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Load a model using quick marker scan

This is a quicker, easier way to load and place a model in one step.

This procedure works well for:

  • Models containing AR markers in different locations. As you move through the model, you can align it at each AR marker.
  • Different models located on the same site, where each model contains an AR marker. As you move through the site, you can load and place each model using its AR marker.

Prerequisites

  • At least one AR marker added to the model in the VisualLive plug-in.

  • The printed AR marker is in the corresponding location in the physical site. Ensure that the printed marker is accurately positioned on the site.

    Tip: The N arrows on AR markers don't have to point true north. When placing vertical markers, position the marker so that the N arrow is vertical. This keeps the orientation of the model consistent with the site.

Load and place the model

  1. Scan the site.   

  2. Move to the printed AR marker.

  3. Airtap the Scan button (the button with the QR code near the top of the main window).

  4. Scan the printed AR marker. For accurate placement, your camera must be within 12 and 18 inches of the marker.

    • Scan the QR code on the AR Marker. This loads the model data.
    • Scan the full AR Marker to properly place the model.

    When the marker is adequately scanned, a virtual compass overlays the paper marker.

  5. Continue to scan the paper marker from the front and the side to align the virtual compass. Any slight skewing will impact the model more as you move further from the alignment location. Check that:

    • The compass arrow is aligned with the N arrow on the printed marker.
    • The center of the compass is aligned with the + sign on the printed marker.
    • The compass is lying flat on the printed marker. To check this, stand to the side of the marker and look at it.

  6. Airtap Place Model.

After loading, the model appears in the view. The marker in the model is visible and aligned with the marker on the site.

Additional resources

You can change the position of a virtual marker in your model to align with the printed marker in the site. See Correct the location of an AR marker (Save Alignment).

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