Easily tag important spots in your 3D environment with POIs for quick reference, safety, and collaboration
What are Points of Interest (POIs)?
Points of Interest (POIs) are lightweight spatial tags that can be placed anywhere within the 3D environment. Unlike RealityAssets, which are defined by volumes or geometry, a POI is a simple pin in space.
Each POI can be customized with:
Color and icon, to visually differentiate categories or types.
Metadata, allowing you to attach the same information you would with other entities (e.g., notes, documents, specifications, inspection records).
This makes POIs ideal for marking key locations, annotating equipment, or creating navigational cues within your RealityTwin environment.
Creating a POI
You can define a Point of Interest directly from the toolbar.
From the Tool
Select New Point of interest.
Place the POI
Click in the 3D environment to drop the POI at the desired location.
The pin will remain fixed in 3D space and can be repositioned as needed by clicking again.
Customize Appearance
Assign a color to help distinguish categories of POIs.
Choose an icon from the available library to represent the type of point (e.g., hazard, inspection, information).
Assign Metadata
Just like RealityAssets, POIs can hold metadata.
Metadata allows you to enrich the POI with additional context such as technical notes, inspection results, or links to external systems. (See Configuring Metadata for details.)
Quick Tips
Use consistent colors and icons across your organization to standardize POI usage.
Combine POIs with RealityAssets for a richer experience (e.g., attach a POI to indicate inspection priority on an asset).
Keep metadata concise but meaningful to maximize usability.
Managing POIs
Moving a POI: Right-click the POI and select Edit. Click to a new position and press Confirm.
Editing a POI: Right-click the POI and select Edit. Change the icon or color and press Confirm.
Deleting a POI: Right-click the POI and select Delete.
Use Cases
Annotations: Add notes or explanations directly in the 3D space.
Safety Markers: Highlight hazardous areas or restricted zones with warning icons.
Navigation Aids: Create waypoints to guide operators or visitors through a facility.
Task Management: Link inspection or maintenance records to precise locations.