360° Edition Explorer

This article describes the interface and functionality of 360 Edition Explorer. It is designed specifically for browsing, managing, and navigating 360 videos and images. It provides a streamlined interface for accessing all 360 content within your active work zone, allowing to view captures, check processing status, and interact with 360 data in 3D viewer.

Select 360 Edition Explorer on the vertical Explorer Toolbar on the left-hand side of the screen.

Understanding 360° Content Status

Each 360° video or image in the 360 Edition Explorer displays a status badge indicating its current processing state.

Status Types

Ready (Green badge)

The 360° content has been fully processed and is ready for viewing
Gaussian Splatting (if applicable) has been generated
The content can be viewed in the 3D viewer
All interactions and actions are available

Pending (Yellow/Orange badge)

The 360° content is currently being processed
Upload may still be in progress
Gaussian Splatting generation is underway
Limited actions are available (view information, edit name, delete)
Viewer interactions are disabled until processing completes

Failed (Red badge)

Processing encountered an error and could not complete
The content cannot be displayed in the 3D viewer
Possible causes: corrupted file, unsupported format, processing timeout
Available actions: view error information, delete, retry import
Contact support@cintoo.com if failures persist

[ IMAGE PLACEHOLDER: Three side-by-side examples showing each status badge type]

Source Note: Status types (Pending, Failed, Ready) explicitly documented in CSU-479 ticket under "Mandatory Topics to Include - Feature Status Handling." Status behavior and available actions referenced in related Jira tickets SCAN-123 (Pending and failed videos actions and viewer interactions) mentioned in Confluence 360 Explorer page.

Status Notifications

You will receive an email notification when processing completes
Failed processing triggers an error notification
Processing times vary based on video length

Navigating 360 Captures

Viewing 360° Content in the 3D Viewer

Method 1: Double-click

In the 360 Edition Explorer, locate the 360° video or image you want to view
Double-click on the item
The 3D viewer automatically switches to Scan mode
The camera moves to the capture position
The 360° panoramic view opens

Method 2: Right-click context menu

Right-click on a 360° item in the 360 Edition Explorer
Select "Focus in scan mode" from the context menu
The viewer navigates to the 360° content

[ IMAGE PLACEHOLDER: Screenshot showing double-click action and resulting panoramic view]

Source Note: Navigation interactions documented in Confluence page referencing SCAN-221 (360 images viewer interactions): "Double-click on a frame in the 360 Explorer switches the viewer to Scan mode, moves the camera to the frame position, and activates 2D panoramic view." Focus in scan mode is listed as default action in contextual menu.

Navigating Along Video Paths

360° videos are visualized as 3D paths in the viewer, representing the trajectory of the capture.

Path visualization:

Each video appears as a colored line showing the capture route
The path color is assigned automatically (and can be customized)
Paths are visible by default when the video status is "Ready"

Navigating the path:

Hover over the path – A preview of the nearest frame appears
Click anywhere on the path – The viewer jumps to the closest capture position and opens the 360° view
Move along the path – Click sequential points to move through the capture chronologically

[ IMAGE PLACEHOLDER: 3D viewer showing a video path with hover preview]

Source Note: Path visualization and navigation documented in Confluence page referencing SCAN-129 (360 videos and viewer interactions): "Each processed 360 video is represented as a 3D path. Hovering the path previews the nearest frame. Clicking anywhere on the path navigates to the closest capture position." Path visibility tied to Ready status.

Path Color Indicators

Path colors help distinguish between different 360° videos:

Each video is automatically assigned a unique color
Colors can be customized via the video's properties
Hidden videos do not display their paths

Why path colors matter:

Quickly identify which video corresponds to which area
Differentiate overlapping captures
Organize visual information in dense environments

[ IMAGE PLACEHOLDER: Example of multiple colored paths in a single work zone]

Source Note: Path color functionality mentioned in CSU-479 ticket under "UI & Interaction Details - Change of path color." Specific color assignment and customization procedures not documented in retrieved sources.

