pyvista.examples.downloads.download_lidar

download_lidar(load=True)

Download lidar dataset.

Parameters:

loadbool, default: True

Load the dataset after downloading it when True. Set this to False and only the filename will be returned.

Returns:

pyvista.PolyData | str

DataSet or filename depending on load.

Examples

>>> from pyvista import examples
>>> dataset = examples.download_lidar()
>>> dataset.plot(cmap='gist_earth')

Static Scene

Interactive Scene

See also

Lidar Dataset

See this dataset in the Dataset Gallery for more info.

This dataset is used in the following examples:

• Create Point Cloud

• Eye Dome Lighting