structural modeling job (ClearEdge3D, 2025).
Verity sits on the verification side. It registers as-built point clouds against coordination or fabrication models inside Revit or Navisworks, color-codes tolerance results, and supports reporting through built-in authoring tools plus HTML or PDF exports. Teams use it to catch wrong-in-place work before it propagates into downstream packages and schedules. The same company offers ClearEdge3D Tools for Revit, a no-cost add-in that improves how scans are shown, hidden, colorized, and navigated inside Revit, including Scan Painter workflows that paint reality-capture colors onto model materials.
The public site states more than one thousand customer logos in its trust strip and positions the stack as hardware-agnostic for common terrestrial and mobile lidar inputs (ClearEdge3D, 2025). License economics are handled through sales and partners rather than a published price grid, so expect quotes that bundle seats, modules, and maintenance. Always confirm system requirements, Revit year support, and export formats with the vendor before you standardize a delivery method.
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Pros
- Tight coupling with Revit and Navisworks for workflows teams already run
- Automation focused on repetitive MEP and structural elements from dense clouds
- Free Revit utility lowers friction for scan-heavy projects
- Documented multi-format export path beyond a single host app
Cons
- No public list pricing on the marketing site
- Structured (non-unified) clouds are recommended for several Revit plugin navigation features
- Deep plant or civil native authoring is not the main positioning compared with full multidisciplinary BIM suites
Key features
EdgeWise scan-to-BIM: Extracts piping, structure, ducts, walls, conduit, and cable trays from mobile or terrestrial point clouds using automated feature detection, with SmartSheet style QA views for coverage and sizing checks.
Verity construction verification: Compares as-built clouds to Revit or Navisworks models, flags in-tolerance and out-of-tolerance work, supports clash style coordination review, and can push corrections back into the host model.
Exports for design systems: Sends intelligent geometry toward Revit, Plant 3D, and E3D Design, with additional exchange options such as COE, STEP, and DXF noted on the EdgeWise product page.
Remainder and Smart Points: Exports leftover points for odd equipment or isolates points tied to modeled elements so edits do not force a full reprocess of the whole cloud.
Tools for Revit plugin: Free add-in to toggle cloud visibility, build scan markers and perspective views, and paint RGB or intensity from captures onto Revit materials; Revit current year plus prior three years are called out in the plugin FAQ.
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ClearEdge3D does not publish standard license prices on its public pages as of 2026-04-27. Request a quote from ClearEdge3D or an authorized reseller; confirm modules, seats, and support in writing.
Frequently asked questions
How do I buy ClearEdge3D EdgeWise or Verity and what does a license cost?
The ClearEdge3D marketing site routes buyers to request a demo and speak with the vendor or a partner rather than showing a public rate card. Pricing therefore depends on modules such as EdgeWise versus Verity, seat counts, and support terms. Ask ClearEdge3D for a written quote and confirm currency, tax, and maintenance before you commit.
Does ClearEdge3D software run on macOS or only Windows?
The product line is built around Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, Plant 3D, and AVEVA E3D Design integrations that are widely deployed on Windows workstations in AEC. Treat Windows as the practical platform for EdgeWise and Verity sessions unless your IT team has a supported virtualization path. The free Revit plugin follows the Revit host operating system.
Which file formats and CAD or BIM hosts does EdgeWise support for export?
Official EdgeWise materials name direct targets including Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Plant 3D, and AVEVA E3D Design, plus neutral exports such as COE, STEP, and DXF for wider CAD use. Verity focuses on Revit and Navisworks model comparison rather than generic STEP publishing, so pick the module that matches your deliverable chain.
What does Verity do for QA that ordinary clash detection in Navisworks does not cover on its own?
Verity automates large-scale comparison between dense as-built point clouds and modeled elements inside Revit or Navisworks, with color-coded tolerance states and reporting into sheets, schedules, HTML, or PDF. The vendor states this style of automated check can run substantially faster than manual spot checks across full scopes, which matters when clouds cover whole floors or plants.
How does ClearEdge3D Tools for Revit relate to Autodesk ReCap for scan navigation?
The Tools for Revit page explains marker and perspective workflows that resemble ReCap style scan navigation inside Revit, but the add-in is tuned for modelers who want lighter-weight cloud display, Scan Painter colorization, and quick visibility toggles. It is a separate free download from ClearEdge3D and tracks supported Revit year releases listed in the plugin FAQ.
Who typically adopts ClearEdge3D on building and industrial projects?
Site copy highlights laser scanning providers, contractors such as DPR, and modeling shops that need faster as-built production and field-verified coordination. Owners and GCs appear in testimonials around Verity, while EdgeWise stories emphasize MEP and structural modeling shops that measure work in dozens of modeling hours saved per job.