Cloud modelling

Clouds are groups of X, Y, Z data points. They can be generated in PowerShape by importing cloud data, acquiring data points by using scanning or probing devices, or by converting PowerShape point items.

Note: The availability of this feature is license dependent.

Use the following sections for more information on generating and editing points and point clouds:

• Import a cloud
• Acquire points using various devices
• You can copy items from PowerInspect as a cloud and paste into PowerShape.

  The point cloud data file can contain more than just point data on each line of the file. The x y and z must be the first 3 columns of data.

  For example, PowerShape can read a file that contains the following line:

  0.23124 1.27482 9.288374 JJJJJJ KKKKKK LLLLLL

  Note: The first three columns of data must be numeric. The remaining data can be text.
• Convert items to or from clouds
• Create meshes and curves from clouds
• Select clouds
• Modify clouds
Tip: You can also cut or copy selected points from a cloud and paste them elsewhere.