Civil 3D Surface from a point cloud with point classification, revisited

In the past I have discussed creating an Autodesk Civil 3D surface utilizing a scanned point cloud, in LAS format, that contained point classifications. In particular, I talked about using Map 3D to create a Digital Elevation Model (DEM) file, filtering out ground classified points and then using that DEM.
There is an easier way to do this, as was shown to me by one of our customers, and I am sharing this method with you. This method still requires the conversion from LAS to Autodesk ReCap .RCP format, which still honors the classification attributes.
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[@adilchauhan397]

Two years later and you still need to do this workaround. Goes to show you how badly Autodesk treats its customers. The fact that their own software (Recap) allows you to classify point cloud data and then in Civil 3D you have to use this workaround instead of having an option to do this using a normal workflow, shows you how Autodesk views its users. Thanks for showing this!

[@Abhishekvhegde]

Really useful...thanks for this

[@josepedromoreirasarmento6694]

Thanks, if a point cloud is not classified how can I classify?

[@AUSSIESPANIARD]

Thanks, really useful!

[@igipop1981]

awsum. simple as!

[@ramizdababneh]

Why are my units in meter and not nad83 elevation incorporated? How can we make them different? In illinois

[@LeonardoSilva-wi7vj]

How about the trees and bushes? how do you clean that? if you make point cloud yet not cleaning those, the surface you created may not be accurate

[@cyberflow3391]

Amen ! Not all heroes wear caps !

[@damonr27]

I tried this and it moved my point cloud to a different location.