Is there any Rhino Library for point cloud conversion?

Hello,

I want to convert geometry file( such as STEP or IGES) into point cloud text file.
Can I use Rhino library in my application to do above conversion?(Without using Rhino application)
If so, Please provide details how to go about.

Thanks,
Ram

Hi @sriraml77,

To use Rhino’s STEP or IGES file importer, you’ll need to use Rhino. Of course, you can always license STEP Tools for your own project, or write your own IGES importer.

Just curious, why do you need to do this without Rhino?

Thanks,

– Dale

Hello,

Currently I’m spawning Rhino Application and loading the command macro script that loads STEP/IGES files and converts to point cloud and then further exporting into point cloud text file.
I want to avoid spawning Rhino application. Rather would like to use Rhino Library (C++) to perform above functions. The reason is, above process will be faster using library rather than Rhino application. Also Integrating with my application will be easy if it is library.

Thanks,
Sriram

We do not offer a C++ library that provides the functionality of Rhino - sorry.

– Dale

Thanks for clarification