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Subsetting Point Clouds

Subsetting Point Clouds

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Default UI Menu: Tools/Point Cloud/Subset Point Cloud

Ribbon UI Menu:

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This tool allows you to create a subset point cloud from an existing point cloud. To work a sphere or box which surrounds the subset must be drawn first. To subset a point cloud:

  1. Select the Subset Point Cloud tool.

  2. Click on the point cloud from which the subset is to be derived.

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  3. Click on the sphere or box which bounds the desired subset.

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  1. Click Finish.
  2. From the file dialog, select a name and location for the file. (Only *.PCD is supported ) img
  3. Click save. The point cloud will be saved.
  4. the subset will also be in your drawing.

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