Webinar: Working with Big Data in RoadEng ||| LiDAR, DEM & Other Large Datasets
Updated July 03, 2025
This article applies to:
- RoadEng Civil
This webinar covered practical methods for working efficiently with large datasets in RoadEng. As data volumes have increased—especially with LiDAR and other detailed sources—it has become important to apply strategies that maintain performance without sacrificing accuracy for your design area. This webinar included:
- Working with large LiDAR datasets:
--- Selective thinning tools after import to reduce unnecessary data points.
--- Selective thinning at the time of import & when it is necessary to use this strategy.
--- Starting with a low-resolution area, defining an Area of Interest (AOI), and importing higher-resolution data.
- Working with and thinning DEM datasets.
- Managing contour and image size.
- Exporting and sharing files.
The session provided guidance for improving performance and optimizing workflows when handling big data in RoadEng.