Background

Many companies are beginning to use point cloud survey data (i.e lidar) and need to be able to bring this data into MX as a model.

Steps to Accomplish

1. Load the Point Cloud (i.e Lidar xyz data) into the display using the Point Cloud tool (File>Point Clouds).
   File>attach and change to Say XYZ, then follow through the prompts
2. Load the Create from Point Cloud Tool from the Terrain Model section of the Tasks panel.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Set the Feature Definitions and Triangulation Options and select

Import.

1. The Point Cloud will be converted to a Civil Terrain Element in the file.
   
   
   
   Select the Terrain element and on the context tool select the Export to MX option as above.
2. On the Export Terrain Model panel fill in the model name and triangulation string name.
   
   
   
   Follow the prompts to export the terrain element to MX.

See Also

How to Import Point Cloud data in MX v8i SS2

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