# PIX4Dmapper

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## [GCP challenges with MicaSense RedEdge Rig-captured images](https://community.pix4d.com/t/gcp-challenges-with-micasense-rededge-rig-captured-images/6691)

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**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Greenberg](https://community.pix4d.com/u/Jonathan_Greenberg)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/gcp-challenges-with-micasense-rededge-rig-captured-images/6691 "2026-09-28T20:39:11Z")

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Hi, I am trying to process MicaSense RedEdge data. Step one goes smoothly with Pix4D recognizing the RedEdge data, pulling EXIF metadata, and aligning the images fairly well. The issue is that I can’t get accurate alig…

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## [Pix4D Mapper to Cloud workflow](https://community.pix4d.com/t/pix4d-mapper-to-cloud-workflow/32495)

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**Author:** [@workerdronesbe](https://community.pix4d.com/u/workerdronesbe)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 9:56am UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/pix4d-mapper-to-cloud-workflow/32495 "2026-09-28T09:56:00Z")

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Hi all. Apologies in advance for a newbie question. I am currently figuring our the software side of my new company, which provides photographic/thermographic and surveying data. We fly the DJI M30T, I am hoping that it…

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## [Calibrated images not well positioned in raycloud (step 1)](https://community.pix4d.com/t/calibrated-images-not-well-positioned-in-raycloud-step-1/34709)

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**Author:** [@amdubois](https://community.pix4d.com/u/amdubois)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/calibrated-images-not-well-positioned-in-raycloud-step-1/34709 "2026-09-27T18:41:28Z")

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Hi, I’m running into a weird issue. I’ve processed this 2 flight dataset of multispectral images. My step 1 results are great over all but I’ve noticed 5 images that are completely offset, although calibrated. First…

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## [Issues using the Mosaic Editor after Step 3](https://community.pix4d.com/t/issues-using-the-mosaic-editor-after-step-3/34143)

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**Author:** [@adeitch](https://community.pix4d.com/u/adeitch)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 12:56pm UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/issues-using-the-mosaic-editor-after-step-3/34143 "2026-09-04T12:56:57Z")

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I have successfully ran step 3 and created a large tiff image. I can see this tiff image in the output folder and view it in my GNU Image Manipulator Program. However when I try to select the mosaic editor in Pix4d it …

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## [Quality report has red warning signs in reflectance target](https://community.pix4d.com/t/quality-report-has-red-warning-signs-in-reflectance-target/34676)

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**Author:** [@kwithnall](https://community.pix4d.com/u/kwithnall)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/quality-report-has-red-warning-signs-in-reflectance-target/34676 "2026-08-27T14:44:45Z")

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Red warning signs appeared in Reflectance target column of Quality Report after running DSM, Ortho and Index. Not sure why as calibration was set in index calculator with no errors noted. This project is a combination of…

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## [Leica Geosystems GS18I GNSS RTK Support](https://community.pix4d.com/t/leica-geosystems-gs18i-gnss-rtk-support/15247)

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**Author:** [@M\_B](https://community.pix4d.com/u/M_B)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/leica-geosystems-gs18i-gnss-rtk-support/15247 "2026-08-26T12:20:15Z")

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Hello there, the new Leica GPS Rover takes photos and uses GPS with IMU data. Would the data from this device be compatible with Pix4D for processing a TIFF and/or Point Cloud?

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## [Processing thermographic images](https://community.pix4d.com/t/processing-thermographic-images/34552)

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**Author:** [@sgeyeuk](https://community.pix4d.com/u/sgeyeuk)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/processing-thermographic-images/34552 "2026-08-10T19:54:41Z")

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I currently use pix4d mapping to produce point clouds and pile volume data from photogrammetry and have found it perfect for that. More recently I am looking to move into offering thermography as one of the services I o…

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## [GCP points float above the surface](https://community.pix4d.com/t/gcp-points-float-above-the-surface/34661)

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**Author:** [@klucas](https://community.pix4d.com/u/klucas)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/gcp-points-float-above-the-surface/34661 "2026-08-10T19:51:23Z")

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when I attempt the geo link step for my GCPs, they all float above the pix surface and no imagery will depict in the right side pane when I click on one the GCPs in the rayview pane. Both the gcps and the pix output are …

