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title: "Does NavVis IVION support mesh generation?"
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description: "NavVis IVION cannot create or generate meshes from point clouds natively. Download the point cloud with the Crop & Download tool, then mesh it in MeshLab, CloudCompare or Autodesk ReCap Pro."
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# Does NavVis IVION support mesh generation?

## Can I Create Meshes from Point Clouds with NavVis IVION?

No, mesh creation or generation is not natively possible with NavVis IVION. However, you can download point clouds in your preferred format and process them using third-party software to generate a mesh.

### How to Download Point Clouds

You can download the point clouds using the **Crop & Download** tool. A step-by-step guide on how to do this is available here: [Downloading Point Clouds with the Crop and Download tool](/v1/docs/downloading-point-clouds#available-download-options).

### Using Third-Party Software for Mesh Generation

Once you have downloaded the point clouds, you can import them into third-party software that supports mesh generation, such as:

- **MeshLab** – A powerful open-source tool designed for processing and converting point clouds into meshes.
- **CloudCompare** – An open-source software that allows for point cloud analysis and mesh generation.
- **Autodesk ReCap Pro** – A professional tool that integrates well with CAD software for processing point clouds into meshes.

By following these steps, you can successfully create meshes from point clouds using external software tools.