What are the best workflows for importing large dataset LIDAR?
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Dear Experts,
I have experience importing LIDAR into my Civil3D (v2020) workspace, to create surfaces. Is there any benefit of using ArcGIS Pro (via the Connector) to import my LIDAR, instead? Does it handle better than ReCap? Which method do you recommend, as the best practice?
What would be the benefit of gathering GIS into ArcGIS Pro first and then using Connector to access it?
Is it better to import the data directly through ReCap?
I have done a little bit of research, trying to find out the benefits of using ArcGIS Pro, and trying to determine whether we need to keep and maintain subscription to ArcGIS every year. The main (and currently) only reason I see as a benefit of owning ArcGIS Pro, is that I would have the ability to publish maps, so that someone else is able to view the map in 'Realtime', but is that the only reason?
But, is that the only reason? Is it also better to download LIDAR into ArcGIS first, and then import the data into Civil3D, or is that a "pointless" - pun intended 😉 - step that needs not be taken? Lol
Also, does it help with data size, in anyway? Does it help Civil3D keep the file size smaller? I have had trouble with file sizes getting too big, so if it helps make the file size smaller, then I suppose it is worth the extra step...
Just mulling over some workflow issues, and trying to determine how to smooth things out...
Thanks for reading my post, and as always, I appreciate any comments and suggestions!
Linette