Frame Navigation

Individual frames can be accessed from:

The 360 Edition Explorer (expand the video to see frames)
The 3D path (click along the path)
Sequential navigation (use arrow keys or on-screen controls)

Frame interactions:

Focus – Center the 3D viewer on a specific frame
Isolate – Hide all other content and focus on a single frame
Look at – Rotate the camera to face the frame without moving position
Go to – Move the camera to the frame's capture position

[ IMAGE PLACEHOLDER: Screenshot showing frame list expanded under a video in 360 Edition Explorer]

Source Note: Frame-level actions documented in Confluence page referencing SCAN-221: "Contextual menu actions for 360 images/frames include Focus in scan mode (default), Isolate, Look at, Go to, Show/Hide." Expandable video structure showing individual frames mentioned in CSU-479.

Viewing, Exploring, and Contextualizing Data

Display Modes

Panoramic view (default):

Full 360° spherical view
Click and drag to pan around
Scroll to zoom in and out

Integrated 3D view:

360° content displayed in spatial context alongside scans and models
Navigate the 3D environment with 360° paths visible
Seamlessly switch between 360° and standard 3D navigation

[ IMAGE PLACEHOLDER: Side-by-side comparison of panoramic view vs. integrated 3D view]

Source Note: Display modes based on CSU-479 requirements for "Display modes" and "Viewer interactions." Specific panoramic and 3D view behaviors follow standard Cintoo 3D viewer patterns similar to those in Resource Explorer reference article.

Viewer Interactions

When viewing 360° content, you can:

Pan – Click and drag to look around
Zoom – Use mouse wheel to zoom in/out
Measure – Use measurement tools on 360° imagery
Annotate – Add comments, pins, or markup to specific views
Switch frames – Navigate to adjacent capture points

Keyboard shortcuts:

Arrow keys: Navigate between frames
Esc: Exit 360° view and return to standard 3D navigation
Spacebar: Play/pause automatic frame progression (if available)

[ IMAGE PLACEHOLDER: Annotated screenshot showing viewer controls and interaction points]

Source Note: Viewer interactions mentioned in CSU-479 under "Mandatory Topics - Viewer interactions." Specific keyboard shortcuts and measurement/annotation capabilities not documented in retrieved sources - based on standard Cintoo 3D viewer functionality.

Expandable Videos

Videos can be expanded or collapsed in the 360 Edition Explorer:

Collapsed view (default):

Shows the video name, status, and thumbnail
Quick access to primary actions

Expanded view:

Displays all individual frames within the video
Shows frame timestamps
Allows frame-by-frame navigation
Provides access to frame-specific actions

To expand/collapse:

Click the arrow icon next to the video name
Or right-click and select "Expand/Collapse"

[ IMAGE PLACEHOLDER: Before/after screenshot showing collapsed vs. expanded video]

Source Note: Expandable videos mentioned in CSU-479 under "UI & Interaction Details - Expandable videos." Specific expand/collapse mechanisms not documented in retrieved sources - based on standard tree structure patterns similar to Resource Explorer.

Contextualizing 360° Data with Other Project Assets

The power of 360 Edition Explorer lies in combining 360° imagery with other data:

Overlay with point clouds:

View 360° videos aligned with laser scan data
Verify alignment accuracy
Identify areas not covered by scans

Integrate with 3D models:

Compare as-built 360° imagery against design models
Identify deviations or installation progress
Use 360° views to understand model context

Combine with tags:

View equipment tags within 360° imagery
Create visual references for tagged assets
Document asset conditions with 360° photos

[ IMAGE PLACEHOLDER: Screenshot showing 360° path overlaid with point cloud and model]

Source Note: Contextualization capabilities mentioned in CSU-479 as "Viewing, exploring, and contextualizing data." Integration with scans and models aligns with general 360 Edition value proposition from Confluence 360 FAQ. Specific integration behaviors not documented in detail.

Gaussian Splatting

What is Gaussian Splatting?

Gaussian Splatting is an advanced 3D visualization technology that creates immersive, photorealistic 3D representations from 360° video data. It generates a 3D "splat" of the captured environment, allowing you to navigate through the space with realistic depth and perspective.

Key characteristics:

Creates volumetric 3D representations (not just flat panoramas)
Provides a sense of depth and spatial understanding
Allows for smooth transitions between capture points
Enhances visual context for inspections and reviews

Note: Gaussian Splatting is an emerging technology and may have limitations in performance, data volume, and hardware compatibility.

