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Step 1: Source Selection


• Click on the wrench icon to access the alignment tool
=== What is the Modification tool? ===
XYZ


• Select one or multiple point clouds you wish to align (choose a primary point cloud, either dedicated or georeferenced, to serve as the anchor for aligning all other point clouds)
=== How to use the Modification tool? ===
'''Step 1: Source Selection'''


Click “Next” or click on “Point Selection” to proceed with the next step
* Click on the ''wrench icon'' to access the ''alignment tool''
* Select one or multiple point clouds you wish to align (choose a primary point cloud, either dedicated or georeferenced, to serve as the anchor for aligning all other point clouds)
* Click ''“Next”'' or click on ''“Point Selection”'' to proceed with the next step


Step 2:


• Choose the Selection Tool you wish to use for the point selection
'''Step 2: Point Selection'''


o None (Rotation)
Select the desired tool for point selection from the available options.


o Box Selection; left-click + hold and drag mouse across the screen in desired area
* None (Rotation)


o Polygon Selection; left-click to select multiple points on point cloud for the desired area – close or finish Polygon by clicking on the first point again
* Box Selection; ''left-click + hold and drag mouse'' across the screen in desired area
* Polygon Selection; ''left-click'' to select multiple points on point cloud for the desired area – close or finish Polygon by clicking on the first point again


o Lasso Selection; left-click + hold and drag mouse to enclose the desired area
* Lasso Selection; ''left-click + hold and drag mouse'' to enclose the desired area


By clicking on the Reset icon in Selected Points Action, to revert and undo previous selections.
* Click on the ''Reset'' icon in ''Selected Points Action'' to revert and undo previous selections.
* Click on ''“Next”'' or ''“Align”'' to proceed with Step 3


• Click on “Next” or on “Align” to proceed with Step 3.


Step 3: Align
'''Step 3: Align'''


The Alignment mode serves to align the point clouds either on the horizontal plane or on the vertical plane.
The ''Alignment mode'' serves to align the point clouds either on the horizontal plane or on the vertical plane.


Horizontal Plane; Top view/ plan view alignment
* Horizontal Plane; Top view/ plan view alignment
* Vertical Plane; Front view / elevation view alignment


• Vertical Plane; Front view / elevation view alignment


The Camera Control mode facilitates viewing from various angles and perspectives.
The ''Camera Control mode'' facilitates viewing from various angles and perspectives.


Top View
* Top View
* Front View
* Bottom View
* Rotate 90° to the left
* Rotate 90° to the right
* Move artifacts to visible area; applicable when the point cloud is not georeferenced, and the specific location of the point cloud is irrelevant
* Move camera to artifacts; when the point cloud is georeferenced, and the specific location of the point cloud is relevant


• Front View


• Bottom View
'''Navigation to align the point clouds:'''


• Rotate 90° to the left
Use ''Cutaway View'' to eliminate points from the displayed area, enhancing precision and providing a clearer floor plan view.


• Rotate 90° to the right
* Click on the ''"Cutaway View"'' icon in the top right corner
* Click ''Scroll-Wheel'' ''and move mouse up and down'': eliminate points from top
* ''STRG (CTRL) + Click the scroll-wheel'' ''and move mouse up and down''; eliminating points from bottom


• Move artifacts to visible area; applicable when the point cloud is not georeferenced, and the specific location of the point cloud is irrelevant
• Move camera to artifacts; when the point cloud is georeferenced, and the specific location of the point cloud is relevant
Navigation to align the point clouds:
Use Cutaway View to eliminate points from the displayed area, enhancing precision and providing a clearer floor plan view.
• Click on the "Cutaway View" icon in the top right corner
• Click Scroll-Wheel and move mouse up and down: eliminate points from top
• STRG (CTRL) + Click the scroll-wheel and move mouse up and down; eliminating points from bottom


Horizontal Plane + Top View
Horizontal Plane + Top View


Left-click and drag the mouse up and down; rotate around its center, marked by the crosshair.
* ''Left-click and drag the mouse up and down''; rotate around its center, marked by the crosshair.
 
