======Georeferencing point cloud using Control points=====


==== Step by step ====


  * Create or open a mapping resource containing a point cloud 
  *  Local Catalog > right click on the mapping resources and choose to georeferenced the point >  “Georeference resources”  
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  * Under "Manage" choose > "Ground control points" > add the points (ovf/ovt format). Convert to ovf/ovt if needed >  [[recordings:tutorials:videos:optimize_vectors|]]
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  *  Under "Tools" > "Georeference" > "Point cloud" option > "Preferences" > "3D Hover and Measurements" > select “Point cloud flat surface intersection” 
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  *   Under "Tools" > "Georeference" > "Point cloud" > click each reference point in the “Georeference Point cloud Tab” using “Measure New Resource” 

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  *    Choose a Method transformation > optimal for point cloud could be “Orthonormal XY” 
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  *   Save the transformation 
  *    A new textfile with the georeference details will be made and saved under the same path as the location of the georeferenced > orbit_mapping_run.georeference.oxml. Deleting this file will delete the georeference.
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  *   Under "Manage" choose > [[dev:desktop_ext:consolidation|]] to create a new georeferenced mapping resource


==== Reference Documentation ====

  * [[recordings:tutorials:videos:how_to_create_a_new_mobile_run_in_ContentManager|]]
  * [[recordings:tutorials:gettingstarteddesktop:openrun|]]
  * [[dev:desktop:tools/georeference_data|]]
  * [[dev:desktop_ext/ground_control_points]]