Tree Attribute Format Conversion

Function Overview

Tree Attribute Format Conversion converts individual tree attribute data between CSV files and LiDAR360 tree attribute files (*.treedb). It supports field mapping during CSV import and can export tree attributes for editing or exchange with other software.

Usage

Click ALS Forest > Individual Tree Attributes > Tree Attribute Format Conversion to open the tool.

Steps

1. Select the input file.
2. Set the file encoding, separator, and skipped rows when importing a CSV file.
3. Map the CSV fields to the corresponding tree attribute fields.
4. Set the output path.
5. Click OK to convert the file.

Parameter Settings

• Input File: Input CSV file or *.treedb file.

• Encoding Format: Encoding used to read the CSV file. The default value is GB18030.

• Separator: Field separator used in the CSV file. The default value is comma (,).

• Skip Rows: Number of header or description rows to skip before reading data.

• Field Mapping: Map the fields in the CSV file to LiDAR360 individual tree attributes.

• Output Path: Folder used to save the converted file.

Conversion Modes

• CSV to Treedb: Converts CSV tree attribute data to a LiDAR360 *.treedb file.

• Treedb to CSV/Treedb: Exports or converts existing tree attribute data to the selected output format.

Output

The tool outputs the converted CSV file or *.treedb file.

Notes

• Check field mapping carefully before conversion to avoid missing or mismatched attributes.
• Use a consistent separator and encoding when preparing CSV files.