Points PolyCut

Points Export

Points Merge

Points

Points PolyCut
Menu location
Points → Cut point cloud
Workbenches
Points
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
-
See also
None

Description

The Points PolyCut command cuts points from point clouds.

Usage

1. During the command the 3D view cannot be changed. It is advisable to properly line up the 3d view first.
2. Select one or more point clouds.
3. There are several ways to invoke the command:
   • Press the Points PolyCut button.
   • Select the Points → Cut point cloud option from the menu.
4. Define a polygon in the 3D view.
5. Select an option from the 3D view context menu:
   • Finish: removes the points that are inside the polygon and finishes the command.
   • Clear: allows to define a different polygon.
   • Cancel: cancels the command.

Points Export

Points Merge

Points

Points

• Tools: Convert to points, Structured point cloud, Import points, Export points, Cut point cloud, Merge point clouds

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