Problem when importing shapefile

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Nico
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Problem when importing shapefile

Post by Nico »

Hi there,

I have a problem when importing a shapefile into Cloud Compare.

I would like to have the shapefile shifted at 500 meters in the Z axis. When i give this value in the "Global Shift/scale" window, nothing happens. Thus, my shapefile does not match with my point cloud.

How can I shift my shapefile in the z axis?

Thanks
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Re: Problem when importing shapefile

Post by daniel »

The global shift/scale mechanism is only used for accuracy management (when dealing with very large coordinates). It doesn't change anything to the displayed data (only to the exported data).

You should use the 'Edit > Apply transformation' tool (select the parent group if you have multiple polylines in your shapefile).
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Nico
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Re: Problem when importing shapefile

Post by Nico »

Thanks for the fast reply.

That was exactly what i needed. :)
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