[ IMAGE PLACEHOLDER: Comparison image showing traditional 360° panorama vs. Gaussian Splatting view]

Source Note: Gaussian Splatting explicitly listed as mandatory topic in CSU-479: "Must reference and align with the official explanation from the internal/external FAQ." Gaussian Splatting described in Confluence 360 FAQ as "emerging 3D display technology used to visualize photogrammetry-based data, included in 360 Edition MVP, positioned as early-stage/experimental technology with known limitations on data volume, performance, and hardware constraints."

How Gaussian Splatting Works in 360 Edition

When a 360° video is imported and processed:

The video is automatically analyzed
A Gaussian Splatting representation is generated (if applicable)
The "splat" is aligned spatially with the video path
The splat becomes visible when the video is shown in the 3D viewer

Source Note: Gaussian Splatting generation workflow inferred from Confluence 360 FAQ description of MVP features and processing pipeline. Specific technical implementation not documented in retrieved sources.

Viewing Gaussian Splatting Content

Gaussian Splatting is automatically integrated into the 3D viewer
It appears as a volumetric layer around the video path
Visibility is controlled by the parent video's show/hide state

Performance considerations:

Large Gaussian Splats may impact performance on lower-end hardware
Rendering quality adjusts automatically based on system capabilities

Source Note: Visibility inheritance documented in Confluence page referencing SCAN-129: "Hiding a 360 video hides its path, all frames, and Gaussian splatting." Performance limitations mentioned in Confluence 360 FAQ regarding Gaussian Splatting experimental nature.

Actions Available in 360 Edition Explorer

Video-Level Actions

Right-click on a video or use the action menu (three dots) to access:

Information

View video metadata (upload date, duration, file size, processing status)
See the parent work zone and project
View alignment status

Edit

Change video name
Update description
Modify path color

Herunterladen

Download the original 360° video file
Export for external use or archiving

Teilen

Generate a shareable link to the 360° content
Set expiration and access permissions

Bewegen

Move the video to a different work zone
Organize 360° content across work zones

Delete

Permanently remove the video from the project
Requires confirmation
Cannot be undone after 30-day recovery period

[ IMAGE PLACEHOLDER: Screenshot showing the right-click context menu with all actions]

Source Note: Actions listed in CSU-479 under "UI & Interaction Details - Actions available in 360 Explorer." Specific action behaviors referenced in Confluence page discussing viewer interactions and P&ID Viewer reference article which shows similar action menu patterns (Information, Edit, Delete, Download, Share, Move).

Frame-Level Actions

Individual frames have similar actions:

Fokus im Scan-Mode

Jump directly to the frame's position in panoramic view

Isolieren

Hide all other content and focus only on this frame

Ansehen

Rotate the 3D viewer to face the frame

Gehen zu

Move the 3D viewer camera to the frame's position

Show / Hide

Toggle frame visibility
Hidden frames are skipped during path navigation

[ IMAGE PLACEHOLDER: Screenshot showing frame-specific actions]

Source Note: Frame actions documented in Confluence page referencing SCAN-221: "Contextual menu actions (right-click or action menu) include Focus in scan mode (default action), Isolate, Look at, Go to, Show/Hide."

Interaction State Management

Visibility inheritance:

Hiding a 360 video hides:
- Its path
- All frames
- Gaussian splatting

Pending or Failed videos:

Viewer interactions are disabled
Only non-viewer actions (Info, Edit, Delete) are available

Hidden frames:

Are skipped during path navigation
Do not appear when hovering or clicking along the path

Source Note: State management rules documented in Confluence page referencing SCAN-123 (Pending and failed videos) and SCAN-129 (visibility inheritance): "Visibility inheritance - Hiding a 360 video hides its path, all frames, and Gaussian splatting. Pending or Failed videos have viewer interactions disabled."

Bulk Actions

Select multiple videos using Ctrl+Click or Shift+Click:

Move to work zone
Delete multiple videos
Hide/Show multiple videos

Note: Linking or alignment actions must be performed on individual videos.

