Explore Mode

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This section describes the Explore mode. This is the standard view displayed prior to accessing any other modes, such as Crop, Down, and Mark and Measure.

  • You can click a menu item from the menu items.

  • You can Crop the view to focus on only what you need to see.

    Viewing a cropped image:

  • Click the Setting icon to change the view of what you see in Explorer mode.

  • Toggle on the Cursor coordinates to view exactly where the cursor in relation to the site. This can be used for collaboration with peers, customers and other 3rd party software.

  • Cropping views

    • Turn off and on the Cropping box control

    • The Crop model

  •  Change the coordinates system used:

    • Site coordinate system

    • Spatial reference system

  • In the Explore mode the Secondary view is displayed in the bottom right corner, refer to Secondary view for more information.

Location markers

Click anywhere in the site to display the location markers (white circles), or by placing your cursor over the secondary view (white dots). Click the location markers to move around in the site.

  • Place your mouse cursor over one of the location markers and a  black direction arrow appears, click the location marker and you will move to the panorama captured at that place.

  • Use the up and down arrow keys to move to the next location marker. Use the left and right arrow keys to rotate left or right.

  • Double-click anywhere on the panorama or point cloud to move to the closest location to the point you selected.

  • If you have access to more than one site, you can go back to the instance dashboard by selecting the blue globe at the top right of the site.

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FAQ

How do I activate different views in my site?

You must first activate them in the site View menu. For more information, see Setting Views for a Site.

What does the secondary view show?

The secondary view shows the location of your captured panorama, indicated by a blue dot representing your location.

How can I expand the secondary view?

Select the expand icon at the bottom right in the secondary view to make it the main view.

Can I use location markers to navigate within the site?

Yes, you can click on location markers in the panorama or point cloud to move within the site.

Is there a search function available in the site?

Yes, there is a Search field at the top left of the site to search for Point of Interest (POI), POI descriptions, and custom data.