Abstract. In this paper, the concept of computational environment for processing of very large datasets (clouds of points with amount up to 1011 measurement points) obtained from 3D shape measurement systems, is presented. The software design is directed at maximum automation of processing, allows for defining scripts describing complicated calculations which make user interaction and attendance during operations unnecessary. The following paper describes main postulates of the environment along with its practical exemplary implementation as the application controlling fully automated 3D shape measurement system, 3DMADMAC AUTO, designed for precise, autonomous digitization of cultural heritage objects.