{"id":29330,"date":"2025-02-09T02:12:45","date_gmt":"2025-02-09T02:12:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/faq-items\/empfehlung-fuer-den-export-von-punktwolkendateien\/"},"modified":"2025-02-17T06:38:11","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T06:38:11","slug":"our-recommendation-for-exporting-point-cloud-files","status":"publish","type":"avada_faq","link":"https:\/\/vmts.ch\/en\/faq-items\/our-recommendation-for-exporting-point-cloud-files\/","title":{"rendered":"Our recommendation for exporting point cloud files"},"content":{"rendered":"

Exporting point cloud files: Simply register and send the file to us<\/strong><\/p>\n

To optimize our workflow, we expect point clouds to remain as original as possible. Terrestrial scanners offer several advantages over mobile scanners, including higher accuracy and panoramic images that provide greater detail for drawing.<\/p>\n

Therefore, whenever possible, we require registered point clouds as individual scan stations in E57 format\u2014without cleanup, cropping, or processing<\/strong>. Simply register and send the file to us.<\/p>\n

Since registration errors can occasionally occur, it is essential for us to receive point clouds as separate files<\/strong>\u2014neither unified nor cleaned. This allows us to correct any errors ourselves. We do not recommend exporting as a unified E57 (Unified), as it results in the loss of structure and Bubble View functionality.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Exporting point clouds<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Our recommendation applies only if you have the original files and can export the correct files to us.
If you are unable to export in a different format, please send us the format available to you\u2014we will do our best to work with it.<\/p>\n

We require point clouds after the registration process as individual scan stations, not unified, without cleanup, and exported directly in E57 format, as shown in our screenshots.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Autodesk ReCap<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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We can use Autodesk ReCap directly, but it is important for us that the files include panoramas (RealView or Bubble Views), no cleanup, no unification, and are exported as a ReCap Structured Project so that the scanner symbol is visible at each station (.RCP).<\/p>\n

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An unstructured project displays a spiderweb symbol.<\/p>\n

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Please make sure never to use the “Unified export into a single RCS” function, as this merges all stations into one. This makes it impossible to edit the registration later if the point cloud contains errors, and the panorama views are completely lost.<\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Faro SCENE<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Export of a structured .e57 using the “Export” tool.<\/p>\n

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Exporting Faro point cloud files<\/strong><\/p>\n

Click on “Export Scans” in the top left of the window, then select “Export Scans – Ordered.”<\/p>\n

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A new window will open. In this window, select the format (E57 in this case) and enter a file name.
Check the box for “Export each scan into a separate file.”
Optionally, you can enable the “Color and Grey” option to export the colors as well.
Then click “Export.”<\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Cyclone Register 360<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Exporting a structured .E57 with Cyclone Register 360<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once the processing and registration are complete, open the “Report” via the icon in the toolbar at the top right of the window.
After configuring the export settings, check the box for “E57 (separate file).”
A new window will open, allowing you to select the destination for the export.<\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Trimble RealWorks<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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RealWorks allows data export in the following formats: .E57, .PTX, .PTS, and .RCP.<\/strong>
We recommend the .E57 format, but other formats are also compatible with our workflow.<\/p>\n

When you export your data from RealWorks as .E57, you will receive multiple separate .E57 files (one .E57 per station). This is optimal for our workflow.
Multiple .E57 files (one per station) can streamline the data transfer process to us.<\/p>\n

Once you have completed the registration:<\/p>\n

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  1. Select the project.<\/li>\n
  2. Click on “Export” using the icon in the top left toolbar.<\/li>\n
  3. Click on “Convert TZF scans of selected stations (Gridded E57 \/ PTX \/ PTS \/ RCP).”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    A new window will open.<\/p>\n

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    1. Select the desired export format \u2013 in this case, .E57.<\/li>\n
    2. Define the destination for the export.<\/li>\n
    3. Click “Convert” to start the process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      <\/i><\/i><\/span>NavVis IVION<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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      Open NavVis IVION and load the project:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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      1. Open NavVis IVION and load your project.<\/li>\n
      2. In the settings, set the point cloud resolution to a maximum of 5 mm.<\/li>\n
      3. Enable the option “Include panoramas in .e57 point cloud.”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        Downloading the .e57 file<\/strong><\/h4>\n

        Once the data has been processed and aligned:<\/p>\n

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        1. Navigate to Data Processing > Processed Data<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
        2. Select the datasets for download.<\/li>\n
        3. Ensure the correct export format, “.e57 with panoramas,” is selected.<\/li>\n
        4. Click Download<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          Optimal tips<\/h3>\n<\/div>