The key distinction between a Multi Room Scan and a large-space scan lies in the space’s structure. A Large-Space Scan typically involves a vast open area with minimal obstructions such as walls and spans over 100m2. This type of scan demands additional planning to ensure comprehensive coverage. Divide the area into smaller, more manageable sections.
Step-by-Step Guide to Large Space Scanning:
- Preparation:
- Before you begin, plan how you will divide the large space into sections, each approximately the size of a single room (about 100 m2). This preliminary step is crucial for maintaining the manageability and quality of your scans.
- Before you begin, plan how you will divide the large space into sections, each approximately the size of a single room (about 100 m2). This preliminary step is crucial for maintaining the manageability and quality of your scans.
- Starting Your First Partial Scan:
- Open the Metaroom Scan App on your Apple Pro device.
- Position yourself at the starting point of your first designated section.
- Tap the ‘Start Scan’ button to begin capturing the first partial scan. Ensure you move slowly and steadily, allowing the app to accurately capture the details of the space.
- Return to the starting position at the end of every scan (partial scan or single room scan). We call this “closing the loop.” This helps the optimization process.
- Stopping the Partial Scan:
- Once you have completed scanning the first section (closed the loop), press the ‘Stop’ button to end the scan.
- Once you have completed scanning the first section (closed the loop), press the ‘Stop’ button to end the scan.
- Continuing with Additional Partial Scans:
- Proceed by using the endpoint of your first scan as the starting point for the next section.
- Tap the ‘Scan+’ button to initiate the next partial scan. This action tells the Metaroom Scan App that you are continuing the scanning process in a new area of the large space.
- Repeat the scanning process for each section of the space, stopping between each partial scan before moving on to the next.
- Completing the Large Space Scan:
- Once you have scanned all sections of the large space, perform a final review to ensure no areas have been missed or require re-scanning for clarity.
- Tap the ‘Finish Scan’ button to complete the process. The Metaroom Scan App will then stitch the partial scans into a cohesive model of the large space.
Tips for Success:
- Lighting: Ensure the space is well-lit to improve the accuracy of the scans.
- Steady Pace: Move at a consistent speed, allowing the app’s technology to capture every detail.
- Overlap Areas: Slightly overlap the areas between partial scans to help the app more effectively merge them into a single model.
