Overview of ClearEdge3D EdgeWise 5.9.0

ClearEdge3D EdgeWise 5.9.0 is a specific release in the EdgeWise product line, an advanced as-built modeling software for automating scan-to-BIM workflows. Developed by ClearEdge3D, EdgeWise leverages computer vision, pattern-matching, and object recognition algorithms to extract and model elements like piping, structural steel, ducts, walls, conduits, and cable trays from mobile and terrestrial point clouds.

EdgeWise 5.9.0 is optimized for creating precise digital twins and as-built documentation, reducing manual effort and errors compared to traditional CAD methods. It supports structured formats (e.g., .TZF, .FLS) and unstructured ones (e.g., .E57, .PTS), making it versatile for scanners from Trimble, FARO, Leica, and others.

Key Features in EdgeWise 5.9.0

Drawing from the 5.x evolution, this version emphasizes refined automation and interoperability:

  • Automated Feature Extraction:
    • Advanced algorithms for pipe, structure, duct, and wall modeling, with improved handling of unstructured/mobile data to minimize false positives.
    • Semi-automated tools for finishing models, including spec-driven fitting and automatic level detection.
  • QA/QC and Visualization:
    • SmartSheet dashboard for coverage analysis, element specs, and root mean squared error checks.
    • Cross-section views and photo-realistic ClearView™ engine for precise verification.
  • Exports and Integrations:
    • Direct plugins for Autodesk Revit (as native families), Plant 3D, AVEVA E3D/PDMS, and CADWorx.
    • Formats like COE, STEP, DXF; Smart Points and Remainder Cloud for targeted point exports.
  • Workflow Enhancements:
    • Clip/clean tools for focused processing; digital software keys for easier licensing.
    • Billion-point visualization for large datasets.

What’s New in 5.9.0 (Inferred from 5.x Series)

While specific changelogs for 5.9.0 are gated behind the support portal, the 5.x lineage (including 5.7–5.8) introduced:

  • Full Revit 2023 support and deeper integration for valves/flanges export.
  • Enhanced pipe extraction balancing accuracy and speed.
  • Mobile workflow optimizations for indoor scans.
  • Updated UI ribbon for intuitive navigation (refined in post-5.8 updates).

These build toward the July 2025 major interface refresh, suggesting 5.9.0 as a bridge release with stability fixes and minor AI-driven refinements.

5-Step As-Built Modeling Workflow

  1. Load registered point clouds (structured/unstructured).
  2. Auto-extract elements via algorithms.
  3. QA/QC with SmartSheet and cross-sections.
  4. Refine using semi-automated tools.
  5. Export to Revit, Plant 3D, etc.
Clearedge3d EdgeWise 5.9.0
Clearedge3d EdgeWise 5.9.0