THE Hexagon Mining continues to innovate to offer more agile and integrated solutions in MinePlan. With the introduction of xViewer to optimize 3D visualization, starting from version MS3D 10.50, the software now has technology Point Cloud, an advanced feature for importing and analyzing point clouds directly into the MinePlan environment.
What is Point Cloud?
O Point Cloud allows the import and visualization of large sets of georeferenced points, making it possible to perform detailed analysis of surfaces, geological structures and topographic surveys. It is compatible with data from different capture technologies, such as Laser Scanner and Photogrammetry, and enables the use of channel values RGB to generate realistic and accurate representations.
Key Benefits of Point Cloud Technology
- Efficient visualization of high resolution point clouds
- Support for multiple survey technologies including Laser Scanner and Photogrammetry
- Easy import and conversion to HPC format (Hexagon Point Cloud)
- Full integration with the xViewer, ensuring fluid and optimized navigation
- Compatibility with the Point Cloud Mesher for generating detailed 3D surfaces
How to Import a Point Cloud into MinePlan
Importing files .LAS and other formats in MinePlan is simple and intuitive. Check out the step-by-step video tutorial:
🔗 Watch now: How to import a point cloud into MinePlan
Step by step summary:
- At the MinePlan, access File → Create Point Cloud
- Select input file .LAS and set the output location
- Correlate columns from input file
- Generate the file in the format HPC and view in xViewer
Point Cloud Applications in Geology and Mining
O Point Cloud goes far beyond simply viewing point clouds. In MinePlan, this technology can be applied to:
🔹 Mapping of geological structures → Integration with geophysical data to identify lithological contacts
🔹 Stockpile and pit monitoring → Volumetric analysis and comparison of models over time
🔹 Modeling of underground galleries → Generation of detailed surfaces preserving geometric features
🔹 Advanced spectral data processing → With the MPDART, it is possible to perform mathematical operations and improve data interpretation
With this new functionality, the MinePlan consolidates itself as an even more powerful tool for geologists and mining engineers, providing greater precision in data analysis and modeling.
Transform your geological analysis with Point Cloud
The technology Point Cloud is now available in all licenses MinePlan Package with valid maintenance from version 10.50 from MP3D. With the use of MPDART it is possible to perform mathematical operations on the initial data by transforming the information of the various spectrometric bands in the input data. In this way, it is possible to compose bands to highlight some specific property and thus improve the delineation of contacts between desired zones.
Additionally, Point Cloud files are fully integrated with Point Cloud Mesher. Point Cloud Mesher is a simple application tool designed to facilitate and improve work with large surfaces. It provides MinePlan users with the ability to triangulate from a 3D perspective using large point cloud data.
Three-dimensional representations of underground cavities, tunnels, complex topography and high levels of detail can be easily and quickly generated while preserving their original characteristics. See the complete Tips & Tricks on Point Cloud Mesher here: //goo.gl/vIGA4C.
Hexagon Mining once again revolutionizes bringing integration and agility to the visualization of large point clouds. Point Cloud is available in all MinePlan package licenses with valid maintenance and from version 10.50 of MP3D.
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