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Extract and export reference points from a point cloud.
Type:
Tutorial
Length:
2 min.
Transcript
00:03
In the ReCap Cloud Viewer, you can define, tag, and extract individual reference points from point cloud data.
00:11
This can be useful for identifying and documenting poles, trees, or other specific locations in a project.
00:19
From the toolbar, click Feature Extraction.
00:23
In the Feature Template browser, select a point template.
00:28
In this example, a streetlight is selected.
00:31
In the point cloud, select a point to represent the reference point.
00:37
In this case, click on the ground as close as possible to the streetlight to set the elevation.
00:44
You will be able to refine the exact location in the next step.
00:48
The Cross Section View opens.
00:51
Move the point to place it exactly where you want to set the X and Y position.
00:56
In this example, it is set to the center of the streetlight.
01:01
If needed, you can also change any attributes in the Properties window.
01:06
Once a feature has been created, you can export it for use in other programs,
01:12
such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
01:15
In the Project Browser, on the Features tab, place the pointer over the point feature that you want to export.
01:23
Click the More menu, and then select Export.
01:27
In the Export dialog, select the File type:
01:31
DXF exports polylines and points with the layer information,
01:36
while LandXML extracts the object with all the attributes.
01:41
Click Export.
Video transcript
00:03
In the ReCap Cloud Viewer, you can define, tag, and extract individual reference points from point cloud data.
00:11
This can be useful for identifying and documenting poles, trees, or other specific locations in a project.
00:19
From the toolbar, click Feature Extraction.
00:23
In the Feature Template browser, select a point template.
00:28
In this example, a streetlight is selected.
00:31
In the point cloud, select a point to represent the reference point.
00:37
In this case, click on the ground as close as possible to the streetlight to set the elevation.
00:44
You will be able to refine the exact location in the next step.
00:48
The Cross Section View opens.
00:51
Move the point to place it exactly where you want to set the X and Y position.
00:56
In this example, it is set to the center of the streetlight.
01:01
If needed, you can also change any attributes in the Properties window.
01:06
Once a feature has been created, you can export it for use in other programs,
01:12
such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
01:15
In the Project Browser, on the Features tab, place the pointer over the point feature that you want to export.
01:23
Click the More menu, and then select Export.
01:27
In the Export dialog, select the File type:
01:31
DXF exports polylines and points with the layer information,
01:36
while LandXML extracts the object with all the attributes.
01:41
Click Export.
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