Tutorials

QT Modeler v8.4.1 – What’s New

QTM v8.4.1 supports for OBJ mesh files, thus enabling Geospatial Augmented 3D.  GA3D allows users to augment 3D scenes with scale 3D objects to represent features that were not in the original scene, or were of too...

QTM v8.4.0+ Getting Started (10 of 10): Sample Workflow #2

QT Modeler v8.4.0+- tutorial 10 of 10. Topics covered: Use Point Cloud Toolkit (PCT) to merge, crop, and load a data subset directly into QT Modeler and load WMS - Assess Quality, Density, and Attributes of data...

QTM v8.4+ Getting Started (9 of 10): Sample End to End Workflow #1

opics - Load Point Cloud and Imagery - Assess Quality, Density, and Clean - Convert Point Cloud to Digital Elevation Model (DEM) - Clean DEM - Generate Contours and Export - Generate Cross Sections and export -...

QTM v8.4+ Getting Started (8 of 10): Pro Tips and Customization

Topics: - Hotkeys and Shortcuts - Edit Toolbar - Color Palettes - Display Units and Settings - Profiles - Special Overlays - Transparencies - Vertex Color Merging

QTM v8.4+ Getting Started (7 of 10): Sharing Exported Products

Topics: - Exporting Individual Geospatial Files - Quick Terrain Modeler Workspaces - Sharing with Google Earth - Creating Movies - PowerPoint and Excel Integration - Rendering Registered and Unregistered Images

QTM v8.4+ Getting Started (6 of 10): DEM/DSM Exploitation

Topics: - Shadow Maps - Slope and Contours - Change Detection and Volume Calculation - Travel Route Analysis Tool - Cross Section Analysis Tool - Rain Drop and Water Level Tool - Line of Sight (USA Only)

QTM v8.4+ Getting Started (5 of 10): Point Cloud Exploitation

Topics: - Measurement Lines/Drop Lines - Profile Analysis Tool - Markers - Above Ground Level Analysis - Grid Statistics - Classification and Reclassification - Building Extraction and Clean Up

QTM v8.4+ Getting Started (4 of 10): Cleaning 3D Data

opics: - Edit Mode Toolbar and Capabilities - Multiple Cut/Crop Methods - Filtering/Decimating Data Spatially and/or by Attribute - Smooth, Flatten (ABS/AGL), and Editing Planes - Color Sampling for RGB - Profile Analysis Tool Editing - Convert...

QTM v8.4+ Getting Started (3 of 10): Assessing 3D Data

Topics: - Evaluate Geotags and Other Header Information - Correct Coordinate System Information and Positioning - Model Level Information and Histograms - Identify Point Level Attributes - Color/Filter Data Based on Attributes Information - Convert Coordinate System...

QTM v840+ Getting Started 2 of 10 – Loading 3D Data and User Profiles

Topics: - Drag ‘n’ Drop, Add Model, Find, and Import - Point Cloud and DEM Customization Tool (PCT & DCT) - QT Explorer – Accessing huge online (and local) data repositories - Web Mapping Service – Streaming...

QTM v840+ Getting Started 1 of 10 – Overview and Terminology

Topics: - Introduction – QT Modeler Overview and Terminology - Trial License and Data - Screen Layout - Layer Tree & Data Type Terminology - MiniMap - Basic Display Settings - Help Documentation and Shortcuts

What’s New QT Modeler v8.4.0

Explore the new features of QT Modeler v8.4.0. Of special interest is the new QT Data Explorer - a revolutionary way to search, browse, discover, and download geospatial data!

What’s New QT Modeler v8.3.2

Explore the new features of Quick Terrain Modeler v8.3.2!

What’s New QT Modeler v8.3.0 and v8.3.1

See what's new in QT Modeler v8.3.0 and v8.3.1.

Point Cloud Classification and Building Extraction

Brief overview and tutorial for QT Modeler's point cloud Classification & building extraction tool. This is an easy and powerful tool which can: - Automatically classify point clouds - Automatically identify and extract building footprints, roof outlines,...

