Dynamic Downloads
This self-service section will allow more options for you to choose how Kespry data integrates with the rest of your work.
In the new Dynamic Downloads workflow, you will see two sets of downloads. The first is the Dynamic Downloads, or the customizable data that now made available. Below this menu, you will find the Quick Downloads, which are your already predefined data types that are available for download.
When using the new Dynamic Downloads, you will be given options for each data type to customize. Select the data type and you will be shown the options for each data type. Once you click the download button, the Kespry Cloud will generate a fully customized data product on the fly. Once available, you will see it populate on the left-hand menu. A guide to your customization options is included below.
Contours
Users that want to use the contours captured with the Kespry System have two important options. The Kespry Cloud supports the export of contours as a DXF and supports customizing the contour interval.
Format: Select from the drop down the format that works best with your CAD software. We recommend the DXF download for most applications but check with your software provider for more guidance.
Units: This dropdown determines the units that define the vertical interval between contour lines. This means that if you choose ft. as your units with 2 as the interval, you will receive a download with a contour line every two feet of vertical distance. NOTE: This will not change the unit of your coordinate system.
Interval: The interval slider will allow you to determine the vertical interval between contour lines. Select an interval between .1 and 50.
Smoothed vs. Unsmoothed: The contour download can be smoothed or unsmoothed based on the 'Unsmoothed' checkbox. Smoothed contours have edges rounded and serve as a visual tool for your drawings. Unsmoothed contours are representative of the model as it exists. This is the option we recommend for any engineering work.
[Checkbox of Smooth vs. Unsmoothed]
Digital Surface Model (DSM)
The Digital Surface Model is a grid of points of your mission with a regular interval between points. Each point contains the Northing, Easting, and Elevation at that point. Most CAD programs can use this grid of points to create a surface.
Format: This dropdown menu allows you to control the format of the DSM download, which now includes a product specifically for Agtek. Select from the dropdown which file will work best for your software. We recommend the TIF download for most CAD environments and the Agtek download for Agtek software or any environment that works best with CSV files.
Resolution: The resolution slider determines the interval between each point in the DSM. The interval is the same as the coordinate system that is used for your mission. A resolution of 1 will give you a download that has a grid of points at every 1 ft interval. Higher numbers will mean fewer points and smaller file sizes. Lower numbers mean more points and larger files.
Worldfile: This checkbox will determine whether or not a corresponding Worldfile will be created with the download. A Worldfile is necessary for some CAD programs to place an image. Use this preset if your CAD software requires it.
Orthomosaic
The orthomosaic is the real color image of your mission stitched together into one download. This download is commonly used as a basemap for CAD drawings and serves as a visual reference for your mission.
Format: You can now choose the format that best fits your needs. The default option is a GeoTIFF, which is a TIF image that contains the coordinate system information in the image. This is the recommended download for most CAD software, but check with your software provider for more guidance.
Resolution: The resolution slider determines the distance between each pixel in the photo. The resolution is the same as the coordinate system that is used for your mission. A resolution of 1 will give you a download that has a grid of points at every 1 ft interval. Higher numbers will mean lower resolution images and smaller file sizes. Lower numbers mean higher resolution images and larger files.
Worldfile: This checkbox will determine whether or not a corresponding Worldfile will be created with the download. A Worldfile is necessary for some CAD programs to place an image. Use this preset if your CAD software requires it.
Point Cloud
The Point Cloud download is usually the most dense download that engineers use. Points in the point cloud include the XYZ values of the points and their color. These usually are the largest point files and it is recommended that you use this with high-performance computers and software only.
Format: This dropdown menu allows you to control the format of the Point Cloud. We recommend the LAS file type for most CAD systems. The XYZ format is also a common format for point clouds. Check with your software provider for guidance on which format will work best for your system.
Resolution: The resolution slider determines the interval between each point in the Point Cloud. The interval is the same as the coordinate system that is used for your mission. A resolution of 1 will give you a download that has a grid of points at every 1 ft interval. Higher numbers will mean fewer points and smaller file sizes. Lower numbers mean more points and larger files.
Polygons & Markers
You can export any polygons and markers, that were created in the measure workspace, into design/drafting programs (such as AutoCAD) or map making (using GIS programs) for long term planning. You can choose to export specific types of polygons and markers or all the available polygons and markers for a mission.
Format: Choose the format that best fits your needs. The default option is DXF, which is the recommended download for most CAD software, but check with your software provider for more guidance.