--- title: "Extract OrthoImage" slug: "cyclone-3dr-extractorthoimagec" updated: 2026-09-07T11:51:23Z published: 2026-09-07T11:51:23Z canonical: "rcdocs.leica-geosystems.com/cyclone-3dr-extractorthoimagec" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://rcdocs.leica-geosystems.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Extract OrthoImage ![CmdExportOrthoImage.svg](https://cdn.document360.io/820e11db-8ed5-45ae-ac86-f6b77dcb2aa7/Images/Documentation/CmdExportOrthoImage.svg) This command allows you to create an orthoimage from the 3D scene. The image can be saved and/or sent directly (refer to [Send to](/v1/docs/cyclone-3dr-sendto)). > [!TIP] > ### Requirements > > No selection is required to launch the command. The camera will switch automatically to an orthographic mode. 1. Select the **OrthoImage mode**: - Choose **Top view** to make an orthoimage with a vertical view direction (such images are GIS compatible). A 3D frame, displayed as a temporary limit box, is set to capture all visible data. - Choose **Elevation view** to make an orthoimage with a horizontal view direction (such images can help to draw facade plans). Give 3 points to define a 3D frame (the image **Height** is set automatically). - In both cases, adjust its **Size** (image **Width**, **Height** and **Depth**), its **Top left corner** and its **Horizontal** direction (image width direction) either through the dialog or through the 3D scene by [editing the limit box](/v1/docs/cyclone-3dr-clipping-plane). - Optionally, lock the image ratio. - Use the 3D frame view and the image preview (**Toggle preview** button) to assert the orthoimage content will be suitable. 2. Set the **Image properties**: 1. The **Image pixel size**. 2. The **Point/Line magnification**: when the pixel size is low, it is necessary to magnify the thickness of those components. Their line width or point size will be scaled by this factor. 3. The **Background color**. 3. Width and height of the defined image is displayed in pixel and length unit. 4. **Save the image** or **send** it **to** another software thanks to the corresponding buttons. 5. Optionally, **Save** the current orthoimage definition so as to be able to regenerate it later (use **Load**). The corresponding settings will be saved in a xml file. > [!WARNING] > ### Notes > > - Changing the **OrthoImage mode** resets the command. > - While editing the 3D frame, the Z of **Horizontal** axis can be changed freely. Consequently, the orthoimage may not comply to the vertical or horizontal view direction. > - Let Z=0 to stay vertical in **Top view** mode. > - Pay attention to give a vector perpendicular to the view direction in **Elevation view** mode. > - In case of saved images, three formats are available: JPEG, BMP and TIFF. TIFF format embed georeferencing information. > - For each saved image, a **world file** (**.jgw, .txt or .tfw)** with the same name will be created. This file can be automatically read by most GIS software. It also contains georeferencing information and tips to import the image in software that does not manage world files. > [!TIP] > ### Tips & Tricks > > While giving the 3 points defining an **Elevation view**: press **CTRL** to align the second point to the screen direction or **DEL** to undo the last clicked point. > [!NOTE] > ### Technical information > > **Example of world file created with an ortho image** > > 0.17174583809940424661277802442783 > > 0.10248593608653447373235678696801 > > 0.10248593608653447373235678696801 > > -0.17174583809940424661277802442783 > > 553742.55796354659833014011383057 > > 243915.13328190083848312497138977 > > > > [Image attributes] > > Unit=m > > Pixel Top Left=553742.5579635466 243915.1332819008 65.49000015203238 > > Pixel Top Right=553957.2402611709 244043.240702009 65.49000015203238 > > Pixel Bottom Right=554095.5962748878 243811.3838205748 65.49000015203238 > > Pixel Bottom Left=553880.9139772635 243683.2764004667 65.49000015203238 > > Normal axis=0 0 -1 > > Horizontal axis Top Right=0.8587291904970212 0.5124296804326723 0 > > Image width (pix)=1250 > > Image height (pix)=1350 > > Pixel size=0.2 > > > > [Autocad import] > > Insertion point =553880.9139772635, 243683.2764004667, 65.49000015203238 > > Insertion point X=553880.9139772635 > > Insertion point Y=243683.2764004667 > > Insertion point Z=65.49000015203238 > > Scale=250 > > rotation Z (rad)=0.5380118002680606 > > rotation Z (deg)=30.82580548359529 > > rotation X (rad)=0 > > rotation X (deg)=0 > > rotation Y (rad)=-0 > > rotation Y (deg)=-0 > > > > HOW TO INSERT a JPEG IMAGE IN AUTOCAD > > ------------------------------------- > > 1-Insert the image in AutoCAD > > Enter 'IMAGEATTACH' on the command line > > Select the image file Enter 'Insertion point X', 'Insertion point Y' and 'Insertion point Z' for the insert point > > Enter 'Scale' for the scale > > 2-Rotate the image (if needed) > > 2. a. If rotation Z is not 0 > > Enter 'ROTATE3D' on the command line > > Select the image > > Select the Z direction > > Enter 'Insertion point' to specify a point on Z axis (or select bottom left corner in image object) > > Enter 'rotation Z (rad) or rotation Z (deg), depending on defined unit > > 2. b. If rotation X is not 0 > > Enter 'ROTATE3D' on the command line > > Select the image > > Use the bottom left and bottom right points of the image object to define the rotation axis > > Enter 'rotation X (rad) or rotation X (deg), depending on defined unit > > 2. c. If rotation Y is not 0 > > Enter 'ROTATE3D' on the command line > > Select the image > > Use the bottom left and top left points of the image object to define the rotation axis > > Enter 'rotation Y (rad) or rotation Y (deg), depending on defined unit