Deswik Software Suite v5.0: LAS file support
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Deswik now supports importing and working with large and dense .las files used for drone and laser scan data. The software provides tools for filtering during import, including options for limiting the area, adjusting minimum point distance, and decimating resulting surfaces or grids. Users are encouraged to experiment with settings to optimize performance while maintaining necessary detail.
Deswik Software Suite v5.0: LAS file support
- 1. Support for Drone Survey Data (.LAS files) v5.0
- 2. Drone and Scan Data .LAS files are a common format for lazer scan and drone survey data - These files are often large, and very dense. Hard to load and work with Deswik now support importing these files, and have an increasing number of tools to assist working with .LAS files
- 3. Import Add files to be imported (supports multiple files) • Automatically stitches tiles together if grid output Select outputs to create • Points • Surface • Grid • Nominate output layers
- 4. Whoa! I don’t need all those points… Options for filtering on import make outputs more user friendly • Settings tab • Limit import to polygon area • Specify min distance between points • Decimate (filter) resulting surfaces or grids
- 5. Cons LAS files can be brutal on your hardware
- 6. Experiment to find the best balance Take the time to find best settings for your data and use case – filter aggressively or use larger grid sizes The aim is to minimize number of resulting points without sacrificing required level of detail