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4/21/2020 Bentley ContextCapture Editor Readme
Bentley ContextCapture Editor Readme

Before You Begin
Before you begin, please note the following:
Review the End User License Agreement (or EULA) carefully during the installation of ContextCapture Editor. By
installing this release, you agree to the terms and conditions of the agreement. A copy of the End User License
Agreement named "Eula.pdf" can be found in the \Bentley\Bentley Descartes CONNECT Edition folder after
installation and can be accessed online at this location http://www.bentley.com/legal/eula_en.txt.
What's New
Improved performance in Drape Element tool when elements are draped on a Scalable Mesh in the
vertical direction.
New settings in Section tools.
New "Forward" and "Backward" Clip Volume settings o er more exibility in display of Reality Meshes
with Sections.
New Cut Plane tolerance setting for Point Clouds allow display of Point Clouds in cross section views using
only a cut plane, making it easier to compare Point Clouds with Reality Meshes in a cross-section view.
The following tools now support Web Ready 3D Scalable Mesh attachments streamed from ProjectWise
ContextShare:
Volume Calculation
Ground Extraction
Quick Ground Extraction
Snap Element
Drape Element
Tile Terrain
Automatically attach Web Ready Scalable Mesh after upload to ProjectWise ContextShare.
Automatically attach Scalable Mesh after conversion from 3MX.
CONNECT Licensing
This product version utilizes CONNECT Licensing, which is not supported by SELECT activation key(s). CONNECT
Licensing features new behavior to enhance your organization’s user administration and security with
mandatory user sign-in via CONNECTION Client to access the application. If you are already signed in to the
CONNECTION Client, you have met this prerequisite. If you have not, please refer to the Administrator's
Resource Center and/or contact your administrator for assistance in the registration and sign-in process.
Known Issues
Reality Meshes Issues

3MX to 3SM conversion fails when tiles are missing.
Analysis and Feature Extraction tools are not supported on Reality Meshes streamed from
ProjectWise ContextShare.
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Scalable Terrain Models Issues

If Bing Maps is reprojected, it will not be positioned properly when draped on an STM.
When a STM is present in the same folder as the DGN le, and another STM of the same name is
created elsewhere, the STM in the same folder as the DGN is attached.
When STM is generated from breaklines only, some contours are not closed.
Clips are not applied correctly when an STM source list contains a boundary and a mask.
Cannot extract a raster grid of more than 50 million points.
It is not possible to generate STM from "Point String" elements.
STM clip does not follow area's boundary when the area is a fence or a view.
Point Cloud Issues
In some cases the classi cation of a point cloud will be changed if an operation is performed on the
point cloud. Known examples include placing a slab and creating an STM from point cloud. The
original classi cation can be restored by detaching and reattaching the point cloud.
A class value of 66 cannot be used. 66 is used as the default value used when editing in a user
channel.
Edit Classi cation tool may not be able to move points to newly created Class De nitions in DGN
les that have been created in V8i products. To x this, reapply the Classi cation"style.
The point recoloring option available in 3D Line Following tool and in Section Slave views works only
if the view presentation style is not set to None.
Reality Model Presentation Issues
Redo does not work in the "Class De nition" tab of the "Reality Model Presentation" dialog.
Not possible to u ndo/redo from shortcuts (Ctrl + Z & Ctrl + R) when the "Reality Model
Presentation" dialog has focus.
The "Rename" option is missing in all tabs of the "Reality Model Presentation" dialog. The F2 key
can be used as a workaround.
It is not possible to display Class De nition IDs.
It is not possible to Sort Class De nitions.
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4/21/2020 Reality Models
Reality Models
Last updated: October 17, 2018
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4/21/2020 Overview
Overview
A Reality Model is a Point Cloud (POD), ContextCapture Reality Mesh (3MX) or Scalable Mesh (3SM) or Web ready
Scalable Mesh. ContextCapture Editor provides tools to perform various operations on point clouds and reality
meshes. ContextCapture Editor tools can be found in the Reality Modeling work ow of the application's ribbon.
Tools that strictly support point clouds can also be found in the Point Clouds dialog.
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4/21/2020 Point Cloud dialog
Point Cloud dialog

Used to manage the display of one or more point clouds in a DGN le view.
CAUTION: Take note that the present documentation only covers the tools that are speci c to ContextCapture Editor. For information about all other
Point Cloud menus and menu items, please refer to the Point Cloud dialog section in the MicroStation documentation.
Setting Description
File > Export Opens the Export Point Cloud dialog, which allows you to export and save to the LAS, XYZ or POD format.
Edit > Edit Opens the Edit Classi cation tool, which allows to reclassify user de ned parts of the point cloud according to de ned criteria.
Classi cation
Edit > Tile Opens the Tile Export tool, which allows to export selected point clouds into a series of les.
Export
Edit > Drape Opens the Drape Element tool, which allows to drape linear elements onto the point cloud.
Element
Edit > Snap Opens the Snap Element tool, which allows to snap each vertice of linear elements onto point cloud key points.
Element
Edit > Fit Plane Opens the Fit Plane tool, which allows to t a plane onto the point cloud.
Edit > Fit Opens the Fit Cylinder tool, which allows to t a cylinder onto the point cloud.
Cylinder
Edit > Pipe Opens the Pipe Connection tool , which allows to create connections between two pipes.
Connection
Edit > Adjust Opens the Adjust Elbow tool , which allows to dynamically change the radius of pipe elbows.
Elbow
Edit > 3D Line Opens the 3D Line Following tool, which allows to place a linear element on the point cloud by following de ned areas of
Following intensity.
Edit > Model Opens the Model by Section tool, which allows to create a 3D model from a template.
by Section
Edit > Ground Opens the Ground Extraction Tool, which allows to extract terrain and automatically classify the ground.
Extraction
Edit > Colorize Opens the Colorize, which allows to colorize point clouds from overlapping raster attachments.
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4/21/2020 Point Cloud dialog
Setting Description
Edit > Display Opens the Display Properties tool, which allows to set the density or weight of the attached point clouds to various settings.
Properties
Settings > Opens the Point Cloud Presentation tools, which allows to set the point cloud presentation attributes, using di erent tool sets,
Presentation such as Class De nitions tools, Clips tools, Section tools and Templates tools.
Settings > Opens the Smart Snap tool, which allows to select key points such as the lowest, highest, average or median point along a
Smart Snap user de ned path.
Settings > Opens the Visual Explorer tool, which assists the user in understanding point cloud data.
Visual Explorer
Utilities > Allows to associate a geographic coordinate system, GeoGCS with a point cloud le.
GeoCS
Utilities > Opens the Generaliz line tool, which allows to generalize a line string that has been draped or snapped onto a point cloud.
Generalize
Line
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4/21/2020 Export Point Cloud dialog
Export Point Cloud dialog

Used to to export and save to the LAS, XYZ or POD format.
Setting Description
Format ASCII, LAS or POD.
Region Filter If a clip is applied, choose to export All or only the Clip.
Classi cation The classi cations to be exported.

