Import collection
Not UAV
Import collection command imports point files into the project. All files of the same format from one or more source folders can be imported. The import process itself works in the same way as described for the Import points into project command.
To import files from several folders into a project:
1. Select Import collection command from the File pulldown menu.
This opens the Import Collection dialog:
2. Click the Add files button in order to select files for import in a standard dialog. Continue with steps 3 or 5.
OR
3. Click Add folder button in order to select a directory from which to import all files. This opens the Read Directory dialog:
4. Define settings and click OK.
This adds all files of the given format to the list in the Import Collection dialog. You may remove files from the list by selecting the corresponding line(s) and clicking the Remove button.
5. If the collection of files for import is ready, click OK in the Import Collection dialog.
This opens the Import Points into Project dialog. Follow the steps of Import points into project procedure in order to import the files.
SETTING |
EFFECT |
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Directory |
Folder from which to import files. Click on the Browse button in order to select a folder in the Browse for Folder dialog, a standard dialog for selecting folders. |
Import all subfolders |
If on, files from subfolders are imported as well. |
Files |
Defines the files that are imported. You can use the * character as placeholder for any number of characters in a file name or extension. For example, *.las imports all LAS files from a folder, *.* imports all files from a folder. |