Choose a placement method#

When you place your model in AR mode, you align a specific location in your model to the corresponding location on the site. This becomes your starting point for moving around the model in AR mode.

To select the best method for your situation, an initial site visit is recommended. You should know the characteristics of the model and the site, and whether the mobile device you are using has LiDAR.

There are four types of placements:

• AR markers

  Place the model by scanning a printout of an AR marker on the site that corresponds to the AR marker created in the model using the VisualLive plug-in. See AR markers.

• Two-point placement

  Place the model by matching reference points created in the model (using the VisualLive plug-in) to the corresponding points on the site. See Two-point placement (Reference points).

• Anchor lock search

  Place the model by scanning an anchor lock saved in the model during a previous session. See Anchor Search (Anchor locks).

• Manual placement

  Manually align the model to the site using the model alignment tools available in AR mode. See Manual placement.

Important: During placement, you must be able to physically access the locations where you want to align the model. There must be enough space for you to hold the device within a few feet of the AR markers, alignment points, or anchor locks. For more information, see Move into position.