Filter
Density A percentage value indicating the density of the export.
Channels Selects the channels to include in the export (color, intensity and classi cation).
Point Filter Indicates that the classi cations from the point lter le should be applied on
export.
Decimal Accuracy Number of decimal places exported when selecting XYZ format.
Geocoding The value for the geometry unit.
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4/21/2020 Export Point Cloud dialog
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4/21/2020 Reality Model Presentation Tools
Reality Model Presentation Tools

The ContextCapture Editor Reality Model Presentation dialog simpli es viewing and working with reality models.
Each tab has a separate toolbox for use with that tab.
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4/21/2020 Class Definitions Tools
Class De nitions Tools

Class de nitions are user de ned names for classes de ned within the point cloud.
Used to Select in the Class De nitions

Tools
De ne a new class.
De ne Class tool
Delete the selected class.
Delete Class tool
Reclassify user de ned parts of the point cloud according to de ned

criteria.
Edit Classi cation tool
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4/21/2020 Class Definitions Tools
Used to Select in the Class De nitions

Tools
Import classes from another DGN le.
Import Point Cloud Data tool
Any point cloud stored in a POD format can have up to 256 classes to structure the point cloud data. In a POD
le those classes are only de ned by an identi er between 0 and 255. In order to manipulate those classes in a
meaningful way, ContextCapture Editor de nes those classes with a name and a color. This way point cloud
classes can be manipulated and understood by di erent tools. Class de nition in a DGN acts as a dictionary
de ning how to interpret and display the classes. The Class De nitions tab is used to create new classes, delete
existing and import classes from other DGN les.
Class de nitions are part of the DGN le and not the point cloud. It is possible to attach a point cloud which has
points in classes not explicitly de ned in the current DGN le. If that is the case then those classes will be shown
as Unde ned Classes. The Unde ned Classes entry cannot be deleted.
Portions of the point cloud are assigned to di erent classes using the classi cation tool. In the point cloud le,
only an identi er is associated with the point. So it is possible for two DGN les with the same point cloud
attached to show two di erent class names.
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4/21/2020 Edit Classification
Edit Classi cation
Used to reclassify user de ned parts of the point cloud according to de ned criteria.
See Edit Classi cation tool for more information.
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4/21/2020 Import Point Cloud Data
Import Point Cloud Data

In each tool set, there is an option to import data from another DGN le. Clicking on the Import icon displays
the File Open dialog allowing you to select a DGN from which to import point cloud data. When the le is
selected, the Import Point Cloud Data dialog displays, showing which data to import.
Setting Description
Model
The model from which to import the selected point cloud data.
Presentation Style
Select yes to import Presentation Styles from the selected model.
Clips
Select yes to import Clips from the selected model.
Sections
Select yes to import Sections from the selected model.
Class De nitions
Select yes to import Class De nitions from the selected model.
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4/21/2020 Import Point Cloud Data
Setting Description
Name
Select yes to import Presentation Styles from the selected model.
De nes how the new data items will be named.
Original name. Items of the same name will be replaced.
DGN name as pre x.
DGN name as su x
Templates
Select yes to import Templates from the selected model.
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4/21/2020 Clips Tools
Clips Tools
Clips are named regions that are used to restrict the display of the point cloud to enhance viewing. Clips can be
used in boundary mode to isolate certain parts of the cloud. This aids in modeling as only the area of interest is
displayed. Clips can also be used in mask mode to display all of the point cloud except the speci ed region.
Mask mode aids in hybrid work ows where part of the cloud should not be displayed because a new 3D model
is being integrated into the project.
Point cloud clips apply only to the selected point clouds. View clips apply to everything in the view.
Used to Select in the Clips

Tools
Create a new clip de nition.
Create Clip
Make a copy of the selected clip de nition(s).
Copy Clip
Create a series of handles around the selected clip de nition which can be
dragged to a new position.
Edit Clip Geometry
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4/21/2020 Clips Tools
Used to Select in the Clips

Tools
Deletes the selected clip de nition(s).
Delete Clip
Display a dialog to select which point clouds are a ected by the selected clip.
Edit Clip Assignment
Select a DGN le from which to import clip de nitions.
Import Clip
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4/21/2020 Create Clip tool
Create Clip tool
Creates a new named clip. When using the planar methods, the clip will be bounded by the selected range but
will not be bounded in the perpendicular direction. The exception is the Slab method in which a depth is
provided during clip de nition.
Setting Description
Area
This option menu lets you choose the type of area to be used to clip the point cloud.
Block — Lets you interactively draw a block to use as a clipping polygon.
Oriented Block — Lets you interactively draw an oriented block to use as a

clipping polygon.
Oriented Block by Axis— Lets you interactively draw an oriented block by axis to
use as a clipping polygon.
Slab — Lets you draw a 3D volume slab to use as a clipping polygon.
Shape — Lets you draw a shape to use as a clipping polygon.
Element — Lets you specify an existing (closed) element in the design le to use
as a clipping polygon.
View — Lets you select the view to use as a clipping polygon.
Clip name Enter a name for the clip.
Mode
This option menu lets you choose the clipping mode that is used to clip the point cloud.
Boundary — Used when clipping images. The image is cropped back to the limits
of the clipping object.
Mask — Used to mask a section within a raster image. This option lets you place a
text box, for example, within the point cloud.
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4/21/2020 Create Clip tool
Setting Description
Apply to all
Use all attached point clouds during processing.
Point Clouds
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4/21/2020 Section Tools
Section Tools
A section de nes a cross section through the reality model that is isolated in a target view. The section can be
moved and rotated with the section controls or standard manipulate commands.
The target view is oriented to show the reality model at the section. The ACS is oriented to be parallel to the
view so any drawing in that view will happen on the section plane.
The section is along a plane and therefore does not have thickness. The thickness value clips the reality model
in front of and behind the section plane to show a larger segment of the reality model. In this sense it clips the
reality model in the target view.
The section indicator is a temporary element that is placed on the active level with the active symbology. A good
practice would be to create a separate level for reality model sections so they can be turned o as required.
Section Tools
Settings Description
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Create Quick Section
Create a quick section without the wizard.
Create Section Wizard
Create a section with the wizard.
Copy Section
Copy the selected section(s).
Delete Section
Deletes the selected section(s).
Import Section
Select a DGN le from which to import section de nitions.
Section Manipulation Tools
Setting Description
Move Forward
Moves the section forward by the amount speci ed in the forward / backward
step setting.
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV SECTION MANIPULATION MOVEFORWARD

KEY-IN: REALITYMODEL SECTION MANIPULATION MOVEFORWARD
Move Backward
Moves the section backward by the amount speci ed in the forward / backward
step setting.
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV SECTION MANIPULATION MOVEBACKWARD

KEY-IN: REALITYMODEL SECTION MANIPULATION MOVEBACKWARD
Rotate Clockwise
Rotates the section clockwise by the amount speci ed in the rotation step setting.
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV SECTION MANIPULATION ROTATECLOCKWISE

