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”

  • Under “Tools” > “Georeference” > “Point Cloud” > “Preferences” > “3D Hover and Measurements”, select the appropriate snapping mode based on the terrain type:
  1. Point Cloud Closest Point: Recommended when the reference points are located on uneven or hilly terrain, where elevation variations are present.
  2. Point Cloud Flat Surface Intersection: Recommended when the reference points are placed on checkerboard targets or on flat surfaces such as pavement

  • Under “Tools” > “Georeference” > “Point cloud” > click each reference point in the “Georeference Point cloud Tab” using “Measure New Resource”

  • Choose a Method transformation > optimal for point cloud could be “Orthonormal XY”

  • 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.

  • Under “Manage” choose > Consolidation to create a new georeferenced mapping resource

Reference Documentation

 
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