How to use annotations in Pix4Dfields

Import an annotation as shape (GeoJSON, KML, Shapefile)

Import geotagged images as annotations

To import geotagged images:

1. Go to the Annotations-tab on the right board.
2. Click on Import shapes or images.
3. Choose one image or many images with geolocation data you want to import
4. Click Open
5. The images will be imported and created as annotation which contains the imported image as an attachment.
6. The attachment is visible on the map as a thumbnail.

Create annotations directly on the map layer

To add annotations to a layer:

1. Click on the Annotation tool icon in the left top corner of the map layer.
2. Chose if you want to create a Point, Line or Area annotation.
3. Left-click to add each new vertex or a new point.
4. Click Accept to finish drawing the annotation or click Cancel to discard the drawing (in case of Line or Area Annotation).
5. Add a Title (mandatory) and Description (optional) and Image (optional) to the annotation.
6. Click Save.

 

Tip: Area and line annotations deliver statistical insights as well. For example, an area annotation on an index layer delivers the mean index value of the contained area which can help you to understand your field trial plots. For example: 

Edit an annotation

1. Double-click the annotation you want to edit in the annotation tab on the right board or directly on the map OR Click the edit icon next to the annotation object on the right board.
2. Click the edit point/line/area-icon in the edit annotation dialogue box.
3. Drag and drop an area or line with the arrow cross icon or directly in case of point annotation to relocate it.
   • For lines and polygons:
     • Drag the white dots to modify the area or line.
     • Click the "plus" sign to create more corners (dots) and vertices.
     • To remove a vertex, drag the dot of the vertex that you would like to delete on top of any other dot. Wait until a red halo appears around the selected vertex then release the mouse button.
4. Click the checkmark to accept the edited area, line, or point geometry, or click the X to cancel and leave the annotation unchanged. 
5. Save the edited annotation with the Save-button.

Add attachments to an annotation

To add attachments to an annotation:

1. Double-click the annotation you want to add an image as attachment to in the annotation tab on the right board or directly on the map. OR Click the Edit icon next to the annotation object of choice on the right board.
2. Click the Plus Icon right of the empty thumbnail icon in the annotation edit dialogue.
3. Navigate to the folder containing the file and select it. Click Open.
4. A thumbnail is created and added to your annotation’s display on the map layer.

Add a description to an annotation

To add a description to an annotation:

1. Double-click the annotation you want to add an image as an attachment to in the annotation tab on the right board OR Click the Edit icon next to the annotation object of choice on the right board.
2. Add a description in the description part of the annotation dialogue box.

Fill the area of an annotation

Fill the area of an (area-)annotation:

1. Double-click the annotation you want to add an image as attachment to in the annotation tab on the right board OR   Click the edit icon next to the annotation object of choice on the right board.
2. Toggle the “Fill area”-button on the left bottom side of the annotation dialogue box on.

Reuse an annotation

To reuse an annotation:

1. Click the Duplicate Symbol next to the annotation name of the annotation you want to duplicate in the right board’s annotation list.
2. Move or edit parts of your duplicated annotation or leave it untouched. Click the checkmark to continue.
3. Edit the name of your duplicated annotation.
4. Save.

Export an annotation

To export an annotation:

1. Click the Export-button at the top right corner of the top bar.
2. Under EXPORT, click Annotations.
3. Under Select layer, select the layer the annotation you want to export resides on.
4. Select the annotation(s) to export.
5. Choose a format to export.
6.  Click Export. Navigate to the folder where you want to export the annotation. In the File name, write a name for the file.

Delete annotations

To delete annotations:

1. Click the trash icon next to the annotation you want to delete in the right board’s annotation list.
   OR Click the trash icon in the edit annotation dialogue box OR Click “<-” on your keyboard.
2. Confirm your wish to delete in the pop-up.