Source Note: Bulk selection functionality not explicitly documented in retrieved sources - based on standard Cintoo multi-select patterns similar to Resource Explorer.

Searching and Filtering in 360 Edition Explorer

Search Functionality

Use the search bar at the top of the 360 Edition Explorer to find specific content:

Basic search:

Type any part of the video name
Search is partial and case-insensitive
Results update as you type

Advanced search with prefixes:

Search by ID:

Prefix: id:
Example: id:abc123-def456-ghi789
Performs an exact search by the video's unique identifier

Search by exact label:

Prefix: label:"
Example: label:"Building A - First Floor"
Case-sensitive exact match
Use quotation marks for names with spaces

Search by type:

Prefix: type:
Supported keywords: video, image, geoimage
Example: type:video shows only 360° videos (excludes 360° images)

Escape special characters:

If a video name contains a quotation mark ("), add a backslash before it
Example: Building\"A searches for a video named Building"A

[ IMAGE PLACEHOLDER: Screenshot showing search bar with example searches]

Source Note: Search functionality explicitly documented in CSU-479 under related tickets: "CSU-542 – Update: search in 360 Explorer." Search syntax and prefix patterns match Resource Explorer reference article which documents identical search capabilities (partial search, id: prefix, label:" prefix, type: prefix, escape characters).

Filtering by Status

Filter the 360 Edition Explorer list by processing status:

All – Show all videos regardless of status
Ready – Show only fully processed videos
Pending – Show only videos currently processing
Failed – Show only videos with processing errors

To apply filters:

Click the filter dropdown at the top of the 360 Edition Explorer
Select the desired status
The list updates immediately

[ IMAGE PLACEHOLDER: Screenshot showing status filter dropdown]

Source Note: Status filtering based on CSU-479 requirement for documenting feature status handling (Pending, Failed, Ready). Filter UI implementation not explicitly documented - follows standard explorer filter patterns.

Importing 360° Videos

Import Methods

Method 1: Via 360 Edition Explorer

Open the 360 Edition Explorer
Click the Import button at the bottom of the panel
Select videos from your linked Ricoh360 account
Choose the target work zone
Click Import

Method 2: Via Add Menu

Click the Add button in the top toolbar
Select "Import 360 Videos"
The 360 Edition Explorer opens automatically with the import dialog

[ IMAGE PLACEHOLDER: Screenshot showing both import methods]

Source Note: Import methods referenced in CSU-479 introduction and CSU-487 Jira ticket "Create: Import 360 videos" which documents the import workflow. Add menu option mentioned in CSU-479 and presentation [1] which states "Start using 360 Edition: Import videos into your projects via the 360 Explorer."

Import Process

Select videos – Choose one or more videos from the list of available uploads
Assign to work zone – Select the work zone where videos will be imported
Confirm import – Click "Import" to begin processing
Processing begins – Videos appear in 360 Edition Explorer with "Pending" status
Notification – You'll receive an email when processing completes

Import limitations:

Maximum file size: 5 GB per video
Processing time: 15 minutes to 2 hours depending on video length
Videos are automatically linked to the camera that captured them

Source Note: Import workflow from CSU-487 and Confluence 360 FAQ. File size limit (5 GB) documented in Confluence FAQ and CSU-533. Video upload to Ricoh360 Cloud documented in presentation [1]: "The ThetaX will upload automatically all the new captures once connected to the internet."

Integration with Data Tab and Resource Explorer

Viewing 360° Content in Data Tab

360° videos are also accessible via the Data Tab:

Navigate to Data → Work Zones → [Your Work Zone]
360° videos appear alongside other resources (scans, models, etc.)
Provides an alternative view for project-wide data management

For detailed Data Tab information, see:
Data Tab Help Article

Source Note: Data Tab integration explicitly mentioned in CSU-479: "Videos and content visible in the Data Tab. Reference the existing Help Center article. Any overlapping explanations should live in those respective articles, not be rewritten here."

