Welcome to the FAQ document for the Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, and CYBID partnership.
We are excited to introduce our joint offering, the "Forensic Software Suite,“ a comprehensive software and hardware solution for crime, crash and collision and fire analysis and reconstruction. By combining our unique strengths in scene visualisation, we are looking into the future of forensics, jointly providing expertise, peer-to-peer consultancy, and unparalleled Public Safety and Forensics solutions.
This document aims to answer common questions about our partnership and the features of the Forensic Software Suite, ensuring you have all the information needed to maximise this innovative platform.
Crime, crash and fire investigators and reconstructionists will benefit from never-before-seen solutions that offer enhanced visualisations, simulation capabilities, Virtual Reality and many other comprehensive analysis and visualisation tools. we offer the moste comprehensive software solution avaliable on the market.
No changes are necessary if you are satisfied with your current setup. However, if you are looking to enhance your capabilities—particularly in visualisation, simulation, or virtual reality (VR)—consider exploring the V-SIM Forensic Platform.
For laser scanner users (e.g., Leica RTC360 or BLK360), V-SIM offers a robust upgrade path with dedicated modules for CRIME and CRASH that provide advanced 2D/3D visualisation, animation, simulation, and analysis. The platform also includes:
- A VR solution for immersive scene exploration
- A simulation engine for dynamic crash or crime scene reconstruction
- A photogrammetry module called PHOTORECT
If you are interested in a complete hardware-software solution, our team is ready to assist you. Please contact your local Leica Geosystems representative for personalised guidance.
In summary: No changes are required unless you want enhanced visualisation, simulation, or VR capabilities.
This partnership between Leica Geosystems and CYBID offers more than just forensic tools — it delivers a next-generation reconstruction experience. Whether you're investigating a crash, documenting a crime scene, or preparing courtroom visuals, our solution equips you with immersive technologies that transform how events are understood and communicated.
By choosing our platform, you gain:
- High-fidelity simulation capabilities that allow you to recreate incidents with scientific precision, supporting evidence-based analysis and scenario testing.
- Advanced animation tools that bring reconstructions to life - making complex interactions and sequences easy to visualise, explain, and defend.
- Integrated VR modules that enable immersive walkthroughs of scenes, giving investigators, legal teams, and stakeholders a deeper, more intuitive understanding of spatial relationships and event dynamics.
These capabilities are designed to enhance clarity, improve decision-making, and elevate the impact of your reconstructions - whether in the field, the lab, or the courtroom.
Download the V-SIM Forensic Platform feature comparison chart to explore the full range of modules, including CRASH, CRIME, VR, and PHOTORECT.
Expect innovative solutions integrating the best features from both companies: best-on-the-market laser scanners and a dedicated Forensic Software Suite. For more detail on each module, please refer to our Forensic Software Suite website.
This partnership delivers the most comprehensive forensic software offering on the market, combining advanced tools and exclusive functionalities that give users a clear competitive edge.
By choosing our solution, you gain access to:
- Sophisticated simulation tools to recreate events with unmatched precision
- Comprehensive multibody modelling for analysing complex interactions involving pedestrians, drivers, passengers, scooters, and bicycles
- Advanced animation features to produce dynamic, detailed visualisations that clearly depict the sequence and dynamics of events
- Integrated VR and photogrammetry modules for immersive scene exploration and high-fidelity reconstructions
These capabilities empower forensic professionals to perform highly accurate analyses, improve the quality of reconstructions, and stay ahead in the evolving field of event documentation and investigation.
In short, our solution is the most complete and capable forensic software suite available today
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The Forensic Software Suite is a comprehensive solution jointly offered by Leica Geosystems and CYBID, combining cutting-edge hardware and software for forensic investigation and reconstruction. It integrates Leica’s high-performance laser scanners—such as the RTC360 and BLK360—with Leica Map360, a trusted forensic mapping and diagramming software used to digitise, analyse, and visually present crash, crime, and fire scenes in 2D and 3D.
Building on this foundation, the suite has been recently expanded with CYBID’s V-SIM Forensic Platform, which introduces advanced modules for crime, accident, and fire/arson investigation and reconstruction, offering dynamic simulations, multibody modeling, and physics-based analysis in a fully immersive 3D environment.
The modular structure of V-SIM ensures scalability and the ability to tailor functionalities to the specific needs of specialists and experts at each stage of the investigation. An intuitive interface, numerous tools that enhance work efficiency, task automation, and AI algorithms significantly improve productivity and credibility. Advanced mathematical modelling and a built-in physics engine ensure the reliability of analyses and reconstructions.
For more information about the CRASH, CRIME, VR and PHOTORECT modules and capabilities, please download the V-SIM Forensic Platform feature comparison chart.
The full versions of V-SIM CRIME and V-SIM CRASH allow for the creation of comprehensive 2D/3D documentation, reconstructions, animations, and simulations. The Lite versions include selected functionality of full versions, enabling the creation of documentation, which can later serve as a foundation for further work in the full version. In other words, in the Lite version, you can create a 2D diagram or 3D visualisation, while in the full version, you can open that diagram (or create a new one), add moving vehicles, animate the movement of people, perform analyses, and run simulations.
