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How to obtain coordinates from Autotags? - PIX4Dcatch

This article provides step-by-step instructions for using the tag detection feature to extract Autotag coordinates. This workflow enables accurate measurement of multiple points within a project.

Instructions on obtaining Autotag coordinates:

  1. Evenly distributed Autotags across the project area.
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  2. On the PIX4Dcatch home screen, tap Capture at the bottom.

  3. Before starting to capture a project, tap the Tools icon in the bottom right corner.

  4. Select Tag Detectionautotag icon
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  5. Turn on Detect Autotags under the Tie Points section. Tap Done.

    tag detection menu

  6. Start capturing. Ensure Autotags are clearly detected in at least three images.   capture screen

  7. Once the capture is done, save the dataset.

     3D view

  8. Select Optimize.
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  9. Open the saved project. Tap on the icon in the top-right corner.

  10. Select Create Point Collection from Tie Points.

    menu create point collection from tie points

  11.  Name the point collection. Select the output coordinate reference system.create collection

  12. Tap Create in the top right. PIX4Dcatch will display a list of points with their coordinates. To check their geographical distribution, tap the map icon Map view icon in the top-right corner.

     Collection Point

  13. To export coordinate data, tap the export icon in the top-right corner. Select the desired export method for the .zip file.

export menu

export method

Note: The Tag Detection feature can also be activated post-capture through the Optimize Autotags workflow. The subsequent processing steps remain unchanged.