Sketch AR

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Sketch AR in Xactimate mobile

Once you open Sketch AR , follow the prompts on the screen to complete the sketch. You can find more details here on how to complete each step. At any point, you can select the list icon ( ) in the l…

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Using Xactimate mobile (iOS) to measure downspouts and windows

Note: Downspout and exterior window AR measurements are only available on lidar-equipped devices. . To record downspouts and windows via the Xactimate mobile application, open Sketch and select the a…

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Using Sketch AR to add doors and windows to existing rooms

Note: This feature is only available for devices that have a lidar sensor in the camera. If your device does have lidar, the Door AR and Window AR options become available automatically. These instru…

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Cabinets in Sketch AR

You can capture cabinets in three degrees from within Sketch AR.

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Sketch AR History

The rooms you capture in Sketch AR remain available for that project via Sketch AR History. This means that if your session is somehow cut short and the captures are not transferred to the sketch, yo…

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Auto Capture in Sketch AR

Auto Capture is only available for devices that have a lidar sensor in the camera. If your device does have lidar, the Auto Capture option becomes available automatically after you record the room height. These instructions only apply if you have lidar.

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Closets in Sketch AR

You can capture a closet like you would a regular room, but you would need to step inside and have a relatively clear view of the floors and walls to do so. You can also use our new closet feature to…

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Adding exteriors with Sketch AR

Adding exteriors via Sketch AR is similar to adding interiors (see Sketch AR in Xactimate mobile ), but the steps apply to the exterior surfaces of the building. To access Sketch AR for exteriors, op…

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Sketch AR Properties

You can modify your Sketch AR preferences through the Preferences icon.

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Contents capture with Sketch AR

After you record the walls and wall height, tap the list icon to show the list of capture options. Select Contents from the options on the right side of the screen.

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Adding stairs in Sketch AR

To add stairs through Sketch AR, record them as a separate room and use the following steps: Capture a corner of the stairs where the riser meets the lower landing. Capture the adjacent corner to mark the bottom of the stairs (and to record the full stair width). Capture a corner of the stairs where the riser meets the upper landing. Capture the adjacent corner to mark the top of the stairs (and to record the full stair width).

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General Sketch AR information

General information regarding Sketch AR

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Photos in Sketch AR

You can capture a photo of the room at any point by angling the device so what you see on the screen is what you want to capture, and tapping the camera icon.

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Areas of Interest in Sketch AR

After you record the walls and wall height, tap Capture Measurements to proceed to the areas of interest. Choose from the three options: line, rectangle, or polygon.

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Using Xactimate mobile (iOS) to measure fences and decks

To record decks or fences via the Xactimate mobile application, open Sketch and select the deck or fencing option from the flyout menu (upper right), whichever is appropriate. Decks . Follow the prom…

Updated by Heather Jones