Advanced Capture Requirements
Understand the advanced scanning requirements for certain iGUIDE package options. Requirements are based on typical two-storey residential and commercial buildings under 10,000 sq ft.
Scanning vertically
Advanced scanning requirements for specified iGUIDE package options include vertical scans in some areas of a property. Vertical scans are taken by positioning the iGUIDE PLANIX camera system at a 90° angle from the tripod, forming an L-shape with the tripod (see the image below for reference). Try to maintain a consistent height (approximately 5 ft above the floor) and camera orientation when shooting each space, but do make exceptions according to room conditions (e.g. raise the camera to scan above kitchen counters).
Tip: Choose a tripod with a ball head for quick and easy camera reorientation and leveling.
Choosing a tripod: Precautions must be taken to ensure that any tripod used is of ample weight and strength to support the PLANIX camera system when taking vertical scans. Choosing a suitable tripod can mitigate the potential of damaging your system.
2D CAD Scanning Requirements
Important: Unless otherwise specified, a “scan” refers to a typical horizontal scan, with the camera system positioned upright. Scanning requirements for Floor Plans, Dimension Plans, and Ceiling Plans, are to be repeated for each floor of the subject property. Maintain a clear line-of-sight between camera positions. Always ensure the camera system is level before each scan.
For Floor Plans, Dimension Plans
For Ceiling Plans
* Within approximately 1-2 feet (<1 m) deviation.
3D CAD Scanning Requirements
Important: Unless otherwise specified, a “scan” refers to a typical horizontal scan with the camera system positioned upright. Scanning requirements for Floor Plans, Dimension Plans, and Ceiling Plans are to be repeated for each floor of the subject property. Maintain a clear line-of-sight between scan positions. Always ensure the camera system is level before each scan.
For Floor Plans, Dimension Plans, Ceiling Plans
For Elevation Plans
* Within approximately 1-2 feet (<1 m) deviation.
For Roof Plans
Note: The below applies only to flat roofs. Lower or remove the camera system from the tripod where necessary.
Project Organization
When taking additional scans as part of your required dataset, especially vertical scans, organizing your project folder is very important. One notable difference is storing your vertical scans separately from your horizontal ones. Below are examples of how to organize your project folder in Survey, including naming conventions:
Project Folder Structure
Example - One Building
Main Floor (typical, horizontal scans)
2nd Floor (typical, horizontal scans)
Basement (typical, horizontal scans)
Roof (typical, horizontal scans)
Main Floor Interior Vertical
2nd Floor Interior Vertical
Basement Interior Vertical
Main Exterior Vertical
Example - Two or More Buildings
Building A
Main Floor (typical, horizontal scans)
2nd Floor (typical, horizontal scans)
Basement (typical, horizontal scans)
Roof (typical, horizontal scans)
Main Floor Interior Vertical
2nd Floor Interior Vertical
Basement Interior Vertical
Main Exterior Vertical
Building B (e.g. a detached garage, workshop, storage building)
Bldg. B - Main Floor (typical, horizontal scans)
Bldg. B - Main Floor Interior Vertical
Bldg. B - Exterior Vertical
Scan Alignment
For all typical horizontal scans, align each scan to the best of your ability in a way that resembles the actual property layout. Similarly, align exterior scans around the outside of each subject building to their appropriate locations. All exterior scans should be close enough to the subject building to allow for alignment to nearby scans.
No scan alignment is necessary for vertical scans. However, vertical scans should each be moved/separated so that no scan overlaps. This makes for easier visualization of each individual scan and will prevent export warnings from appearing in Stitch about overlapping scans.
Hiding Floors, Hiding Scans
To prevent vertical scans and their respective folders from appearing as floors in your iGUIDE Tour, set them as hidden using the existing options within Survey and Stitch (see below for example). Floors and scans that are set to be hidden from the iGUIDE tour are displayed in red text in Stitch.
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