* ''Right-click and move mouse''; shift the entire point cloud to the desired location
Right-click and move mouse; shift the entire point cloud to the desired location
* ''Scroll-Wheel''; to zoom in and out
 
* ''STRG (CTRL) + right-click''; to navigate around in the plane
Scroll-Wheel; to zoom in and out
* Utilize the ''arrow keys'' on your keyboard for precise and incremental movements, especially when requiring small adjustments
 
STRG (CTRL) + right-click; to navigate around in the plane


• Utilize the arrow keys on your keyboard for precise and incremental movements, especially when requiring small adjustments


Vertical Plane + Front View:
Vertical Plane + Front View:


Left-click and move mouse up and down: to horizontally rotate the point cloud, center is indicated by the crosshair
* ''Left-click and move mouse up and down'': to horizontally rotate the point cloud, center is indicated by the ''crosshair''
* ''Right-click and move mouse up and down''; to vertically move point cloud up and down


• Right-click and move mouse up and down; to vertically move point cloud up and down
* Proceed to the ''Analysis section'' by clicking on ''"Next"'' or selecting ''"Analysis”''


• Proceed to the Analysis section by clicking on "Next" or selecting "Analysis”


Step 4: Analysis
'''Step 4: Analysis'''


This section functions as a tool for comparing alignment steps and for undoing and redoing actions.
This section functions as a tool for comparing alignment steps and for undoing and redoing actions.


To complete the alignment, click "Save" or alternatively, use the trash bin icon to delete the entire alignment
* To complete the alignment, click ''"Save"'' or alternatively, use the t''rash bin'' icon to delete the entire alignment

Revision as of 10:30, 4 March 2024

What is the Modification tool?

XYZ

How to use the Modification tool?

Step 1: Source Selection

  • Click on the wrench icon to access the alignment tool
  • Select one or multiple point clouds you wish to align (choose a primary point cloud, either dedicated or georeferenced, to serve as the anchor for aligning all other point clouds)
  • Click “Next” or click on “Point Selection” to proceed with the next step


Step 2: Point Selection

Select the desired tool for point selection from the available options.

  • None (Rotation)
  • Box Selection; left-click + hold and drag mouse across the screen in desired area
  • Polygon Selection; left-click to select multiple points on point cloud for the desired area – close or finish Polygon by clicking on the first point again
  • Lasso Selection; left-click + hold and drag mouse to enclose the desired area
  • Click on the Reset icon in Selected Points Action to revert and undo previous selections.
  • Click on “Next” or “Align” to proceed with Step 3


Step 3: Align

The Alignment mode serves to align the point clouds either on the horizontal plane or on the vertical plane.

  • Horizontal Plane; Top view/ plan view alignment
  • Vertical Plane; Front view / elevation view alignment


The Camera Control mode facilitates viewing from various angles and perspectives.

  • Top View
  • Front View
  • Bottom View
  • Rotate 90° to the left
  • Rotate 90° to the right
  • Move artifacts to visible area; applicable when the point cloud is not georeferenced, and the specific location of the point cloud is irrelevant
  • Move camera to artifacts; when the point cloud is georeferenced, and the specific location of the point cloud is relevant


Navigation to align the point clouds:

Use Cutaway View to eliminate points from the displayed area, enhancing precision and providing a clearer floor plan view.

  • Click on the "Cutaway View" icon in the top right corner
  • Click Scroll-Wheel and move mouse up and down: eliminate points from top
  • STRG (CTRL) + Click the scroll-wheel and move mouse up and down; eliminating points from bottom


Horizontal Plane + Top View

  • Left-click and drag the mouse up and down; rotate around its center, marked by the crosshair.
  • Right-click and move mouse; shift the entire point cloud to the desired location
  • Scroll-Wheel; to zoom in and out
  • STRG (CTRL) + right-click; to navigate around in the plane
  • Utilize the arrow keys on your keyboard for precise and incremental movements, especially when requiring small adjustments


Vertical Plane + Front View:

  • Left-click and move mouse up and down: to horizontally rotate the point cloud, center is indicated by the crosshair
  • Right-click and move mouse up and down; to vertically move point cloud up and down
  • Proceed to the Analysis section by clicking on "Next" or selecting "Analysis”


Step 4: Analysis

This section functions as a tool for comparing alignment steps and for undoing and redoing actions.

  • To complete the alignment, click "Save" or alternatively, use the trash bin icon to delete the entire alignment