vSite Web: Viewpoints

Overview

Viewpoints is a feature exclusive to vSite Web. It allows users to quickly navigate to specific areas within the map and share saved perspectives with team members. This is especially useful for users who need temporary or limited access to visual information within a defined location in the project environment.

How To

Use Viewpoints

Accessing the Viewpoints Menu

To open the Viewpoints menu:

  • Click the Viewpoints icon in the top-right corner of the vSite Web interface (Fig. 1).

  • A drop-down menu will appear showing two default options:

    • Default – Centers the view on the team’s Default Coordinates as defined in the Project Settings Page.

    • My Location – Uses your device’s location to place a marker at your approximate position.

If you're using a mobile device, your movement will be reflected in real-time within vSite Web.

Fig. 1

Saving a Viewpoint

To save your current viewpoint:

  1. Open the Viewpoints menu.

  2. Click the Save icon (top-right corner).

  3. Enter a name for the new Viewpoint in the textbox that appears.

  4. Click the checkmark to save.

Once saved, your Viewpoint will appear in the list with the following options:

  • Additional Options (⋮) – Share, Edit and Annotate, Delete, or Lock Edit.

  • Pin – Keeps the Viewpoint at the top of your list.

  • Zoom To – Instantly navigates to the saved location and perspective.

Sharing a Viewpoint

To share a saved viewpoint:

  1. Open the Viewpoints menu and select your saved entry.

  2. Click the Additional Options (three-dot icon).

  3. Select Share (Fig. 2). A new window (Fig. 3) will appear with the following options:

Fig. 2

Data Access Options

  • Viewpoint Data Only – Shares only the current camera position and zoom. The viewer can only see the data that you had turned on when the viewpoint was saved

  • Full Data Access – Shares the full data package, including sketches, annotations, and related layers.

Fig. 2

Security Settings

  • Data Access Levels:

    • Anyone with the link - This will essentially make the viewpoint public.

    • Authorized users only - Only those who have been added to your project through the Admin Portal can access the viewpoint

    • Email confirmation required - The sender will receive an email alerting them when someone has requested to view the viewpoint, which they can approve or deny.

  • Additional Controls:

    • Set an expiration date for access.

    • Toggle Download permission on or off.

Supplementary Notes

  • Collaboration Use Case: Shared Viewpoints make it easy to highlight areas of interest, communicate findings, or direct field users to specific inspection zones.

  • Integration: Viewpoints can complement Sketches and Layers by offering predefined visual contexts for collaborative sessions or reporting.

Note: This article is a component of vSite Onboarding: Click Here to return to the main Section Guide.

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Reviewed:  2024-11-29

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