Add Markups to an Image

The 'Feeds' module allows users to add annotations in images with markups of different shapes, special notes, etc. This is useful, for example,

• Marking rework zones after inspection
• Indicating missing installations or incorrect placements
• Tagging safety hazards
• Tracking progress with visual confirmations
• Clarifying design interpretation questions

By default, the markups made to an image from the 'Feeds' interface are visible to staff or workers who have access to the image.

Use the following links to jump to the respective sections you need help with:

• Add markup
• Locate Elements
• Edit Markup
• Clone and Reuse Markup
• Delete Markup

Add markup

• Open the image file. If you haven't done so:
  • Open the management console for the project
  • Click the app launcher icon in the top-right, then select 'Field'
  • Click 'Feed' at the top and choose the desired category on the left.
  • Click on the image to open

If the image has any markups made earlier, it opens with the latest markup you created or shared with you. 

• Click at the top right to create an annotation:

• Use the toolbar on the right to add different types of markup elements to the image.

The markup process is similar to how annotations are added on plan sheets, making it intuitive and consistent. For detailed guidance, refer to the help articles linked in the table below, which are shared with the Plans module.

	-	Pinpoint a location on the image. See Add a Location markup for more guidance
	-	Create length markups. The ruler tool provides the capability to measure any unknown distance between two points. It must first be calibrated according to the scale used in the drawing to ensure accurate measurements. Once calibrated for a sheet, you can utilize the ruler tool and the line and shape tools to make precise length and area markups directly on the sheet, adding detailed dimensions as needed. See Add Length Measurements for more guidance.
	-	Mark an area with a polygonal shape as required. This is useful to encircle an area with an irregular shape. You can select the color, drag, reshape, and position the item as per your needs.  See Create Polygonal markups for more guidance.
	-	Draw free-form/freehand shapes as markups. You can choose the line thickness and color for your markups. See Create a free-form/freehand markup for more guidance.
	-	Highlight specific portions of the image. See Highlight areas, dimensions, and notes for more guidance.
	-	Add a text markup. You can choose color and font size, and enter your notes and comments to suit your needs. See Insert Text Notes for more guidance.
	-	Spotlight an area on the image with the cloud shape tool. You can select the color, resize, background fill, etc., as per your needs.  See Add a cloud markup for more guidance.
	-	Add a line or an arrow to point to a specific spot or item in the image. You can resize, rotate, and position the line/arrow on any portion of the image. See Add Lines and Arrows for more guidance.
	-	Area markup with box, round/ellipse, and triangle shapes. Encircle an area or a spot on the image to highlight it. You can select the color, resize, rotate, drag, and position the item as per your needs. See Mark areas for more guidance.
	-	Attach location identifier icons to an image. See Mark Location Identifiers for more details.
	-	Fill tool - Choose the color and transparency for the background fill when making markings like a square, circle, cloud, etc. See Setup stroke width and color for more guidance.
	-	Select the color and stroke width for your markup. Applies to all tools except the image markup tool. Also serves as the font size tool for the text tool. You can set the stroke width and color for the markups and set the font size for any text markup. See Setup stroke width and color for more guidance.

Each markup element you add is created as a layer over the image.

• Once done, click 'Save Markup' on the top right to merge the layers and save it as a single markup.

Locate Elements

The layer editor on the left lets you view the layers and edit the currently created markup. 

• Click  on the left to open the layer editor. The Layer Editor displays all elements from the selected markups in expandable, collapsible groups for organized viewing.

• Click the element label in the Layer Editor to locate it on the plan sheet. The element is instantly highlighted and selected on the sheet, making it easy to reference and act on.
• Use the icon to show or hide the layer
• Click the icon to remove an element added by mistake

Edit Markup

• Click 'Edit Markup' on the right to start editing
• Open the layer editor and use the  icon to remove unwanted markup elements
• Use the layer editor to locate elements, as mentioned above. You can also add new elements if necessary. 
• Use the handles to resize or rotate the shape markups
• Click and drag the element to relocate
• Click the save button once you make all the changes. 

Clone and Reuse Markup

• Open the image file as mentioned above. The image file opens with all the added markups on that image.
• Click the button on the top right
• Click on the markup you want to clone and use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+C. You can also locate markup elements from the layer editor as mentioned above.
• Use Ctrl + V to paste the markup. A clone of the markup is pasted above the existing one.

Once pasted, you can relocate, resize, and rotate the cloned version to fit your needs.

• Resize - Click and drag the handles (square) on the corners/sides to resize the element
• Rotate - Use the handle (blue dot) at the center of the element to rotate it
• Relocate - Click on the element, and drag it to the precise location you want to mark up

Delete Markup

• Open the image file as mentioned above.
• Click the button to delete all the markups

• Click 'Delete' to confirm your action.