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      App Overview - PIX4Dcatch

      This article identifies each button and folder providing a quick understanding and reference to how PIX4Dcatch is laid out.

      The home/capture screen is the primary interface when opening the app. The signal quality indicator and user account options button are found at the top of the screen.

      PIX4Dcatch_capture_screen_top.jpg

      PIX4Dcatch_signal_tab.png Signal quality indicator

      Integrated GPS sensor

      RTK via Bluetooth

      Trimble

      Select the RTK device you intend to use from the list provided. For further information, please refer to the RTK devices section

       

      PIX4Dcatch_account_options.png Account settings

      PIX4Dcatch_account_dialog.jpg

      Account details

      • Create Account: Access form for new users to create an account.
      • Log in: Access form for existing account holders to log in.

      More

      • View Onboarding: View onboarding slides.
      • Documentation: Opens the PIX4Dcatch documentation page to access learning materials.
      • Community: Opens the PIX4Dcatch Community page.
      • Pix4D Terms and Policies: List of Pix4D terms and policies.
      • Third Party licenses: List of third-party licenses.
      • App Usage Disclaimer: Access the PIX4Dcatch App Usage Disclaimer.
      • The installed version of the PIX4Dcatch app.

      More details: Login to PIX4Dcatch

      PIX4Dcatch_capture_screen_bottom.jpg

      Capture functions and project folders are found at the bottom of the window. The capture button DARK.jpg starts a capture, and the pause button pause.jpg pauses a capture. During capture, the primary.jpg button saves a project, and the cancel_circle.jpg button aborts a project.

      Live_preview_button.png Live Preview

      Live_preview.png

      iOS and Android users with LiDAR or ToF sensors in their devices can use the Live Preview feature to gain insight into what is being captured.

      Important: Preview is not the final result; data must be post-processed in Pix4D Desktop applications (e.g., PIX4Dmatic or PIX4Dmapper) or PIX4Dcloud once capturing is finished.
      • Map_view.png Top view: Full view of the project area.
      • POV_view.png First-person view: Focused view from the camera perspective.
      • Cancel_preview.png Cancel: Close the Live Preview window.
      • point_cloud.png Point Cloud: View the points collected.
      • camera_position.png Cameras: Show the camera positions.

       

       

      file_blk.jpg Projects

      PIX4Dcatch_projects.jpg

      • Search projects using keywords.
      • Filter projects by type.
        • Captured
        • Processed
        • Processing
        • All
      • The number of projects.
      • Select multiple projects for deletion.

      Each project thumbnail contains unique information, including the number of images, upload status, project name, and capture date. Tap and hold a project to access the project menu allowing further actions.

      PIX4Dcatch_Project_menu.jpg

      • Rename: Rename the project
      • Upload: Upload to PIX4Dcloud
      • Export all data: Export the entire project to save or process locally.
      • Export captured point cloud (PLY): Exports the collected point cloud from devices with LiDAR or TOF sensors. (This is not used in processing but for visualization in the Live Preview.)
      • Export captured mesh (OBJ): Export the collected mesh when selected.
      • Export Logs: Exports the current log files documenting internal aspects of the entire project. It is important to export logs soon after a potential issue as they can be overwritten with new information.
      • Delete: Deletes the project.

      GCP_management.png Tools Menu

      There are different types of tools available in PIX4Dcatch.

      • Point Management is for organizing Point Collections with GCPs, and those can be assigned to a project.
      • Tag Detection is for enabling automatic GCP marking during capture.
      • AR Points  are for visualizing and capturing precise GCP locations in the field using augmented reality. 
      • PIX4Dcloud AR is for viewing projects in augmented reality using PIX4Dcloud.
         

      settings_button.jpg Settings

      The Settings allow users to adjust and customize features within the app. This article outlines each image trigger setting and describes its function. Tapping Reset will return to the default selections.

      Tip: Tap the settings button button to access the Settings menu.

      PIX4Dcatch_settings.jpg

      Image Trigger Method

      Toggle between Device Pose or Image Overlap to select the image trigger method for capture. Only one of the 2 methods can be active. The default triggering method is Image Overlap.

      Note: It is recommended to use the default settings. Any settings changes need to be tested before using them in critical projects.

      Device Pose

      PIX4Dcatch settings device pose toggle

      Images are triggered based on the movement and rotation of the device.

      • Distance: Triggers when the device moves more than the selected distance. The default value is 10 cm, and the distance can be set between 1 cm to 100cm.
      • Angle: Triggers when the device has rotated more than selected degrees. The default value is 20°, and it varies between 1° and 45°.

      Image Overlap

      PIX4Dcatch settings image overlap toggle

      Images are triggered based on the image overlap.

      • Overlap: Triggers when overlap goes below the selected value. The default overlap is 90%, and the overlap percentage ranges between 70% and 99%.