LIDAR Layer Legend Types

A legend type is a display method used to draw color-coded points based on point attributes such as elevation, intensity, classification, return combination, point source, and several others. The legend type chosen will apply to the point cloud and other surface derivatives of the active LIDAR Layer.

The colors used for each legend type are modified using the Symbology Property Page for the LIDAR Layer.

You can also modify the display characteristics using the Display Filter tab, also on the Layer Properties dialog box.

Learn more about the Symbology Property Page

How to Change Legend Type for a LIDAR Layer

Click the arrow next to the Legend Type command on the LP360 toolbar. This will display a box containing all of the available legend types.
Select a legend type to use for the type of display in the map.
- Elevation
- Color Band
- Classification
- Intensity
- Monochrome/Hillshade
- Return Combination
- Point Source
- RGB Value
- Display by Files
- Display by Elevation Difference
- Display by Point Density
- Display by User Data

The legend type you choose will instantly be applied to the LIDAR Layer displayed.

Tip

To increase productivity when switching from one legend type to another, create accelerator keys for each legend type button.

How to Display No Points

When you want to remove points from display while keeping LIDAR Layers open, simply click the LIDAR Legend command button on the LP360 toolbar to unselect it. Notice that when the command is unselected, it is no longer appears to be pressed on the toolbar.
When you are ready to display points again, click the button again. The previously selected legend type will be used again to display points for the active layer.