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Classify By Features Point Cloud Task

*The feature is available in the Standard license level and above for LP360.

Classifying LAS points by features is a useful way of assigning classifications to points within a spatial relationship to other features. You can use any vector layer in the map to classify points that are within distances of linear or point features, or completely within polygonal features. Classifying points by features is useful for producing buffers around breaklines, excluding points from within hydrologic features (e.g., ponds, lakes, etc.), and/or classifying LIDAR points based on existing basemap layers such as buildings, roads, etc.

How to Classify By Features

Command Requirements

  • Standard License
  • Active LAS Layer
  • LAS Files Open for Read/Write
  1. Use the Add Files command to open the LAS files that contain the data you want to use.  

  2. On the Point Cloud Task tab, select Type from the Filter By drop-down menu. Then select Classify By Feature from the Filter drop-down menu.

  3. Specify the settings for the Classify operation in the Properties page that displays.

  4. If you selected Input Geometry as the input method, use one of the Geometry tools to specify the points in the map. If you selected File or Shp Layer, click Apply.

Overview of the Classify by Features Point Cloud Task