Share to PIX4Dcloud - PIX4Dsurvey

This is a feature that makes it easy to share a project or part of one with just a web link. The point cloud, vector layers, and volume layers can be uploaded to PIX4Dcloud when logged in with a valid PIX4Dsurvey license.

All layers will be stored in PIX4Dcloud, with shareable URL links that can be obtained during and after the upload.

Share to PIX4Dcloud requirements

• This feature is available for PIX4Dsurvey version 1.36.0 or above. A valid license is required, such as a trial, monthly, yearly, and perpetual with active Support and Upgrade (S&U).

• While a PIX4Dcloud subscription isn't strictly required to use the Share to PIX4Dcloud feature, there are certain limitations for users without an active PIX4Dcloud license:

  • PIX4Dsurvey monthly billing subscribers can create 1 project per month.
  • PIX4Dsurvey yearly billing subscribers and perpetual license users with active S&U can create up to 12 projects per year.
  • PIX4Dsurvey trial license holders can create 1 project during the trial period.
  • The Storage expiration policy for PIX4Dcloud applies.

  For users with a PIX4Dcloud license, the limitations mentioned above are removed and the limits are determined by the PIX4Dcloud license/subscription type, if there were any, and the Storage expiration policy:

  For users on the credits system:

  • There is no limit on the number of projects to upload.
  • The Storage expiration policy for PIX4Dcloud applies.

How to use Share to PIX4Dcloud?

To upload and share to PIX4Dcloud:

1. Select Share to PIX4Dcloud... from the File menu or click on the Share button , found at the top-right corner of the PIX4Dsurvey window.
2. Select the layer groups for upload to PIX4Dcloud. Groups available for upload are: point clouds and layers. Within each group, it is possible to select specific layers. An entire group can be enabled/disabled if necessary using the checkbox .
   
   

3. Point cloud file format and Share to PIX4Dcloud for PIX4Dmatic projects

   From version 1.67.0, PIX4Dmatic supports a new format for the point cloud (gLTF), making it easier to use the Share to PIX4Dcloud for larger projects. 

   • For projects created using an older version of PIX4Dmatic, a warning message is displayed to convert the point cloud to the new format before using the Share to PIX4Dcloud.

   

   To convert the point cloud:
   
   • Open the PIX4Dmatic project.
   • Go to the Processing panel.
   • Check the Convert point clouds step.
   • Click Start.
   
4. [Optional] Enable Erase existing cloud annotations to replace the geometries that were already uploaded (if applicable).
   
   Important: All the point clouds in a project are merged into a single point cloud for the upload. The newly uploaded point cloud will always replace the previous one.
5. Click Upload. The upload will start, and you can read Share to PIX4Dcloud in the status bar. If you click OK, the data will continue being uploaded, but the Share to PIX4Dcloud tool must be opened again to retrieve the sharing links.
   
   
6. After a successful upload, if the upload pop-up was not closed, the PIX4Dcloud project links are displayed. To enable the links, turn on the switch . Enabled sharing links can be copied by selecting the URL in the text field and the Ctrl+C or ⌘ +C keyboard combination or the copy button .
   
   
   
   Tip: The validity of a sharing link can be revoked by opening File > Share to PIX4Dcloud and turning off the toggle(s) .
   Tip: If a project was already uploaded, or if the upload window was closed during the upload, it is possible to retrieve the sharing links by opening the Share to PIX4Dcloud tool again. The links will appear at the bottom part of the window. It is possible to enable or disable them using the toggle switch . Enabled sharing links can be copied by selecting the URL in the text field and the Ctrl+C or ⌘ +C keyboard combination or the copy button .
   
   
   Tip: Changes to the shareable links can be made from within PIX4Dcloud. Once logged into cloud.pix4d.com, select Share from the top-right menu bar and enable Anyone with the link can view and measure or Anyone with the link can edit and save depending on the project needs. For more information: Share a PIX4Dcloud project.