To select point-cloud points below a defined plane

You can use the Defined Plane pick-mode after scanning an object to remove unwanted points, such as those from the table surface below the scanned object.

To select and delete all points below a defined plane

1. Click Point-Cloud tab > Select Panel > Pick Mode > Defined Plane.
2. While viewing the point-cloud from above, select a point, for example:

   

   A plane is fitted to the selected point and all points below the plane are selected.

   

3. To delete the selected points, click Point-Cloud tab > Edit panel > Delete Points.

   

4. To exit the pick mode, deselect the Defined Plane button on the ribbon.

To change the tolerance of the defined plane

1. Right-click the CAD View while the Defined Plane pick mode is active.
2. If the plane is not fitted high enough to select all the unwanted points, for example:

   

   In the Defined Plane Tolerance dialog, increase the Defined plane tolerance.