KEY-IN: REALITYMODEL SECTION MANIPULATION ROTATECLOCKWISE
Rotate
Counterclockwise
Rotates the section counterclockwise by the amount speci ed in the rotation step
setting.
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV SECTION MANIPULATION ROTATECOUNTERCLOCKWISE

KEY-IN: REALITYMODEL SECTION MANIPULATION ROTATECOUNTERCLOCKWISE
Move Left
Moves the section left by the amount speci ed in the left / right step setting.
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV SECTION MANIPULATION MOVELEFT

KEY-IN: REALITYMODEL SECTION MANIPULATION MOVELEFT
Move Right
Moves the section right by the amount speci ed in the left / right step setting.
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV SECTION MANIPULATION MOVERIGHT

KEY-IN: REALITYMODEL SECTION MANIPULATION MOVERIGHT
Reset
Resets the section back to its original position and orientation.
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV SECTION MANIPULATION RESET

KEY-IN: REALITYMODEL SECTION MANIPULATION RESET

4/21/2020 Create Quick Section tool
Create Quick Section tool
A quick section is one that is quickly produced with a minimum of input. There is only one Quick Section per
DGN le. If a new one is created, it replaces the existing one.
If the thickness is de ned in the dialog box then it will not be prompted for when de ning the section.
Setting Description
Oriented Block by
Axis
Creates a section by two points along the section axis and a point indicating
thickness. The width of the block de nes the width of the section.
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV SECTION CREATEQUICK ORIBLOCKBYAXIS

KEY-IN: REALITYMODEL SECTION CREATEQUICK ORIBLOCKBYAXIS
Oriented Block
Creates a section by two points de ning one edge of the section volume and a point
indicating thickness. The actual section line will be midpoint between the rst two
points and the third indicating the section thickness. The width of the block de nes
the width of the section.
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV SECTION CREATEQUICK ORIBLOCK
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Cutting Planes by
Axis
Similar to Oriented Block by Axis except there is no boundary based on width. The
section will go through the entire reality model. The target view is t on the two
points used to de ne the section plane.
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV SECTION CREATEQUICK CUTPLANEBYAXIS

KEY-IN: REALITYMODEL SECTION CREATEQUICK CUTPLANEBYAXIS
Cutting Planes
Similar to Oriented Block except there is no boundary based on width. The section
will go through the entire reality model. The target view is t on the two points used
to de ne the section plane.
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV SECTION CREATEQUICK CUTPLANE

KEY-IN: REALITYMODEL SECTION CREATEQUICK CUTPLANE
Section Direction The direction of the cutting plane. Since only two points are used to de ne the
section plane, the third direction is taken from the Section Direction setting.
From View Direction - taken in the direction of the view

Horizontal (Global) - taken in the XY plane
Vertical (Global) - taken in the Z direction
Horizontal (ACS) - taken in the XY plane according to the active ACS
Vertical (ACS)- taken in the Z direction according to the active ACS
Section Name Enter a name for the new section.
Section Level Select the Level where the Section element will be placed.
Cut: Only the Cut setting is turned ON.

Forward: Only the Forward setting is turned ON.
Backward: Only the Backward setting is turned ON.
Forward and Backward: Only the Forward, Cut and Backward settings are
turned ON.
Mode Choose from Temporary or Permanent.

Target The view that will show the results of the section operation.
Clip Volume Control the Clip Volume Settings of Cross Section and Slave views.
Settings
Forward and Backward: Only the Forward and Backward settings are turned
ON.
Thickness The thickness of the section that de nes the clip volume.
Step De nition Choose between Manual and Automatic step de nition.
Forward/Backward The distance the section will move perpendicular to the section plane when using
Step the forward or backward tools.
Left/Right Step The distance the section will move in the plane of the section when using the left or
right tools.
Rotation Step The number of degrees the section will be rotated when using the rotate section
tools.
Measure Tool
Can be used to measure the distance directly from the model.

4/21/2020 Create Section Tool
Create Section Tool

The Create Section tool invokes the Create Section wizard to create the section. The wizard begins in the same
way as the Quick Section tool. The section plane is de ned along with the thickness and other parameters. A
wizard is then started to prompt the user for a more complex section set-up.
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4/21/2020 Create Section Workflow
Create Section Work ow

Use the Create Section Wizard to create new sections.
1. In the Reality Model Presentation Sections tab, select the Create Section Wizard tool.
2. Select the cross section target view.
3. Optional - De ne a eld of view.
Option Description
Recenter While Determine whether or not to recenter the view while moving.
Moving
View Orientation The orientation of the view:

Cross Section - corresponds to Front viewpoint
Top
Right
Left
Isometric
Point of View The direction from which the view is oriented.
Vertical Angle Vertical angle if Isometric view selected.
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Option Description
Horizontal Angle Horizontal angle if Isometric view selected.
Forward: Only the Forward settings is turned ON.
Backward: Only the Backward settings is turned ON.
Forward and Backward: Only the Forward, Cut and Backward settings
are turned ON.
4. Optional - De ne the Clip Volume, as in step 3 above, but includes the option to clip the reality models.
Option Description
Clip Sets clip volume options for MicroStation elements:

Volume
Turn o : No clip volume active.
Section Extent : Clip volume extends to the extent of the section
Scaled Section Extent:Clip volume extends to the extent of the scaled
section.The scaled section is de ned by the depth and width scale factors.

Option Description
Clip Control the Clip Volume Settings of Cross Section and Slave views.
Volume
Settings Cut: Only the "Cut" setting is turned ON.
Forward and Backward: Only the "Forward" and "Backward" settings are turned ON.
Clip Point Toggles on or o clipping of the point clouds. If clipping is O then an option is
Clouds available to recolor the points inside the section.
Section Select the Level where the Section element will be placed.
Level Cut: Only the Cut setting is turned ON.
turned ON.
5. Optional - De ne Clip Volume.
Option Description
Adjust ACS Adjust the ACS to be aligned with the section plane.
ACS Plane Snap Turns on the ACS Plane Snap.

Additional Slave views can be added as required.

