# FARO Connect

FARO Connect is a powerful software solution to process and manage the Elios 3’s LiDAR data. Powered by the world’s leading SLAM algorithm, FARO Connect converts data from the Elios 3 into highly accurate point clouds and provides a range of SLAM presets, optimized for the most common data capture scenarios of the Elios 3. In this training, learn everything from best flight practices to processing and registration of your point cloud data.

## General Information

The following links can provide basic information to start using FARO connect:

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[System Requirements](/third-party-software/faro-connect/software-general-information/system-requirements.md)
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[How to Install FARO connect](/third-party-software/faro-connect/software-general-information/how-to-install-faro-connect.md)
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[Software Download - Current  FARO Connect and Flyability script installer](/third-party-software/faro-connect/software-general-information/software-download-current-faro-connect-and-flyability-script-installer.md)
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[File formats used by FARO connect](/third-party-software/faro-connect/software-general-information/file-formats-used-by-faro-connect.md)
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[FARO FAQ / Troubleshooting](/third-party-software/faro-connect/software-general-information/faro-faq-troubleshooting.md)
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[GeoSLAM Connect (end of life)](/third-party-software/faro-connect/software-general-information/geoslam-connect-end-of-life.md)
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[Available Training](/third-party-software/faro-connect/software-general-information/available-training.md)
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## How To:

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[How to Install FARO connect](/third-party-software/faro-connect/software-general-information/how-to-install-faro-connect.md)
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[How to process a point cloud](/third-party-software/faro-connect/how-to-process-a-point-cloud.md)
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## Latest News:

Have questions about, or need help with FARO connect? Go to our new [FARO FAQ / Troubleshooting article](/third-party-software/faro-connect/software-general-information/faro-faq-troubleshooting.md) covering the most common questions, and help guide you when encountering friction.

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Starting with the Elios 3 update 2025.01, we have replaced the .bag file with an .mcap file. To process the flight in FARO connect a .geoslam file can be exported using Inspector 5. 

**How to export the geoslam file/s to process in FARO connect.**

<figure><img src="/files/PLxkCI3TiLCFztk1fwDC" alt=""><figcaption><p>Inspector 5 Export tab. Export one or multiple flights.</p></figcaption></figure>

Navigate to the project in Inspector 5. Select the Export tab in the right side bar. Select FARO, and with the appropriate flight/s selected Click Export.&#x20;

For more information: [Release notes](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l7_StkIQZ78CjgRgI76cv-F8n8cnBvDC/view?usp=drive_link)

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A new Flyability script version 1.8 has been released and is needed for the FARO connect version 2025.1 to work without error. Please remember to update the Flyability script when updating FARO connect.

For more information: [Download - Current FARO Connect and Flyability script installer](/third-party-software/faro-connect/software-general-information/software-download-current-faro-connect-and-flyability-script-installer.md)


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