# Import Point Cloud from Text File

V. Wichmann, LASERDATA GmbH (c) 2009
Creates a point cloud from a text file.
The input file must have at least three columns holding the x, y, z coordinates of each point. You must specify the field numbers of these. In case you like to import additional attributes, you have to provide the number of attribute fields. After module execution, you will be prompted to provide their field numbers, names and datatypes.
You have also to decide on which field separator to use and if the first line of the input file should be skipped (in case it contains column headings).
The columns in the input file can be in any order, and you can omit columns, but you have to provide the correct field numbers of those you like to import.

## Parameters

Point Cloud
Output Data Object
Text File
File path
X is Column ...
Integer
  The column holding the X-coordinate.
  Minimum: 1.0
Y is Column ...
Integer
  The column holding the Y-coordinate.
  Minimum: 1.0
Z is Column ...
Integer
  The column holding the Z-coordinate.
  Minimum: 1.0
Number of Attributes
Integer
  Number of additional attributes to import.
Skip first line
Boolean
  Skip first line as it contains column names.
Field Separator
Choice
  Field Separator
  Available choices: tabulator, space, comma