How to use the Nearmap Point Cloud Files

Nearmap Point Cloud is delivered in a ZIP file containing LAS point cloud files.

Once the files have been processed and delivered, you can access the data from the PlaceMaker history tab.

SketchUp PlaceMaker Plugin

• Click the import transaction in the history tab
• Click the Download button to download the ZIP containing the LAS point cloud files.
• A dialog will be displayed showing the transformation settings required to properly geolocate the point cloud
• Use the Trimble Scan Essentials Extension to import the LAS point cloud and set the X,Y,Z transformation

Revit PlaceMaker Plugin

• Click the import transaction in the history tab
• Click the Download button to download the ZIP containing the LAS files
• Convert the LAS files into RCP files using Autodesk Recap
• Link the RCP Point Cloud files in Revit to view them

Other Applications (PlaceMaker Web)

• Click the import transaction in the history tab
• Click the Download button to download the ZIP containing the LAS files
• Import the LAS files into your application (steps vary depending on application)