4/21/2020 Templates Tools
Templates Tools
Templates aregraphical objects used to derive surfacesand edgesfrom point clouds.They are used in the Model
by Section tool. Templates can be created from linear features such as linestringsand complex chanins,
including b-splinesto model objects like road surfaces. Closedshapes and complex shapescan also be used to
model solid objects such as plant vessels, tunnels orbridge components.
Used to Select in the Class

De nitions Tools
Create a template from a selected graphic element. Any linear or closed

geometry can be selected including b-spline curves.
Create Template
Copy the selected template.
Copy Template
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4/21/2020 Templates Tools
Used to Select in the Class

De nitions Tools
Delete the selected template.
Delete Template
Create a constraint. A constraint associates one or more slave vertices with a

master vertex.
Create Constraint
Delete the selected constraint.
Delete Constraint
Import templates from a selected design le.
Import Template
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV TEMPLATE CREATE

KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV TEMPLATE PLACE
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4/21/2020 Template Tool Workflow
Template Tool Work ow

1. Draw a template , using standard MicroStation drawing tools, to use for modeling. This is best done in a
section view.
2. Create a templateusing the Create Template tool. Provide a name and toggle on Keep Original to keep the
original geometry.
3. Add any constraints using the Create Constraint tool. A constraint will associate one or more vertices with
a master vertex. When you move the master vertex, the other vertices will follow. Each
individualvertexcan be moved on its own. Constraints are useful when modeling a feature that is constant
on one side and variable on another, such as road crown and cross fall (constant) and a ditch (variable).
Use the CTRL key to select multiple vertices.
4. Accept the constraints with a data point.
The template is now ready to use in Model by Section.
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4/21/2020 Model by Section tool
Model by Section tool

The Model by section tool starts a project which is used to create a 3D model from a template. It uses a
template tted to cross sections of the feature to be modeled. As the section moves through the model, the
template is adjusted to t. At the end of the modeling, the template sections are processed to produce a 3D
model ; either linestrings, lofted surfaces or copies of the template.
KEYIN: POINTCLOUDADV MODELBYSECTION
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Section Tools
A section de nes a cross section through the reality model that is isolated in a target view. The section can be
moved and rotated with the section controls or standard manipulate commands.
The target view is oriented to show the reality model at the section. The ACS is oriented to be parallel to the
view so any drawing in that view will happen on the section plane.
The section is along a plane and therefore does not have thickness. The thickness value clips the reality model
in front of and behind the section plane to show a larger segment of the reality model. In this sense it clips the
reality model in the target view.
The section indicator is a temporary element that is placed on the active level with the active symbology. A good
practice would be to create a separate level for reality model sections so they can be turned o as required.
Section Tools
Settings Description

Create Quick Section
Create a quick section without the wizard.
Create Section Wizard
Create a section with the wizard.
Copy Section
Copy the selected section(s).
Delete Section
Deletes the selected section(s).
Import Section
Select a DGN le from which to import section de nitions.
Setting Description
Move Forward
step setting.
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV SECTION MANIPULATION MOVEFORWARD

KEY-IN: REALITYMODEL SECTION MANIPULATION MOVEFORWARD
Move Backward
step setting.
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV SECTION MANIPULATION MOVEBACKWARD

KEY-IN: REALITYMODEL SECTION MANIPULATION MOVEBACKWARD
Rotate Clockwise
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV SECTION MANIPULATION ROTATECLOCKWISE

KEY-IN: REALITYMODEL SECTION MANIPULATION ROTATECLOCKWISE
Rotate
Counterclockwise
setting.
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV SECTION MANIPULATION ROTATECOUNTERCLOCKWISE

KEY-IN: REALITYMODEL SECTION MANIPULATION ROTATECOUNTERCLOCKWISE
Move Left
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV SECTION MANIPULATION MOVELEFT

KEY-IN: REALITYMODEL SECTION MANIPULATION MOVELEFT
Move Right
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV SECTION MANIPULATION MOVERIGHT

KEY-IN: REALITYMODEL SECTION MANIPULATION MOVERIGHT
Reset
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV SECTION MANIPULATION RESET

KEY-IN: REALITYMODEL SECTION MANIPULATION RESET

Create Quick Section tool
A quick section is one that is quickly produced with a minimum of input. There is only one Quick Section per
DGN le. If a new one is created, it replaces the existing one.
If the thickness is de ned in the dialog box then it will not be prompted for when de ning the section.
Setting Description
Oriented Block by
Axis
Creates a section by two points along the section axis and a point indicating
thickness. The width of the block de nes the width of the section.
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV SECTION CREATEQUICK ORIBLOCKBYAXIS

KEY-IN: REALITYMODEL SECTION CREATEQUICK ORIBLOCKBYAXIS
Oriented Block
Creates a section by two points de ning one edge of the section volume and a point
indicating thickness. The actual section line will be midpoint between the rst two
points and the third indicating the section thickness. The width of the block de nes
the width of the section.
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV SECTION CREATEQUICK ORIBLOCK
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Cutting Planes by
Axis
Similar to Oriented Block by Axis except there is no boundary based on width. The
section will go through the entire reality model. The target view is t on the two
points used to de ne the section plane.
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV SECTION CREATEQUICK CUTPLANEBYAXIS

KEY-IN: REALITYMODEL SECTION CREATEQUICK CUTPLANEBYAXIS
Cutting Planes
Similar to Oriented Block except there is no boundary based on width. The section
will go through the entire reality model. The target view is t on the two points used
to de ne the section plane.
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV SECTION CREATEQUICK CUTPLANE

KEY-IN: REALITYMODEL SECTION CREATEQUICK CUTPLANE
Section Direction The direction of the cutting plane. Since only two points are used to de ne the
section plane, the third direction is taken from the Section Direction setting.
From View Direction - taken in the direction of the view

Horizontal (Global) - taken in the XY plane
Vertical (Global) - taken in the Z direction
Horizontal (ACS) - taken in the XY plane according to the active ACS
Vertical (ACS)- taken in the Z direction according to the active ACS
Section Name Enter a name for the new section.

Forward: Only the Forward setting is turned ON.
Backward: Only the Backward setting is turned ON.
turned ON.
Mode Choose from Temporary or Permanent.

Target The view that will show the results of the section operation.
Clip Volume Control the Clip Volume Settings of Cross Section and Slave views.
Settings
Forward and Backward: Only the Forward and Backward settings are turned
ON.
Thickness The thickness of the section that de nes the clip volume.
Step De nition Choose between Manual and Automatic step de nition.
Forward/Backward The distance the section will move perpendicular to the section plane when using
Step the forward or backward tools.
Left/Right Step The distance the section will move in the plane of the section when using the left or
right tools.
Rotation Step The number of degrees the section will be rotated when using the rotate section
tools.
Measure Tool
Can be used to measure the distance directly from the model.

4/21/2020 Create Section Tool
Create Section Tool

The Create Section tool invokes the Create Section wizard to create the section. The wizard begins in the same
way as the Quick Section tool. The section plane is de ned along with the thickness and other parameters. A
wizard is then started to prompt the user for a more complex section set-up.
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Create Section Work ow

Use the Create Section Wizard to create new sections.
1. In the Reality Model Presentation Sections tab, select the Create Section Wizard tool.
2. Select the cross section target view.
3. Optional - De ne a eld of view.
Option Description
Recenter While Determine whether or not to recenter the view while moving.
Moving
View Orientation The orientation of the view:

Cross Section - corresponds to Front viewpoint
Top
Right
Left
Isometric
Point of View The direction from which the view is oriented.
Vertical Angle Vertical angle if Isometric view selected.

