How to Create a 3D Mesh Surface from a LiDAR Point Cloud (.laz) in MicroStation

Discover how to export a LiDAR-derived point clouds as a .laz files from the Equator platform, import it into Bentley MicroStation, and create a 3D mesh surface. Equator has an extensive collection of the latest LiDAR data available, so you can download your data and get started on your project immediately.

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Dataset used in Equator is a QL1 dataset from the USGS 3DEP Elevation Program.

Skills demonstrated in this video include:
In Equator: creating a new site, generating LiDAR point clouds, exporting .laz files
In MicroStation: importing point clouds, creating .xyz files from .laz files, creating mesh from points, changing mesh viewing attributes

00:00 - Intro
00:16 - Search for Your Project Site in Equator
00:38 - Create Project Site in Equator
00:57 - Generate Point Cloud in Equator
01:21 - Download Point Cloud .laz from Equator
01:40 - Create .dgn in MicroStation
01:54 - Set Coordinate System in MicroStation
02:33 - Create a 3D File in MicroStation
03:00 - Attach Point Cloud to .dgn File
03:53 - Convert .pod to .xyz in MicroStation
04:22 - Import ASCII File into MicroStation
04:50 - Create 3D Mesh from Point Cloud in MicroStation
05:08 - Change Viewing Attributes in MicroStation
05:31 - Create Thematic Map based on Elevation in MicroStation

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