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Align Point Clouds, 3D Models and Sheets in the Alignment Tool
Align Point Clouds, 3D Models and Sheets in the Alignment Tool

Learn how to use the Sphere XG alignment tool to align point clouds, 3D models and sheets

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Written by Stefanie Zerulla
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With the help of the Sphere XG alignment tool, you can align the following elements:

Proceed as follows to open the alignment tool:

  1. In the project structure view of the Capture tab, click the three-dots icon of the element which you want to align.

  2. Select context menu entry Align .

The alignment tool is displayed:

The above image shows the alignment tool for a point cloud and a 3D model.

  • On the left side, the element which you want to align is displayed, in this case the point cloud.

  • In the middle of the screen, you can select the reference element to which you want to align. The reference element is marked by icon .

  • After you have selected the element, to which you want to align, it is displayed on the right side, in this case the 3D model.

Currently, 3D models can only serve as reference elements () which you cannot move during the alignment.

3. To start the alignment, click Align in the top right corner.


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