Read Point Cloud V2

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Function

This Step can read point cloud files from a file or folder.

Usage Scenario

This Step is a general point cloud reading Step that reads the point cloud in PLY/PCD format from a specified path.

Input and Output

input and output

Parameter Description

Point Cloud Source

Description: This parameter is used to select the source of the point cloud data.

Value list: File, Dir

  • File: Read the point cloud from a file.

  • Dir: Read the point cloud from a directory.

Default value: File

File Name

Description: This parameter is used to select the file path of the point cloud to be read. It supports mutual conversion between absolute and relative paths.

Instruction: Click the “folder” icon and select the file you need. If the Point Cloud Source selected as a Dir, this option will become the Folder Path.

File Format

Description: This parameter is used to select the file format of the point cloud to be read.

Value list: PCD, PLY

Default value: PLY

Point Cloud Type

Description: This parameter is used to select the type of the output point cloud.

Value list: PointCloudXYZ, PointCloudNormal, PointCloudXYZRGB

  • PointCloudXYZ: contains only the position coordinates of points (X, Y, Z).

  • PointCloudNormal: contains the position coordinates and normal vector information of points.

  • PointCloudXYZRGB: contains the position coordinates and color information of points.

Default value: PointCloudNormal

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