Option Description
Horizontal Angle Horizontal angle if Isometric view selected.
Forward and Backward: Only the Forward, Cut and Backward settings
are turned ON.
4. Optional - De ne the Clip Volume, as in step 3 above, but includes the option to clip the reality models.
Option Description
Clip Sets clip volume options for MicroStation elements:

Volume
Turn o : No clip volume active.
Section Extent : Clip volume extends to the extent of the section
Scaled Section Extent:Clip volume extends to the extent of the scaled
section.The scaled section is de ned by the depth and width scale factors.

Option Description
Clip Control the Clip Volume Settings of Cross Section and Slave views.
Volume
Settings Cut: Only the "Cut" setting is turned ON.
Forward and Backward: Only the "Forward" and "Backward" settings are turned ON.
Clip Point Toggles on or o clipping of the point clouds. If clipping is O then an option is
Clouds available to recolor the points inside the section.
Section Select the Level where the Section element will be placed.
Level Cut: Only the Cut setting is turned ON.
turned ON.
5. Optional - De ne Clip Volume.
Option Description
Adjust ACS Adjust the ACS to be aligned with the section plane.
ACS Plane Snap Turns on the ACS Plane Snap.

Additional Slave views can be added as required.

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Point Clouds Tools
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4/21/2020 Edit Classification tool
Edit Classi cation tool
Used to reclassify user de ned parts of the point cloud according to de ned criteria.
Point clouds are automatically classi ed with the software used to perform the spatial registration and are often
prone to classi cation errors. The classi cation tool will set the classi cation value for the selected area to the
desired value. All the class names correspond to the class names established by the LAS standard but
classi cation can be enabled on any Point Cloud.
The area above shows high vegetation features mixed in with the building features.
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV CLASSIF < BLOCK > < PLANE > < SLAB > < SHAPE >
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4/21/2020 Classification tool settings
Classi cation tool settings
Setting Description
Select Area
Use to select the area to reclassify.
Block Selects the area by two points. Selects all points visible without regards to
depth.
Shape Selects the area by multiple points. Selects all points visible without
regards to depth.
Slab De nes a slab by four points to de ne a 3D volume.
Plane De nes a volume by a plane.
Source
Sets the classi cation to use for the process.
Destination
Sets the classi cation for the selected points.
Set from Active

View Sets the selected classes based on those de ned for the view.
Apply from
Sets the classes shown in the view based on those selected in the classi cation tool.
Active View
Use All Point

Clouds Use all attached point clouds during processing.
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4/21/2020 Classification tool settings
Setting Description
Use View as
When Plane method is selected, uses the view in which the plane is being de ned as the
Direction
plane normal.
About Plane
Center When Plane method is selected, de nes the extent of the plane from the center.
Otherwise, the plane will be de ned by the edges.
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4/21/2020 To classify point clouds
To classify point clouds

1. Before you start, make sure the Style is set to Classi cation in the Point Cloud Presentation group
settings. Turn o or on any classes that might assist in selecting the area. The classes displayed in the
view can also be set from the classi cation tool.
2. In the Point Cloud Advanced toolbox, select the Classi cation tool.
3. In the Classi cation tool settings window, select the classi cation lter. At least one class must be
selected. Select the classes by picking the markers to the right of the class name.
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CAUTION: If a class is selected in the lter then it will be a ected by the classi cation operation. If the
class is not selected then it will not be modi ed.
4. Set the value to be set using the Set As pull down menu.
5. Select the area to be modi ed using the appropriate selection tool.
6. After de ning the area to be classi ed, all points within the area will be classi ed according to the value
de ned in the Set As selection of the tool settings window.
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4/21/2020 Tile Export tool
Tile Export tool
Used to export selected point clouds into a series of les according to a de ned set of arbitrary planar shapes
or 3D slabs de ned with a geometry type Solid. Draw the shapes or slabs with standard MicroStation tools and
include text inside the shape (on the same plane) or the 3D slabs. It is recommended to draw the shapes or
slabs on a separate level for simplicity
In case of shape elements the 3D extent considered is the orthogonal extrusion of the planar shapes (bounded
by the point cloud extent).
In case of Slabs, the 3D extent is simply the extent of the slab. Slab geometry can be easily modi ed using
handles on the elements but push/pull operations should be avoided since the Solid will be converted to
SmartSolids which are not recognized by the tool.
To be a valid tile, the shape must be coplanar and the text de ning the lename must be on the polygon surface
(i.e. if drawn from a top view the polygon and text must be at the same elevation).
A good way to easily create valid shapes with lenames is to rst set the right active depth and next to disable
accusnap (or snapping on point cloud) before drawing any shape and placing the text.
An example is shown above.
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV TILEEXPORT
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4/21/2020 Tile Export tool settings
Tile Export tool settings
Setting Description
Destination
Sets the destination for the resulting les.
Scan Model
Speci es the DGN on which the shapes and text de ning the tile extents are
located.
Scan Level
Speci es the level on which the shapes and text de ning the tile extents are
located.
Use All Point Use all attached point clouds during processing.
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4/21/2020 Export Point Cloud tool settings
Export Point Cloud tool settings

After accepting the operation with a data point, the Export Point Cloud dialog opens, which allows you to export
and save to the LAS, XYZ or POD format.
The precision of XYZ export is governed by a variable.
POINTCLOUD_XYZEXPORT_NBDECIMALS = integer. The value can be 1 through 8 and represents the number of
decimal places exported when selecting XYZ format. The default value is 4.
A le will be created for each tile that has point cloud data within the extent of the tile.
Setting Description
Format
ASCII, LAS or POD.
Classi cation
The classi cations to be exported.
Filter
Density
A percentage value indicating the density of the export.
Channels
Selects the channels to include in the export (color, intensity and classi cation).
Geometry Unit
The value for the geometry unit.
Decimal The decimal precision of the exported values. Higher precision increases the size of the
Accuracy output le.
Point Filter
Indicates that the classi cations from the point lter le should be applied on export.
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4/21/2020 Export Point Cloud tool settings
Setting Description
Reproject
Reproject the points according to the selected geographic coordinate system.
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4/21/2020 Fit Plane tool
Fit Plane tool
Used to t a plane onto the point cloud. This tool can be used to extract planar surfaces to generate geometries
as well as to set an ACS.
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4/21/2020 Fit Plane tool settings
Fit Plane tool settings
Setting Description
Slab\Prism
Speci es the selection method to be used in the draping operation.
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV EXTRACT PLANE < SLAB > < PRISM >
Thickness
De nes the thickness of the selection volume (Slab or Prism). Tip: dynamically
measure on the point cloud to set this parameter by clicking on the icon.
Extend Output
Extend the geometry computed by the speci ed scale factor. Tip: extending planes
may simplify the further adjustment of connected planes using Trim Surface tool.
Horizontal\Vertical
Constrain the output to be either Vertical or Horizontal if the deviation is within a
tolerance. The tolerance is an angular value in degrees de ning the maximum
deviation of the plane to consider the Horizontal\Vertical constraint.
Use ACS
Use the ACS direction as the main direction to constrain the normal.
Use All Point

