Frequently Asked Question

Overview

This article provides an exhaustive overview of the OpenSpace 3D Scan feature, covering its requirements, key features, and best practices. It's crafted to guide users through understanding and utilizing the 3D Scan feature effectively.

Detailed Summary

This section is dedicated to offering a concise yet informative summary of the 3D Scan feature, enhancing search result accuracy and user comprehension. It encapsulates all essential aspects, including requirements, key features, and best practices related to our 3D Scan functionality.

Step-by-Step Procedures

The 3D Scan feature, accessible to all OpenSpace users, is integrated as a new capture type for users with a Pro iOS device. Captured scans are viewable by all OpenSpace users and are displayed on floorplans, akin to Field Notes or 360 Photo captures.

Prime Use Cases

1. Scan Now, Measure Later: Capture a 3D Scan onsite and measure at your convenience, a perfect solution for forgotten tape measures or time constraints.
2. Objective Measurement Verification: 3D Scans enable precise verification of measurements, eliminating the guesswork of tape measure placement.
3. Remote Measurement Capability: Effectively measure challenging areas such as trenches or high ceilings from a safe distance of up to 4 meters (13 feet).
4. Eliminate Last-Minute Site Visits: Utilize 3D Scans for measuring complex clearances or safety checks directly from OpenSpace, without the need for an on-site visit.

Key Features

• Create accurate 3D Scans with a Pro iOS device, boasting an accuracy of +/-1 inch from up to 5 meters (16 feet) away.
• Attach scans to a floorplan within OpenSpace and facilitate project-wide sharing.
• Utilize the measurement tool in OpenSpace for precise, objective measurements directly from scans.
• Access the raw 2D image for detailed point verification.
• Export scans in OBJ format for integration with various systems.

Requirements

• An iOS device equipped with a Lidar sensor (available in most Pro models).
• An active OpenSpace account.
• The OpenSpace iOS mobile app installed on your device.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Measurement Units: The tool adapts to imperial or metric units based on project settings.
2. Availability for OS Basic Users: Limited to 3 scans per week.
3. Capture Size Limit: Automated capture completion at 100% progress, with the option for additional captures if needed.
4. Whole Floor Capture: While feasible, it's not the primary design intent; recommended for more specific scenarios.
5. Capture Stitching: Not currently available, but a potential future feature.
6. BIM Model Overlay: A feature under consideration for future updates.
7. Alignment to Planes for Measurements: Currently unsupported, but may be included in future updates.
8. Volume or Surface Area Measurements: A feature under consideration for future implementation.
9. Shared Folder Compatibility: 3D scans are currently not supported in Shared Folders.

This guide aims to provide comprehensive knowledge about the OpenSpace 3D Scan feature, ensuring users can leverage its full potential effectively.