Simplifying Mesh or Point Cloud Files To simplify the file: Set a value for Reduction amount (%) or for Target mesh size or point cloud size. The PropertyManager reports the Original and the Final Mesh Size or Point Cloud Size. The model updates dynamically. To simplify only a part of a mesh-based model, under Local Simplification, select a tool, select the area to simplify, and move the slider to adjust the simplification. Click .For point clouds, ScanTo3D constructs a mesh from the point cloud data. Parent topicMesh Prep Wizard Related concepts Mesh Boundaries Related tasks Mesh Prep Wizard - Welcome PropertyManager Removing Noise From Point Clouds or Meshes Related reference Orientation PropertyManager Noise Removal PropertyManager Extraneous Data Removal PropertyManager Simplification PropertyManager Smoothing PropertyManager Fill Holes PropertyManager Mesh Completion PropertyManager