To Create a Point Cloud Data Store

Once you have brought your LiDAR data into the Point Cloud Manager, you are ready to create a point cloud data store. A point cloud data store is an index file (.ISD) that AutoCAD Map 3D refers to when it creates point cloud objects.

To create a point cloud data store

1. In the Point Cloud Manager, select the source file or merge group for which you want to create a point cloud data store.
2. Check the Output field to confirm the file name and save location of your index file.
3. Click Generate Index.
4. To cancel the indexing process, click Cancel Processing.
5. When AutoCAD Map 3D is done creating the index file, a green check mark appears next to the file or merge group name. You can now take one of the following actions:
   • To add the point cloud to your map, click Add to Map. AutoCAD Map 3D adds the point cloud drawing object to your map, and adds a point cloud layer to the Display Manager.
   • To add a group of point clouds to your map, shift-click or control-click to select a group of files, then click Add to Map.

     AutoCAD Map 3D adds the point cloud drawing object to your map, and adds a point cloud layer to the Display Manager.