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Polycam, iOS & Android
Measuring in Polycam allows you to get accurate dimensions from your 3D captures. Whether you're working on a simple room scan or a detailed project, you can easily measure distances, areas, and more.
Measuring in the Polycam Mobile App
1. Launch the Polycam App: Open the Polycam app on your iOS or Android device and navigate to your Library.
2. Select a Capture: Tap on the capture you wish to measure. This will open it in the 3D viewer.
3. Activate the Measurement Tool: Tap the Measure icon in the app’s toolbar to activate the measurement tool.
4. Choose Your Measurement Type: Polycam offers several measurement types, including Ruler, Pen, and Area. Choose the type that best suits your needs.
5. Measure by Tapping Points: Tap on the starting point, then tap the endpoint to measure a distance. For area and volume measurements, tap to define multiple points.
6. Adjust and Save: You can adjust the points as needed. When finished, you can save the measurements within the capture or take a screenshot for quick reference.
Measuring in Polycam Web
1. Open Your Capture: Log in to Polycam using your web browser, navigate to your Library, and select the capture you wish to measure.
2. Enter Measurement Mode: Once your capture is open in the 3D viewer, look for the Measure button, on the left-hand side of the page. Click on it to enter measurement mode.
3. Select Measurement Type: Similar to the mobile version, you can measure using the ruler, pen, or area by selecting the appropriate option.
4. Start Measuring: Click on the starting point in your 3D capture, then click on the endpoint to measure the distance. For area and volume, continue selecting points to define the boundaries.
5. Adjust Measurements: You can adjust any measurements by clicking and dragging the points to new locations. The measurements will automatically update based on the changes.
6. Save or Export Measurements: Once you're satisfied with the measurements, you can save them within the capture or export them along with the capture file.
What are the Different Measuring Types?
Ruler
The Ruler tool allows you to create a measurement by clicking on two points on the object. If you make the two points at an angle, the angle measurement will also populate.
Pen
The Pen tool allows you to create multiple points to generate several measurements at a time. This is useful when measuring complex shapes.
Area
The Area tool allows you to generate a surface area by selecting multiple points and closing them out to create an enclosed shape.
Auto Measurement
For Floorplan, LiDAR, and Space mode captures, users can automatically generate measurements for the detected walls.