Share to PIX4Dcloud - PIX4Dmatic

This is a feature that makes it easy to share a project or part of one with just a web link. The depth, dense, and fused point cloud, Mesh, DSM, Orthomosaic and Layers can be uploaded to PIX4Dcloud when logged in with a valid PIX4Dmatic license.

All outputs 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 PIX4Dmatic version 1.36.0 or above. A valid PIX4Dmatic license is required, such as a trial, monthly, yearly, and perpetual with active Support and Upgrade (S&U).

While a PIX4Dcloud subscription is not strictly required to use the Share to PIX4Dcloud feature, there are certain limitations for users without an active PIX4Dcloud license:

• PIX4Dmatic monthly billing subscribers can create 1 project per month.
• PIX4Dmatic yearly billing subscribers and perpetual license users with active S&U can create up to 12 projects per year.
• PIX4Dmatic 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, 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:

• From the File menu select the Share to PIX4Dcloud... option or click on the Share button , found at the top-right corner of the PIX4Dmatic window.

• Select the outputs for upload to PIX4Dcloud. The outputs that are available for upload are Images, Depth point cloud (for LiDAR PIX4Dcatch projects only), Dense point cloud, Depth & dense fusion (for LiDAR PIX4Dcatch projects only), Mesh, Digital surface model DSM, Orthomosaic, and Layers (geometries).
  
  

Point cloud file format and Share to PIX4Dcloud

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, a warning message is displayed to convert the point cloud to the new format before using the Share to PIX4Dcloud.

• Go to the Processing panel.

• Check the Convert point clouds step.

• Click Start.

• [Optional] If the same project was already uploaded in the past, the sharing links will appear on the Share to PIX4Dcloud dialog window. It is possible to enable or disable them using the toggle switch . Enabled sharing links can be copied using the text field and the Ctrl+C or ⌘ +C keyboard combination or the copy button .
  
  
• Click Upload. After a successful upload, the PIX4Dcloud project link is displayed in a pop-up window.
  
  
  
  Tip: You can revoke the validity of a sharing link by opening File > Share to PIX4Dcloud and turning off the toggle(s) .
  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.