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The [[Image:Workbench_Points.svg|24px]] [[Points Workbench|Points Workbench]] offers specific tools for working with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_cloud point clouds]. The workbench is still in development.
The [[Image:Workbench_Points.svg|24px]] [[Points_Workbench|Points Workbench]] offers specific tools for working with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_cloud point clouds]. The workbench is still in development.


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All Points Workbench tools can be accessed from the '''Points''' menu. Some tools are also available in the '''Points tools''' toolbar.
All Points Workbench tools can be accessed from the '''Points''' menu. Some tools are also available in the '''Points tools''' toolbar.


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* [[Points_Convert|Convert to points...]]: Creates point clouds from shape objects.
* [[Image:Points_Convert.svg|32px]] [[Points_Convert|Convert to points...]]: Creates point clouds from shape objects.


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* [[Points_Structure|Structured point cloud]]: Sorts the points in a point cloud.
* [[Image:Points_Structure.svg|32px]] [[Points_Structure|Structured point cloud]]: Creates a structured point cloud from the points of an existing point cloud.


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* [[Image:Points_Import.svg|32px]] [[Points_Import|Import points...]]: Imports a point cloud from a file.
* [[Image:Points_Import.svg|32px]] [[Points_Import|Import points...]]: Imports a point cloud from a file.


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* [[Image:Points_Export.svg|32px]] [[Points_Export|Export points...]]: Exports a point cloud to a file.
* [[Image:Points_Export.svg|32px]] [[Points_Export|Export points...]]: Exports a point cloud to a file.


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* [[Image:Points_PolyCut.svg|32px]] [[Points_PolyCut|Cut point cloud]]: Cuts points from point clouds.
* [[Image:Points_PolyCut.svg|32px]] [[Points_PolyCut|Cut point cloud]]: Cuts points from point clouds.


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* [[Points Merge|Merge point clouds]]: Creates a point cloud by combining the points of two or more point clouds.
* [[Image:Points_Merge.svg|32px]] [[Points_Merge|Merge point clouds]]: Creates a point cloud by combining the points of two or more point clouds.


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* [[Draft_Module|Draft]] commands such as [[Image:Draft_Line.svg|24px]] [[Draft_Line|Draft Line]] and [[Image:Draft_BSpline.svg|24px]] [[Draft_BSpline|Draft BSpline]] can be used to connect the points in a point cloud. Use the [[Image:Draft_Endpoint.svg|24px]] [[Draft_Endpoint|Endpoint]] snap method to snap to the points.
* [[Draft_Workbench|Draft]] commands such as [[Image:Draft_Line.svg|24px]] [[Draft_Line|Draft Line]] and [[Image:Draft_BSpline.svg|24px]] [[Draft_BSpline|Draft B-spline]] can be used to connect the points in a point cloud. Use [[Image:Draft_Snap_Endpoint.svg|24px]] [[Draft_Snap_Endpoint|Draft Snap Endpoint]] to snap to the points.
* At the moment the workbench does not have commands to further process point clouds. But [[Python]] scripting can be used for this purpose. See the following forum discussions:
* [[Python|Python]] can be used to analyze and process point clouds. See the following forum discussions:
** [http://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16098 Inspecting Point cloud].
** [http://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=15988 Fläche aus Messwerten] (German)
** [http://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=15988 Fläche aus Messwerten] (German)
** [http://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=16103 Schnitte durch Flächen aus Messwerten] (German)
** [http://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=16103 Schnitte durch Flächen aus Messwerten] (German)
** [http://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16098 Inspecting Point cloud].




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Revision as of 16:54, 2 February 2023

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Introduction

The Points Workbench offers specific tools for working with point clouds. The workbench is still in development.

A point cloud is a collection of points in 3D space. A point cloud is generally produced by scanning the surface of a solid object. The cloud of points can then be used for many purposes including building a mesh for the object, reconstructing the surfaces and solid volumes, reverse engineering, as well as for visualization and quality inspection.

Tools

All Points Workbench tools can be accessed from the Points menu. Some tools are also available in the Points tools toolbar.

  • Merge point clouds: Creates a point cloud by combining the points of two or more point clouds.

Notes