Detailed Annotations - PIX4Dcatch

PIX4Dcatch, the mobile application tailored for capturing geospatial information, offers an impressive capability that simplifies the process of recording field observations instantly: Detailed Annotations.

What are Detailed Annotations?

Detailed Annotations allow you to add contextual information directly to your PIX4Dcatch project. Each annotation can include a title, description, and a photo—either taken on the spot or uploaded from your gallery. These annotations are georeferenced and automatically uploaded along with your project, ensuring that important field data is never lost or separated from the rest of your dataset.

Adding a Detailed Annotation in PIX4Dcatch

1. Open your project in PIX4Dcatch
   Launch the app on your mobile device and select the project where you want to add annotations.

    

2. Go to the annotation tool
   Tap on “Tools” and then select “Detailed Annotation” from the menu.

    

   
   
   

3. Fill in the annotation details

   • Title: Give your annotation a clear, concise title.

   • Description: Add relevant notes, observations, or contextual details.

   • Photo: Either take a new photo with your device or attach one from your gallery.

   
   
   
   
4. Confirm the point position
   Using the mark to point the position.
   
   
   
   
5. Save your annotation
   Once you’re done, save the annotation. It will be linked to your location within the project.

6. Upload your project
   When you upload your project to PIX4Dcloud, all the annotations created in PIX4Dcatch will be included automatically. This allows your annotations to be viewed and accessed alongside the project’s spatial data.

For a complete overview of the annotation creation process, please refer to the accompanying instructional video.

Edit Annotations

1. Select manually the blue mark that contains the annotation to be edited.
   
   
   
   
2. Click the detail to be edited.
   
   
   
   
3. The picture can be deleted and upload a new one again.
4.  Once is ready the annotation, save it.

Why Use Detailed Annotations?

• Real-time field documentation

• Clear communication between field and office teams

• Improved traceability and project understanding when reviewing in PIX4Dcloud

• All contextual data stored within the same workflow—no need for separate notes or photos

Use Cases

• Construction site inspections and progress tracking

• Documenting on-site findings or issues

• Marking key points of interest for later analysis