# Project Setup ## Summary Project Setup will step you through the process of opening SpatialExplorer for post processing, configuring a project datum, and loading files from a field acquisition ## Details Step 1: Open SpatialExplorer in 'Offline Mode': ![](/files/-M_6oBIxrHiHB5tZQkjI) Step 2: File > Open File... navigate to the Phoenix LiDAR Project PLP file (rover folder generated by the navbox) > Open * Be sure to store raw trajectory (NAV) and LiDAR (LDR/RXP) files in the same folder as the PLP. * If Imagery was collected during the mission, verify that it is within the CamX folder located within the same folder as the PLP. Step 3: Configure the project datum (top right of the SpatialExplorer window) by left clicking on the default Project datum "World Geodetic System 1984 (G1762) (EPOCH 0)". ![](/files/-M_7-zmuXBDBBC_dGJrC) * Search for and select the desired project Datum and input the corresponding Epoch at the bottom. * This should reflect the final Datum and Epoch used for the data deliverables. * Click "OK" ![](/files/-M_6pfXTJOUwKLHqYBRV) * Click "Yes" to Save and close the project ![](/files/-M_70dVY9YIhH4OgNbXL) Step 4: Open Spatial Explorer in Offline Mode again, and open the same PLP. * Project datum will be set and displayed at the top right of the window ![The Project Datum and Epoch are visible in the top right of the window](/files/-MZJpHjYH7C3YOp7mVsC) * SpatialExplorer will automatically analyze the raw trajectory (NAV) as well as create previews for any camera(s) from the mission. ![](/files/-M_71dxgHiZ-uWQXUDDW) * Once complete, the user will see the raw trajectory with image frustrums showing each camera trigger oriented as collected with the associated image preview. * The camera sensor, LiDAR sensor, and raw trajectory are visible in the [Project Window](https://docs.phoenixlidar.com/lidarmill-desktop/user-interface/windows/project-management-window) (The left side of the screen by default) --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs-6.phoenixlidar.com/lidarmill-desktop/post-processing/workflow-kk/project-setup.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.