Extension to turn pointcloud data into a model?
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is there an extension that can convert a point cloud scan into a model? i scanned a car with a 3d scanner and have the point cloud data. i want to turn the point cloud data of the car into a model.
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Did your scanner software not have an option to mesh the point cloud data?
Try MeshLab
It would be faster than SketchUp
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@rich o brien said:
Did your scanner software not have an option to mesh the point cloud data?
Try MeshLab
It would be faster than SketchUp
we use a leica rtc 360 with register360 and the pointcloud file i have a e57 file. im new to this an dont know what i am doing lol jus trying to figure it out.
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You're gonna struggle trying to convert that data using SketchUp.
Reality Capture is probably your best option to get mesh data and control the density of the output.
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To turn pointcloud data into a 3D model, you can use a process called "meshing" or "triangulation." Here is a general outline of how you can do this:
Import the pointcloud data into your meshing software. This data is typically stored in a pointcloud file format such as .xyz, .ply, or .pcd.
Clean and preprocess the pointcloud data. This may involve removing outliers or noise, aligning the points to a common reference frame, and smoothing the pointcloud to remove jagged edges.
Generate a surface mesh from the pointcloud data. There are several algorithms that can be used for this, such as Delaunay triangulation, Marching Cubes, or Poisson surface reconstruction.
Refine the mesh to improve its quality. This may involve smoothing the mesh, removing triangles that are too small or large, and filling in any gaps or holes in the mesh.
Export the resulting mesh in a file format that can be used for 3D printing or rendering, such as .stl, .obj, or .ply.
Keep in mind that meshing pointcloud data can be a complex and time-consuming process, especially if the pointcloud data is large or contains a lot of noise or irregularities. It may be necessary to experiment with different meshing algorithms and parameters to find the best results.
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available as part of the SketchUp Studio bundle: Trimble 'Scan Essentials' Plugin f. Windows
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not to forget the Undet f. Sketchup plugin (€).
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