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## [Artificially Sharp Tree Canopy Boundaries in Orthomosaic](https://community.pix4d.com/t/artificially-sharp-tree-canopy-boundaries-in-orthomosaic/34655)

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**Author:** [@pix4d25nesac](https://community.pix4d.com/u/pix4d25nesac)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 9:11am UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/artificially-sharp-tree-canopy-boundaries-in-orthomosaic/34655 "2026-07-31T09:11:28Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m facing an issue where tree canopies in my Pix4D orthomosaics have unnaturally sharp, artificial boundaries, almost as if parts of the canopy have been “cut and pasted” instead of blending naturally. I’…

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## [Cannot open my project](https://community.pix4d.com/t/cannot-open-my-project/34654)

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**Author:** [@qzodusjsauofyvfhut](https://community.pix4d.com/u/qzodusjsauofyvfhut)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 11:56am UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/cannot-open-my-project/34654 "2026-07-30T11:56:23Z")

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Hi everyone, I am getting this error while opening my Pix4Dmapper project, the project was saved, but later it wasn’t possible to open the same project. Subsequently, we have been unable to open any of our previous proj…

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## [RGB + IR - Using RGB to do the intermediate processing](https://community.pix4d.com/t/rgb-ir-using-rgb-to-do-the-intermediate-processing/34653)

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**Author:** [@jsanchez](https://community.pix4d.com/u/jsanchez)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/rgb-ir-using-rgb-to-do-the-intermediate-processing/34653 "2026-07-29T13:40:02Z")

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Hello, My objective is to generate two orthomosaics, RGB and Thermal. I have drone flight media with RGB and Thermal images, I read somewhere that doing the initial processing, point cloud and mesh with RGB data genera…

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## [Only 60% of images are calibrated.](https://community.pix4d.com/t/only-60-of-images-are-calibrated/34484)

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**Author:** [@seongjunlee4473](https://community.pix4d.com/u/seongjunlee4473)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/only-60-of-images-are-calibrated/34484 "2026-07-15T14:32:53Z")

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Only about 60% of the images were calibrated. I’ve set frontal and lateral overlap of 80% and 70%, respectively in DJI RC. I think this setting is enough, but why this problem was occurred. I attached my Pix4D report,…

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## [Autel EVO IIV3 Processing errors](https://community.pix4d.com/t/autel-evo-iiv3-processing-errors/34509)

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**Author:** [@james.king](https://community.pix4d.com/u/james.king)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/autel-evo-iiv3-processing-errors/34509 "2026-06-22T17:21:25Z")

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Autel EVO II V3 RTK — Pix4D Mapper Processing Issues Hi I’m trying to process an Autel EVO II V3 RTK for photogrammetry and running into multiple errors when processing the data in Pix4D Mapper. We normally use senseFly…

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## [Pix4dMapper unable to start correctly (0xc0000142) Error](https://community.pix4d.com/t/pix4dmapper-unable-to-start-correctly-0xc0000142-error/34449)

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**Author:** [@mark.robjant](https://community.pix4d.com/u/mark.robjant)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/pix4dmapper-unable-to-start-correctly-0xc0000142-error/34449 "2026-06-17T14:02:41Z")

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Hi, I am unable to start Pix4dmapper. It has worked for a number of years now and has just recently stopped working. When trying to open I receive an error “The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000142) Clic…

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## [DSM, Orthomosaic and Index not completing](https://community.pix4d.com/t/dsm-orthomosaic-and-index-not-completing/33438)

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**Author:** [@proagsolutionsnd](https://community.pix4d.com/u/proagsolutionsnd)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/dsm-orthomosaic-and-index-not-completing/33438 "2026-06-16T16:08:59Z")

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Hey everyone, I got my project to complete the Initial Processing, Point Cloud and Mesh, but when I try to do the DSM/Orthomosaic and Index it shuts the program down at about 50% complete. How can I get past this.

