Creating a Point Cloud from a Model

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 Command line: PC_MAKE_MODEL_CLOUD

 

The command creates a new point cloud from a geometric model. Before running the command, the area of the model is calculated, based on which the approximate number of points that should be obtained is estimated. For example, if the drawing units are meters and the resolution is 0.1, then the points will be every 10 cm.

The command parameters are set in the Properties bar.

Creation method	Uniform generation - Interpolates points on the surface of mesh triangles with a specified density. Vertices import - The point cloud is constructed from mesh vertices. Only vertices are used; no calculations are performed.
Resolution	Changes the distance between points.

Too many points can lead to a lack of RAM. In this case, the command will not run, and the following message will be displayed on the command line:

The expected points number is too large. Try selecting smaller model or resolution.

Command prompts:

Apply changes [Yes/No/Save/saveDefault] <Yes>

Yes – the command will be performed taking into account changes in the settings made by the user in the current session of the command work. No – the command will be performed with the settings displayed immediately after running the command. Save – saving settings to a document. saveDefault – saving settings to the registry.