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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__1_.png 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.

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  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.

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  7. Click Go to PIX4Dcloud.
  8. Changes to the shareable links can be made from within PIX4Dcloud. Click share.png Share from the top-right menu bar:
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    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. 

For more information: Share a PIX4Dcloud project.

Click on Share history to view all PIX4Dcloud project links created in PIX4Dfields (for the specific opened project).
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Notes:
  • Every upload creates a new PIX4Dcloud project.
  • Every upload is limited to one RGB orthomosaic, one surface model, and one index map.
  • Max upload is 20GB in total for the upload of 3 layers (e.g., 10GB + 5GB + 5GB) or for a single layer upload (i.e. 20GB).
  • The PIX4Dcloud project link can be used from a mobile phone with a GPS location marker.
  • No existing PIX4Dcloud projects can be synchronized to the desktop device.
  • PIX4Dcloud’s inspect feature cannot be used with projects uploaded from PIX4Dfields.
  • One single annotation layer is allowed per upload to PIX4Dcloud.
  • R0037: Holes in annotations are not supported in PIX4Dcloud.

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.