Point Cloud Data in Origin and Beyond

Point Cloud Data

A point cloud is a collection of points for dynamically storing data commonly from LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) systems. This data is frequently used for various applications including ground, vegetation, building, water, and mining operations. The most common LiDAR file format to store point cloud data is a LAS/LAZ file format. Other point cloud formats can also be imported into Micromine. However, in this short article, we will show how LAS/LAZ files can be imported into Micromine and used to build a solid wireframe.

2. Point Cloud Import

Step 1: In Micromine, click on the Survey ribbon. Under the Import group click the Point Cloud button. The path is SURVEY I IMPORT I Point Cloud.

A Point Cloud Import window pops out:

Step 2: In File browse to locate the LAS file. The Output file will have to be given a name for the East, North, and Z fields to populate. Select import all attributes if necessary and ensure Autoload is selected.

Step 3: Click Run to import the data.

3. Creating a Solid

The data displayed is simply 3D points with East, North, and Z coordinates. They can be used to build a solid using a Point Cloud to Solid tool.

Step 4: In the Point Cloud group find and click the Point Cloud to Solid button.

Step 5: Under Input browse under File to locate the file containing imported data. The East, North, and Z fields should automatically populate.

Step 6: In Options set the Maximum triangle edge length by clicking the calculator sign.

Step 7: In Output select the Type of wireframe or create one and enter a name under Name.

Step 8: Select Autoload and click Run.

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