# 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](https://docs.phoenixlidar.com/spatialexplorer-8-and-9/user-interface/toolbars), whereas processing settings and artifacts are located primarily in the[ project](https://docs.phoenixlidar.com/spatialexplorer-8-and-9/user-interface/windows/project) window. 

## Quick Links

### Data Acquisition

If you are attempting to collect acquire data using a Phoenix lidar system, check out our [rover toolbar documentation](https://docs.phoenixlidar.com/spatialexplorer-8-and-9/user-interface/toolbars/rover). If you are just trying to connect to a lidar system, to download data or configure settings, see the [connect to rover documentation](https://docs.phoenixlidar.com/spatialexplorer-8-and-9/user-interface/toolbars/rover/connect-to-rover). 

### 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](https://docs.phoenixlidar.com/spatialexplorer-8-and-9/post-processing/data-processing-workflows), which are organized by acquisition style/platform. 

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