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## [Weird shapes in reflectance images](https://community.pix4d.com/t/weird-shapes-in-reflectance-images/34577)

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**Author:** [@hterreau](https://community.pix4d.com/u/hterreau)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/weird-shapes-in-reflectance-images/34577 "2026-06-08T13:09:57Z")

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Hello, I tried processing and creating an RGB reflectance image from images captured with a MicaSense RedEdge-P. The flight was conducted at 45 m altitude and 5 m/s, with 90% overlap, over a dense tree plantation. The …

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## [Computer Tech Specs for Large Datasets](https://community.pix4d.com/t/computer-tech-specs-for-large-datasets/34494)

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**Author:** [@ashley1](https://community.pix4d.com/u/ashley1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/computer-tech-specs-for-large-datasets/34494 "2026-04-22T17:18:08Z")

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I’m looking for recommend technical specs for Pix4d Mapper for processing datasets over 3000 images upwards to 10,000 images. What is the practical Limit for Pix4d mapper in terms of number of images based on size of im…

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## [Reflectance map creation for RGB using Mavic3T?](https://community.pix4d.com/t/reflectance-map-creation-for-rgb-using-mavic3t/34503)

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**Author:** [@kumarvaibhavb](https://community.pix4d.com/u/kumarvaibhavb)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/reflectance-map-creation-for-rgb-using-mavic3t/34503 "2026-04-22T16:30:37Z")

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As the title suggests, I wanted to create a Reflectance map for RGB using Mavic3T images, but I am unable to. Has some done this or have any leads that can help me. Please let me know. Thank you. Regads, Kumar Vaibhav

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## [Error e0046: Processing failed. No calibrated cameras.](https://community.pix4d.com/t/error-e0046-processing-failed-no-calibrated-cameras/30420)

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**Author:** [@brenoentregasbike](https://community.pix4d.com/u/brenoentregasbike)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/error-e0046-processing-failed-no-calibrated-cameras/30420 "2026-04-21T19:35:03Z")

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Good morning, I am contacting the community because I am encountering an error message when attempting to mosaic the multispectral images taken using the M3M camera on the DJI Mavic3 M drone. The error message is “Error…

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## [Problem with external orientation of photos - DJI Zenmuse L3 and Pix4Dmapper](https://community.pix4d.com/t/problem-with-external-orientation-of-photos-dji-zenmuse-l3-and-pix4dmapper/34426)

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**Author:** [@gsylwerski](https://community.pix4d.com/u/gsylwerski)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/problem-with-external-orientation-of-photos-dji-zenmuse-l3-and-pix4dmapper/34426 "2026-04-14T18:52:32Z")

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Hi, In Pix4Dmapper last version offers support for this cameras but doesn’t take correct external orientation of photos. The problem is with angle of the left and right photos. Is there method to adjast thiis photos in…

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## [Request for List of Recommended Workstation Specifications](https://community.pix4d.com/t/request-for-list-of-recommended-workstation-specifications/34480)

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**Author:** [@msdcompliance](https://community.pix4d.com/u/msdcompliance)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 10:11am UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/request-for-list-of-recommended-workstation-specifications/34480 "2026-04-08T10:11:11Z")

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Hi, I’ve been trying to look for a Pix4D support email to send this query but so far I haven’t found any. Anyway, please let us know what is the recommended system specifications for Pix4Dmapper to process lidar / photo…

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## [Calibrate DJI Mavic 3 Multispectral images in Pix4Dmapper](https://community.pix4d.com/t/calibrate-dji-mavic-3-multispectral-images-in-pix4dmapper/34457)

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**Author:** [@drrfinqueritos](https://community.pix4d.com/u/drrfinqueritos)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/calibrate-dji-mavic-3-multispectral-images-in-pix4dmapper/34457 "2026-04-07T19:50:37Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m having trouble getting radiometric calibration to work with imagery from the DJI Mavic 3 Multispectral (M3M) in Pix4Dmapper. I’ve tried: The DJI reflectance panel that comes with the drone An ARI…

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## [MicaSense RedEdge Dual - Histogram harmonization on .tif files broke channel mapping .](https://community.pix4d.com/t/micasense-rededge-dual-histogram-harmonization-on-tif-files-broke-channel-mapping/34479)

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**Author:** [@sarafouad253](https://community.pix4d.com/u/sarafouad253)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/micasense-rededge-dual-histogram-harmonization-on-tif-files-broke-channel-mapping/34479 "2026-04-07T19:37:26Z")

