Getting Started Index - PIX4Dmapper

This guide explains how to get started with PIX4Dmapper. It shows the needed steps before using Pix4D to obtain good data to achieve the best results, how to create a project and how to start processing it.

It also shows how to get started with advanced features such as using Ground Control Points. Offline version of the Getting Started and User Manual: pdf.

• System Requirements
• Software Download and Installation

• Step 1. Before Starting a Project
  • a. Selecting the Images Acquisition Plan Type
  • b. Computing the Flight Height for a Given GSD
  • c. Computing the Image Rate for a Given Frontal Overlap
• 1. Designing the Image Acquisition Plan
• 2. Configuring the Camera Settings
• 3. Georeferencing the Images (optional but recommended)
• 4. Getting GCPs in the Field or Through Other Sources (optional)
• Step 2. Creating a Project
  • a. Selecting Image Coordinate System (optional)
  • b. Importing Images Geolocation and Orientation (optional)
  • c. Editing Camera Model (optional)
• 1. Creating a New Project
• 2. Importing the Images
• 3. Configuring the Image Properties
• 4. Selecting the Output / GCP Coordinate System
• 5. Selecting the Processing Options Template
• Step 3. Before Processing (optional)
• 1. Selecting the Processing Area (optional)
• 2. Changing the Processing Options Template and /or the Process Options (optional)
• 3. Adding GCPs (optional)
• Step 4. Processing
• 1. Initial Processing
• 2. Analyzing the Quality Report
• 3. Point Cloud and Mesh
• 4. DSM, Orthomosaic and Index
• Step 5. After Processing (optional)

Additionally, there are some recommended articles to consult in order to fulfill some specific actions with the software:

• How to buy Pix4D
  
• Using GCPs
• Using the rayCloud
• Using the Mosaic Editor
• Using the Index Calculator
• Using Pix4D outputs in other Software
  
  
• Processing Large Datasets
• Merging Projects
• Uploading Project Files to Pix4D Cloud
• Input Files
• Quality Report Help
• Output Files
• Project Folder Structure

Pix4D's software manual describes every feature in detail:

• Pix4D software manual