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4/21/2020 To fit a plane
To t a plane
1. In the Point Cloud Advanced toolbox, select the Fit Plane tool.
2. Identify the point cloud and then select the points to be considered for the computation.
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4/21/2020 Fit Cylinder tool
Fit Cylinder tool
Used to t a cylinder onto the point cloud. This tool can be used to extract a cylinder shell as well as center line
for further construction of pipe features.
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4/21/2020 Fit Cylinder tool settings
Fit Cylinder tool settings
The Fit Cylinder tool analyzes the point cloud and ts cylindrical sections to the cloud. A number of options are
provided and best used with data of di ering quality.
Setting Description
One De ne the cylinder by a single point on the point cloud representing a cylinder. Best used
Point with good quality data. Select the point cloud in the pipe region using one point. The point
cloud within the seed region is analyzed and a pipe is drawn to t. Some adjustments may
need to be made to the seed region and Root Mean Square (RMS) values for good results.
De ne the cylinder by three points. Point 1 is at the beginning of the pipe, point two is at the
Three end of the pipe and point three de nes the radius of the pipe. Use in the case of poorer
Points quality data. The pipe is approximated by selecting a point at one end, the next at the other
end and another approximating the radius of the pipe. The pipe will be tted to the point
cloud within that region.
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Setting Description
Pipe De nes a number of pipe segments and, optionally, elbows in a continuous operation. Use
Run with best quality data. Multiple pipe segments can be placed in one operation. Select the
pipe segments with a single point. Continue along the pipe run until complete. If Create
Elbow is selected then elbows will be placed after the pipe run is complete.
Maximum
RMS Error The maximum Root Mean Square error permitted when processing the point cloud.
Output
De nes the output type.
Solid
Produces a solid object.
Surface
Produces a surface object.
Center
Produces a line along the center of the pipe.
Line
Annotate
with Produces annotation with the pipe radius.
Radius
Annotate
with RMS Produces annotation with the Root Mean Square value.
Create
Creates an elbow when using the pipe run method.
Elbow
Group As Speci es how cylinders are grouped:
Graphical Cell
Graphic Group
Seed
Region De nes the region or volume for processing.
Automatic
Automatically determines a seed region.
Manual
Manually de nes the seed region using the parameter speci ed. The value can be selected
from the model by using the measure tool. Use the Show Seed Region tool to preview the
size of the region dynamically on the mouse pointer.

Setting Description
Constrain
Direction Choose from the following options:
Free
No constraint on the output.
Hz/Vz
Constrains output to be horizontal or vertical.
Hz/Vz ACS
Constrains output to be horizontal or vertical relative to the ACS.
Use All
Point Uses all attached point clouds for the operation.
Clouds
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV EXTRACT CYLINDER
One Point Method

Select a point in the point cloud representing the pipe using one point. The point cloud within the seed region is
analyzed and a pipe is drawn to t. Some adjustments may need to be made to the seed region and RMS values
for good results.
Three Point Method

The pipe is approximated by selecting a point at one end, the next at the other end and another approximating
the radius of the pipe. The pipe will be tted to the point cloud within that region.
Pipe Run
Multiple pipe segments can be placed in one operation. Select the pipe segments with a single point. Continue
along the pipe run until complete. Then click reset to connect the pipes together. If Create Elbow is selected
then elbows will be placed after the pipe run is complete.

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To t a cylinder
1. In the Point Cloud Advanced toolbox, select the Fit Cylinder tool.
2. Identify the point cloud and then select the points to be considered for the computation. The two rst
points de ning the search cylinder must be aligned with the axis of the cylinder to be extracted.
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4/21/2020 Pipe Connection Tool
Pipe Connection Tool

The Pipe Connection Tool creates a connection between two pipes.
Setting Description
Maximum The maximum Root Mean Square (RMS) error permitted on the extracted pipe.
RMS Error
Output De nes the output type:
Solid: Produces a solid object.

Surface: Produces a surface object.
Center Line: Produces a line along the center of the pipe.
Annotate with Radius: Produces annotation with the pipe radius.
Annotate with RMS: Produces annotation with the RMS error value.
Create Elbow: Creates an elbow join, otherwise the two pipes will be extended to a
join.
Group As Speci es how cylinders are grouped:
Graphical Cell
Graphic Group
Optimization Speci es the method used to determine the pipe connection.

Criteria
Geometry: Only the geometry is used to determine the connection.
Geometry and Point Cloud: In addition to the geometry, the point cloud is used to
determine the radius of the connection.
Select the pipes to be joined. Use CTRL and data point to select more than two pipe sections. After all sections
have been selected, issue a nal data point to initiate the join operation.
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4/21/2020 Adjust Elbow Tool
Adjust Elbow Tool

The Adjust Elbow tool changes the radius of the pipe elbow dynamically
Select the elbow to be modi ed. After selection the radius of the elbow is dynamically altered with the cursor
movement. When the correct radius is selected, issue a data point to complete the operation.
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4/21/2020 3D Line Following tool
3D Line Following tool
Used to place a linear element on the point cloud by following de ned areas of intensity. Useful for modeling
pavement markings, tops of rail and other linear features.
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV LINEFOLLOWING
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4/21/2020 3D Line Following tool settings
3D Line Following tool settings
Setting Description
Max Line Width

The maximum width to search for points.
Fixed Segment
Line segments will be drawn at the speci ed length.
Length
Check
Look for intersections.
Intersection
Low Intensity
The lowest intensity to process.
High Intensity
The highest intensity to process.
Highlight When turned on, the points that have intensities within "Low Intensity" and "High
Processed Intensity" are highlighted using the user de ned color.
Points
Use All Point

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4/21/2020 3D Line Following tool settings
Setting Description
Gap Jumping
Causes the process to jump gaps.
Max Length
Maximum length of gap to jump and still consider the line to be solid.
Search Angle
Maximum angle to deviate while looking for points to process.
Con rm Jump
Con rm if a gap should be jumped.
MeasureTool
Used to measure the distance directly from the model.
Select Intensity
Used to select the intensity directly from the point cloud.
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV INTENSITYPICKER
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4/21/2020 To use the 3D Line Following tool
To use the 3D Line Following tool

The line following tool detects areas in the point cloud within the intensity tolerance de ned by the user. It then attempts
to t linear elements along those points. To work correctly use the Intensity view style.
1. Make sure the point cloud display is set to Intensity. It is often helpful to set the point cloud display to a line weight
of 2 to better display the intensity values.
2. Adjust the intensity values to show the features to digitize. Often it is easiest to set the highest intensity value and
then adjust the lowest intensity until the correct features are displayed.
The intensity values can be adjusted as the process continues to compensate for variations in intensity in the point
cloud.
3. Adjust the various length settings to suit your data. Examples are shown below for paint lines on a road. In the
diagram below, 2 would be the maximum line width and 23 would be the gap jumping distance.
4. Select a start point at the beginning of the line to follow. Points will be recognized and segments placed along the
line. To manually place points hold the CTRL key down and select a point location.
5. As points are generated, the view will scroll until a decision point is found. Continue selecting points along the line
until complete.
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4/21/2020 Model by Section tool
Model by Section tool