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Hi everyone, I have a problem with channel mapping in Pix4D after performing histogram harmonization on my MicaSense RedEdge Dual images. Original workflow (worked fine): Acquired images with MicaSense RedEdge Dual c…

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## [Please add basic support for exporting TIFFS from DJI H20T, Mavic 3T, Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced cameras.](https://community.pix4d.com/t/please-add-basic-support-for-exporting-tiffs-from-dji-h20t-mavic-3t-mavic-2-enterprise-advanced-cameras/21428)

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**Author:** [@detectionsal](https://community.pix4d.com/u/detectionsal)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/please-add-basic-support-for-exporting-tiffs-from-dji-h20t-mavic-3t-mavic-2-enterprise-advanced-cameras/21428 "2026-04-07T19:35:22Z")

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DJI released the SDK

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## [Pix4D Pattern Results Question](https://community.pix4d.com/t/pix4d-pattern-results-question/34446)

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**Author:** [@jriesser](https://community.pix4d.com/u/jriesser)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/pix4d-pattern-results-question/34446 "2026-04-07T19:22:01Z")

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Hi, I am Jacob, a grad student at WVU conducting research on drone flights and topographic surveying methodology. One site I flew happens to have a repeating pattern painted on the ground (a very tight pattern, maybe 2-…

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## [Pix4D Mapper Orthomosaic Missing Tiles](https://community.pix4d.com/t/pix4d-mapper-orthomosaic-missing-tiles/34456)

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**Author:** [@jnielsen](https://community.pix4d.com/u/jnielsen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/pix4d-mapper-orthomosaic-missing-tiles/34456 "2026-04-07T19:20:33Z")

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I recently processed aerial images captured using an RTK-enabled DJI Mavic 3M. The site is a restored beach in Half Moon Bay, CA, with some of the aerial images taken over the upland/beach areas and some taken over the w…

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## [Pix4D will not open on Windows computer](https://community.pix4d.com/t/pix4d-will-not-open-on-windows-computer/34462)

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**Author:** [@John\_Dunkle\_Jr](https://community.pix4d.com/u/John_Dunkle_Jr)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/pix4d-will-not-open-on-windows-computer/34462 "2026-03-31T15:45:07Z")

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When you click on the icon the program will not open. I thought maybe it was a Pix4d version issue so i upgraded to the newest version still get the same result. The program ran fine the week before and then the next day…

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## [Inital Processing fails at Writing Tie Point Images](https://community.pix4d.com/t/inital-processing-fails-at-writing-tie-point-images/34465)

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**Author:** [@mitch](https://community.pix4d.com/u/mitch)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 8:19am UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/inital-processing-fails-at-writing-tie-point-images/34465 "2026-03-25T08:19:15Z")

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Hi there, i am constantly getting this error in my inital processsing. I have checked all the recommendations - File locations, Cordinate systems, Images upload points etc. I have processed many similar jobs but thi…

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## [After updating to the latest Pix4DMapper, I can't change username.](https://community.pix4d.com/t/after-updating-to-the-latest-pix4dmapper-i-cant-change-username/34460)

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**Author:** [@ken1](https://community.pix4d.com/u/ken1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/after-updating-to-the-latest-pix4dmapper-i-cant-change-username/34460 "2026-03-17T15:33:49Z")

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I just upgraded Pix4Dmapper, but logged in under the wrong account and I’m not seeing a way to change that login info. Anyone know how I can back out and use the correct account?

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## [Importing LiDAR Point Cloud and Calculate Volumes in Mapper](https://community.pix4d.com/t/importing-lidar-point-cloud-and-calculate-volumes-in-mapper/34374)

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**Author:** [@keith](https://community.pix4d.com/u/keith)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/importing-lidar-point-cloud-and-calculate-volumes-in-mapper/34374 "2026-03-10T13:21:22Z")

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I’m wondering if it’s possible in Pix4DMapper to run Step 1, import a LiDAR point cloud (LAS file), then run Step 3 and use the Volumes tool. I’ve tried following the instructions in the link below, but I’m unable to ca…

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