Processing projects - PIX4Dcatch

Uploading and processing to PIX4Dcloud Starter / PIX4Dcloud Pro can be done at the simple click of a button and provide quick shareable 3D reconstructions.

Upload processing options

When a project is uploaded, the Upload Dataset window appears with several processing options:

                                     

Account and Organization:

If multiple organizations are available, the dataset can be uploaded to a selected organization. The organization’s credits are used, and the dataset can be assigned to one of its sites. For more information: Organization management.

Upload location:

If multiple organizations are available, the dataset can be uploaded to a selected organization. The organization’s credits are used, and the dataset can be assigned to one of its sites. For more information: Organization management.

Records

Relevant project information such as location, purpose, or notes can be added. These details appear in the dataset’s project details in PIX4Dcloud.

Region of Interest

Enabling the toggle activates automatic generation of a region of interest for processing.

Cloud Processing Options

Select outputs to generate when processing in PIX4Dcloud:

• Gaussian Splatting: Generates a 3D Gaussian scene. (Requires 5 additional credits)
• Measure Volumes and Elevation Profiles: Generates a digital surface model (DSM).
• 2D Map: Generates an orthomosaic of the area.
• Generate .SLPK: Creates an Esri-compatible file.
  • Point Cloud .SLPK: Creates a point cloud file.
  • Mesh .SLPK: Creates a mesh file.
• Coordinate Reference System (CRS): Defines the output coordinate system. Select “Autodetected” or choose from the catalog.

Project Cost and Account Balance

Displays the project’s credit cost and available balance.

The project cost is equal to the total number of megapixeles of all images divided by 100. When Gaussian splatting is enabled, 5 credits are added to the total cost.

Upload methods

Upload from the Project View

After capturing a project: 

1. Tap the blue Upload button at the bottom of the screen.
2. Select desired processing options.
3. After all images are uploaded and processing begins, a notification email is sent.
4. A second email is sent once processing is complete.
5. View and share the processed results directly in the app or via PIX4Dcloud.
   
   
   
   

Upload from the Project Dashboard

Projects can also be uploaded from the Project Dashboard, which lists all captured projects:

1. Tap the folder icon to open the project dashboard.
2. Tap and hold on the desired project to access the menu.
    

    

3. Select Upload
4. Configure processing options.
5. Tap Upload to start.
6. After all images are uploaded and processing begins, a notification email is sent.
7. A second email is sent once processing is complete.
8. The processed results can be viewed directly in the app and shared on PIX4Dcloud.
   
   

Multi-upload to PIX4Dcloud Starter/PIX4Dcloud Pro

Multiple projects can be uploaded simultaneously to PIX4Dcloud.

Requirements:

Multi-upload is supported for:

• GPS projects
• RTK projects

If a project is uploaded as a new project or uploaded again, the processing options from the original project will be inherited.

Limitations for resumed projects

Multi-upload is not supported when resumed projects have any of the following differences:

• Different processing options
• Different coordinate reference systems
• Different upload locations
• GCPs or Marks included in the projects

To upload simultaneously, follow the next steps:

1. Open the Projects tab .
2. Tap Select in the upper right corner.
   
   
3. Choose multiple projects.
   
   
4. At the bottom of the screen, tap the upload icon .
   
   
5. Define processing options and CRS (applied to all selected projects).
6. After all images are uploaded and processing begins, a notification email is sent.
7. After the processing is finished, a second email notification is sent for each individual project.

       8. The processed results can be viewed directly in the app and shared on PIX4Dcloud.

 

Upload in the background

Projects can be uploaded while utilizing other PIX4Dcatch features.

To upload projects in the background follow the next steps:

1. Go to the Projects tab .
2. Select the desired project or projects.
3. Tap the start Upload button .
4. An uploading bar status will appear below the project name. 
5. Once the upload has started, a pause uploading button and a cancel upload button will appear at the bottom of the screen. 
6. When the user exits the project screen, a progress bar remains visible on the top-left corner, allowing the user to pause or resume upload without having to navigate back to the project. The user can also resume upload when reopen the app. 
   
   
   
   
   

 

Re-upload to PIX4Dcloud 

Projects can be uploaded multiple times with different processing options without deletion from PIX4Dcloud.

To access different processing versions, tap the Open icon in the project’s 3D view.  The following information is displayed:

• Upload name
• Processing time
• Upload status
  
  

The status of each processed version will be displayed: 

•  Uploaded: Project successfully uploaded.
• Processing: The dataset is uploading to PIX4Dcloud.
• Missing credits: Processing delayed until the credit balance is sufficient.
• Error: An issue occurred during processing.
  
  

Each project in the Project Folder may display one of the following status messages:

• Captured: User has freshly captured a project.
• Paused upload: The project has been paused from uploading.
•  Pending upload: The project is currently uploading to Cloud.
•   Uploaded: The project is uploaded to PIX4Dcloud.
•   Error on Upload: The project's upload had an issue.
•   Processing: The project is now processing on PIX4Dcloud.
•  Error on Cloud: An error occurred with the project on PIX4Dcloud.
•   Processed: The project has been successfully processed.
•   Offline: The device is currently offline.
  
  

Process on the desktop with PIX4Dmatic

Export the project files from PIX4Dcatch. For more information, please refer to How to export PIX4Dcatch projects (iOS/Android).

Create a new project and start processing.

Processing in PIX4Dmatic Standard / PIX4Dmatic Pro: New Project in PIX4Dmatic.

After the processing is finished, the results are available for further analysis in third-party reality capture/CAD/BIM software.