Using Pointclouds

The Cloud of Points command (COP) allows you to store XYZ coordinate data that can come directly from a laser sensor through one or more referring scan commands. You can also enter data directly into a COP from other PC-DMIS features or external data files.

You can add pointclouds to your measurement routine in these ways:

For information on how to manipulate pointclouds from the Pointcloud dialog box, see the "Manipulating Pointclouds" topic.

PC-DMIS uses additional, laser sensor-related commands and tools that support pointcloud functionality. They are:

Your LMS license or portlock must contain a license with either the Small COP (COP) or Big COP option to use COP capability.

About the Small COP (COP) and Big COP Laser Options

The PC-DMIS CAD++ license includes the Small COP (COP) option. It provides limited pointcloud functionality.

The PC-DMIS Laser option (does not include Vision probes) includes the Big COP option. This option provides full pointcloud functionality. You can purchase it separately for other configurations.

The following list describes the differences in functionality between the Small COP (COP) and Big COP licensing options:

More:

Manipulating Pointclouds

Pointcloud Graphical Representation

COP Command Mode Text

Pointcloud Point Information

Laser Data Collection Settings

Using the Simulate Pointcloud Function

Using the Animation Parameters for Pointcloud Simulation