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Extract a linear feature in ReCap Pro

Extract different linear feature types from a point cloud.


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In ReCap Pro, Linear Feature Extraction allows you to extract linear features,

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such as curbs and gutters, from a point cloud dataset.

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Published ReCap point cloud projects have access to extraction tools in the Autodesk Construction Cloud viewer.

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From a web browser, navigate to a ReCap project that has already been published to the cloud

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with a feature shape already defined.

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With the Cross Section View open, select Start Auto Extraction.

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The linear feature extraction begins to generate by leveraging the Alignment Algorithm Threshold and Step Interval settings.

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As the extraction generates, you can pan the view.

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The extraction continues creating iterative cross sections following the point cloud data until you click Stop Auto Extraction,

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or until the Alignment Algorithm Threshold is not met.

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In this example, the extraction will intersect a sidewalk curb ramp.

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Before this occurs, click Stop Auto Extraction.

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Then, click Done.

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In the Project Browser, notice that the extracted linear features display.

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Start a new extraction to continue beyond the sidewalk curb ramp or any other feature you wish to exclude.

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Starting a new extraction requires you to define the shape of the linear extraction,

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arrange the feature points, and tag them.

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You can also pull linear features from other types of features in a project.

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In this instance, the curb ends and a barrier wall begins.

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To extract the barrier wall linework, end the current extraction and begin a new one.

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In the Cross Section View, notice that the barrier wall cross-section displays.

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Arrange the feature points accordingly.

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Once you are finished extracting, click Done.

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ReCap Pro’s flexible linear extraction tool with easy-to-arrange feature points lets you quickly extract data from your point clouds.

Video transcript

00:03

In ReCap Pro, Linear Feature Extraction allows you to extract linear features,

00:09

such as curbs and gutters, from a point cloud dataset.

00:13

Published ReCap point cloud projects have access to extraction tools in the Autodesk Construction Cloud viewer.

00:20

From a web browser, navigate to a ReCap project that has already been published to the cloud

00:25

with a feature shape already defined.

00:28

With the Cross Section View open, select Start Auto Extraction.

00:33

The linear feature extraction begins to generate by leveraging the Alignment Algorithm Threshold and Step Interval settings.

00:41

As the extraction generates, you can pan the view.

00:45

The extraction continues creating iterative cross sections following the point cloud data until you click Stop Auto Extraction,

00:53

or until the Alignment Algorithm Threshold is not met.

00:57

In this example, the extraction will intersect a sidewalk curb ramp.

01:02

Before this occurs, click Stop Auto Extraction.

01:05

Then, click Done.

01:08

In the Project Browser, notice that the extracted linear features display.

01:12

Start a new extraction to continue beyond the sidewalk curb ramp or any other feature you wish to exclude.

01:20

Starting a new extraction requires you to define the shape of the linear extraction,

01:24

arrange the feature points, and tag them.

01:28

You can also pull linear features from other types of features in a project.

01:32

In this instance, the curb ends and a barrier wall begins.

01:36

To extract the barrier wall linework, end the current extraction and begin a new one.

01:42

In the Cross Section View, notice that the barrier wall cross-section displays.

01:47

Arrange the feature points accordingly.

01:50

Once you are finished extracting, click Done.

01:55

ReCap Pro’s flexible linear extraction tool with easy-to-arrange feature points lets you quickly extract data from your point clouds.

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