Point Cloud Styling
Point cloud layers (LAS/LAZ files) display millions of 3D surveyed points. The style editor controls how points are coloured and which classification types are visible.
Colour mode
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| RGB | Use the colour values embedded in the point cloud file |
| Classification | Colour each point by its LAS classification class. Click any class to change its colour. Click Reset to restore default colours |
| Intensity | Colour by return intensity value. Adjust the max intensity slider to control the brightness range |
| Manual | Single solid colour for all points |
Classification filter
When using Classification colour mode, you can show or hide specific LAS classification types:
| Class | Examples |
|---|---|
| Ground | Bare earth, roads |
| Low / Medium / High Vegetation | Grass, shrubs, trees |
| Building | Rooftops, structures |
| Water | Lakes, rivers |
| Bridge Deck | Bridges, overpasses |
| Road Surface | Paved roads |
| Rail | Railway tracks |
| Wire / Transmission Tower | Power lines, pylons |
| Low Point (noise) | Measurement errors |
| High Noise | Outlier points |
Use the All and None buttons to quickly select or deselect all classes.
tip
Hide vegetation and noise classes to get a cleaner view of buildings and ground surfaces. This is especially useful for urban planning analysis.
Point size
Adjust the point size from 1 to 10 pixels. Larger points fill gaps but can obscure detail at close range.