Trying to implement LIDAR / Point Cloud graphic features, new to UE4 and game engines

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@RhythmScript;333785

Using an instanced static mesh might work well, though obviously the tri count is the concern (90k * 8 verts per cube = total vert count for the LIDAR mesh, none of it will be culled due to how instanced meshes work) but it’s worth a shot. I use instanced static meshes for people in stadium seats (just planes, so 4 verts) and while my count isn’t 90k it’s definitely in the tens of thousands and my framerate impact is negligible with simple shader instructions (matte color, unlit).

That sounds something like I would like to try. Do you have any examples you can recommend, or can you post an example of your implementation?

@ULLS;333889

I think PP material is the way to go here. Might be worth checking out stuff. He has a scanning PP material that might be of interest.

Wow, that looks, pretty close, I’ll give the PP material another try.