Unlocking the Power of the Panoramic Photo Pane in MJ4D

The Panoramic Photo Pane has always been one of MJ4D’s most visually immersive tools, but it’s now smarter, faster, and more interactive than ever. With recent feature rollouts, the pano pane has evolved from a visual reference into a fully integrated workspace, with measurement tools previously limited to the pointcloud pane now available directly on the image – offering a more intuitive and recognizable view. You can measure, analyze, and communicate project-critical details — all without leaving the image.  

Photo capture of the pinpoint menu

Whether you work in infrastructure, inspection, or design, the new tools built into MJ4D’s pano pane are designed to streamline your workflow and improve team coordination. 

Take Real-World Measurements Inside the Image 

With the latest MJ4D updates, you can now take distance, height, and slope measurements directly within the panoramic image. This feature is enhanced by Illuminate Mode, which overlays point cloud intensity data as a 2D visualization, making measurements more accurate and easier to align.  

Example of two height measurements and a point measurement

You can: 

• Drop a Point to see real-world coordinates 

• Measure Distance along any path 

• Compare Height between two points 

• Analyze Slope with instant calculations 

• Edit, Erase, or Organize measurements using the built-in interface 

These tools make it easier than ever to confirm site conditions, document changes, and communicate design intent with clarity. 

Use Pinpoint to Tag, Classify, and Share Data 

The Pinpoint tool allows you to label and save critical project data directly inside the panoramic image. Each Pinpoint is georeferenced and customizable, making it easy to manage asset inventories, mark inspection locations, or flag design notes. Whether it’s an inspection detail, a design comment, or a critical utility location, you can: 

• Place a pinpoint on a specific feature or asset 

• Attach metadata such as asset type, material, or condition 

• Share the point with someone else, bringing them to that specific location in the viewer 

• View and export your Pinpoint list for use in other GIS or CAD software 

For projects that require traceability and cross-platform compatibility, Pinpoint makes MJ4D a powerful data visualization and reporting tool. 

Example of pinpoint being used to annotate signs

X-Ray Mode: See What’s Hidden 

MJ4D’s X-Ray Mode provides visual context that tells the user whether a given feature is visible by real-world line of sight or obstructed, making it easier and more intuitive to work in indoor spaces or dense projects. When activated, this mode improves clarity in dense areas like vegetation, structural assemblies, or mechanical rooms. It’s especially useful during virtual site walkthroughs, inspections, or when working with multi-layer infrastructure. 

• See beyond obstructions 

• Identify details behind walls or vegetation 

• Improve accuracy when placing points or measurements 

  
  

Default view – streamlined for indoor viewing of multi-floor indoor data.

X-Ray Mode Enabled – Obstructed locations are now visible.

Illuminate Mode: Enhanced Visual Intelligence 

Illuminate Mode is now seamlessly integrated into the panoramic measurement tools. When activated, it highlights the underlying point cloud data with a 2D overlay, revealing surfaces, edges, and intensity levels. This makes it easier to take accurate measurements and interpret imagery — even in low-light or shadowed conditions. 

Illuminate Mode is ideal for: 

• Measuring slopes and distances 

• Detecting flat vs. sloped surfaces 

• Working with challenging lighting environments 

  
  

Illuminate mode off vs on, example of the benefits in low light environments

 The Panoramic Photo Pane Elevates Your Workflow 

The panoramic photo pane is no longer just about seeing the site; it’s about understanding it. Whether you're confirming a slope near a drainage structure, creating a punch list with pinpoints, walking stakeholders through a project virtually, or exporting measured data for reports and GIS platforms, the new tools in the photo pane deliver precision, clarity, and flexibility — all in one place. 

See It in Action 

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