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title: "Pausing the Scan"
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description: "Tap the Pause Icon in the Action Bar to pause, to resume scanning tap the Start Icon."
updated: 2025-04-08T08:56:46Z
published: 2025-04-08T08:56:46Z
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# Pausing the Scan

Tap the **Pause Icon**![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/pausing-the-scan-image-m8ach479.png) in the Action Bar to pause, to resume scanning tap the **Start Icon**.

When you tap pause, the **PAUSED** text in the top bar blinks until you resume the scan.

![Map interface showing navigation path and highlighted destination point with additional data.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/Paused(2).PNG)

In pause mode, no images are taken (auto-triggering is disabled) and no points are added to the point cloud. Pause mode is useful in the following scenarios:

- If you need to take a break while scanning.
- People are coming into view of the device (they should not appear in the point cloud or in panorama images).
- The device is being used in an area where you do not want to capture panorama images or a point cloud but still want to continue capturing in the same dataset.

> **Note:** In Pause Mode, only the scan process is paused. Localization is always running. To avoid impairing the quality of the recorded map, do not move faster or less carefully than normal.

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### FAQ

#### How do I pause the scanning process?

Tap the Pause Icon in the Action Bar to pause the scanning process.

#### What happens when I pause the scan?

When you tap pause, the PAUSED text in the top bar blinks, and no images are taken or points added to the point cloud.

#### Can I resume scanning after pausing?

Yes, to resume scanning, simply tap the Start Icon.

#### Is localization still active in pause mode?

Yes, localization is always running, even in pause mode.

#### What should I avoid doing while in pause mode?

To maintain the quality of the recorded map, avoid moving faster or less carefully than normal.

#### When is it useful to use pause mode?

Pause mode is useful if you need to take a break, if people come into view, or if you want to avoid capturing images in a specific area.