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5 When AutoCAD Map 3D is done creating the index file, a green check
mark appears next to the file or merge group name. You can now take
one of the following actions:
■ To add the point cloud to your map, click Add to Map. AutoCAD Map
3D adds the point cloud drawing object to your map, and adds a point
cloud layer to the Display Manager.
■ To add a group of point clouds to your map, shift-click or control-click
to select a group of files, then click Add to Map.
AutoCAD Map 3D adds the point cloud drawing object to your map,
and adds a point cloud layer to the Display Manager.
NOTE You can also create a group of point clouds in the Display Manager.
Right-click in Display Manager and select Data ➤ New Group, then click
and drag point cloud layers into the new group.
See also:
■
Overview of Point Cloud Files and Objects (page 1013)
■ Bringing in LiDAR Data (page 374)
■ Creating Surfaces From Point Cloud Data (page 1021)
■ Managing LiDAR Data (page 1015)
■ Filtering Point Cloud Data (page 1024)
■ Exporting Point Cloud Data (page 1451)
Quick Reference
MAPPOINTCLOUDMANAGER
Creates and manages indexed point cloud data stores.
MAPPOINTCLOUDMANAGERCommand Line
Point Cloud ManagerDialog Box
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