.abc import settings mesh/point Cloud Blender 4.2.4 LTS

I´d like to suggest the option to import an abc. sequence as a mesh or a point Cloud.

Description of the Problem: When i´ve imported an .abc animation (falling Particles as an Example) from houdini in Blender 4.1 it was import as a single mesh with the animation on it. That meant we could apply a lattice in between the Mesh Sequence and GeoNode modifier and deform the animation afterwards. In Blender 4.2.4LTS however the .abc is imported as a point cloud and i can´t easily apply a lattice or other Modifiers.

It would be great to still have the option of applying modifiers to imported .abc animations. Let it be a mesh or point cloud animation - shouldn´t matter.

Maybe a few solutions:

1. Add a checkbox when importing the .abc to choose between mesh or point cloud import.
2. Enable all Modifiers on an imported .abc point cloud
3. Give an option to convert the point cloud back to a single mesh which still has the baked animation in it.

Best regards Leonie