Secondary View

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By default, the Secondary View displays the 2D Map view in the bottom left of the screen.

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The secondary view provides an overview and context of where you are in the scanned site:

  • The blue dot indicates your location with a gray zone showing the direction of travel.

  • Use the mouse to zoom in and out of the 2D Map view.

  • As you navigate around the site in the main screen, the 2D Map view will also change.

  • Shows the Point of Interest (POI) that has been created.
    A layout map showing various facilities and services with icons for navigation.
    To swap views so that the Secondary View is the main view on the screen and the Panorama/Point cloud view becomes the Secondary view, click the expand icon, as shown below.

Secondary View Layers

The Secondary View contains four layers which show different details. Click the Layers icon to change between the layers.

Aerial view of a room layout with highlighted datasets and room information.

The Standard layer shows the location of Panoramas and POIs.
A top-down view of a room layout with highlighted areas for navigation.

The Datasets layer shows the location and names of datasets.
Map showing Navvis HQ with highlighted outdoor areas and scan data points.

The Site entities layer shows the location and names of Site Model entities.
Map showing the layout of the HQ and outdoor areas with site entities.

The Scan data layer shows the scanning trajectory and control points.
A detailed floor plan showing pathways and rooms in a building layout.


FAQ

What is displayed in the Secondary View by default?

The Secondary View displays the 2D Map view in the bottom left of the screen.

What does the blue dot represent in the Secondary View?

The blue dot indicates your location, with a gray zone showing the direction of travel.

Can I zoom in and out of the 2D Map view?

Yes, you can use the mouse to zoom in and out of the 2D Map view.

Does the 2D Map view change as I navigate the site?

Yes, as you navigate around the site in the main screen, the 2D Map view will also change.

How can I swap the views between the Secondary View and the Panorama/Point cloud view?

To swap views, click the expand icon to make the Secondary View the main view on the screen.

What layers are available in the Secondary View?

The Secondary View contains four layers: Standard, Datasets, Site entities, and Scan data.

What information does the Standard layer show?

The Standard layer shows the location of Panoramas and Points of Interest (POIs).

What does the Datasets layer display?

The Datasets layer shows the location and names of datasets.

What is shown in the Scan data layer?

The Scan data layer shows the scanning trajectory and control points.