Manual Point Cloud Classification tool

The Manual Classification tool in Global Mapper Pro provides quick methods for manually applying classifications to selected point features. Classifications can be applied directly to currently selected points or continuously as points are selected in the workspace. Commonly used classifications are provided with button shortcuts, and all other classifications (including custom classifications created in the Configuration Menu) can be selected from drop-down menu.

To use the classification buttons found in the Manual Classification tool, select a group of points and click on the button corresponding to the classification you wish to use.
Points can be selected through any method in Global Mapper, including the Digitizer, Path Profile tool, or selected as the result of an analysis.

An additional legacy Global Mapper toolbar with Manual Classification icons may be activated and deactivated in the View > Toolbars menu. See Toolbars Sub-Menu for more information on enabling toolbars and customization.

The Manual Classification dialog can be docked for ease of use. For more information, see Window Docking.

Selection Mode:

These tools can be used to select points. Note that manual classification does not prefer one method of selection over another.

Filter Points to be Classified...

This button opens the Filter Lidar Points tool to filter which of the selected points receive the new classification.

Manual Classes

The built-inmanual classification options available in the menuare:

Classify – Ground

Classify Selected Lidar Points as Ground (Class 2)

Classify – Vegetation Low

Classify Selected Lidar Points as Vegetation Low (Class 3)

Classify – Vegetation Medium

Classify Selected Lidar Points as Vegetation Medium (Class 4)

Classify – Vegetation High

Classify Selected Lidar Points as Vegetation High (Class 5)

Classify – Building

Classify Selected Lidar Points as Building (Class 6)

Classify – Transmission Tower

Classify Selected Lidar Points as Transmission Tower (Class 15)

Classify – Wire (Conductor)

Classify Selected Lidar Points as Wire (Conductor) (Class 14)

Classify – Water

Classify Selected Lidar Points as Water (Class 9)

Classify – High Noise

Classify Selected Lidar Points as High Noise (Class 18)

Classify – Model Key-point

Classify Selected Lidar Points as Model Key-point (Class 8)

Classify – Unclassified

Classify Selected Lidar Points as Unclassified (Class 1)

Additional Lidar Classes

Additional classes can be applied by choosing a class from the dropdown menu and clicking the Selected Classes button.

These additional classes are managed in the Configuration Menu.

Keep Classifying as Points Are Selected

Use this option to continuously apply a classification to points as they are selected.

First check the box to enable the functionality, then select the desired classification. While this option is enabled, all future selected point features will be classified until the option is disabled or the tool is closed.

Undo (CTRL + Z) can be used to undo classifications.

Use the Filter Points button to limit which selected points receive the classification.