Points vs

This command calculates a color map to show the deviations between two objects.

The Points here are the measured objects for the inspection.

List of reference objects available

• Cloud

• Mesh

• CAD Surface

• Surfacic Geometry

• BIM Object

Description of the command

1. The dialog box asks which object should be colored. In the case Point vs Cloud, you can only colored the measured points, refer to vs Cloud.

2. Custom resolution: Only available if colors are applied on an object other than a cloud. This option allows to choose the resolution of the inspection. This option is mandatory when comparing to a BIM object.

3. Force projection direction: If you choose not to force the direction, the software will search the closest point in 3D, else you have to enter a direction for the inspection. 

4. Both sides: Only available if the direction is forced. 

5. Max distance: Enter the threshold distance over which the points are considered as too far away. These points will not be used for the color map. A default value can be computed with the Restore default value button.

6. Keep only relevant points: This option allows to ignore points whose projections are on the free edges. Only available if the reference object is an opened surface.

7. Detailed report: This option makes available a table, called Inspected points table, which can be added to the report template. Only available if the number of points is lower than 5001.

8. Validate the command with OK, or, close the dialog box with Cancel.

Once the color mapping is computed, a special object is created with distance and color information. You can edit the colors by clicking on Edit color. The command Edit Colors is launched.