Overview
This guide covers the most common issues Operators encounter while working in Stitch, including scan alignment errors and overlapping scans. Each section provides clear troubleshooting steps to keep your project export-ready and your final iGUIDE accurate, polished, and free of distortion or pano placement errors.
By resolving alignment and overlap issues early, Operators can avoid export failures and drafting problems, ensuring every iGUIDE project moves smoothly through the production workflow and delivers a clean, professional 3D tour to the end client.
In This Article
Scan Alignment Errors
Common Symptoms
- Distorted floor plans
- Misaligned panoramas
- Export errors when finalizing the projects.
Troubleshooting Steps
- Run Arrange All Scans to auto-align the project
- Manually adjust misaligned scans using the floor plan view
- Use visual cues in the laser data — such as straight walls and corners — to guide alignment
- Confirm scans were captured with a clear line of sight between positions
Tip: Perform alignment early in your workflow to avoid issues during pano placement or export.
Overlapping Scans
What Causes Overlaps
- Two or more scans placed within 50 cm (19.7 in) of each other
- Often prevents the project from exporting successfully
Troubleshooting Steps
- Open the floor plan view in Stitch to locate flagged overlapping scans
- Move one or more scans to increase spacing between them
- Disable one of the overlapping scans if repositioning isn't practical
Best Practice: Maintain at least 50 cm between scan positions during capture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happens if I skip alignment?
A: You may encounter misaligned floor plans, pano placement issues, and export errors.
Q: Why does my floor plan look distorted?
A: This is often due to misaligned or overlapping scans. Check the laser data and adjust accordingly.
Q: Can I disable scans without deleting them?
A: Yes. Disabling a scan will remove it from the export process, and final 3D tour without deleting the data.