SketchUp Models &
CAD Conversions

6 reasons an architect, construction company, home builder, home remodeler would see valuse in a SketchUp model made from a Matterport 360 virtual tour scan?

1. Enhanced Visualization: A SketchUp model created from a Matterport 360 virtual tour scan provides a more immersive and detailed visualization of the property or project, allowing architects, construction companies, home builders, and home remodelers to better understand the space and its potential.

2. Accurate Measurements: The combination of Matterport 360 virtual tour scan and SketchUp modeling allows for precise measurements and dimensions to be taken, ensuring accuracy in planning and design processes.

3. Efficient Collaboration: By using a SketchUp model derived from a Matterport scan, different stakeholders can collaborate more effectively by having a shared visual representation of the project, leading to better communication and decision-making.

4. Cost-Effective Planning: The detailed 3D model created in SketchUp can help identify potential issues or conflicts early in the design process, saving time and resources by addressing them before construction begins.

5. Marketing and Presentation: A SketchUp model based on a Matterport scan can be used for marketing purposes, showcasing the property or project in a visually appealing and interactive way to attract clients and investors.

6. Streamlined Workflow: Integrating Matterport 360 virtual tours with SketchUp modeling streamlines the workflow for architects, construction companies, home builders, and home remodelers, allowing for a more efficient and cohesive design and construction process.

5 reasons to convert a SketchUp model file made from a Matterport 360 scan to a CAD file for construction projects?

1. Compatibility with Industry Standards: CAD files are widely used in the construction industry for design, drafting, and documentation purposes. Converting a SketchUp model file from a Matterport 360 scan to a CAD file ensures compatibility with industry standards and software used by architects, engineers, and construction professionals.

2. Precision and Accuracy: CAD software offers advanced tools for precise measurements, detailed drawings, and accurate modeling, which are essential for construction projects that require high levels of accuracy and detail. Converting a SketchUp model to a CAD file allows for more precise planning and execution of construction tasks.

3. Integration with Building Information Modeling (BIM): CAD files can be easily integrated with Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, which enables the creation of intelligent 3D models that contain valuable information about the building components, materials, and systems. Converting a SketchUp model to a CAD file facilitates the integration of the project into a BIM workflow for enhanced collaboration and coordination.

4. Construction Documentation: CAD files are commonly used for creating construction documentation, such as floor plans, elevations, sections, and details. Converting a SketchUp model to a CAD file allows for the generation of detailed construction drawings that are essential for communicating design intent and specifications to contractors, builders, and other stakeholders.

5. Enhanced Design Flexibility: CAD software offers a wide range of tools and features for designing complex architectural elements, structural systems, and mechanical components. Converting a SketchUp model to a CAD file provides designers and engineers with greater flexibility to refine and optimize the design for construction projects, ensuring that the final built environment meets the desired specifications and requirements. description

Enhanced Visualization with Matterport Virtual Tour Pro 3 Camera.

The Matterport Virtual Tour Pro 3 camera is a cutting-edge solution that goes beyond traditional photography. With its advanced capabilities, it offers a range of benefits, including compatibility with REVIT, BIM, and 3D modeling software.

By leveraging the Matterport Virtual Tour Pro 3 camera, you can seamlessly integrate your virtual tours into your REVIT and BIM workflows. This integration allows for enhanced collaboration, accurate measurements, and streamlined project management. The camera's high-resolution imaging and 3D modeling capabilities ensure that every detail is captured with precision, providing a realistic and immersive experience for your audience.

Whether you are in the real estate, architecture, construction, or any other industry that requires visual representation, the Matterport Virtual Tour Pro 3 camera is a powerful tool that enables you to showcase your spaces in a dynamic and interactive manner. It revolutionizes the way you present your projects, making them more engaging and compelling for your clients and stakeholders.

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M A R K E T I N G T I P S

HOW WE USE THE Matterport™ Technology 

We use the Matterport™ Pro 3D camera and cloud service to capture and host your interactive model of the property. During the data shoot the 3D camera is set at a series of points throughout the home or facility. At each point the camera rotates 360 degrees, while its 2D and 3D sensors collect all it can ‘see’. The Matterport™ cloud takes uploaded data from the camera and meshes the two types, 2D plus 3D, into an immersive, dimensionally accurate model of the property. The model is stored in an efficient format called "polygon mesh" which minimizes storage space needs and makes it easy to deploy and share the model’s 3D experience via phone, tablet or computer.

