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Dr Mike J Smith
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Google Sketch Up extended to support point clouds
Yes, Laser Scanning Europe has developed a plugin for Google Sketchup that enables it to support point-clouds. In Sketchup you have a fantastically easy way to develop 3D models that is intuitive and powerful. And its free to boot. It was really only a matter of time before more survey type plugins were developed and Laser Scanning Europe have done. Point cloud support is a natural extension and allows you to take advantage of the 3D tools available. I'm yet to play with the trial version, but the example is certainly interesting and worth a look. OK, you are not expecting survey level modeling here, but software vendors (such as Leica with Cyclone) should be worried. For 95% of applications you have a development environment that does everything you might want. And you can then deliver it as a model for viewing in Google Earth. A compelling work flow.
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