The Model by section tool starts a project which is used to create a 3D model from a template. It uses a
template tted to cross sections of the feature to be modeled. As the section moves through the model, the
template is adjusted to t. At the end of the modeling, the template sections are processed to produce a 3D
model ; either linestrings, lofted surfaces or copies of the template.
KEYIN: POINTCLOUDADV MODELBYSECTION
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4/21/2020 Model by Section tool settings
Model by Section tool settings

Model by Section requires a de ned template (from the Template tab) and a de ned section (from the Section
tab).
Project Tools
Setting Description
Create
Creates a new Model by Section Project.
Reset
Resets the project and deletes all template copies.
Append Template Copy
Places a template copy in the section view.
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Setting Description
Delete Template Copy
Deletes the selected template copy.
Generate
Generates the graphic objects de ned in Generate Settings.
Preview Loft Surface
Previews the graphic objects de ned in Generate Settings.

Setting Description
Move Forward
step setting.
Move Backward
step setting.
Rotate Clockwise
Rotate
Counterclockwise
setting.

Setting Description
Move Left
Move Right
Reset
Generate Settings
Setting Description
Lost Surface
Create or not a loft surfaceor segmented loft surface.
Connecting Lines
Create or not Connecting Lines or B-splines to connect the template copies.
Template Copies
Delete or convert to permanent graphics.
Dynamic
Hide or show dynamics.
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV TEMPLATE CREATE

KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV TEMPLATE PLACE

4/21/2020 To use the Model by Section tool
To use the Model by Section tool

1. Create a new project with the Create tool. Select a template and a section.
2. Use the Append tool to add a template to the project. The template will be placed in the section view
3. Move the section into placeon the point cloud. Adjust any vertices as required. When adjusting the master
vertex, the slave vertices will follow.
4. When template matches point cloud, reset to continue
5. Section will automatically move forward by the distance speci ed in Forward step. Continue adding
template copies. Preview the results with the Preview Loft tool.
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6. When all templates are placed for the area being modeled, select Generate.
The de ned graphic elements will be created and the project removed.
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4/21/2020 Display Properties tool
Display Properties tool
Quickly sets the density or weight of the attached point clouds to various settings.
Used to Select in the Display Properties toolbox
Set the density of the attached point clouds to 20%.
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV DENSITY LOW Set Density to Low
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV DENSITY MEDIUM Set Density to Medium
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV DENSITY HIGH Set Density to High
Set the weight of the attached point clouds to 0.
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV WEIGHT LOW Set Weight to Low
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV WEIGHT MEDIUM Set Weight to Medium
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV WEIGHT HIGH Set Weight to High
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4/21/2020 Smart Snap tool
Smart Snap tool
Used to select key points such as the lowest, highest, average or median point along a user de ned path. For
example, nd the peak line along a road centerline.
This utility works in conjunction with AccuSnap and uses the point found by AccuSnap as the center of the
search area. The search area is a cylinder de ned by three parameters : its center (i.e. where AccuSnap snaps),
its height and its radius.
Each time AccuSnap snaps on a point, all points inside this cylinder are analyzed based on the method selected
and the result is applied to move the cursor. The methods can be grouped in two categories, the ones which will
change the 3D location of the points along the three axis (Highest Point and Lowest Point) and the ones that will
a ect only its depth along the direction (Highest Depth, Lowest Depth, Median Depth and Average Depth). The
below illustration expresses this di erence, the yellow cross represents the initial point snapped with AccuSnap
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and the green cylinder represents the search area centered on the initial point. In this case we simulate the
usage of 2 methods: Highest Point (red point is found and returned) and Highest Depth (red point is found,
project on the cylinder axis to compute the returned blue point). The same concept of reprojecting or not the
result on the cylinder axis applies to other methods.
KEYIN: POINTCLOUDADV SMARTSNAP DIALOG OPEN

KEYIN: POINTCLOUDADV SMARTSNAP DIALOG CLOSE
KEYIN: POINTCLOUDADV SMARTSNAP DIALOG TOGGLE
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4/21/2020 Smart Snap tool settings
Smart Snap tool settings
Setting Description
Point
Enable or disable Smart Snap processing
and
Depth
Smart Snap searches for points inside the search cylinder and locates the key point based on
the settings.
Lowest Point — nd the lowest point in the search cylinder and move the cursor to the
point location.
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV SMARTSNAP LOWESTPOINT
Highest Point — nd the highest point in the search cylinder and move the cursor to the
point location.
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV SMARTSNAP HIGHESTPOINT
Lowest Depth — nd the lowest point in the search cylinder and move the cursor to be
at the same depth (along the Direction) as the found point.
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV SMARTSNAP LOWESTDEPTH
Highest Depth — nd the highest point in the search cylinder and move the cursor to be
at the same depth (along the Direction) as the found point.
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV SMARTSNAP HIGHESTDEPTH
Average Depth — compute the average depth along the direction of all the points inside
the search cylinder and move the cursor to the computed depth.
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV SMARTSNAP AVERAGE
Median Depth — compute the median depth along the direction of all the points inside
the search cylinder and move the cursor to the computed depth.
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV SMARTSNAP MEDIAN
Radius
Radius in master units (tip: dynamically measure on the point cloud to set this parameter by
clicking on the icon)
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV SMARTSNAP RADIUS [ <radius> ]
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4/21/2020 Smart Snap tool settings
Setting Description
Height
Height in master units (tip: dynamically measure on the point cloud to set this parameter by
clicking on the icon)
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV SMARTSNAP HEIGHT [ <height> ]
Snap
Direction (Along Z axis or View 1 to 8)
Directon
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV SMARTSNAP DIRECTION [ <viewnumber> ]
Display
Toggles On\O the display of the search cylinder.
Cylinder
Tip: toggle the display on while you adjust tool parameters and then disable it for faster
display.
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV SMARTSNAP DIRECTION [ <viewnumber> ]

KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV SMARTSNAP TOGGLE ON
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV SMARTSNAP TOGGLE OFF
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4/21/2020 Visual Explorer tool
Visual Explorer tool
Visual Explorer assists the user in understanding point cloud data. It recolors points around the cursor based on
the cursors location and direction.
Visual Explorer helps users to understand, within a single view and without rotating, how the points are
organized and provides analysis such as:
Are there points behind my cursor position?
Are there points around the cursor almost at the same depth?
Is the cursor snapping on the top or the bottom of this edge?
The cursor acts as a bidirectional light source which highlights points that are forward and backward with a
di erent color.
The Visual Explorer has two modes:
Cross Section mode
Flashlight mode
Cross Section mode attaches a 3D cylinder to the cursor. The cylinder is divided into three parts:
Visual Explorer can be used to display a section of the point cloud by using Cross Section mode and aligning the
proper on plane thickness. In the example below, points inside the cylinder are recolored in green and points
on the same plane as the cursor (plane perpendicular to the pointer direction) are recolored in red. The Visual
Explorer gives the e ect of a dynamic cross section as the cursor moves through the point cloud. The edge of the
sidewalk is then easy to recognize and locate.
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The Flashlight mode is an analogy of manipulating a real ashlight (actually two, one looking forward and the
second looking backward). Two cones representing the ashlight beam are attached to the cursor. Points inside
the forward and backward cones are recolored in real time.
Flashlight mode can be used to visualize/analyze a Point Cloud. Since the analogy with a real ashlight is intuitive
it provides a perception of depth from a single view point. When the cursor is far from the surface the
highlighted area is large. As the cursor approaches the point cloud surface the size of the highlighted area is
reduced. Since there are two ashlights attached to the cursor (colorzing in two colors, ex: green and red) it is
easy to visualize if the point cloud surface is in front of or behind the cursor.
The following illustration shows the ashlight with the display cone enabled moving forward toward the surface.
In this case, the user does not snap on the point cloud but uses the ashlight to move and highlight the cursor in
3D.
The direction of the Visual Explorer and the default cursor depth (when not used with AccuSnap) can be set by
using the Change Visual Explorer tool accessible to the right of the Visual Explorer toolbar.

KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV VISUALEXPLORER DIALOG OPEN

KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV VISUALEXPLORER DIALOG CLOSE
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV VISUALEXPLORER DIALOG TOGGLE

4/21/2020 Visual Explorer tool settings
Visual Explorer tool settings
Setting Description
Flashlight /
Enables or disables Visual Explorer display and selects the display mode (Flashlight or
Cross
Cross Section)
Section
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV VISUALEXPLORER FLASHLIGHT
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV VISUALEXPLORER CROSSSECTION
Radius
Sets radius in master units.
Tip: Dynamically measure on the point cloud by clicking on the Radius icon.
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV VISUALEXPLORER RADIUS [ <radius> ]
Height
Sets height in master units.
Tip: Dynamically measure on the point cloud by clicking on the Height icon.
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV VISUALEXPLORER HEIGHT [ <height> ]
Settings
Use to set colors for Forward, Backward and On-Plane regions and to set the Transparency
and Thickness.
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV VISUALEXPLORER TRANSPARENCY [ <transparency> ]
Bold
Enables\Disables bold highlighting on points recolored by the ashlight.
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV VISUALEXPLORER BOLD < ON > < OFF >
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4/21/2020 Visual Explorer tool settings
Setting Description
Change
Starts the change Visual Explorer mode to permit setting the direction with the following
Visual
commands.
Explorer
Action Result
Space bar Toggles the display of cone or cylinder.
Alt + left Rotates the Visual Explorer direction dynamically

click
R Resets the Visual Explorer direction to be aligned with the view
C Snaps the cursor on the point cloud along the view direction.
V Determines whether the rotation is view dependent or not
Shift + Changes the depth of the cursor along Visual Explorer direction – fast
mouse speed
wheel
Ctrl + Changes the depth of the cursor along Visual Explorer direction –
mouse slow/accurate speed
wheel
Tip – assign pointcloudadv visualexplorer change key-in directly to a
keyboard key such as F1 or F2 to easily start the Change Visual Explorer
tool
Expand Use to expand the clipping planes.

Clipping
Planes
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV VISUALEXPLORER CHANGE

KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV VISUALEXPLORER TOGGLE ON
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV VISUALEXPLORER TOGGLE OFF
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4/21/2020 Colorize
Colorize
Used to Colorize the point cloud using colors from overlapping raster attachments. The new color user channel
is stored in a sister le that has the same lename has the pod le and a .RGBColor extension. The Colorize tool
does not modify the color stored in the Pod le's user channel.
KEY-IN: POINTCLOUDADV COLORING
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4/21/2020 Scalable Terrain Model
Scalable Terrain Model

Last updated: October 17, 2018
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4/21/2020 Bentley ContextCapture Editor Readme

Bentley ContextCapture Editor Readme

Before you begin, please note the following:

Reality Meshes Issues

https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/ContextCapture Editor-v5/en/Readme.html 1/3

Scalable Terrain Models Issues

RESTRICTED RIGHTS LEGEND

https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/ContextCapture Editor-v5/en/Readme.html 2/3

https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/ContextCapture Editor-v5/en/Readme.html 3/3

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https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/ContextCapture Editor-v5/en/GUID-DC64F240-6A04-F814-51E9-4F03B03CC375.html 1/1

Point Cloud dialog

https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/ContextCapture Editor-v5/en/dboxPointCloudDialog.html 1/2

https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/ContextCapture Editor-v5/en/dboxPointCloudDialog.html 2/2

Export Point Cloud dialog

Format ASCII, LAS or POD.

Classi cation The classi cations to be exported.

Density A percentage value indicating the density of the export.

Geocoding The value for the geometry unit.

https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/ContextCapture Editor-v5/en/dboxExportPointCloud.html 1/2

https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/ContextCapture Editor-v5/en/dboxExportPointCloud.html 2/2

Reality Model Presentation Tools

https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/ContextCapture Editor-v5/en/GUID-D7B38D9E-48AA-487F-A2EF-5918093EFD24.html 1/1

Class De nitions Tools

Used to Select in the Class De nitions

Delete the selected class.

Delete Class tool

Reclassify user de ned parts of the point cloud according to de ned

Edit Classi cation tool

https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/ContextCapture Editor-v5/en/dsecPointCloudPresentationClassDef.html 1/2

Used to Select in the Class De nitions

Import classes from another DGN le.

Import Point Cloud Data tool

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Edit Classi cation

See Edit Classi cation tool for more information.

https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/ContextCapture Editor-v5/en/toolClassification.html 1/1

Import Point Cloud Data

https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/ContextCapture Editor-v5/en/dboxImportingPointCloudData.html 1/2

De nes how the new data items will be named.

Original name. Items of the same name will be replaced.

DGN name as pre x.

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Used to Select in the Clips

Create a new clip de nition.

Make a copy of the selected clip de nition(s).

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Used to Select in the Clips

Deletes the selected clip de nition(s).

Edit Clip Assignment

Select a DGN le from which to import clip de nitions.

https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/ContextCapture Editor-v5/en/dsecPointCloudPresentation.html 2/2

Create Clip tool

Block — Lets you interactively draw a block to use as a clipping polygon.

Oriented Block — Lets you interactively draw an oriented block to use as a

View — Lets you select the view to use as a clipping polygon.

Clip name Enter a name for the clip.

https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/ContextCapture Editor-v5/en/toolPointCloudNewClip.html 1/2

https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/ContextCapture Editor-v5/en/toolPointCloudNewClip.html 2/2

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Create Quick Section

Create a quick section without the wizard.

Create Section Wizard