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# Grid

The Grid dropdown list in the Project window allows the user to create a grid, or tiled stencil used to export lidar data into tiled files. This tool is handy for very large datasets covering a wide area, as it is generally preferred to have a number of smaller tiled files versus a massive individual exported file. 

## Creating a grid for tiled pointcloud export

* Click on the Grid dropdown list within the Project Window

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* Click the Grid Parameters button ![](/files/4wYADcKsoKAxF2XPAQfW)
* Specify Grid Stride and Units (size of tiles), then press ok 

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![Grid displayed ](/files/Y5rfaNpTa6DnDcVkbCIl)

* Optionally, you can edit the grid location by clicking on the grid name, selecting the configure tool (wrench), then specifying the grid shift for Northing and Easting directions

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* After clicking OK, the grid will be shifted automatically

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* Utilize this grid for tiled pointcloud export during the [export to LAS/LAZ](https://docs.phoenixlidar.com/lidarmill-desktop/post-processing/workflow-kk/export-cloud/las-laz-pointcloud) process

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