Importing LiDAR Point Cloud and Calculate Volumes in Mapper

PIX4Dmapper
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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 calculate volumes, and the imported point cloud never displays.

I understand this workflow is supported in Pix4DSurvey and Pix4Dmatic; however, I find the Volumes menu and tools in Pix4DMapper to be more user-friendly and better suited to my workflow.

Thanks

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Hello @keith, You can’t use volume tool using external point cloud in PIX4Dmapper. It is possible in PIX4Dmapper to import a point cloud generated by an external source like LiDAR. PIX4Dmapper will use this point cloud in order to generate the DSM and orthomosaic after processing step 3. DSM, Orthomosaic and Index .

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We are finding the volume calculation function in Matic to be cumbersome compared to the previous versions offered in Mapper. It seems to be what was offered in Survey.

Since the new combined Matic software was to be an improvement when will it mimic the editing offered in Mapper?

We find the initial selection of the toe of the pile to be difficult which then requires the toe to be edited which is slow and difficult.

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@keith I confirm that we listened to customer feedback and united PIX4Dmatic and PIX4Dsurvey into a single application called PIX4Dmatic. PIX4Dmatic is now offered in three plans (three accesses), and which one would be the best for you all depends on what you need to do. Regarding volume calculation:

  • PIX4Dmatic Standard (ex-PIX4Dmatic) can get the job done for standard volume calculations.
  • PIX4Dmatic Analyst (ex-PIX4Dsurvey) offers expanded volume calculation tools such as the stockpile detection. We are also currently working on improving the cut/fill calculation between two surfaces. However PIX4Dmatic Analyst does not offer photogrammetry processing, so you’d still have to import your PIX4Dmapper projects.
  • PIX4Dmatic Pro offers you access to all tools.

Can you provide me with more details about what you mean by finding “the initial selection of the toe of the pile” difficult and the editing behavior you’d expect?

Thanks!