Place a model using an AR marker#

There are two different methods to place a model using an AR marker at the end of the loading procedure. You can also use these methods if you are redoing alignment using Reset model placement.

Prerequisites for both methods:

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

• The printed AR marker is in the corresponding location in the physical site. Accurate positioning of the printed marker on the site is required for good alignment.

  Tip: To keep the marker’s direction in your model and in the site consistent, place the virtual and printed AR markers so that the N arrow is vertical. (The arrows do not have to point true north.)

• Steps in General loading procedure have been completed.

Marker scan#

This is the standard method for loading and placing a model using an AR marker. You can use marker scan with horizontal or vertical AR markers.

1. Choose the placement method:

   • If this is your initial placement, a prompt to scan the marker’s QR code appears automatically.
   • If you have reset the model, the Placement Options pop-up appears. Tap Marker Scan on the placement pop-up and confirm your selection.

2. Scan the QR code on the AR Marker. This loads the model data.

3. Scan the full AR Marker to properly place the model.

   For accurate placement:

   • Your camera must be within one foot of the marker.
   • Scan the paper marker on the site from the front and the side to make sure the virtual compass is fully aligned. Any slight skewing will impact the model more as you move further from the alignment point.

4. Confirm the virtual marker placement and orientation, then tap Place Model.

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

Marker placement#

Use this method with horizontal markers only. It is a good technique for quickly placing a model in a room that is not the actual job site. Marker placement may be preferable to Marker scan or Quick scan if it is difficult to position your device within one foot of the marker.

Marker placement can be performed only on the first marker added in the plug-in, Marker 1. Marker placement cannot be used for additional horizontal markers in the model. It is not recommended for use with vertical markers.

1. Choose the placement method:

   • If this is your initial placement, tap Manual Marker.
     
     
   • If you have reset the model placement, the Placement Options pop-up appears. Tap Marker Placement on the pop-up. Confirm your selection.

   A compass appears in the center of your screen.

2. Rotate the compass to line up the N arrow of the compass with the N arrow on the AR marker.
   Make sure the compass is centered on the center of the AR marker indicated by the small ‘+’ plus symbol and the red line is accurately aligned with the arrow on the AR marker. Any slight skewing will impact the model more as you move further from the alignment location.
   

3. Select the ✓ checkmark to confirm the compass placement.

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.