Filtering Data

Filter out redundant or erroneous points to reduce visual clutter and improve data processing.

Follow these steps to remove unwanted vegetation, machinery, and infrastructure:

1. Select the scans to filter.

2. On the Position and Filter tab, in the Filter group, click Topography.

3. Adjust the settings as required.

4. Click OK

The tool will apply the filter parameters to hide the unwanted points and retain only the topography.

Tip:  You can redisplay filtered points by clicking Show All.

See Topography and adjacent topics for more information.

A scan to be filtered (truck to be removed).

The result of topographic filtering. Remove any remaining unwanted points manually.