How to Import Point Cloud Data into MX v8i SS3 and SS4

Simon Pegg — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 10:29:10 GMT

Current Revision posted to OpenRoads | OpenSite Wiki by Simon Pegg on 9/8/2015 10:29:10 AM


	Applies To

	Product(s):	Bentley MXROAD
	Version(s):	08.11.09.493 or later
	Environment:	N/A
	Area:	Import
	Subarea:	Lidar
	Original Author:	Simon Pegg, Bentley Technical Support Group

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

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
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.

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.
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.

How to Import Point Cloud Data into MX v8i SS3

Simon Pegg — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 08:49:39 GMT

Revision 5 posted to OpenRoads | OpenSite Wiki by Simon Pegg on 6/25/2014 8:49:39 AM


	Applies To

	Product(s):	Bentley MXROAD
	Version(s):	08.11.09.493
	Environment:	N/A
	Area:	Import
	Subarea:	Lidar
	Original Author:	Jason Walsh, Bentley Technical Support Group

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

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
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.

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.
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.

How to Import Point Cloud Data into MX v8i SS3

Jason Walsh — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 13:36:24 GMT

Revision 4 posted to OpenRoads | OpenSite Wiki by Jason Walsh on 1/14/2014 1:36:24 PM


	Applies To

	Product(s):	Bentley MXROAD
	Version(s):	08.11.09.493
	Environment:	N/A
	Area:	Import
	Subarea:	Lidar
	Original Author:	Jason Walsh, Bentley Technical Support Group

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

Load the Point Cloud (i.e Lidar xyz data) into the display using the Point Cloud tool (File>Point Clouds).
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.
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.
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.

How to Import Point Cloud Data into MX v8i SS3

Jason Walsh — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 11:58:10 GMT

Revision 3 posted to OpenRoads | OpenSite Wiki by Jason Walsh on 1/14/2014 11:58:10 AM


	Applies To

	Product(s):	Bentley MXROAD
	Version(s):	08.11.09.493
	Environment:	N/A
	Area:	Import
	Subarea:	Lidar
	Original Author:	Jason Walsh, Bentley Technical Support Group

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

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How to Import Lidar into MX v8i SS3

Jason Walsh — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 11:51:42 GMT

Revision 2 posted to OpenRoads | OpenSite Wiki by Jason Walsh on 1/14/2014 11:51:42 AM


	Applies To

	Product(s):	Bentley MXROAD
	Version(s):	08.11.09.493
	Environment:	N/A
	Area:	N/A
	Subarea:	N/A
	Original Author:	Jason Walsh, Bentley Technical Support Group

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How to Import Lidar into MX v8i SS3

Jason Walsh — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 11:35:46 GMT

Revision 1 posted to OpenRoads | OpenSite Wiki by Jason Walsh on 1/14/2014 11:35:46 AM


	Applies To

	Product(s):	Bentley MXROAD
	Version(s):	08.11.09.493
	Environment:	N/A
	Area:	N/A
	Subarea:	N/A
	Original Author:	Jason Walsh, Bentley Technical Support Group

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How to Import Point Cloud Data into MX v8i SS3 and SS4

How to Import Point Cloud Data into MX v8i SS3 and SS4

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How to Import Point Cloud Data into MX v8i SS3

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How to Import Point Cloud Data into MX v8i SS3

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How to Import Point Cloud Data into MX v8i SS3

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