Gamepad Mode allows you to explore your captures from a closer perspective using joystick-style controls. This viewing mode is particularly useful for examining larger captures from ground level, and discovering details that might not be visible from standard orbital camera angles.
Plan Availability
| iOS | Web | Android | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Basic | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Pro LEGACY | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Business | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Enterprise | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
Supported Capture Types
GamePad Mode is available for specific capture types
| Capture Mode | GamePad Support | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Object Mode | ✅ | Fully supported |
| Space Mode | ❌ | Not supported |
| AI Capture | ✅ | Fully supported |
| Floorplan Mode | ❌ | Not supported |
| 360 Mode | ❌ | Not supported |
Activating Gamepad Mode
Getting started with Gamepad Mode is simple and works consistently across iOS and Android platforms.
1Open Your Capture
Select any supported capture from your library that you want to explore in Gamepad mode.
2Locate the Game Controller Icon
Look for the orbit button view in the top navigation area of the capture viewer.
3Activate Gamepad Mode
Tap the Game Controller Mode icon to switch from the standard 3D view to first-person navigation controls.
Navigation Controls
Once in Gamepad Mode, you'll have access to touch-based controls that mimic a joystick.
Movement Trackpad: Use the circular trackpad for directional movement - move up for forward, down for backward, and left/right for directional turning and strafing (similar to W, S, A, D controls).
Height Adjustment: Control your viewing height with the vertical slider located on the right-hand side to change your elevation within the capture.
Exit Gamepad Mode: Tap the game controller button on the right-hand side and select the orbit icon to return to standard 3D view mode.