Applies To Product(s): MicroStation Version(s): 08.11.09.459 Environment: N/A Area: Point Cloud Subarea: Original Author: Frank McAllister, Bentley Technical Support Group Problem Description User would like to convert their Point Cloud POD file to an XYZ format file and reduce the density of the Point Cloud. Steps to Resolve Double click POD file name In Element Information Metadata make note of the Number of Points In MicroStation Point Cloud highlight POD file File Export In Export Point Cloud box Change Format to ASCII Files (*.xyz) Change Density to the value that you want it to be set to Click OK Export Point Cloud Enter the name of the XYZ file that you want to create If you would like to verify that the Density has changed you can do the following steps Point Cloud File Convert Enter XYZ file name that you want to convert In Convert ASCII Files you can change Spatial Filtering and Spatial Spacing if you chose. Look at: http://communities.bentley.com/products/3d_imaging_and_point_cloud_software/w/wiki/13718.best-practices-for-creating-and-working-with-point-cloud-files-in-bentley-products.aspx OK Enter file name of the POD file that you want to create If you double click on the POD file name and in Element Information Metadata you will see that Number of Points number is smaller.
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