The drawing tools provided would be good for a rough sketch at best, which could be useful to a builder or contractor who is developing a simple sketch for planning purposes.

Additionally, it offers a range of editing and processing tools, allowing users to manipulate and refine their 3D models or simply export to a CAD file to be used in conjunction with other popular software. Point Scanner – This mode utilizes the tripod and allows creating a point by point 2-D scan of a room by rotating the device. However, there are several issues with the other modes of operation, such as a level mode that requires calibration to a level surface, and a Pythagorean mode that isn’t well suited to a vertical measurement. This is my simple room map in AutoCAD which would allow me to develop a more detailed drawing of the room. But I can see where a rough room map might be useful for some initial planning, but this would never be turned into an actual architectural drawing though.Sadly, while you can scan a curved wall, you can't really use it for scanning objects: you have to move the Meazor rather than what you're measuring, and you only get a single profile line where the laser measures, not a full 3D profile. We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. But when you try to do that, the device tells you those options are coming in an update and despite waiting some months we couldn't find an update. REVIEW – I previously had the opportunity (several years ago) to review the Bosch GLM 50 C laser measuring tool. The MEAZOR performs six main measurement functions; distance measurement, level measurement, angle measurement, 2D floorplan scanning, scale unit measurement and conversion, and curve scanning.

Three new added modes come with Space/Volume Auto Calculation, 2D to 3D floorplan display and label measurements directly onto the snapped object. I suppose you could use an actual bubble level to help calibrate this tool, but that seems to kind of defeat the purpose, doesn’t it? Curve Scanner – Similar to the point scanner, this mode utilizes the tripod to map a 2-D curved shape by rotating the device.Once the new project is created and named, that project name will appear at the top of the main screen. The unit is well designed, portable and has a simple and intuitive interface making it easy to operate which is an impressive feat given the technology involved. Since the imported lines are not perfectly straight due to measurement inaccuracies, I’d use AutoCAD to modify the lines, or use the scan lines as a template to develop the drawing. First, the touchscreen is not very sensitive (at least not to my fingers) and requires slow and deliberate actions for swiping and selecting.

Whether using 3D floorplans for professional use or daily handiwork, the MEAZOR 3D brings a new level of convenience for gaining measurements and planning the use of spaces. You can scan two sides of a rectangle or triangle and get the area or the length of the third side: confusingly that's labelled Pro Scanner. Digital and award-winning product expert, HOZO Design, is pleased to announce the availability of its latest product, the MEAZOR 3D, the world's first 6-in-1 multifunction measuring tool with 3D floor planning. Protractor – This mode allows measurement of an angle based on movement of the rotating wheel using the laser as a reference point.Based on testing, measurement accuracy can be increased by 72% and time efficiency improved by 70% on average when using MEAZOR 3D compared to other traditional measuring tools.

From small room plan capture to large floor planning, the combination of these two modes is truly a game-changer in measuring solutions. This mode of operation could be used to convert a measurement on a scale drawing with various scale settings to a different length (probably only useful for scale drawings with no dimensions or smaller items that would be up-scaled to a larger size).

Secondly, most architects, engineers, or builders would not need to do this because most drawings have dimensions. Swiping left or right allows bring up the desired mode, and then touching the screen will activate the mode of operation.