# Introduction SpatialExplorer is used to control and configure lidar systems produced by Phoenix LiDAR Systems, as well as to post-process the acquired data. SpatialExplorer can also be used to post-process some data produced by non-Phoenix branded lidar systems, such as RESEPI systems and generic LAS/LAZ processing. The following documentation is ordered according to the user interface of SpatialExplorer. Most processing tools are located within a [toolbar](/spatialexplorer-8-and-9/user-interface/toolbars.md), whereas processing settings and artifacts are located primarily in the[ project](/spatialexplorer-8-and-9/user-interface/windows/project.md) window. ## Quick Links ### Data Acquisition If you are attempting to collect acquire data using a Phoenix lidar system, check out our [rover toolbar documentation](/spatialexplorer-8-and-9/user-interface/toolbars/rover.md). If you are just trying to connect to a lidar system, to download data or configure settings, see the [connect to rover documentation](/spatialexplorer-8-and-9/user-interface/toolbars/rover/connect-to-rover.md). ### Post-Process Collected Data If you already have acquired data, and you need to post-process the data, check out one of our [data processing workflows](/spatialexplorer-8-and-9/post-processing/data-processing-workflows.md), which are organized by acquisition style/platform. ### --- # 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.phoenixlidar.com/spatialexplorer-8-and-9/introduction.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.