Modelling a stockpile

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Follow the steps below to model a stockpile from a set of scans.

Note:  To create an accurate stockpile model you will need at least two scans, capturing the whole stockpile surface.

1. Create a polygon to define the area of interest for modelling with Create > Draw > Polygon. See Polygons.

2. Filter by polygon to the area of interest using Position and Filter > Filter > Polygon. See Polygon.

3. Filter the scans further using Position and Filter > Filter > Isolated Points, Topography and Intensity. See Isolated Points, Topography and Intensity.

4. Create the model using Create > Surface > Topographic Surface. See Topographic Surface.

5. Despike the model with Edit > Fix > Despike. See Despike.

6. Manually delete remaining unwanted points, then fill holes with Edit > Fix > Fill Holes. See Fill Holes.

7. Calculate surface volumes with Query > Surface > Surface Volume. See Surface.