When you open a site, you decide what appears in the view using four controls at the top centre of the screen: the 3D / 2D toggle, the point cloud settings dropdown (the arrow on the 3D button), the Data layers panel, and the Scene settings panel. This page explains each one.
The view controls panel sit together at the top of the screen:
Switch between 3D and 2D
Use the 3D / 2D toggle to switch between the 3D view (point cloud, panorama, or splats) and the 2D map. Whichever view you are not using appears as a small preview in the bottom-right corner.
3D view
Click the arrow on the 3D button to open the point cloud settings. The three tabs at the top choose what the 3D view displays, and each tab has its own settings.
Note: Panoramas and Point clouds cannot be shown at the same time. Turning on one turns off the other.
Panoramas
The Panoramas tab shows the panoramic images captured during the scan. Turn Location markers on or off to show or hide the markers that indicate where each panorama was taken. For details, refer here.
Orthographic projection
Toggle the Orthographic projection on to see a site in orthographic view. It is useful for inspecting facades, reading layouts, or checking alignment across a floor.
Point clouds
The Point clouds tab controls the 3D point cloud. Choose a Quality preset and pick an Appearance (colour style), then use Hide walls & ceilings and Automatic activation as needed. Quality and Appearance are explained below. For details, refer here.
Quality Settings
Use the Quality dropdown to choose a preset, such as Balanced. To fine-tune the point cloud yourself, select More settings and adjust Range (m), Level of detail, Point count target (M), and Minimum node size (px). Higher settings show more detail but can reduce performance.
Appearance Settings
Use Appearance to change how the point cloud is coloured. For example, true colour (RGB), a single colour, or by elevation. Select the preset you want. Select More settings for extra options, including Hide walls & ceilings (to see inside the building) and Automatic activation.
Splats
The Splats tab shows the Gaussian-splat representation of the site. Choose a Quality preset, and use Scan path navigation, Navigation range (m), and Show scan path to control how you move through the site.
2D view
Click the arrow on the 2D button to open the Layers panel for the 2D map. Here you can choose which 2D layer to display. For example, the map for each dataset or floor of the site. Select a layer to show it on the map.
Data layers panel
Click the Data layers icon to turn individual layers on or off using the toggle next to each one.
Layer | Description |
|---|---|
Models | Turns the 3D models on or off, refer here. Keyboard shortcut: press M to make all models visible in the site. |
POIs | Turns the display of POIs on or off. |
Measurements | Turns the display of measurements on or off, refer here. |
Location markers | Turns the location markers on or off (white circles with black arrows) that show where a panoramic image was captured. |
360° Location markers | Turns the location markers uploaded from 360° cameras on or off. |
Scene Settings
Click the Scene settings icon (sliders) to open the General settings:
Cursor coordinates: show the coordinates of the cursor position.
Secondary view: show or hide the preview in the bottom-right corner, where a blue dot marks your position, refer here.
Orthographic projection: switch the 3D view to an orthographic (non-perspective) projection, where available.
FAQ
Can I display both Point clouds and Panoramas at the same time?
No. Panoramas and Point clouds cannot be shown at the same time — turning on one turns off the other. You choose between them in the point cloud settings dropdown.
How do I access the view options?
The view options are at the top centre of the screen. Use the 3D / 2D toggle to switch views, the arrow on the 3D button for point cloud settings, the arrow on the 2D button for 2D map layers, the Data layers icon to show or hide layers, and the View settings icon for general display options.
Is there a keyboard shortcut to make all models visible?
Yes, press M on your keyboard to make all models visible in the site.
What does the Secondary view display?
The secondary view is the preview in the bottom-right corner. It shows your position as a blue dot and gives context about your location and recorded panoramas. You can turn it on or off in the View settings panel.
Can I hide overlapping data?
Yes. The Hide overlapping data option is available in the point cloud settings dropdown.
What are 360° Location markers?
360° Location markers are the location markers uploaded from 360° cameras, which you can turn on or off in the Data layers panel.
What do the location markers represent?
Location markers are white circles with black arrows that indicate where a panoramic image was captured.
A three-dimensional representation of an environment, made up of many points. A point is defined by x, y and z coordinates, and it may or may not contain RGB, an intensity value, and normals.