Portals

Portals let you connect multiple 3D scans into a seamless navigation experience — like walking between rooms in a video game.

What Are Portals?

Portals are clickable waypoints that transport viewers between different 3D scenes. Use them to:

• Connect interior rooms to exterior drone captures
• Link multiple floors of a building
• Create guided walkthroughs across large properties
• Combine different scan dates for comparison

Creating Portals

Step 1: Prepare Your Scans

Upload the scenes you want to connect as separate projects.

Step 2: Create a Portal

1. Open your first project
2. Navigate to where you want the portal
3. Click "Add Portal" in the toolbar
4. Select the destination project
5. Choose the landing position in the destination

Step 3: Configure the Portal

• Label: Name the portal (e.g., "To Backyard", "Floor 2")
• Icon: Choose a visual indicator
• Preview: Add a thumbnail of the destination

Navigation Experience

When viewers click a portal:

1. Smooth transition animation plays
2. Viewer arrives at the destination scene
3. They can navigate back via a return portal

Use Cases

Real Estate

Connect different areas of a property:

• Front yard → Interior → Backyard
• Main floor → Second floor → Basement
• Property → Neighborhood overview

Construction

Link project phases:

• Exterior site → Building interior
• Current state → Previous documentation
• Different site areas

Large Properties

Break massive sites into manageable scans:

• Multiple buildings on campus
• Different zones of a factory
• Indoor and outdoor areas

Best Practices

1. Plan your portal locations — Choose natural transition points (doorways, stairs)
2. Use consistent naming — Clear labels help viewers navigate
3. Test the flow — Walk through the entire experience before sharing
4. Create return portals — Don't strand viewers in a dead end

Availability

Portals are available on Business and Enterprise plans.