====== Convert and Optimize Data =======


The aim of this exercise is to show to the user how to convert and optimize data. The user will be able to optimize/convert image, vector and point cloud data. 

  * Relevant for : 3DM Feature Extraction, 3DM Content Manager, 3DM Publisher 
  * Product use for recording : 3DM Feature Extraction Standard 18.1.1
===== Preparations =====

=== Reference documentation ===

  * [[180:technology:supported_formats:index|]]
  * [[180:desktop:tools:convert_data|]]
  * [[180:desktop:tools:optimize_data|]]

=== Preceding Exercises ===  

  * [[exercises:desktop:install|]]

=== Resources ===

  * BE Ghent\MMS Original Data
  * BE Ghent\Reference Data

===== Exercise =====

=== Part 1  ===
Convert vector data.

  - Convert tool \\ Drag and drop "gent_edge_of_road.shp" file from the folder "Reference Data" to the Orbit workspace.
  - Convert vector file \\ Output format  dxf with the same name, projection 31370.
 
=== Part 2 ===
Optimize point cloud data.

  - Optimize tool \\ Drag and drop the original point cloud .las file from the folder "MMS Original data" to the Orbit workspace.
  - Optimize point cloud \\ Optimize from the original CRS 4326 to "point_cloud31370", CRS 31370.





===== Results =====

=== Part 1 ===

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=== Part 2  ===

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