Alignment Tool

How to use the Alignment?

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”

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:

Horizontal Plane + Top View

• Left click and move 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 + 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:

• 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