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How to use Orbit Measure & Floor Plan Scan

Two features, two workflows. Orbit Measure captures a 3D model from any phone using video. Floor Plan Scan generates a structured floor plan using Apple’s RoomPlan — requires iPhone 12 Pro or newer.

  1. Orbit Measure: open the app on any phone, tap Orbit Measure, and record the space for 10–60 seconds
  2. For a 3D model: tap Orbit Measure, point your phone at the space, and record for 10–60 seconds. Works on any phone.
  3. Upload when back on WiFi — our servers process the video into a measurable 3D model. No LiDAR needed.
  4. For a structured floor plan: use Floor Plan Scan instead. Powered by Apple’s RoomPlan API — requires iPhone 12 Pro or newer with LiDAR.
  5. View your 3D model or floor plan in the project — take remote measurements or share via link anytime

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How to create a checklist

Build photo-linked inspection forms, punch lists, and QA/QC walkthroughs. Works fully offline.

  1. Open a project and tap Checklists
  2. Tap + New Checklist — choose a template or build from scratch
  3. Add items — toggle Photo Required on any item that needs proof
  4. Assign to a crew member and set a due date if needed
  5. Export as PDF when complete — one tap

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How to share with clients

Send photos, 3D walkthroughs, and PDF reports in one tap. No login needed to view.

  1. Open the project and tap Share
  2. Choose what to share: photos, 3D walkthrough, PDF report, or all three
  3. Tap Generate Link — a shareable URL is created instantly
  4. Send via text or email — they open it in any browser, no login needed
  5. Optional: require client sign-off before the link expires

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How to capture as-built records

Document existing conditions and final build state with measurable 3D models from your phone.

  1. Scan the space before work starts with Orbit Measure — this becomes your before-condition record
  2. Scan again at key milestones: pre-wall-close, post-frame, final build
  3. Each scan is timestamped and becomes a measurable 3D model and floor plan
  4. Share the final as-built with your client or engineer via link — no account needed to view

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How to get remote measurements

Take accurate measurements from the 3D model without returning to site. Accurate to half an inch.

  1. Open a completed scan inside your project
  2. Tap the tape measure icon inside the 3D model viewer
  3. Tap two points on the model to get a measurement — accurate to half an inch
  4. Screenshot or note the dimension — no return trip needed

Video guide — start here

This 2-minute video shows Orbit Measure from start to finish: capture on any phone, upload, and view your 3D model and floor plan.

Feature pages

Orbit Measure — 3D scanning & floor plansView →Checklists — photo-linked inspection formsView →As-Built Records — accurate documentation from your phoneView →Pricing — from $16/user/month, no seat minimumsView →

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