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title: "Capturing Panoramas"
slug: "clx-capturing-panoramas"
description: "Explains how to capture panoramic images with NavVis CLX during a scan, including when to trigger panoramas and how they add visual context to captured data."
updated: 2026-09-02T18:59:43Z
published: 2026-09-02T18:59:43Z
canonical: "knowledge.navvis.com/clx-capturing-panoramas"
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> ## Documentation Index
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# Capturing Panoramas

You can change the camera settings while scanning.

1. Tap **Settings** from the main screen or scanning screen.

| ![NavVis CLX device displayed with settings icon and battery status indicators.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/36559491-a6f5-4b09-b307-8bfa22d29ddc.png) | ![A digital representation of a corridor with settings menu visible on the side.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/ee308847-7221-4b2c-8cfe-4fd66b04c2a1.png) |
| --- | --- |
2. Tap the **Camera** option. The Camera settings screen opens. ![Settings menu displaying options with Camera highlighted for selection.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/12a7901b-d957-47f2-904d-cb7269f42c85.png)

## Panorama capture modes

NavVis CLX offers three panorama capture modes:

- **Manual mode:** You press the trigger to capture panoramas manually, for precise placement.
- **Auto panorama capture mode:** The device decides when to trigger based on movement and distance.
- **Continuous panorama capture mode:** The device captures panoramas at a steady cadence while you keep moving.

## Manual panorama capture

In manual mode, you decide exactly when and where to capture each panorama. This gives you full control over image placement, with maximum clarity and minimal motion blur. It works best for precise image placement at points of interest, complex geometry, tight spaces, signage or asset IDs, thresholds, and stair entries or exits.

1. Select **Manual** in the **Capture mode** setting. ![Camera settings showing capture mode options: Manual, Auto, and Continuous.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/62a0ba02-e3bb-4c41-89d9-0e653a6b675a.png)

### How to capture a 270-degree panorama in manual mode

1. Hold the NavVis CLX steady in the harness system in the normal scanning position, with the device in front of you. ![A man holds a handheld device attached to a harness for stability and support.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/c7e42529-3180-4f1c-84df-fdb18bf92067.png)
2. Stand still, any movement can cause blurriness.
3. Press the trigger button on the handle once, briefly.
4. Listen for the click. A white three-quarter circle icon appears on the screen to show the location and direction of the 270° panorama.

### How to capture a 360-degree panorama in manual mode

1. Stand still and make sure you have enough space above your head.
2. Lift the NavVis CLX above your head, positioning the base close to your forehead. This position keeps you out of the captured images while maximizing coverage. ![A man holds a scanning device, preparing for a measurement task.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/1cac7ec4-3c97-4132-9b2a-58d5d4431e94.png)
3. Press and hold the trigger button on the handle for longer than usual (more than approximately 6 seconds) until you hear a camera shutter sound confirming the panorama capture.
4. A preview of the panorama appears on the device display, showing the three images from the cameras. On the map, a red circle icon marks the location of the 360° panorama capture.
5. If the automatic preview is distracting, disable it in the camera **Settings** in the scanning UI.

## Auto panorama capture mode

1. Select **Auto** in the **Capture mode** setting. ![Camera settings showing capture mode options: Auto, Manual, and Continuous.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/82415aa4-0d7e-4ea9-9f28-851b73379940.png)
2. Configure the distance between auto triggers to match your environment.
3. Start scanning, moving at a steady pace.
4. Each time you hear the beep, stop and hold the NavVis CLX steady until the device captures the image. Then continue until the scan is complete.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> This mode works best for large, open environments where even coverage matters more than exact image placement.

## Continuous panorama capture mode

Continuous panorama capture mode enables uninterrupted scanning from start to finish. You don't need to stop to capture panoramas — the device captures them automatically while you move, without interrupting the scanning workflow. This mode works best when minimizing time on site is the priority and the environment is predictable, for example long, straight paths or large, open halls.

### How to use continuous panorama mode

Complete the following steps to use continuous panorama capture mode with 270° panoramas:

1. Select **Continuous** in the **Capture mode** setting. ![Camera settings showing capture modes: Manual, Auto, and Continuous options highlighted.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/2622c4d8-8752-4b67-ad50-b4d97bdf3164.png)
2. Walk steadily at a consistent pace. Avoid sharp turns and sudden stops near capture moments to reduce the risk of motion blur.

> [!NOTE]
> Note:
> 
> Use continuous mode primarily on straight, uniform routes. Switch back to Auto or Manual mode for complex areas, tight corners, or points of interest where exact placement matters.

## Choosing the modes

When you plan a scan, choose the panorama capture mode that best balances speed, image quality, and the planned scanning path for your environment.

| Scenario | Mode | Why |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Long, open corridors or halls | Auto | Even coverage with minimal interaction; operator hidden. |
| Normal scanning along a route | Manual | Default mode, recommended for high data quality. |
| Room center, corridor intersection | Manual | Full 360° view. |
| Tight spots, transitions, facades | Manual | Captures critical geometry in all directions. |
| Very large, predictable paths where time on site is critical | Continuous | Uninterrupted scanning; device captures panoramas on the move. |
| Buildings with complex geometry, many occlusions | Manual | Full control over placement; can supplement Auto or Continuous. |

> [!NOTE]
> Note:
> 
> Keep a minimum distance of 1 m from walls and other objects to achieve high panorama image quality.