FAQ: What open-source software can I use to view Skycatch-generated outputs?

• Skycatch-generated outputs consist of the following:
  • TIFF (Tagged Image File Format)
  • Pointcloud ( .las or .laz)
  • 3DMesh (.obj)

QGIS (Quantum GIS)

• QGIS is a free and open-source GIS software that can be used to view, edit and analyze geospatial data such as raster and vector files.
• To open a raster file in QGIS, follow the steps below
  • Open QGIS.
  • On the Menu bar, click Add layer then select Add Raster Layer (CTRL + Shift + R on Windows)
  • In the "Add Raster Layer" dialog box, click the "Browse" button next to the "File Name" field.
  • Navigate to the raster file you want to open, select it, and click "Open".
  • Click "OK" in the "Add Raster Layer" dialog box to add the raster to the QGIS map canvas.

CloudCompare

• CloudCompare is a free, and open-source software that can compare, view, and analyze point clouds and meshes. 
• To load your data into CloudCompare, 
  • Open CloudCompare.
  • Click on the "File" menu and select "Open".
  • In the "Open" dialog box, navigate to the location of the point cloud or mesh file you want to load, select it, and click "Open".

Feel free to reach out at support@skycatch.com if you need more assistance on this. Our support team is available 24/7.