Make a Collection Object Name - Runtime Select

Displays a custom prompt in the graphical view and asks the user to select an object, which is returned as a collection object name.

 

Input Arguments

 

0

String

User Prompt

The prompt to display in the graphical view.

 

1

 

Object Type

 

Object Type

The type of object to require the user to select. The user will be unable to select a type that does not match this filter.

 

Return Arguments

 

2

Collection Object Name

Resultant Collection Object Name

The selected collection object name.

 

Returned Status

 

SUCCESS

An object was selected successfully.

FAILURE

The user pressed ESC prior to selecting an object.

 

Remarks

Pressing ESC before selecting an object will result in the command returning failure.

Using “Any” for the “Object Type” argument will allow all object types to be selectable without restriction. Point Cloud selection can be refined as follows:

Cloud = Cloud, Scan Stripe Cloud, or Cross Section Cloud

Scan Stripe Cloud = Scan Stripe Cloud or Cross Section Cloud (but not basic clouds) Cross Section Cloud = allows Cross Section Cloud selection only