Yes! Thanks to the modular solution, users can easily upgrade from Lite to a full version by activating new modules and expanding their capabilities. It's more cost-effective than purchasing an additional license.
Upgrades apply to the Permanent Licensing option.
When using the Annual Subscription, add the desired module to your cart – this will start a new one-year subscription from the date of purchase. Don't hesitate to unlock even more possibilities - add PHOTORECT, BLOODTRACKER, and VR-POV to expand your forensic toolkit.
VR Simulator is designed for training and immersive scene inspection. It includes a built-in library of virtual environments where users can practice evidence collection, take notes, and explore scenarios in VR.
With the VR Editor extension (separate license), users can create and export custom reconstructions directly into the VR Simulator.
VR-POV, on the other hand, is a lightweight extension that lets you generate spherical “Point of View” panoramas from any location in your project. Lite versions support static POVs, while full versions allow dynamic, animated viewpoints — all accessible in a VR headset without extra licensing.
A simulation is a computational process that accurately reproduces the behaviour of a vehicle based on the laws of physics. It relies on real data and mathematical models.
An animation is a graphical representation of motion that does not necessarily have to be based on actual physical calculations; it may simply be a visualisation or "movie“ without reflecting the true behaviour of the vehicle.
In short, a simulation without animation still has scientific and technical value because it is based on physics and mathematics, whereas an animation without simulation is merely a visual effect, which may or may not correspond to reality.
The programs, documentation, and educational materials are currently available in English, Polish, and Ukrainian. Further languages will be added soon.
The V-SIM program is designed to operate in a 64-bit Microsoft® Windows™ environment, from the Windows NT family, including Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Graphics card requirements:
Recommended: Nvidia GTX series or newer graphics card, with 8 GB of VRAM (minimum 4 GB of VRAM). Support for OpenGL version 4.6, which is provided by most modern graphics cards.
Note: Default Windows graphics drivers may limit the card’s capabilities to basic functions. It is recommended that you update the drivers to the latest version available from the manufacturer.
Minimum hardware requirements:
- Processor: At least a 4-core, 8-thread processor with a frequency of 3.6 GHz.
- RAM: 16 GB recommended (minimum of 8 GB).
- Screen resolution: Interface optimisation for 1920×1080 (Full HD).
- Hard drive space: Minimum of 10 GB of free space.
- Internet access: Required for license activation and to ensure full program functionality.
V-SIM supports various data formats collected from a scene through manual measurements or digital technologies such as laser scanners, drones, total stations, and other data acquisition methods. It allows for direct reading of files in the *.lgsx format, ensuring seamless integration. You can import and enhance the data with descriptions, legends, scale bars, and a north direction indicator. You can effortlessly create a PDF of the final diagram for sharing or archiving.
A DXF file can be imported into V-SIM, but it will only process common CAD entities, such as linework, points, and blocks.
Please refer to chapter 13.10 in the user manual.
Leica Map360 is a forensic mapping and diagramming software that enables users to digitise, analyse, and visually present crash, crime, and fire scenes with precision. It supports data from a wide range of sensors, including laser scanners, Zenlo FLX100 plus, total stations, GNSS, UAVs, and photogrammetry, to create accurate 2D and 3D diagrams. With its intuitive interface and multiple user modes, Map360 is accessible to professionals of all skill levels, allowing for the efficient production of court-ready deliverables such as diagrams, reconstructions, and animations.
Editions for different needs:
- Map360 Sketch: Entry-level 2D diagramming tool—ideal for basic reconstructions and pre-incident plans.
- Map360 Standard: Full-featured 2D/3D CAD diagramming, animation, and reconstruction capabilities.
- Map360 Pro: Advanced version with enhanced tools for complex forensic analysis and scene reconstruction.
If you're happy with your current Map360 workflow, there's no need to switch.
But if you're interested in expanding your capabilities with simulation, VR, or photogrammetry, V-SIM offers advanced tools that complement Map360 and open new possibilities for forensic reconstruction.
Not directly. While V-SIM can import DXF files from Map360, only basic CAD entities will be processed, not full project data or structure.
Yes! The common file format that both Map360 and V-SIM support is Leica Geosystems’ universal file format, LGSx. The point cloud file could be used in both programs to produce various deliverables for the project.
V-SIM offers customers enhanced visualizations, advanced simulation capabilities, and VR integration.
Yes, Map360 will continue to be supported and updated by Leica Geosystems.
For detailed pricing information on the Forensic Software Suite offering, please contact your sales representative.
For more details, please visit our Forensic Software Suite website or ask your local Leica Geosystems Sales representative.
We offer comprehensive training options with the purchase of a V-SIM license. Additionally, our website provides free access to resources such as videos, articles, tutorials, and more.
We also invite you to request a free trial version of the V-SIM Forensic Platform.
Yes, a 30-day trial version of V-SIM is available to help users familiarise themselves with the new system before purchasing it. The trial version includes free access to all features and support resources.
Please note: your 30-day trial period starts when the activation code is sent to you, regardless of whether it has been activated on your computer.
You can check the license expiration date within the program. It is displayed in the Licensing tab, next to the license number in the status column.
The program is available through a perpetual license or an annual subscription.
The licenses are secured with an electronic key. Along with the installation files, we provide a complete set of data necessary for license activation.