To import point cloud data

Import .LAS, .LAZ, .RCS or .RCP files from a 3D laser scan—of an object, a topography, a building, or even an entire town. Indexed data from such a scan is called point cloud data and used as a real-world reference for design work. Adjust point size and density for point cloud data in application options.

1. Click Manage Content .

2. On the Data Sources panel, do the following:

   • Click (Add File Data Source).

   • Click the down arrow next to Point Cloud.

   • Navigate to the folder where files are stored and select the point cloud file.

     InfraWorks supports .LAS, .LAZ, RCS and RCP files.

     An RCS file is a single point cloud file that can incorporate multiple scan (LAS) files. There may be an accompanying RCP file (a project file that points to the individual scan files and contains information about them).

   • Click Open.

3. Double-click the new data source to configure it.

4. Do one of the following:

   • Specify the coordinates for the point cloud data location.

   • Click Interactive Placing.

     In the model itself, the point cloud data appears, attached to your cursor. Navigate to the appropriate location and double-click to place it.

     Note: If the point cloud data includes geopositioning information and a specified coordinate system, it is imported automatically at the correct position.

5. If desired, adjust the scale, rotation, and offset of the point cloud.

6. Click Close & Refresh.

Additional Information

Point cloud visualization is not supported when viewing a model in the Autodesk Viewer.