To Export Point Cloud Data

You can export point cloud data to LiDAR (LAS version 1.2) or space-delimited ASCII (.xyz) formats. These formats can be shared with other applications that read LiDAR data.

To export point cloud data to LAS or ASCII formats

1. Right click the point cloud or point cloud layer you want to export, then select Export Point Cloud. The Export Point Cloud dialog box appears.
2. Select the file type to which you want to export your point cloud data in the File of Type field.
3. Specify a file name and save location.
4. Click Save.

To export point cloud data to Autodesk SDF format

Before you export point cloud data to SDF format, use the Point Cloud Manager to create a filtered point cloud containing only the necessary points. For best performance, filter your point cloud down to one million points or fewer.

1. Right click the point cloud or point cloud layer you want to export, then select Export as SDF. The Export Point Cloud as SDF dialog box appears.
2. Specify a file name and save location.
3. Click Save.