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AK_Associate
asked in Product & Usage

Removing data from a capture

Hi All Has anyone taken their captured footage into another software to remove people?  Were you able to bring that data back into OpenSpace, was there any loss from the original? 

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26 days ago
Asamuels
AsamuelsNewcomer
asked in Product & Usage

camera up date

My camera is say it needs to be update , how do I go about updating it.

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Sandi McLaughlin
Community Manager
1 month ago
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Ike14i6p
asked in Industry Chat & For Fun!

Can I use my phone as a compass?

Yes, you can use your phone as a compass using websites like onlinecompass.net that is designed for navigation. Moreover, most modern smartphones come with a built-in compass that utilizes the magnetometer sensor and GPS to determine direction and orientation. Here are some key things to know about using your phone as a compass: - Most phones have a default compass app or capability within Google Maps or Apple Maps. You can access these to view cardinal direction. - For basic usage, simply open the compass app and allow the phone to calibrate/settle on a direction. Hold the phone flat or upright to track orientation. The compass readout will update as you change direction. - Accuracy can vary between 5-10 degrees based on nearby interfering signals (like speakers) or external factors. Calibrating the compass and moving away from potential magnetic interference can improve accuracy. - Certain compass apps utilize GPS positioning overlays to improve directional precision. However, this r

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4 months ago
benauerochs
benauerochsNewcomer
asked in Product & Usage

Back pain from carrying the camera

I wear the Insta360 One RS (250 grams weight) about 15 hours a week. I've recently had tension in my upper back that I associate with carrying the camera. I would like to know if other people have similar experiences and if there are any tips on how to prevent it.Best regards

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Rebekah
4 months ago
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AK_Associate
asked in Product & Usage

Restrictions

Good Day A query on my end, is restrictions. Based on the notion that most constructions sites do not have restricted viewing areas, there are a few areas that I have worked on, sites such as Banks, medical facilities ect. My question is based on these types of projects, is there is a feature or will there be a feature that may restrict an area, either during its construction life span or a possibility of restricting it once sensitive information like security is installed.  RegardsAK

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BrendanMcF
4 months ago
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kwohlfarNewcomer
asked in Product & Usage

Dollhouse and/or Orthomosiac Views?

Hey all,I was demo-ing OpenSpace to our marketing team and was asked if there was any way to generate a dollhouse or orthomosiac image with the 360 captures similar to other reality capture products on the market. Is this something that can be done currently? Or is it a feature that is being developed possibly?Thanks,Kevin 

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K
5 months ago
smooreAC
smooreACNewcomer
asked in Product & Usage

Mobile App Error

I created a capture and went to upload it on the Desktop Sync app, but it won’t recognize there are captures that need to be uploaded. On my mobile app, the very top has a ribbon in red that says “Upload Error Check your internet connection,” but I have internet connection. It’s never done anything like this

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5 months ago
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Ike14i6p
asked in Industry Chat & For Fun!

Finding Our Way: The Compass in History

The history of the compass dates back more than 2,000 years, with its invention during the Han Dynasty in China between the 2nd century BC and 1st century AD. The first compasses were made of lodestone, a naturally magnetized mineral. These early compasses had a magnetic needle or card that could rotate freely and, when positioned horizontally, would align itself with the Earth's magnetic field, pointing to the Magnetic North-South direction. This remarkable device revolutionized navigation and played a pivotal role in shaping the course of human history.The Birth of the Compass in Ancient ChinaThe inception of the compass can be traced to ancient China, where it emerged as a crucial tool for early explorers and sailors. The compass's evolution in history, from its humble beginnings in China, is a testament to human ingenuity. The compass's magnetic properties remained a subject of scientific inquiry for generations, inspiring scholars and adventurers alike to unlock its secrets. Navig

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6 months ago
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rahimzoheiviNewcomer
asked in Industry Chat & For Fun!

How to use online compass?

In the digital age, getting lost is a thing of the past, thanks to online compasses. Whether you're exploring a new city, hiking in the wilderness, or just curious about which way is north, using an online compass can be incredibly handy. In this guide, we'll take you through the steps to effectively use an online compass for navigation.Step 1: Open a Web BrowserBegin by opening your preferred web browser on your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Most modern web browsers will work perfectly for this purpose.Step 2: Search for an Online CompassIn the search bar, type "online compass" and hit Enter. Your search results will display a list of online compass tools and websites.Step 3: Choose a Compass ToolSelect a reliable online compass tool from the search results.https://www.tripadvisor.com and  https://www.hotels.com among many reputable websites offer free online compass services suggest using https://onlinecompass.net. You can access these compass tools directly on their respective we

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7 months ago
Kev Lyons
Kev LyonsCertified
asked in Product & Usage

Intergrate with Autodesk Build (Tablet)

Just have a question. Is it on the roadmap for the ACC Field Note Integration to be available on tablets/mobile devices? Currently getting this when I test it out on tablet. 

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Kev Lyons
7 months ago
benauerochs
benauerochsNewcomer
asked in Community & Events

What about a priority button for uploading captures?

What about a priority button for uploading captures to get more important information faster to other project members? 

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benauerochs
8 months ago
benauerochs
benauerochsNewcomer
asked in Product & Usage

A priority button at uploading captures?

What about a button to change the order at uploading captures to get more important information at first to other project members? 

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benauerochs
8 months ago
Ethan Meyers
Ethan MeyersCertified
asked in Product & Usage

Turnover / Closeout of Captures

I am curious how everyone is turning over their OpenSpace captures to clients at the end of the project. I typically have walked them through bookmarking the home page and that has been fine but just doesn't seem ideal. What have you experienced worked best or what have you done for closing out jobs on here? 

