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* 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)
* 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 ''"Align"'' to proceed with the next step
* Click ''“Next”'' or click on ''"Align"'' to proceed with the next step
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* Proceed to the ''Analysis section'' by clicking on ''"Next"'' or selecting ''"Analysis”''
* Proceed to the ''Analysis section'' by clicking on ''"Next"'' or selecting ''"Analysis”''
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* To complete the alignment, click ''"Save"'' or alternatively, use the t''rash 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
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Revision as of 03:30, 24 April 2024

What is the Alignment tool?

The Alignment tool is a versatile feature that enables users to precisely position and orient point clouds, facilitating the accurate layering of multiple point clouds in conjunction.

How to use the Alignment 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 "Align" to proceed with the next step


Step 2: 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 3: 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