Export LAS Files
COMMAND LICENSING AND DEFAULT MENU LOCATIONS
- The Export LAS command is part of the RPS Modeling Toolbox.
- The command is located on the Reporting macros menu ribbon.
- The command is located in the Export menu group.
COMMAND DESCRIPTION
Provides the ability to batch export any number of Point Cloud Regions to individual LAS files for use in other software solutions.
COMMAND HISTORY
3/10/2025 - First Release
VIDEO DEMONSTRATION
The following video shows how to utilize the Export LAS command:
SETUP AND CONFIGURATION
Command Interface Description
The Export LAS command dialog looks as follows:
Select region(s):
All the Point Cloud Regions in the current project are listed in the table. In the Selected column, check the boxes for the Point Cloud Regions that you wish to export.
You can resize the table area of the dialog using a right-click and drag of the mouse when over the table area.
File location:
The LAS files that are exported can be created in the current project’s Project folder, or you can browse for and select a folder on your computer / network. Select either the Project folder or Browse for folder option.
EXECUTE
Export
When you tap Export, the selected Point Cloud Regions will be exported to LAS files in the target location on your computer. The command will prepare itself for another selection set and repeat process execution.
Results Pane:
The Results Pane will show you that the Point Cloud Regions that you selected were exported successfully to a .LAS file.
Other Information
The following details may also be important:
Output LAS format = version 1.2
Point Sampling = Sample your Point Cloud Regions if needed prior to exporting using this tool.
Export Units = The units of the project you are working in.
Scaling = Grid
Split by Scan Station = Not Supported - this tool only exports based on Point Cloud Region.
Summary.
OK BUTTON
Executes the current process (does the same thing as the Export button).
SWITCH COMMAND BUTTON
Click the Switch Cmd button to close the command, close all running commands, or switch to a different running command. You can also press the ESC key on your keyboard to pop up the Switch Cmd list by the current cursor location on screen.
USE CASE VIDEOS
The following videos show the use of the Export LAS command in a workflow context:
FEEDBACK AND ENHANCEMENT REQUESTS
If you would like to provide feedback on the use of the LAS Export command or to request enhancements or improvements to the command, please click Reply below.