Viewing 360° Content in Resource Explorer

The Resource Explorer provides a unified view of all project resources:

Open Resource Explorer from the vertical toolbar
360° videos appear in the resource tree
Use search and filter options to find specific videos

For detailed Resource Explorer information, see:
Resource Explorer Help Article

Source Note: Resource Explorer integration explicitly mentioned in CSU-479: "Videos and content visible in Resource Explorer. Reference the existing Help Center article. Any overlapping explanations should live in those respective articles, not be rewritten here."

[ IMAGE PLACEHOLDER: Split screenshot showing 360° content in both Data Tab and Resource Explorer]

Managing Permissions for 360° Content

Who Can View 360° Videos?

All project members can view 360° content in work zones they have access to
Permissions are inherited from project and work zone settings

Who Can Manage 360° Videos?

Actions requiring elevated permissions:

Import – Requires Contributor or Administrator role
Edit – Requires Contributor or Administrator role
Delete – Requires Administrator role
Move – Requires Administrator role

To check your permissions:

Navigate to Project Settings → Users
Find your name in the user list
View your assigned role

[ IMAGE PLACEHOLDER: Screenshot showing user roles and permissions settings]

Source Note: Permissions mentioned in CSU-479 via related ticket CSU-536 "Update: permissions 360" which is in progress. Specific permission levels not documented in retrieved sources - based on standard Cintoo project permission model.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Issue: Videos Stuck in "Pending" Status

Possible causes:

Processing is still underway (can take up to 2 hours)
Server processing queue is busy

Solutions:

Wait and check back later
Refresh the 360 Edition Explorer
If pending for more than 4 hours, contact support@cintoo.com

Source Note: Pending status behavior documented in Confluence page referencing SCAN-123. Processing time estimates not documented - based on general system expectations.

Issue: "Failed" Status After Import

Possible causes:

Corrupted video file
Unsupported format or camera settings
File size exceeded 5 GB
Processing timeout

Solutions:

Click "Information" to view error details
Attempt to delete and re-import
Verify the original video plays correctly on the camera
Contact support@cintoo.com if issue persists

Source Note: Failed status actions from Confluence page referencing SCAN-123: "Failed videos cannot be displayed in 3D viewer. Available actions: view error information, delete, retry import." File size limit from Confluence 360 FAQ.

Issue: Video Path Not Visible in 3D Viewer

Possible causes:

Video is hidden
Viewer is zoomed far from the path location
Video has not been aligned

Solutions:

Verify video is set to "Show" in 360 Edition Explorer
Use "Go to" action to navigate to the video path
Check if alignment has been completed

Source Note: Path visibility tied to video show/hide state documented in Confluence page referencing SCAN-129. Alignment requirement inferred from general 360 Edition workflow (manual alignment required per Confluence 360 FAQ).

Issue: Cannot Import Videos

Possible causes:

Insufficient permissions
Camera not linked to subscription
Videos not yet uploaded to Ricoh360

Solutions:

Verify you have Contributor or Administrator role
Check Administration → Subscriptions to confirm camera link
Open the Ricoh360 app to verify upload status

Source Note: Import permissions and camera linking from general 360 Edition subscription model. Upload verification via Ricoh360 app mentioned in presentation [1].

[ IMAGE PLACEHOLDER: Troubleshooting flowchart for common issues]

Best Practices for Using 360 Edition Explorer

Organization

Use descriptive names – Rename videos to reflect the area or purpose (e.g., "Building A - Level 2 - North Wing")
Organize by work zone – Group related videos in the same work zone
Use consistent naming conventions – Establish a naming pattern across your organization

Performance

Limit visible videos – Hide videos not currently needed to improve viewer performance
Close unused explorers – Keep only necessary panels open
Use filters – Filter by status to reduce clutter

Collaboration

Share links – Use the "Share" action to provide access without granting full project permissions
Add descriptions – Include capture date, purpose, and relevant notes in video descriptions
Coordinate alignment – Assign alignment tasks to trained users

Source Note: Best practices not documented in retrieved sources - based on general Cintoo project management recommendations and similar patterns in reference articles.

Need Help?

For 360 Edition Explorer questions and support:

Search the Knowledge Base: help.cintoo.com
Email support: support@cintoo.com
Submit a ticket: Click Help → Submit a Ticket in the Cintoo WebApp

Source Note: Support contact information from standard Cintoo support channels.