# Orthomosaic and DSM don't match Point Cloud extent

**URL:** <https://community.pix4d.com/t/orthomosaic-and-dsm-dont-match-point-cloud-extent/8465>\
**Category:** PIX4Dmapper Questions/Troubleshooting\
**Created:** [June 13, 2019, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/orthomosaic-and-dsm-dont-match-point-cloud-extent/8465 "2019-06-13T21:12:35Z")\
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**Author:** ![Gene\_Schweizer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Gene\_Schweizer](https://community.pix4d.com/u/Gene_Schweizer)\
**Post date:** [June 13, 2019, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/orthomosaic-and-dsm-dont-match-point-cloud-extent/8465/1 "2019-06-13T21:12:35Z")

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Generating 3d model and ortho of road construction area, and the output from the ortho doesn’t match the point cloud or mesh. Wondering why the orthomosaic looks so bad and isn’t the same extent as the point cloud? The project uses non-georeferenced photos (302). Is anyone having this issue and if so is there a way to resolve? Thanks for your help.

Image 1: Top down view of densified point cloud

Image 2. Ortho output

Image 3: Zoom of ortho to show how bad it looks.&nbsp;

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**Author:** ![Blaz](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/pix4d/user_avatar/community.pix4d.com/blaz/32/4344_2.png) [@Blaz](https://community.pix4d.com/u/Blaz)\
**Post date:** [June 14, 2019, 12:19pm UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/orthomosaic-and-dsm-dont-match-point-cloud-extent/8465/2 "2019-06-14T12:19:34Z")

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Hi Gene,&nbsp;

The orthomosaic is not optimal because the orientation of the project is not correct. This can happen when there is no image geolocation in the project (image geolocation or GCPs).

I would recommend checking the [How to orient a project](https://support.pix4d.com/hc/en-us/articles/205360385)&nbsp;article for instruction on how to proceed.&nbsp;

Best,

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**Author:** ![Eugene\_Schweizer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Eugene\_Schweizer](https://community.pix4d.com/u/Eugene_Schweizer)\
**Post date:** [June 14, 2019, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/orthomosaic-and-dsm-dont-match-point-cloud-extent/8465/3 "2019-06-14T15:46:46Z")

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Worked like a charm, thanks. I should have suspected that, as clicking the “view from the top” airplane button oriented the project incorrectly. Thank you for your prompt and accurate response.&nbsp;

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**Author:** ![Blaz](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/pix4d/user_avatar/community.pix4d.com/blaz/32/4344_2.png) [@Blaz](https://community.pix4d.com/u/Blaz)\
**Post date:** [June 17, 2019, 6:57am UTC](https://community.pix4d.com/t/orthomosaic-and-dsm-dont-match-point-cloud-extent/8465/4 "2019-06-17T06:57:47Z")

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Great news (:

As you mentioned, a quick test if the orientation of the project is correct is to view it from the&nbsp; **top**. It is also possible to use shortcut&nbsp; **7&nbsp;** as mentioned in the [Shortcuts](https://support.pix4d.com/hc/en-us/articles/202558059-Shortcuts#label302) article.&nbsp;