Adding Feature Data Layers

The Feature tab of the Add Files allows you to add SHP files or other feature files as a layer to the map. A Feature Data layer is very useful for visualizing data underneath a LAS Layer. An "undefined" Project CRS will be automatically set by the Add Files dialog when only LAS, Raster or Feature layer is added.

Learn more about the Feature Data Layer

If all three types are added at the same time, the priority used to set the Project CRS is:

1. LAS
2. Raster
3. Feature

DWG / DGN / DXF / KML / KMZ Options

LP360 allows for import of DWG, DGN, DXF, KML, and KMZ features by converting the features into a Shapefile format during import. Original files will be stored in a folder inside the project.

SHP Folder

Specifies the location to generate feature file during import. Use the <LP360_PROJECT_PATH> variable to reference the project path without typing the full path.

SRS Transformation

Enable Transform Feature File to Map SRS to transform the Feature Files to the Map Spatial Reference System (SRS), aka Map Coordinate Reference System (CRS). The LP360 display does not currently support on-the-fly reprojection so layers visible in the map must be in the same CRS to spatially align.

Note: Only reprojection is currently supported by this tool. Datum and epoch transformations are not yet supported (Coming soon!).

How to Add Feature Data to a Project

1. Select Add Files on the Project tab, then select the Feature tab.

Figure 1: Feature tab on the Add Files dialog

2. Press Add Files or Recursively Add from Folder to select one or more feature files to add to a layer.
3. Inspect attributes of selected features, then press OK to complete import.