What’s New for QT Modeler v8.2.0

Brief overview of QT Modeler v8.2.0 upgrades and changes including new coordinate conversion/vertical datum transformation tools, upgrades to caching and indexing, new vector file formats (GeoJSON, OSM), LAS Extrabyte support, and much more!

What’s New for QT Modeler v8.1.1 (May 2019)

This video is a brief overview of new features for Quick Terrain Modeler v8.1.1. New features include Horizon Analysis, Feature Extraction/Classification Upgrades, GRG upgrades, and a new GRID plugin for US Government users.

QT Modeler for Photogrammetric UAS: Part 1 of 3

An overview of photogrammetric UAS (drone) systems and how QT Modeler is used in the workflow. First in a 3-part series.

QT Modeler for UAS – Part 2: QA/QC, Cleanup, Georegistration, DSM/DEM Creation

Second tutorial in a 3-part UAS series. This video covers QA/QC , georegistration, point cloud cleanup, and DEM/DSM creation.

QT Modeler for UAS – Part 3: Analysis & Export

Third part of a 3-part series in using QT Modeler in a photogrammetric UAS workflow. Topics covered include measurements, volumetrics, and other analytical tools as well as movies and other export products.

QT Modeler Above Ground Level Analysis & Bare Earth Extraction

This tutorial covers the new (for QT Modeler v8.1) Above Ground Level Analyst. AGL Analyst quickly calculate bare earth, assigns AGL heights to every point in a point cloud, and enables filtering and analysis based on AGL...

QT Modeler v8.1.0 – What’s New

Applied Imagery is pleased to announce the release of QT Modeler v8.1.0. This is a huge release for us, adding some extremely powerful point cloud classification and feature extraction tools, totally revamping how textures (2D Imagery files)...

QT Modeler Marker Overview

Quick overview of QT Modeler markers - objects that represent a single point in 3D space. This overview shows how to create, edit, move, export, and alter the appearance of markers.

QT Modeler Point Finder Tool

This video is a brief overview of QT Modeler's Point Finder tool, which enables fast, intuitive sorting, discovery, and analysis of points based on specific point level attributes such as Z (elevation), AGL (Above Ground Level), Intensity,...

QT Modeler – Search, Index, Cache – Updated

Short tutorial highlighting QT Modeler's Search, Index, and Cache functions. These tools assist on one of the toughest tasks - finding and organizing your 3D data and 2D imagery.

QT Modeler 2D Imagery Overview

This is a brief overview of How to work with 2D imagery in Quick Terrain Modeler. Topics include importing, searching for, resampling, and exporting 2D imagery.

What’s New for Quick Terrain Modeler v8.0.7.1

Brief overview of QT Modeler v8.0.7.1, including the new X-Ray window, find highest/lowest points, instant image loading, and much more!

What’s New for Quick Terrain Modeler v8.0.7

Brief overview of Quick Terrain Modeler's new features for v8.0.7. WMS capability, new marker functionality, vector editing, and much more!

Troubleshooting Graphics Issues in QT Modeler

Quick overview of QT Modeler graphics requirements and how to configure switchable graphics, update graphics drivers, and optimize the QT Modeler rendering experience.

Quick Terrain Modeler Tutorial – Stencils and Marker Icons

This tutorial gives a brief overview of QT Modeler v8.0.6's annotation tools including icons for markers and QT Modeler's new "Stencils" - georegistered vector annotations.

What’s New in Quick Terrain Modeler v8.0.6

New features for QT Modeler v8.0.6 include much better point cloud handling (bigger point clouds!), layer tree enhancements, new icons for markers, support for KMZ imagery, Google Earth sync, and much more!

Quick Terrain Modeler Getting Started 10 of 10 – Exporting

Chapter 10 of the 10-part QT Modeler Getting Started series covers exporting. It details the most popular exporting formats for a wide variety of data types used in QT Modeler - point clouds, surface models, 2D imagery,...

Quick Terrain Modeler Getting Started 9 of 10 – Importing

This chapter will cover importing 3D data into Quick Terrain Modeler. It describes how importing is different than loading, when to use importing, and how to create a DEM/DSM from a LAS file (point cloud data).

