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title: "A Processing Walkthrough"
slug: "a-processing-walkthrough"
updated: 2026-03-06T13:12:44Z
published: 2026-03-06T13:12:44Z
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# A Processing Walkthrough

To create a SiteMaker project, start by watching the instructional video. After creating the project, add recorded data by copying the datasets rec folders from your device’s SSD to the dataset rec folder in your SiteMaker project.

To begin post-processing, click the**Datasets**tab and select the datasets to process. Adjust default settings in the**Settings**tab before starting. When ready, return to the**Datasets**tab, choose post and web processing, and click Start.

The**Activity Log**tab opens automatically, displaying real-time processing logs. A tutorial video demonstrates post-processing with control points and a high confidence preset.

This guide provides essential steps and resources for managing and processing data within a SiteMaker project.

## Creating a SiteMaker Project

Watch this video to learn how to [create a new SiteMaker project](/v1/docs/creating-a-sitemaker-project):

[Walkthrough](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/Walkthrough.mp4)

## Adding Recorded Data

Once a SiteMaker project has been created, the first thing to do is to add all [recorded data](/v1/docs/recorded-data).

Copy the *datasets_rec* folders from your device’s SSD to the *dataset_rec* folder in your SiteMaker project, as depicted in the following video:

[Addinf Recorded Data](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/Addinf%20Recorded%20Data.mp4)

## Start Post-processing

1. Click the **Datasets**tab.
2. From the **Select Datasets** window, select one or more Datasets you want to post-process.
3. Go to the **Settings**tab to change any default settings. Learn more in the video below, or go to [Advanced Settings](/v1/docs/advanced-usage-1) for more information.
4. Once all settings are adjusted, go back to the **Datasets**tab, choose **post- and web-processing** (default and recommended), and click **Start!**
5. Once the processing starts, the **Activity Log** tab will open automatically and display the processing logs in real time.

Here is an example video on how to post-process with control points, a high-confidence preset, and .e57 point cloud in 5mm resolution:

[Start Post-proc](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/Start%20Post-proc.mp4)

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### FAQ

#### How do I create a new SiteMaker project?

You can learn how to create a new SiteMaker project by watching the provided video.

#### What is the first step after creating a SiteMaker project?

The first step is to add all recorded data to your project.

#### How do I add recorded data to my SiteMaker project?

Copy the datasets_rec folders from your device’s SSD to the dataset_rec folder in your SiteMaker project.

#### What should I do to start post-processing?

Click the Datasets tab, select the datasets you want to post-process, adjust settings if needed, and then click Start!

#### Will the Activity Log show processing logs in real time?

Yes, once processing starts, the Activity Log tab will open automatically and display the processing logs in real time.

#### Can I change default settings during post-processing?

Yes, you can go to the Settings tab to change any default settings before starting the post-processing.

#### Is there a video tutorial for post-processing with control points?

Yes, there is an example video that demonstrates how to post-process with control points and a high-confidence preset.