Overview
This section will be focused on what Survey is, and describing the layout.
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What is Survey?
Survey is the interface on the PLANIX App that allows you to control the camera to take, edit, and delete shots, change camera settings, and view and align lidar data.
Survey Layout
PLANIX R1
Capture Button (A)
This button is used to capture a panoramic (Pano) image. Press it when you're ready to take a shot.
Two-Shot Mode (B)
- This mode is helpful when there is no hiding place while capturing a 360-degree panoramic image.
- First, capture half of the image while standing behind the camera (position yourself behind the power button).
- Then, move to the front of the camera to capture the rest of the image.
- Make sure to follow these steps carefully for a seamless two-shot capture.
Real-Time Tagging (C)
- This option allows you to add tags to your panoramic images in real-time.
- Click the Tag Icon, and you will be prompted to add a title to the tag.
- Select the tag type and enter a description.
- Tap Next, then choose the area in the image where you want to place the tag by tapping on the screen.
- Tap Next again and adjust the tag's distance by moving it on the screen.
- Click Save to add the tag to the image.
Align Button (D)
If your panoramic images are not automatically aligned, click the Align Button to align them manually. For additional guidance, you can find further details about laser data and alignment by following this link (if available).
Dynamic and Static Mode (E)
- This setting allows you to adjust your HDR (High Dynamic Range) settings and choose whether the panels will be captured in Dynamic or Static mode:
- Static Mode: Prioritizes accuracy over aesthetics, meaning measurements in modes two and three will be highly precise. This mode is ideal when focused on accurate data collection rather than visual appeal.
- Dynamic Mode: This mode prioritizes aesthetics over measurement accuracy. It provides the best visual quality for marketing or presentation purposes but with slightly less precise measurements
View Options (F)
- This button allows you to switch between three different views of the survey screen:
- Recommended View: This view displays the visuals of the image at the top of the screen and the laser data at the bottom. It is suggested for most users as it provides both a clear image and relevant data.
- Image-Only View: Displays only the captured panoramic image, hiding the laser data.
- Laser Data-Only View: Displays only the laser data, hiding the panoramic image.
- Depending on your task or preferences, you can switch between these views as needed.
Navigation Between Scans (G)
You can use this button to navigate between all the scans you have captured. This makes it easy to review and ensure all necessary scans have been taken or to return to a specific scan for review or adjustments.
Hide Scan Button(H)
This option allows you to hide specific scans from being visible in the virtual tour. For instance, if you capture a scan of a closet that you don’t want to show in the final virtual tour (for aesthetic reasons), you can hide the scan from public view while still keeping the data for drafting purposes. This ensures accurate data collection while giving you control over what is included in the tour.
PLANIX PRO
Capture Button (A)
This button is used to capture a panoramic (Pano) image. Press it when you're ready to take a shot.
Two-Shot Mode (B)
- This mode is helpful when there is no hiding place while capturing a 360-degree panoramic image.
- First, capture half of the image while standing behind the camera (position yourself behind the power button).
- Then, move to the front of the camera to capture the rest of the image.
- Make sure to follow these steps carefully for a seamless two-shot capture.
Real-Time Tagging (C)
- This option allows you to add tags to your panoramic images in real-time.
- Click the Tag Icon, and you will be prompted to add a title to the tag.
- Select the tag type and enter a description.
- Tap Next, then choose the area in the image where you want to place the tag by tapping on the screen.
- Tap Next again and adjust the tag's distance by moving it on the screen.
- Click Save to add the tag to the image.
Align Button (D)
If your panoramic images are not automatically aligned, click the Align Button to align them manually. For additional guidance, you can find further details about laser data and alignment by following this link (if available).
View Options (E)
- This button allows you to switch between three different views of the survey screen:
- Recommended View: This view displays the visuals of the image at the top of the screen and the laser data at the bottom. It is suggested for most users as it provides both a clear image and relevant data.
- Image-Only View: Displays only the captured panoramic image, hiding the laser data.
- Laser Data-Only View: Displays only the laser data, hiding the panoramic image.
- Depending on your task or preferences, you can switch between these views as needed.
Navigation Between Scans (F)
You can use this button to navigate between all the scans you have captured. This makes it easy to review and ensure all necessary scans have been taken or to return to a specific scan for review or adjustments.
Hamburger Menu
The Hamburger menu is located at the top left of the screen on Survey, and allows you to navigate through the different components of Survey. Below is a description of each section
Survey
This section is the actual survey screen where you can take pictures, and view lidar data of your project.
Project
This section is where you can locate your current and past projects, switch between projects, rename projects, delete projects, and create new projects.
Floor
This section is where you will find the list of floors for the current project open on Survey, as well as allows you to move floors, and create new floors. You can also rename and delete floors in this section.
Scan
This section is where you will find your scans for the current project you have open on Survey. You can also rename your scans, delete scans, and hide them on the Portal
Tag
This section is where you can find your different Tags you created with the real time tagging feature in Survey. In this section you can view the tags you created, edit them, and delete them.
Settings
This section is where you will find your Survey Settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I access Survey without being connected to a camera?
A: No, you will need to be connected to a camera through the PLANIX App in order to connect to Survey.
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