Scalar Value Interpretation

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topa3d
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Scalar Value Interpretation

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Can you explain how to interpret the values of the Scalar gradient ramp? What units are these in? See screen shot attachment
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Re: Scalar Value Interpretation

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The gradient should be expressed in 'units of the original scalar field' divided by 'units of the point coordinates'.

And only the user knows about these units as this information is almost never stored in point cloud files ;).
See http://www.danielgm.net/cc/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1529
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Re: Scalar Value Interpretation

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Thank you! Fascinating software and I certainly appreciate your efforts in it's development (and support) -

All the best,
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