Points Export

Import

Convert

Points

Points Export
Menu location
Points → Export points...
Workbenches
Points
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
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See also
Import Export

Description

The Points Export command exports a point cloud to a file.

Usage

1. Select a single point cloud. It is possible to select more point clouds but the command will create a separate file for each.
2. There are several ways to invoke the command:
   • Press the Export Points... button.
   • Select the Points → Export Points... option from the menu.
3. Enter a filename. If you do not specify a file extension the .asc extension will be used.
4. Press the Save button.

Import

Convert

Points

Points

• Tools: Convert to points, Structured point cloud, Import points, Export points, Cut point cloud, Merge point clouds

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