.xyz files

[Anonymous]

Can an .xyz file (presumably a point cloud from another application) be opened or viewed in ArchiCAD?

[mikas]

Yes it can.
I think the file must contain the color values for each point, ie.
x,y,z,R,G,B
x,y,z,R,G,B
x,y,z,R,G,B
At least in AC19. Not sure about AC20.

[David Maudlin]

bobup:

Yes. In the AC 19 Help files see: Interoperability > File Handling and Exchange > Working with Point Clouds > Import Point Clouds.

David

[Anonymous]

Thanks David, I believe the point cloud imported correctly. At least I can see it in plan view. I tried to view it in 3D but it's not showing up. I'll experiment with this and see what I come up with.

Thanks again.

[David Maudlin]

Roy:

Here is a Help file for point cloud issues: Point Cloud – Troubleshooting Guide

HTH,

David

[Anonymous]

The troubleshooting guide was a big help. It helped solve a few related issues. It turns out that after zooming out with the wheel on the mouse in 3D, I still couldn't see the point cloud. I then, after your reply, hit the zoom to extents button and the image showed up. It was there all along.

Thanks for your replies as I would have been trying for days to figure this out.

[David Maudlin]

Roy:

Thanks for posting back, glad that helped.

David