Share to PIX4Dcloud - PIX4Dfields

What is Share to PIX4Dcloud?

Share to PIX4Dcloud is a feature of PIX4Dfields which makes it easy to share 2D layers over the internet with just a web link. It enables the connection of a PIX4dfields desktop project to the PIX4Dcloud.

An orthomosaic, DSM, index layer, or annotations can be uploaded to PIX4Dcloud with a valid PIX4Dfields license. All layers will be stored in PIX4Dcloud and shareable URL links can be obtained after uploading finishes.

What are the requirements for using Share to PIX4Dcloud?

• This feature is available for PIX4Dfields version 1.10 or above. A paid (commercial) license is needed (i.e. not Trial) with valid S&U.
• Only the Owner and Manager of the organization are able to use the feature. For more information: Organization management
• An additional PIX4Dcloud license is not needed to use the Share to PIX4Dcloud feature.
• PIX4Dcloud credits are not needed to use the Share to PIX4Dcloud feature.
• PIX4Dfields Monthly billing subscribers can share up to 50 projects per month.
• PIX4Dfields Yearly billing subscribers can share up to 600 projects per year.
• PIX4Dfields 3-year license can share up to 600 projects per year.
• PIX4Dfields perpetual licenses with valid S&U can share up to 600 projects per year.
• The Storage expiration policy for PIX4Dcloud applies.

How to use Share to PIX4Dcloud?

To upload and share to PIX4Dcloud:

1. Select Export from the right corner of the top bar.
2. Click on the Share option to open the Share to PIX4Dcloud menu.
3. Select the layers, such as:
   1. Orthomosaic (Visual).
   2. Surface model (Elevation).
   3. Index maps.
   4. Annotations:
      - If the selected annotation contains a hole, a message will be displayed: "The selected annotations contain at least one hole." Annotations will be simplified automatically, holes will be removed, and multi-polygons will be separate annotations. 
      - Geotagged images associated with annotations will not be uploaded to PIX4Dcloud, meaning these images will not be visible once the project is shared.
      
      
4. Define the output size of the layers by selecting between 25%, 50%, or 100% image scale output. 100% maintains full resolution, while a smaller image scale results in smaller file size and a faster upload to PIX4Dcloud.
5. [Optional] The name of the Share to PIX4Dcloud project is predefined by the name of the PIX4Dfields desktop project. The name can be modified before uploading.
6. Click Upload.
   
   
7. Click Go to PIX4Dcloud.
   
8. Changes to the shareable links can be made from within PIX4Dcloud. Click  Share from the top-right menu bar:
   
   1. Enable Anyone with the link can view and measure. The collaborators with this link, while the link is enabled, can:
      • Open a dataset as anonymous users.
      • Measure and perform analysis using the 2D/3D tools and annotations.
      • Change the properties of each layer (visibility, opacity, background color, etc..)
      • After a page refresh, the changes will be discarded.
   2. Enable Anyone with the link can edit and save.
      • Open a dataset as anonymous users.
      • Measure and perform analysis using the 2D/3D tools and annotations.
        
      • Change the properties of each layer (visibility, opacity, background color, etc..).
      • After a page refresh, the measurements and the changes will remain saved. 

Click on Share history to view all PIX4Dcloud project links created in PIX4Dfields (for the specific opened project).
     

Error R0072

Error 0072 can happen due to several reasons.

• Big files that require higher connection quality to upload. Try reducing the Image Scale:

• Most cases are solved by connecting to the internet through an Ethernet cable. This will reduce micro-disconnections and will help PIX4Dfields finish the uploading.
• Licenses issue: Make sure that the limits mentioned above are not reached.