Question 1

(OLD) iMapper Racer 1 & 2: quick on-boarding protocol

Accepted Answer

Welcome on board, we are delighted to have you!

|| This guide is for Racer 1, Racer 2 & Racer 2 Refurbished only. If you have an iMapper Racer 3, go to this article: iMapper Racer 3 Starter Guide: quick on-boarding protocol

Watch the informative video (2 mins)

First things first, watch this video to learn a few tips on how to use your iMapper efficiently

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Secondly, book a free training session

| If it’s your first time using iMapper, we strongly recommend booking the free live training session as soon as you receive your iMapper.

Getting started

The iMapper is an easy tool to use and you will have all the experience you need after a few scans. We will guide you step by step to make iMapper your favourite tool.

Follow the boarding process below, it will take you 20 minutes:

Step 1:

Prepare for the measurements

Insert the SD card. ** If the SD card is not inserted, the iMapper will take a semi turn and then switch off immediately. **

You can

Question 2

iMapper Racer 3 Plus

Accepted Answer

# Racer 3 Plus : How to use it

This page is dedicated to the use of iMapper Racer 3 Plus and his new functionality: wireless.

| Access to the new helpdesk here: iMapper Racer 3 +

To use the wireless functionality of iMapper you need to follow these steps:

iMapper needs to be near the device to avoid disconnection.

Question 3

How to create floorplans semi-automatically (beta)

Accepted Answer

Semi automated floorplan is a tool to create, correct and export automatically flooplans in .dxf and .stl. ||| This tool is currently a beta version still in development.

On imapper.tech platform:

1/ Select the point clouds 2/ Clic on the button 3/ Correct the generated floor plan 4/ Export it in .dxf or .stl (cf. next part to see the video demo) Clic here to see the video : https://www.loom.com/share/8b6f43934b2440959599ab89760c93fa?sid=71396ebd-eb16-41b5-b908-4e2f58099c91

Import of the STL file in Sketchup

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Current limitation

do only walls
don't work yet if there are outer face of exterior walls.

Question 4

iMapper Racer 3 Starter Guide: quick on-boarding protocol

Accepted Answer

Welcome on board, we are delighted to have you!

||| This guide is for iMapper Racer 3 only. If you have an iMapper Racer or Kitchen, go to these articles: ||| Racer 1 & 2 only - iMapper Starter: quick on-boarding protocol ||| Racer 1 & 2 only: How to take your first scans with iMapper

Watch the informative video (2 mins)

First things first,

Watch our comprehensive video on how to use the iMapper Racer 3:

| Use YouTube setting icon to change language of the subtitles in the video.

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Book a free 1-to-1 training

Don't hesitate to book a free training session if you want to be guided on the process to take your first scans and learn how to use the iMapper platform like a pro!

| If it’s your first time using iMapper, we strongly recommend booking the free live training session as soon as you receive your iMapper. Make sure your iMapper is fully charged before the training session.

Step by Step Guide:

Question 5

How to take your first scans with iMapper 1 and 2

Accepted Answer

Welcome to a step-by-step guide on how to take your first horizontal and vertical scans

For iMapper Racer 1 & 2 only.

If you have an iMapper Racer 3, go to these articles:

iMapper Racer 3 Starter Guide: quick on-boarding protocol

How to take your first scans with iMapper Racer 3

| Pro tip! Charge your iMapper completely before using it.

iMapper will give you an idea of its charge with acustic signals when you turn it on: 1 beep: 3/3 charged 2 beeps: 2/3 charged **3 beeps: **1/3 charged 4 beeps: it needs charging

Step 1: Set up for a horizontal scan

Open the tripod making sure you have unfolded all necessary parts to their full lenghts. Then, adjust if necessary.
Remove the small plastic plate and attach iMapper's base directly to the tripod.
Ensure the tripod is leveled.

|| If walls are vertical (it’s not the case if the walls are out of plumb), the error due to a not perfect horizontality is not that important (+3mm if you are above the horizon line of 10 cm at 3m distance). More on this topic here: Is it important that the iMapper is perfectly horizontal during a scan?

Step 2: Place the iMapper

Place iMapper in the first room you want to scan.
Make sure that for this f

Question 6

How to manage pointclouds

Accepted Answer

Step 1 : Understand each pointclouds

Insert each scan by clicking on the purple + button in your ** Project files** layer panel (bottom left of your screen), then select the scans you want to view in your project and click Add.

Notice how some pointclouds will attach automatically, the automatic assembly will be successful if scans in adjacent rooms have enough points in common.

Learn more on this topic here:

How to take your first scans with iMapper (15 min)

Select and move each one of them by selecting it and dragging it around your workspace area.

| Pro tip! You can select each pointcloud by clicking on the iMapper target or by selecting the single scan in the Project files layer panel. Use the selection box by left clicking on your workspace and dragging your mouse over the pointclouds you want to select while holding the click.

Step 2: Viewing photos.

You can force the system to display the pictures of a specific pointcloud by selecting it.

Click on the **Panorama ** icon at the top right of the screen to show / hide photos. Select a pointcloud to view only the photos related to the selected pointcloud.

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