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      How to import a PIX4Dmatic project into PIX4Dsurvey

      PIX4Dmatic projects can be seamlessly imported into PIX4Dsurvey by simply drag and dropping the project file or by using the home screen. In order for all the files to be correctly recognized, the original folder structure must be preserved.

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      Import a PIX4Dmatic project into PIX4Dsurvey
      Troubleshooting

      Import a PIX4Dmatic project into PIX4Dsurvey

      It is possible to import existing PIX4Dmatic (.p4m) projects by drag and dropping it on the screen or using the home screen. It is also possible to open the PIX4Dmatic project by clicking Open in PIX4Dsurvey on the menu bar.

      Drag and drop input files

      1. Drag and drop the input file on the screen.
      2. Specify the Project name and the Path of the new PIX4Dsurvey project.
      3. Click Start.

      A new project is created and is ready for vectorization. To import additional input files use the File - Import... menu or drag and drop them on the screen.

      From the home screen

      1. Click Select from disk (first thumbnail) on the home screen.
      2. On the pop-up Open File, specify the input file and click Open.
      3. Specify the Project name and the Path of the new PIX4Dsurvey project.
      4. Click Start.

      A new project is created and is ready for vectorization. To import additional input files use the File - Import... menu or drag and drop them on the screen.

      Using Open in PIX4Dsurvey function in PIX4Dmatic

      Once the PIX4Dmatic is processed it is possible to transfer it into PIX4Dsurvey by clicking Open in PIX4Dsurvey on the PIX4Dmatic menu bar.

      Note: The Open in PIX4Dsurvey option is available when the Densify step is completed.

      Troubleshooting

      PIX4Dmatic project is not correctly imported

      If a PIX4Dmatic project is not displayed correctly after the import into PIX4Dsurvey, some project files could be missing or are not stored in the correct location.

      We recommend checking that the following files are available and correctly stored:

      • PIX4Dmatic project file ( Project_folder\.p4m).
      • Project_folder\processing\densifications folder.
      • Original images.

      Once all the files are in their expected location, reimport the project.

      If the image folder is not recognized

      If the location of the images is not automatically recognized a pop-up message appears while importing the PIX4Dmatic project file:

      1. Click Pix4Dsurvey_folder.png Find
      2. In the Find your files folder navigate to the folder with images.
      3. Click Select Folder.
      4. Click Ok.

      Once the import is completed both the point cloud and images will be displayed.