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Annotations - PIX4Dcatch

PIX4Dcatch includes two types of annotations available during and after a capture. This article provides step-by-step instructions for creating and editing annotations in PIX4Dcatch.

 

IN THIS ARTICLE

     What are annotations?
     Requirements
     Adding an annotation while capturing a dataset
     Adding an annotation after capturing a dataset
     Edit an annotation

 

What are annotations?

Annotations allow users to add more information directly to a PIX4Dcatch project. Each annotation allows users to add a title, description, and an image. Currently, the annotation available in PIX4Dcatch is markers. These annotations are georeferenced and automatically linked with the project. This new feature allows creating an annotation both during a capture and after.

Requirements

  • iPhone Pro models with LIDAR sensors.
  • A valid PIX4Dcatch Professional license.

Adding an annotation while capturing a dataset

  1. On the PIX4Dcatch home screen, tap Capture at the bottom.
  2. Before starting to capture a project, tap tools iconthe Tools icon in the bottom right corner.
  3. Select detailed_annotations Detailed Annotations.

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  4. Toggle to turn on the Activate Marking tool and click Done in the top right corner.
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  5. Once the Marking tool is turned on, the label MARKING ENABLED will be displayed on the capture screen.
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  6. Tap annotations_icon the annotations icon in the right corner to add an annotation.
  7. A circle will appear on the screen. Tap it to place a point at its center.

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           7.  To mark an annotation,  tap target_icon the target icon then adjust the mark and save it clicking saved_icon                 the blue checkmark.

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             8.  Fill in the annotation details and tap Confirm.

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             9.  The annotation shows as a marker.

            marker_annotation                          view_annotation

          10.  Tap the save button to view the dataset information, including the name (editable),                                number of images, number of annotations, and the 3D view.

           save_dataset                            project_captured

 

Adding an annotation after capturing a dataset

  1. Open PIX4Dcatch and tap Projects at the bottom. 
  2. Select the project for adding an annotation.
  3. In the bottom left corner, tap tools iconthe Tools icon in the bottom right corner.
  4. Select Annotations.
     

  5. Fill in the annotation details and tap Next in the top-right corner.
    • Name: Give your annotation a clear and concise name.
    • Description (optional): Add relevant notes, observations, or contextual details.
    • Image (optional): Take a new photo or select one from the device.



  6. Mark the point position in the project and tap Confirm.



  7. The saved annotation will be saved and linked to the project.
  8. When uploading the project to PIX4Dcloud, all the annotations created in PIX4Dcatch will be included automatically. Annotations can be viewed and accessed alongside the project’s spatial data.

Here's a quick tutorial video.

 
 
 

Edit Annotations

It is possible to edit an existing annotation.

  1. Open a project containing the annotations to be edited.
  2. Tap on the annotation mark for editing.
  3. Change the details (name, description, and image) of the annotation.
  4. Delete the current image and select a new one if needed.
  5. Once the annotation is edited, tap Save in the top-right corner.

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