PIX4Dcloud processing options in PIX4Dcatch 

Processing options

Once a project has been captured and saved, it can be uploaded to PIX4Dcloud by tapping the Upload button.

The initial screen defines:

• Account and Organization.
• Upload location.
• Dataset records (optional notes).
• Included layers
• Date created.

Tapping Next to display the processing options. These options include:

• Region of Interest (optional).
• Cloud Processing Options:
  • Gaussian splatting.
  • Measure volumes and elevation profiles.
  • 2D map.
  • Generate .SLPK.
    • Point cloud .SLPK.
    • Mesh .SLPK.
  • Auto Detected: Output coordinate reference system.
• Project Cost and Account Balance.
  • Basic processing options
  • Gaussian splatting
    
    
    
    

Region of interest (ROI)

A region of interest (ROI) determines the output extent, therefore speeding up processing time, reducing disk storage requirements, and enhancing reconstruction quality. It is not possible to add a region of interest after the project has been uploaded to PIX4Dcloud.

Cloud processing options

Gaussian Splatting

Generates a Gaussian Splat model using the acquired images. For more information: Using PIX4Dcatch to generate a Gaussian Splat model. 

Measure Volumes and Elevation Profiles 

A digital surface model (DSM) includes all the above-ground features such as vegetation and buildings. 

2D Map

Produces an orthorectified imagery layer using advanced photogrammetric corrections. 

SLPK 

SLPK files are optimized for efficient visualization of 3D datasets, including point clouds and meshes, in ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro.

Output Coordinate Reference System

The processed datasets may be georeferenced using one of the following options:

• Auto Detected: Automatically assigns the CRS based on the UTM zone associated with the mobile device’s position.
• Known CRS: Selects a specific CRS from the internal database by searching for its name or EPSG code.
• Import Coordinate System: Imports a custom projected coordinate system in the .wkt, .txt, .csv, .cal, or .dc format. For more information:  Well-Known Text (WKT) in PIX4Dcatch.

For more information: Output Coordinate Reference System - PIX4Dcatch

Project cost and account balance

This section displays:

• Credits required to process the project.
  • Basic processing options
  • Gaussian Splatting

When enabling Gaussian Splatting output, the credits required to process a project are the sum of those for both basic processing options and Gaussian splatting.

• Credits currently available in the account.