# Visual Inspect™

> Mobile 3D CAD visualization and comparison for manufacturing and design. (iPhone/iPad app by FARO Technologies Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-inspect/id382570004 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [FARO Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/397761761)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.4 · 82 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2010-09-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-inspect/id382570004/reviews.md

## What is Visual Inspect™?

The FARO Visual Inspect™ product suite enables large, complex 3D CAD data to be transferred to an iPad and then used for mobile visualization and comparison to real world conditions. Visual Inspect™ enables real time, actionable manufacturing insight through early stage error detection in the production, construction or design processes as well as their documentation.

The 3D CAD data is stored locally on the iPad through an innovative, compressed, mobile format which provides an exceptional degree of flexibility and mobility that together drive increased productivity. 

In order to create this format, the powerful Visual Inspect Translator (see also https://knowledge.faro.com/Software/Factory_Metrology/Visual_Inspect/Software_Download_for_Visual_Inspect_CAD_Translator) is used and is the basis for incredibly fast loading of extremely large data  sets. 

The Visual Inspect CAD Translator supports virtually all data formats, including 3DXML, ACIS, native CATIA, IGES, Inventor, JT 8.x and 9.x, NX, Parasolid, ProE / Creo, Solid Edge, SolidWorks, STEP, STL, VDA-FS, XCGM.

Flexible data transfer from Visual Inspect Translator (PC) to Visual Inspect (iPad) via:

•	FTP Server
•	Special flash drive (e.g. PhotoFast Memories Cable)
•	Apple iTunes
•	Email
•	Apple AirDrop
•	Link to customer-owned intranet

## Key features

- Mobile 3D CAD data visualization
- Comparison to real-world conditions
- Early error detection
- Compressed mobile format for flexibility
- Fast loading of large datasets
- Support for numerous 3D data formats

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-inspect/id382570004/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Unable to be used in iOS7

*2014-01-29*

This app was very good for me to take my 3D models with me to show my colleagues at relevant meetings. I did recommend this to colleagues for their use at that time.

This app will not display any 3D models in iOS 7. I contacted the developers in October 2013 regarding an upgrade for iOS7. They stated this would take a few weeks. There has been no update 3 months later.

I would no longer recommend this app to anyone.

### 3/5 — Does it all, but no one's home.

*2011-10-16*

This app does what others cannot... Measure parts, and turn individual bodies on and off within an assembly.

However, the developer seems to have given up on the project, making compatibility with newer CAD programs and operating systems paralised by outdated conversion software.

The SolidWorks converter only works with 2009 and below.

### 1/5 — not working

*2011-05-16, version 1.1*

does not work . website othere user reports as having format support is down.

don't buy.

### 2/5 — Design Engineer

*2011-05-12, version 1.1*

This will be a very powerful and useful tool when it is done!  Performance is much better than previous versions. The interface is still very clunky and not very intuitive.  Plus no help area (or maybe that's hidden too).  Maybe I will get my money's worth over time with the upgrades.

### 5/5 — Great for showing off my 3d models

*2010-12-05, version 0*

The app comes with a companion application for OSX or Windows that allows you to convert your 3d models from other formats.

I was able to convert some models from VRML 2.0 (with textures) to the format the app requires, and they look pretty good. None of the screenshots show textures, but it is possible to use bitmap UV textures.

I would like to see more options for the conversion of models (including the ability to flip the Up Axis). The ability to easily define a background image would be great too!

### 3/5 — Doesn't work with older versions of solid works.

*2010-11-13, version 0*

Although it mentions the versions it works with, I purchased it with the curiosity and hope that it might work with a slightly older version of solid works. Unfortunately it did not, so I cannot in all fairness rate this product. All I can say is make sure your software supports exactly what they state before making a purchase. Good luck! Since I could not submit this review without giving it a rating, I've given it a "3" neither good nor bad, just to be fair.

### 3/5 — Good program, but having to pay twice for it is annoying.

*2010-10-07, version 0*

The program itself, is excellent.  Great graphics, great functionality.  I'm amazed that I can now carry my 3D models with me and don't need to bring a laptop as well as my iPad on trips.  Perfect!  My carry-on just got a lot lighter!

But i'm a little disappointed with the purchase process.  Being a paid app ($2) I expect that my $2 is paying for me to be able to avoid popups offering me a premium app for $20 more.  $20 isn't completely out of line for the full functionality, but to be honest, i'd rather pay that $20 up front, and not have to pay $2 to evaluate the program first.

Also, neither the viewer on the iPad nor On-hand Connect on the desktop will connect to my FTP site, when Filezilla and other FTP packages have no problems with the same settings.

Five stars for functionality, one star for a crappy business model.  Average 3.  Fix the Pay-now-and-pay-later arrangement and it'd be a five-star app.

### 5/5 — Unbeschreiblich gut

*2010-10-04, version 0*

Stellt komplexe 3D Modelle einwandfrei da.
Komponenten von Baugruppen können auch einzeln geladen werden.

Gute Lösung, da man seine Modelle auf den Gerät hat und nicht etwa extrem irgendwo im Web, denn häufig hat man ja keine schnelle Netzanbindung wenn man sie braucht...

Verbesserungsvorschlag: einblenden/ausblenden von Komponenten direkt in einer Baugruppe.

Peter

### 5/5 — Gelungene 3D App

*2010-09-30, version 0*

Tolle App mit vielen Funktionen, sogar jt wird unterstützt. Hab auch das Premium-Paket gekauft, da ist vor allem der Beamer-Support genial. Echt zu empfehlen!

## Frequently asked questions about Visual Inspect™

### What devices is Visual Inspect™ compatible with?

Visual Inspect™ is designed specifically for iPads, offering a mobile solution for professionals in various industries. It was released on 2010-09-30 and last updated on 2021-10-01.

### How is 3D CAD data transferred to Visual Inspect™?

Data can be transferred from the Visual Inspect Translator on a PC to the iPad app via FTP Server, special flash drives, Apple iTunes, email, Apple AirDrop, or a link to a customer-owned intranet.

### What 3D data formats does the Visual Inspect Translator support?

The Visual Inspect CAD Translator supports a wide range of formats including 3DXML, ACIS, CATIA, IGES, Inventor, JT, NX, Parasolid, ProE/Creo, Solid Edge, SolidWorks, STEP, STL, VDA-FS, and XCGM.

### Is Visual Inspect™ suitable for young users?

Visual Inspect™ has an age rating of 4+, making it accessible for a broad audience. Its primary focus is on professional use for complex 3D data analysis.

### How often is Visual Inspect™ updated?

The application's latest version is 2021.0, with the last update occurring on October 1, 2021. This indicates a history of development and potential for future updates.

### Does Visual Inspect™ require an internet connection to view CAD data?

The 3D CAD data is stored locally on the iPad in a compressed, mobile format. This allows for flexible and mobile use, suggesting that viewing does not necessarily require a constant internet connection after initial transfer.

### What are the benefits of using Visual Inspect™ for error detection?

Visual Inspect™ enables real-time, actionable manufacturing insight by facilitating early stage error detection in production, construction, or design processes. This helps in identifying issues before they become more significant problems.

### Is Visual Inspect™ free to use?

Yes, Visual Inspect™ is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements associated with the application, as indicated by its pricing and feature flags.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2021.0 — 2021-10-01

Improvements / Bug fixes

### 2020.2 — 2020-11-12

Improvements / Bug fixes

### 2020.1 — 2020-03-26

Improvements / Bug fixes

### 2020.0 — 2020-02-12

Improvements / Bug fixes

### 2019.0 — 2019-07-16

Improvements / Bug fixes

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