Modifying the Point Filter for LIDAR Export

The filter defines what points are exported or are used to construct a surface for exporting. The Filter Property Page is used to modify the filter.

Example of Different Point Filters

Shaded Relief Map using All Points

Shaded Relief Map using Ground Points Only

Learn more about the Filter Property Page

How to Modify the Point Filter for LIDAR Export

1. Open the Export Wizard by clicking the Export LIDAR Data command on the LP360 toolbar. The Export Wizard dialog will open with the Step 1 of 3 page displayed.

   

2. Define the properties for the export. See How to Complete Step 1: Select the Export Format for instructions.

3. To define the export filter, click the Source Points button. The Filter Property Page will be displayed.

   

4. Use the tabs on the Filter Property Page to define the filter that will determine what points will be exported. See each tabbed page's help topic, listed below, for information on how to define settings on each tab.

   Learn about the Classification Filter

   Learn about the Return Combination Filter

   Learn about the Intensity Filter

   Learn about the Elevation Mask

   Learn about the Flags Filter

   Learn about the Point Source IDs Filter

   Learn about the Scan Angle Filter

5. Click OK when you have completed the filter definition.