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Two-point placement
Use this method to place a model using reference points that were created in the model in the VisualLive plug-in. For this method, the points are placed horizontally.
Creating reference points in the plug-in
When creating the points in the plug-in, choose fixed points or corners that exist in the site, such as the intersection of a door frame with the floor. The points should be only a few feet from each other. Distance does not improve accuracy: if the points are far apart, the model can drift out of alignment before placement.
Specifying the points in the site
When you place the model in AR mode, the location of the points in site must be accurate and specified in the same order as they were set in the plug-in: point 1 is the location, point 2 is the rotation.
Prerequisites:
- Reference points have been set in the model in the VisualLive plug-in.
- Steps in the General loading procedure have been completed.
Place the model using reference points
To choose two-point placement:
If the model contains reference points only (no AR markers or anchor locks), two-point placement is automatically started.
If you are presented with a different option (AR marker scan or anchor scan), and you would rather use the reference points set in the model, skip these options. The Placement Options pop-up appears. (The Placement Options pop-up automatically appears if you have reset model placement.)
Tap Two Points on the Placement Options pop-up and confirm your selection.
The model loads. A crosshair symbol appears in the middle of the screen.
Tap the location in the site that corresponds to the first point in the model. Alternatively, you can drag the symbol to that location. This establishes the alignment point.
Tap the ✓ green checkmark.
Another crosshair symbol appears, attached by a green line to the symbol you placed in the previous step.
Tap the second point in the site that corresponds to the second point in the model. Alternatively, you can drag the new crosshair symbol to that location. This establishes the rotation of the model.
Tap the ✓ green checkmark. The model moves into alignment with the site.