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October 8, 2025

# ROCK Desktop - Order ROCK Processing for your LiDAR Dataset

## ROCK now offers you the option to upload your LiDAR dataset, and let ROCK process the dataset for you.

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When you don’t have the time or resources to process your LiDAR data, **ROCK** offers a convenient *“Have ROCK Process”* option directly in **[ROCK Desktop](https://www.rockrobotic.com/rock-desktop)**. Here’s how to use it from start to finish.

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### 🧭 Overview

This workflow allows you to:

- Upload your dataset from ROCK Desktop
- Select “Have ROCK Process”
- Let the ROCK team handle the heavy lifting for you

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### ⚙️ Step-by-Step Workflow

1. **Upload Your Dataset in ROCK Desktop**
   
     - Open your dataset in **ROCK Desktop**.
     - Select your base station file (RINEX  format).
     - Check the option **“Have ROCK Process”**.
2. **Upload for Processing**
   
     - Click **Upload for Processing**.
     - ROCK Desktop will:
       
           - Compress your dataset
           - Upload it to **[ROCK Cloud](https://www.freelidarprocessing.com/)** automatically
     - Once uploaded, click **“Open Project in ROCK Cloud.”**
3. **Set Your Coordinate Reference System (CRS)**
   
     - In ROCK Cloud, define the correct CRS and vertical datum.
     - Save your CRS and vertical datum before proceeding.
     - For details, see **[What Is an EPSG Code](https://learn.rockrobotic.com/what-is-an-epsg-code?hsLang=en)**.
4. **Order Processing**
   
     - Click **Process → Order** in ROCK Cloud.
     - Choose your desired processing type:
       
           - **PPK Only** – trajectory + LAZ file + report
           - **PPK + Photogrammetry** – adds colorization + orthophoto
           - **SLAM Processing** – for walking datasets (optionally colorized)
           - **Mobile Processing** – for vehicle-mounted LiDAR
     - Select turnaround:
       
           - **Standard (1–2 days)**
           - **Expedited (12–24 hours)**
5. **Review Duration and Cost**
   
     - Processing costs are tied to dataset duration.
     - Typical pricing examples:
       
           - PPK Only: Starting at **$180**
           - PPK + Photogrammetry: Starting at **$300**
           - SLAM Processing: Starting at **$400**
           - Mobile Processing: Starting at **$700**
           - Additional minutes billed incrementally.

1. **Submit Your Order**
   
     - Agree to the processing terms.
     - Click **Order** to send it to ROCK’s processing queue.
     - You’ll receive an email when processing is complete.

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### 💡 Why Use This Option?

> “There are many reasons to let ROCK process your dataset — whether you’re flying multiple projects in a day, waiting on a license renewal, or just want to save time while maintaining professional deliverables.”

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- Teams short on in-house processing bandwidth
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