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    Supported Laser Scan File Formats

    See the following table for the laser scan file formats you can open in Navisworks.

    FormatExtension
    ASCII Laser File.asc, .txt
    Leica.pts, .ptx
    ReCap.rcs, .rcp
    Note: Native Trimble file format is not supported. To open your file in Navisworks, convert it into ASCII laser file format first.
    Parent page: Compatible CAD Applications

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