Overview

An all-in-one efficient complex feature extraction and 3-D modeling system

FeatureXTract™ is an all-in-one complex feature extraction and 3-D modeling software system developed with the defined objective of improving the process workflow experience. Its purpose is to maximize the efficiency of modeling by providing accurate and easy-to-use precise software tools. Through its tight integration with geo parameters and standards, FeatureXTract allows users to explore, discover, and accurately reference 3-D spatial content in their data and truly forge ahead with advanced modeling tools.

FeatureXTract is available as a standalone COTS application or in fully integrated GOTS form as part of IApioneer.

Core functional groups

Using FeatureXTract, you perform 3-D modeling with multiple overlapping images, using simple controls to create complex shapes and facilities.

3-D models are created with:

• Side-by-side imagery
• Manual shape creation tools
  • Points
  • Polylines
  • Polygons
  • Boxes
  • Right angle tools
• Wizards for complex geometry
• Extrusion to DEM or similar surface data
• Simple tools for editing the 3-D models

FeatureXTract has a number of tools to simplify the modeling process for certain complex geometries:

• Loft polygons and points to form pyramids, cones, and other projected shapes
• Automatically generated roof styles from simple gutter lines
  • Pitched roofs
  • Cylindrical (barracks-style) roofs
  • Gable roofs
  • Gambrel roofs
  • Saltbox roofs
  • Hipped roofs
  • Parapet roofs
  • Mansard roofs
  • Pyramid roofs
  • Barrel vaults
  • Pointed vaults
  • Walls
  • Domes
  • Others

FeatureXTract contains a 3-D viewer to examine the generated models. You can also export the 3-D model to a number of common formats, including:

• Shapefile
• OpenFlight
• Collada
• KML files suitable for ingestion in Google Earth