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PointCloudSubscriber QML Type

Subscribes to sensor_msgs::msg::PointCloud messages — Please use sensor_msgs/PointCloud2. More...

Import Statement: import QtRos2.SensorMsgs
Inherits:

SubscriberBase

Status: Deprecated since FOXY

This type is deprecated since QtRos2.SensorMsgs FOXY. We strongly advise against using it in new code.

Properties

Signals

Detailed Description

This message holds a collection of 3d points, plus optional additional information about each point.

PointCloudSubscriber receives pointCloud values from a ROS 2 topic. Set the topic and node properties, then connect to the messageReceived() signal.

See also PointCloudPublisher and pointCloud.

Property Documentation

channels : list<channelFloat32>

The channels field of the last received message. Updated whenever a new message arrives. channelsChanged is emitted on every update.

header : header

The header field of the last received message. Updated whenever a new message arrives. headerChanged is emitted on every update.

message : pointCloud

The last message received on topic. Updated whenever a new message arrives.

points : list<vector3d>

The points field of the last received message. Updated whenever a new message arrives. pointsChanged is emitted on every update.

Signal Documentation

messageReceived(pointCloud msg)

Emitted when a new pointCloud arrives on topic. msg contains the received value.

Note: The corresponding handler is onMessageReceived.

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