Getting Started #8 of 10: Google Earth Integration, Fly-through Movies, Hot Keys & Short Cuts

#8 in the 10-part QT Modeler Getting Started Series. Learn how to integrate with Google Earth, how to make fly-through movies, and how to find and use hot keys and short cuts.

Quick Terrain Modeler Trial License Checklist

Quick Terrain Modeler – What’s New for v8.0.5

What’s New in Quick Terrain Modeler v8.0.5: New editing tools, coordinate conversion, enhanced rendering, route planning enhancements, upgraded search capability, 3D threat domes – and much more!

Quick Terrain Modeler Getting Started 7 of 10 – Editing

Chapter 7 in the Quick Terrain Modeler Getting Started Series. This chapter covers editing functions such as cutting, cropping, reclassification, smoothing, and flattening.

Quick Terrain Modeler Getting Started 6 of 10: Markers, Range Rings, Book Marks

Chapter 6 in the Quick Terrain Modeler Tutorial Video Getting Started Series. This chapter covers marker placement and editing, range rings, and bookmarks.

Quick Terrain Modeler Getting Started 5 of 10 – Line of Sight, Slope, and HLZ Analysis

Part 5 of the 10-part Quick Terrain Modeler Getting Started tutorial series. This video covers three basic analysis functions – Line of Sight, Slope, and Helicopter Landing Zone (HLZ) analysis.

Quick Terrain Modeler Getting Started 4 of 10 – Measurement Line

Part 4 of the 10-part Quick Terrain Modeler Getting Started tutorial video series. This is a quick overview of the measurement line and terrain profiles.

Quick Terrain Modeler Getting Started 3 of 10 – Customizing the View

Part 3 of a 10-part series to get Quick Terrain Modeler users started. This video demonstrates useful view settings for DEM’s, DSM’s, and Point Clouds.

Quick Terrain Modeler Getting Started 2 of 10 – Loading 3D Data and 2D Imagery

Part 2 of a 10-part series to get Quick Terrain Modeler users up and running as quickly as possible. This video shows how to load 3D LiDAR data into Quick TErrain Modeler and how to overlay 2D...

Quick Terrain Modeler Getting Started 1 of 10 – Overview

Part 1 of a 10-part series to get users started quickly with Quick Terrain Modeler.

Batch Scripting – Automating Repetitive Tasks

QT Modeler’s batch scripting tool enables automation of repetitive tasks such as DEM creation, coordinate conversion, and LAS file export to tens, hundreds, or thousands of files at once.

Indexing

QT Modeler’s indexing tool makes it very fast and easy to catalog your geospatial holdings.

Movies and Fly-Throughs

This tutorial shows how to create movies in Quick Terrain Modeler v8.0.1: both for playback in QT Modeler as well as for export to AVI. The movie making process was greatly simplified in v8.0.1, enabling 3D fly-through...

Google Earth Integration

Quick Terrain Modeler is integrated with Google Earth in many ways. This chapter will cover previewing model and data file extents in Google Earth, synchronizing the view with Google Earth, and exporting products to Google Earth.

Profile Analysis Tool

QT Modeler’s profile analysis tool makes offers powerful, comprehensive ways to view, measure, and edit data in the profile window.

Grid Statistics

Grid statistics enables sophisticated statistical analysis of point clouds and surface models.

Cross Section Analysis Tool

The Quick Terrain Modeler cross section analysis tool offers powerful, flexible, and interactive tools for taking cross sections of 3D terrain model and exporting results to other applications.

Finding, Indexing, and Caching

An overview of Quick Terrain Modeler’s Find, Index, and Cache capabilities, which enable easy searching for 3D LiDAR data and 2D imagery, creation of intuitive coverage maps of all geospatial holdings, and drastic acceleration of search times...

What’s New in Quick Terrain Modeler v8.0

A brief overview of new capabilities in version 8.0.0.

What’s New – Quick Terrain Modeler v8.0.4

Quick Terrain Modeler v8.0.4 – Bigger, Faster, Easier!

Quick Terrain Modeler System Requirements

Overview of system requirements and recommendations for running Quick Terrain Modeler.

Quick Terrain Modeler License Types

Overview of the different license types that are available for Applied Imagery’s Quick Terrain Modeler LiDAR exploitation software.