An overview of the LAS Dataset toolset

The LAS Dataset toolset contains tools for creating, managing, and optimizing a LAS dataset. The LAS dataset data type references collections of LAS files, making them easier to process, visualize, and analyze.

Tool	Description
Add Files To LAS Dataset	Adds one or more LAS format files and surface constraint features to an existing LAS dataset.
Build LAS Dataset Pyramid	Constructs or updates a LAS dataset display cache, which optimizes its rendering performance.
Create LAS Dataset	Creates a LAS dataset referencing one or more *.las, *.zlas, and *.laz files and surface constraint features.
LAS Dataset Statistics	Calculates or updates statistics for a LAS dataset and generates an optional statistics report.
LAS Point Statistics As Raster	Creates a raster whose cell values reflect statistical information about LAS points.
Project LAS	Projects .las or .zlas files from one coordinate system to another.
Remove Files From LAS Dataset	Removes one or more LAS format files and surface constraint features that are referenced by a LAS dataset.

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