Tech Advantages

• No additional apps or software for you, clients and prospects to interact with your cloud-based model.

• Fast service – usual turn-around is 24 hours from our data shoot to a usable 3D model with ready-made links and embeddable code.

• Our Pro 3D camera captures fine details in three dimensions.

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How to Share your 3D Model

When post-production of your data shoot is completed, your 3D Model will be accessible in two separate ways. The first is through an internet link and the second is an embeddable code that allows your 3D video model to be showcased on a website or Facebook.

When your 3D model is ready to be showcased you will receive an email with the Internet Link.

Internet Link

The link to your showcase will look something like this:

https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=K2ycA7suh

This link can be used in email and on your website.

Embed Your 3D Model

If you want to put the 3D model onto your website or Facebook page, you’ll need to use the ‘embeddcode’ we send. The embedd code looks like this:

<iframe width=”853″ height=”480″ src=”https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=K2ycA7suh” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe>

The embedd code creates a display window for your showcase.

Please note the two parameters within the code, ‘width= ‘ and ‘height= ‘. These allow you to adjust the size of your showcase display on the page. For example, on our home page, the showcase is wider than the default size; its code contains ‘height=”581″ width=”1024″..’

Compatibility of Matterport™ Technology

The 3D Model uses WebGL, a software standard designed to display 3D objects on a 2D screen with no add-on software required. Most current computers running the latest version of Windows or OSX, and the latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or IE can view the Matterport™ 3D Model. Firefox is the recommended browser for both desktop and mobile. Any viewing problems are usually resolved by confirming both the operating system and browser are up to date. Two notes on browsers:

The latest version of IE (Microsoft’s Internet Explorer) must be running on Windows 8.1 or later. Earlier versions will not permit showcase functions.

Safari (requires Mac OS 10.8 or later) may need to have its WebGL capacity enabled: Click on Preferences, then Security. Click the “Allow WebGL” checkbox.

Usage on Mobile Devices

Any device with full WebGL support (hardware/OS/browser) can view Matterport™ models. For iOS devices, anything running iOS 8.1.3 can view models, although performance will vary based on the device’s speed and memory. For Androids, most new smartphones and tablets running Android 5 and Chrome or Firefox (or another WebGL-capable browser) can support WebGL. Firefox is the preferred browser for both desktop and mobile.

Helpful Staging Checklist

• Counters clear

• Desks and tables clear (Minimal decorative items are okay.)

• Floors free of clutter

• Toilet seats down

• Bathroom counters clear

• Ceiling fans turned off

• Beds made

• Personal pictures stowed away

• All personal documents stowed away

• Toys picked up and stowed away

• Patios picked up, chairs neatly arranged (These are visible from inside shots.)

• All lights on

• Closet doors closed unless they are to be included such as a Master Walk-in closet.

(Closets are a good place to stow items temporarily.)

• Window coverings adjusted. Suggest keeping blinds open to allow for external light and

the view captured by the camera.

• Electrical cords hidden if possible

• All doors to rooms being photographed opened

• All doors to rooms NOT being photographed closedinside shots.)

• All lights on

• Closet doors closed unless they are to be included such as a Master Walk-in closet.

(Closets are a good place to stow items temporarily.)

• Window coverings adjusted. Suggest keeping blinds open to allow for external light and

the view captured by the camera.

• Electrical cords hidden if possible

• All doors to rooms being photographed opened

• All doors to rooms NOT being photographed closed

The Day of the Data Shoot

The producer will meet with the homeowner and/or agent to walk through the home and explain how the data shoot will progress and to make last minute staging suggestions to improve the quality.

Once the home is prepared, everyone and all pets should leave the home until the data shoot is complete. This is because once the rooms are staged, NOTHING can be changed or moving during the shoot to ensure that "phantom images" are not captured by the camera. The producer will alert the homeowner and/or agent when the session is complete. The data shoot can take anywhere from 2 to 4 or more hours, depending on the size of the home.

In addition to the interior data shoot, several external pictures may be taken with a DSLR camera or Aerial Drone camera to complete the package.

Post Production

When the data shoot is completed, the images are sent to the studio for post-production processing and then uploaded to the Matterport™ cloud for creating the 3D Model. The post-production process can be completed within 24 to 72 hours depending on the options selected.

Delivery

Upon completion of post-production you’ll be provided with detailed instructions on how to deploy the model and other services that Brand XLerator provides to help you meet your unique marketing needs.