New software tools allow you to utilize point clouds directly and easily. Point clouds are the raw data that is collected from the scanner. In the past, expensive and/or cumbersome software was needed to work with point clouds. But now, there are many things you can do with just the raw scan data, making 3D scanning an incredible value. These things include:
View the scans as full-color panoramic images
Take measurements
Create ortho-images
Create color images and fly-through videos
Perform clash detection
Walk through the site virtually