Import a Point Cloud into a Sphere XG Project

You can import and align a point cloud into an existing project.

You can import more than one point cloud into your project and you can also mix different point cloud types and 3D models. Note however, that you can only select one point cloud or 3D model at a time, i.e. you will have to repeat the procedure described below for each point cloud or 3D model.

1. Click the Import data button in the project structure view.

2. Click the Point clouds tile.
A file selection window is opened.

The maximum file size of the point cloud is 50GB.

3. Select the point cloud you want from the file system and confirm.
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4. If required, change the name of the point cloud.

5. Select a date and time in field Time Point.
You can set the date and time when the point cloud was actually captured.

6. If the project contains more than one area, select the document you want in field Associated area.
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7. Mark checkbox Point cloud is georeferenced if the point cloud has been previously aligned to a 3D model which you have already imported or to survey points.
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8. Click the Import button to start the point cloud import.

The point cloud is being uploaded and processed. The cloud icon at the top right corner of the screen indicates the progress with a blue progress wheel, for example .

Make sure not to close the browser window while the upload is running.