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Ronald Viernes
Employee
8 months ago
Jess Lam
Employee
Jess LamEmployee
asked in Industry Chat & For Fun!

Favorite industry podcasts, newsletters, and resources

Members of the OpenSpace product team would like to follow more of the AEC industry’s leading podcasts, newsletters, people, and resources. What are your favorites? Any favorite episodes, articles, or writers? 

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j.Raskin
9 months ago
Cameron Wahl
Cameron WahlGold
asked in Community & Events

Community Shop

Can we get an Openspace shop within the Community where we can order the blue camera mounts and the washers that you stick to your hard hats? Currently I bother my incredible customer success manager with this task.  That probably isn't even in his job description but @Wesley DuBose hooks it up everytime!

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Harley
Employee
10 months ago
MattThomas08
MattThomas08Newcomer
asked in Product & Usage

Hardhat Obscuring Photo

We have been using OpenSpace on several projects and one thing that’s consistently annoying is how much the hardhat obscures the image. We are using Ricoh Z1 cameras with the OpenSpace mounting bracket, but you still end up seeing quite a bit of hard hat in the final rendering. When I look at the videos on the OpenSpace website, they seem to move seamlessly through different photos and rotate, but I never see a hard hat obscuring the photo at all. Our camera looks like the mount in the support page. In a small corridor, the hard hat obscures enough of the photo to make it difficult to see the floor or wall base.Is this a typical problem? Are we doing something wrong or is what’s shown on the website clever marketing angles?Any suggestions for better picture quality and less hard hat? FYI, I did notice that if you mount the camera at an angle on the back of the hard hat, it makes it even worse.

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Sandi McLaughlin
Community Manager
10 months ago
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hampisoftNewcomer
asked in Industry Chat & For Fun!

Automated Scan2BIM Solution

Hi there,I am a newbie here in this community. Is there a solution for converting scanned point data directly into a BIM model (IFC format) without any human interventions.  Ideally a robot mounted Lidar camera would traverse an interior space,  autonomously and send the captured point cloud data to a cloud platform, where it will be processed into a BIM model using AI/ML algorithms in a matter of minutes ?Will the community be interested in such a solution ? Cheers

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10 months ago
Angel
AngelNewcomer
asked in Product & Usage

Spot (Boston Dynamics) and OpenSpace

How can we integrate the OpenSpace application with the Boston Dynamics Spot robot to automate the documentation process on construction sites, and enable it to perform the task regularly without human assistance?

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Nikiya Crisostomo
1 year ago
Marcus Dionne
Marcus DionneNewcomer
asked in Product & Usage

Facial blur blurring out more than just the face/body.

Hey all, I wanted to reach out to see if anyone else is having issues with the facial/body blur that is implemented? We’ve ran into issues where some blurs blur well too much area(1) or blurs something that resembles nothing like a face(2). Example of problem #1: The face is blurred, the body is blurred, but so is approximately 30-40% of the image where there is no individual.Example of problem #2: Some structures and piles get blurred in some images but not all.Feel free to share other issues you have ran into when it comes to the facial/body blur.

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Sandi McLaughlin
Community Manager
1 year ago
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eugenfunkNewcomer
asked in Product & Usage

Are there ways to deploy and integrate openspace in another solution?

Hi, I was thinking whether there is a way to integrate openspace into our (client specific) ui application with APIs and eventually over iframe. Do you guys have experience with that? 

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Dan Keniley
Employee
1 year ago
Alex Crownover
Alex CrownoverAssociate
asked in Product & Usage

Location Tracking through phone

Does anyone else have issues with the location tracking? When I take a capture it forces me to change the location tracking to ‘always on’. I would prefer ‘only when using the app’, but it doesn’t seem to accept that. A day or so later after updating the setting so I can capture on the job site - my phone notifies me and asks if I really want the openspace app to be always tracking. No, I would prefer not. So I change it back. I have to continually go back and forth in order to get a successful capture.It doesn’t seem like all my co-workers have this issue, but I have noticed it with some. What setting am I missing? 

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Sandi McLaughlin
Community Manager
1 year ago
Alex Crownover
Alex CrownoverAssociate
asked in Product & Usage

Clearing Data From 360 Camera

How do you all handle space on the camera’s SD card? I have twice now came into an error when trying to capture that there is not enough space on the card. We are using insta 360 ONE X2 cameras. The fix has been to use the insta360 app to manually delete the oldest videos/captures.Is there a setting that makes this more automated? We have a 64 GB SD card currently and I could see using a bigger one, but it will still be an issue eventually. Thanks in advance for your help!

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Kev Lyons
1 year ago
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Andrew NorthshieldNewcomer
asked in Product & Usage

capture quality comparison

I was at Waypoint NYC where we were told the the Insta360 One RS 1” (I agree, horrible naming by them) is now supported. We were shown a slide that had a comparison of the quality of capture using that vs the previous model. We’re in the market for a new camera, and I was wondering if it would be possible to show a comparison of shots using the various cameras. Would be nice to know how all of the supported cameras stack up next to one another.

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Olivier Vanlandeghem
1 year ago
Justin Haas
Justin HaasAssociate
asked in Product & Usage

Challenges to Internal Buy-In

What are some of the most substantial challenges you all face in selling OpenSpace to your project teams internally?  Or are they all pretty willing to use the software?For us in our company, it’s about teaching old dogs new tricks and selling them on that solid documentation and situational awareness provided by the tool!

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Justin Haas
1 year ago
Justin Haas
Justin HaasAssociate
asked in Product & Usage

Field Notes Reports - How often are you generating them?

How often are all of you generating field notes reports from your captures?Daily/Weekly/Monthly?Just curious!

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Justin Haas
1 year ago

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