What point cloud formats can the program import?

Tcp PointCloud Editor stands out for its exceptional compatibility, allowing the integration of data from a wide variety of sensors and software on the market. The program allows you to Import Point Clouds individually or by complete folders, offering the option to unify multiple files and scans into a single work entity to facilitate their management.

Below are the supported formats classified by their type:

• Standard and Exchange Formats:

  • ASTM E57 (.e57): This is the most complete format, as it allows simultaneous import of the point cloud geometry and the associated images for each scan station.

  • LAS LiDAR (.las / .laz): Industry standard format, especially for airborne or drone LiDAR data, which preserves critical information such as classification and returns.

  • Polygon File Format (.ply): Commonly used in modeling and photogrammetry applications.

• Specific Manufacturer Formats:

  • Leica: Supports LGSx files (which include clouds and images), as well as traditional PTS, PTX, and XCF formats (from Leica MS50).

  • Faro: Direct import of FLS and FWS files.

  • Riegl: Support for the RDBX format.

  • Autodesk: Allows import of Recap (.rcp / .rcs) projects, facilitating workflow with tools from this vendor.

• Text and ASCII Formats:

  • Generic text files (TXT, XYZ, CSV).

  • ARC/INFO and ASCII Grid (.asc), frequently used in GIS environments.

• DTM and Aplitop Formats:

  • Native formats for exchange with TcpMDT, such as MDE (Binary Mesh), MLL (ASCII Mesh), and PUN (Aplitop ASCII Points).

Additional capabilities during import: When importing these files, the software automatically processes all Available Attributes, such as Color RGB, Intensity, timestamp, category, and number of returns. Furthermore, its high-performance engine allows handling massive projects, recommending the use of SSD drives in these cases to Optimize the Description of reading.