Point Management

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In VisionLidar, points can be managed using two primary methods: Virtual Surveying or the Civil Module. Each method has its advantages depending on the project size and requirements.

1. Managing Points via Virtual Surveying

✔ Structured Point Data – Each point is assigned:

• Name

• PCode (Point Code)

• Configuration settings

✔ Versatile Use – These points can be used in:

• Virtual Surveying

• Civil Module

• Other Vision Suite software

✔ Synchronization with COGO – A surface can be synchronized to COGO (Coordinate Geometry):

• Retrieves elevation values from the virtual survey.

• Sets the Z values in the surface accordingly.

• Uses planimetric synchronization – if a point number exists in the surface, it will automatically adjust its elevation based on the COGO database.

💡 🚨 Performance Note: Handling millions of points in this method may slow down certain Civil module processes due to the added metadata.

2. Managing Points via the Civil Module

✔ Minimal Data Storage – Each point contains only XYZ coordinates.
✔ Optimized Performance – Faster processing for large datasets (millions of points).
✔ Civil Module Exclusive – These points can only be used within the Civil module.

💡 🚀 Best for large-scale terrain modeling and LiDAR processing where metadata is unnecessary.

3. Switching Between Methods

✔ Easy Transition – Users can switch between Virtual Surveying and Civil Module as needed.
✔ Choosing the Right Method:

• Use Virtual Surveying → When detailed point classification and metadata are required.

• Use Civil Module → When speed and performance for processing large datasets are the priority.

4. Key Takeaways

✔ Virtual Surveying → Best for precise surveying, classification, and multi-software integration.
✔ Civil Module → Best for fast terrain modeling, road design, and surface processing.
✔ Balance Performance & Detail → Choose the method based on project scale and requirements.

🚀 Optimize Your Point Management for Surveying & Civil Engineering!

With VisionLidar, you can efficiently manage millions of points while ensuring high performance and accurate data synchronization. 🌍📐📏