About Scaling

The Scale Tool offers you the capability to scale the x, y, and/or z components of the points within a LAS file. Scaling the points within a LAS file multiplies each point component (i.e., x, y, or z) by a specified factor. Multiplying the points may be useful for converting vertical units (i.e., z) from one unit to another. For example to convert the z value from Meters to Feet use a factor of 3.281 for the z component. A factor of 1 has no effect on the specified point component.

Common Conversion Factors: (Suggested Factors)
Feet to Meters: 0.3048
Meters to Feet: 3.281

How to Scale LAS Files

Scale LAS Files Tool

If you cannot locate the "Scale LAS File" tool, please visit the Using LP360 in ArcToolbox™ to learn how to add tools to ArcToolbox.

1. Click the open folder button.
2. Navigate to the folder that contains one or more LAS files.
3. Select the LAS file(s) and click "Open". Use the "Ctrl" and "Shift" keys to select multiple LAS files if necessary.
4. Input a value in the X, Y, and Z Factor fields. Values of one indicate that no change will occur to that particular point component (i.e., x, y, or z).
5. Click the open folder button to select the "... Output Folder".
6. Navigate to a folder where the scaled LAS files can be created, and click the "Add" button.
7. Once all inputs have been satisfied, click the "OK" button in the ArcToolbox window to begin the shift operation.

Tip A summary dialog will appear during the process. Use the "Cancel" button to cancel the process or "Details" button to toggle the details of the process.