TerraExplorer’s mesh layer export tools vastly expand TerraExplorer's compatibility with external viewing and editing applications. The export tool supports export to Cesium 3D Tiles, I3S/SLPK, 3MX, and 3DML formats, and incorporates clip polygon capabilities so you can extract a specific area of the layer for export. Export is supported for all mesh layers except for imported OGC 3D Tiles (B3DM) and 3DML created from models feature layers.
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TerraExplorer also offers a range of options for exporting mesh layers or sections of layers, e.g., subset areas or buildings, to different data types: 3D models (in OBJ, DAE, GLB, and FBX formats), LAS point cloud layers, and ATAK files (for use with the ATAK mobile application). The Export tool offers robust control over multiple aspects of the export process, such as grid type, grid size, area selection methods, and coordinate system adjustments. Importantly, the tool supports both 2D grids and 3D boxes, enabling you to manage complex three-dimensional data and allowing features like tall buildings or utility poles to be vertically segmented into multiple files.
In addition to the export methods supported from the TerraExplorer user interface, additional export options can be performed from the SLMeshConverter command line tool. More about: Importing and exporting using the command line >
For an overview of the mesh layer conversions supported in TerraExplorer, see the Mesh Layer Conversion Table >
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