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JRM

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Save a selection as a chunk
« on: September 17, 2014, 05:49:25 PM »
Hi,

I'm processing a survey, the whole dataset has been processed (alignment, sparse and dense clouds). Small parts of this survey are extracted as new chunks to enable a greater mesh count and better texturing.

The actual method to create a new chunk is to duplicate the whole original chunk, make the selection and crop the dataset. The reduced version keeps all the pictures used in the main chunk, this causes the file size to double with a duplication of data.

Even with a SSD, it means that saving a big project can take a few minutes and that it'll become longer as you create additional chunks.

I would like to be able to do a selection on the sparse/dense clouds and create a new chunk/save from it and only the photos needed by this chunk would be copied or referenced. It would means faster saving and easier work flow.

Regards,
Jean-Roc

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Re: Save a selection as a chunk
« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2014, 08:51:53 PM »
+1

igor73

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Re: Save a selection as a chunk
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2014, 12:04:13 AM »
+2

Drakhain

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Re: Save a selection as a chunk
« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2015, 01:43:20 PM »
+1 being able to create a chunk from a dense point cloud selection would allow to create very high quality meshes on more modest computers, and be easier to classify zones needing more attention.