# Point Cloud (Raw Data) A **Point Cloud** entity stores raw spatial data collected from sources such as LiDAR or photogrammetry. Uploading point clouds into VoxelSpace is the first step toward visualizing and processing high-resolution terrain or structure data. Upload raw LiDAR or scanned data as a point cloud. The system accepts LAS, LAZ, ASCII, or ZIP formats. → *Used for spatial analysis, terrain generation, and modeling.*
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**Uploading a Point Cloud** 1. Navigate to the **Catalog** section and select the project where you want to upload the point cloud. 2. Click the **“Add Object”** button. 3. From the dropdown menu, choose **“Point Cloud.”** [![image.png](https://help.mystart.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-03/scaled-1680-/NJBimage.png)](https://help.mystart.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-03/NJBimage.png) 4\. You’ll be prompted to enter the following details:
**Field** **Description**
**Item Name** A descriptive, readable name for the new point cloud entity.
**Capture Date** *(Optional)* The original date the point cloud data was collected.
**Horizontal Datum** The horizontal reference system used (e.g., WGS 84, NAD83).
**Vertical Datum** The vertical reference system used for elevation or depth.
**Projection** The coordinate projection applied to the dataset.
**Horizontal Units** Units used for horizontal measurements (e.g., meters or feet).
**Vertical Units** Units used for vertical measurements (e.g., meters or feet).
5. After entering the required metadata, click **“Choose Files”** to upload your data. You can select multiple files during upload. The platform currently supports the following formats: - **Text files (ASCII)** with comma- or space-separated values - **LAS files** - **LAZ files** - **ZIP archives** containing any of the above formats 6. Once files are selected, click **“Create”** to begin the upload process. You can monitor the upload progress from the **“Pending”** section within the selected project.