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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”'' to proceed with Step 2
* Click ''“Next”'' to proceed with Step 2
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* Choose the point cloud you wish to align
* Choose the point cloud you wish to align
* Click ''“Next”'' to proceed with Step 3
* Click ''“Next”'' to proceed with Step 3
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* Click 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”'' to proceed with Step 4
* Click on ''“Next”'' to proceed with Step 4
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* Click ''"Next"'' to proceed with Step 5
* Click ''"Next"'' to proceed with Step 5
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* Toggle the wireframe view by clicking on the checkbox next to ''"Use wireframe view for models"''
* Toggle the wireframe view by clicking on the checkbox next to ''"Use wireframe view for models"''
* To complete the alignment, click ''"Save"'' or alternatively, use the ''"X"'' on the top right corner of the ''Registration tool box'' to close the tool and delete the entire alignment
* To complete the alignment, click ''"Save"'' or alternatively, use the ''"X"'' on the top right corner of the ''Registration tool box'' to close the tool and delete the entire alignment
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Revision as of 05:21, 24 April 2024

What is the Registration tool?[edit | edit source]

The Registration tool automatically aligns two or more point clouds, providing a rough alignment between them. For a precise alignment, it is recommended to use the Alignment tool following the processing with the Registration tool.

How to use the Registration tool?

Step 1: Target Selection

  • Click on the wrench icon to access the registration 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” to proceed with Step 2


Step 2: Source Selection

  • Choose the point cloud you wish to align
  • Click “Next” to proceed with Step 3


Step 3: Data Filtering

  • 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” to proceed with Step 4


Step 4: Processing

This step may take a few minutes. Once it is finished, a green check mark will appear indicating successful processing.

  • Click "Next" to proceed with Step 5


Step 5: Analysis

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

  • Choose between «Show selected areas only" or the entire content
  • Toggle the wireframe view by clicking on the checkbox next to "Use wireframe view for models"
  • To complete the alignment, click "Save" or alternatively, use the "X" on the top right corner of the Registration tool box to close the tool and delete the entire alignment