Editing Points using a Paint Brush

There are six paint brush tools for editing points: small, medium, and large squares and circles. The tools select and modify all points that are within the extent or path of the square or circle when you are pressing the left mouse button. The destination classification is denoted by the currently selected classification in the box or by pressing a number key to commit the selection to the classification which is represented by the number.

The display filter, classification filter, and the 'Classify Non-visible Points' button control which points may be reclassified. The 2D Map View allows the user to select points defining an edit boundary. In the 2D Map View, the classification boundary a user draws may be done on a less than 100% resolution display. However, when the points within the boundary are committed to a classification, ALL the layer points within the highlighted boundaries will be edited. Points that do not qualify according to the display filter or current legend will NOT be drawn on the screen. If points are committed to a classification that currently is not included in the display filter or legend, the points will disappear in the refresh of the layer after committing the points is complete. If points are committed to a classification that is included in the filter and legend, the points will be colored with respect to their classification.

Learn more about toggling the edit mode

Example of the Paint Brush Edit Tools

Four swipes with the left mouse button pressed to select points using a circle.

Points Committed to "Ground"

Two swipes the left mouse button pressed to select points using a rectangle

Points Committed to "Ground"

Learn more about modifying the destination classification

How to Edit Points Using Paint Brushes

Small, Medium, and Large Paint Brush Tools

1. Click the appropriate paint brush tool for the application.

2. Click to select the points within the rectangular or circle cursor. Dragging the mouse will select all points within the path of the cursor.

3. To commit the selected points, press the space bar for the currently selected destination classification, or a number key corresponding to the correct destination classification. If a number key is used, that number or classification is now the currently selected destination classification.

If the points are selected but do not change to the destination class, you likely need to change the LAS files(s) to read/write. Follow the second tool requirement to open LAS files with read/write access.