Is there a relatively simple way to convert one type of pointcloud file to another format? We received some scans from a consultant in TXT format.
The software we are using to convert the scans to a polymesh (MeshLab) does not import the TXT format, although it will import others, such as PTS, PTX, and XYZ. Is there a simple way to convert the TXT file to another common file format? It seems like the information in the files are essentially the same, and that such a transformation can be accomplished by swapping some columns, changing the header and altering the file extension. Has anyone tried this? Crawford Leonardo is sort of correct. There are a few differences between a txt and a pts. The pts should have the number of points in the file written at the first line of the file.
This can present a challenge for Mac users because the.ptx file is a proprietary encrypted file, only readable with RealLegal's software which is not well supported for the Mac. It's true that. Each week, I receive hundreds of PTX files that are converted to txt format which users can then use as they choose. The PTX files are.
This is for when the cloud needs to be subdivided into smaller parts, but shouldn't matter in your case. Check the attached link, there is a little dos program there that will read the number of lines in a file and rewrite it at the top. It takes a little while so be patient. Read earlier in the post for the format and make sure it matches yours otherwise it probably will not work.