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Contextualize

In data modeling projects, generate point cloud volume suggestions as part of point cloud processing, then create contextualization approvals that link volumes to CogniteAsset instances.
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Get point cloud volume suggestions

Point cloud volume suggestions are produced during point cloud processing when you enable volume generation in the job configuration.Run the 3D job through the Create a job using 3D source data API endpoint.In the request body, enable the point cloud pipeline option for creating volumes (under configurationpipelineConfigurationprocessTilesOptions).
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Create contextualization approvals

To create approvals that connect suggested volumes to CogniteAsset instances, use the Create point cloud volume contextualization API endpoint (public preview).
Last modified on July 1, 2026