• Pointcloud - selection box

    Hi Everyone, Im some issues with load Pointcloud scan (E57). 1. I want to create selection box/scope box/section box and work on specific area in the scan. How it can be done? 2. The scan are rotate upside down(its scan like this - hole in the…
  • Merge multiple LAS/LAZ Tiles

    Hi, I am using Orbit 3DM FE Pro 22.1 for my project The data capture vendor has provided me with multiple tiles (point cloud) in LAZ format. I wish to combine these files into one. I am new to this technology and need someone to help me with this…
  • PoinTools and newer versions of DWG files.

    I am new to Bentley, and the tools. I am trying to load my first pointcloud into Pointools and get this error: What process is to be used? Why is the newer version not compatible? What is the correct process for getting "Support" in a situation…
  • Combining Pointcloud data with Drone Acquired Data

    Hi, I am currently working on a dataset acquired by a 3D laser scanner and approx. 142 manual oblique images taken with a 20MP Zenmuse X4S Camera mounted on an Inspire 2 drone. I have produced a geo-referenced model of a bridge with the drone dataset…
  • Is it possible to see all points in a pointcloud while using PAN SCROLL

    Hello, I like to use PAN SCROLL (shift+data) to reduce mouse clicks while looking for objects in a pointcloud. When I use this the pointcloud will only show like 10 of 20% of the points. Is there a setting that microstation will show more points…
  • Process to take LiDAR to 3SM

    Hi, I have a point cloud (XYZ format) that I'd like to convert to a 3SM file. What are the steps? So far, I have converted the XYZ to a POD, and then exported to an LAS file. I imported the LAS into ContectCapture and produced a 3SM - but the…
  • [CEU9] Point Cloud (*.las) attaching in meters not Survey Feet

    Hello, Trying to attach a point cloud (*.las) use the following settings ..and the file comes in at what looks like are meters. If I use similar settings in SS4.. file comes in in the correct location. Units are survey feet. Still learning all…
  • Point Cloud - Is there a way to do a cross section or using the section tools?

    Hi, first let me just say that I'm not sure if this is the right forum to post this question, if it is not, sorry and could you point me to the right direction. So the problem: I was asked yesterday to produce a section from a point cloud. At first…
  • Mobile LiDAR Point Cloud with no RGB data with aerial photos in Contextcapture

    Hello, thanks to Bentley communities for great user support. I'm working on a railroad project with mobile LiDAR point cloud with no RGB value. I also have structured aerial image data set tied with GCP. Both aerial images and mobile LiDAR are tied…
  • Working with Large mobile LiDAR dataset and aerial images to create 3D mesh

    Hi, I have a large Mobile LiDAR dataset that I would like to merge with Aerial photos to create a light weight 3D mesh. The LiDAR dataset is along the narrow corridor containing overhead wires and roads etc.. I also acquired structured aerial dataset…
  • Visability point clouds

    Dear all, A nice thing in Descartes is to visualize a pointcloud with several presentation styles. For example the Elevation Style. But I miss the possibility to cut the height in classes. For example: i only want to show alle points on a height from…
  • Re: drawing on a surface using pointcloud data behind

    I have a pointcloud survey from which I have to produce models and elevations etc. I have created a surface at a location in front of the elevation (in this case) but have great problems with ensuring the new graphics are drawn on the flat surface. …
  • Clipping point clouds with element

    Hi. I have scanned a secant pile wall and now I am trying to clip the point cloud with an element. The element is constructed by lines defining different distances from the front of the pile wall. I have made a shape (both complex and simpel). A shape…
  • RE: Point Clouds for a newbie

    You can use Descartes "Smart Snap" to select the highest point along the top of rail to trace the rails or the 3D line follow tool if you have intensities to your point cloud. This will give you a rough horizontal alignment. fyi- InRoads ss3 has a …
  • RE: Point Clouds for a newbie

    Hi, The following channel has lots of videos that will aid you with your workflow. http://www.youtube.com/user/GeoSpatialAE Some specific videos to assist you with creating a dtm: Terrain from Point Cloud : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVLDWyc7n_Q&list…
  • What is the best way to model concrete walls with point clouds?

    I must model concrete walls using scan data. The tolerances on a project are very tight and the dimensions need to be within a 16th of an inch accuracy if at all possible. What is the best way to model walls using point cloud data? Thank You!
  • Create Section with Drape Element on Point Cloud (Descartes V8i SS4)

    Hi everyone, I've tried to drape a line element on a point cloud of a scanned cavity (see picture below) to generate a section through the cloud. Is there a way to avoid these spikes (red circle in the picture) by chosing something like a maximum distance…
  • Point Cloud Line Draping on Descartes SS3

    Hi , i am trying to drape linear elements onto ground classified point cloud. for some reason it is not working. an error pops up saying "element not valid for tool" Any help greatly appreciated John
  • Descartes 'Stamp Vector' with point cloud

    Hi, I would like to use the stamp vector tool to burn pointcloud images (pod data) onto a raster. It seems to crash every time I attempt it. Can someone confirm if this is possible or not? Thanks, Mike H
  • Re: Pointools V8i - Random errors when editing clouds

    I am getting The following error on export: No Points in import stream (Error -103) I have also tried exporting as Selected Points, and using the clip box, to no avail. Please advise.
  • Pointools V8i - Random errors when editing clouds

    We are evaluating Bentley Pointools V8i, Version 02.00.02.02, build 2.0130201 Workstation is an HP Pavillion HPE running an i7-2600 CPU @3.40 GHz/3.40 GHz, with 16GB RAM and an AMD Radeon HD 7700 Series Graphic Card. Dataset is a 3.2 GB pointcloud…