The Annotation Panel is the TWINSPECT® module that is responsible for applying and managing annotations both in the 3D Panel and in the Photo Panel. The management of the annotations includes the enrichment with meta data as well as the order of the annotations in the Annotation Tree in folders and sub folders. There are different annotation formats, especially important is the distinction between annotations in the 3D model and on the photographs. Only the latter photo annotations can be exported from the application in the form of a structured TWINSPECT® report as a PDF. The Annotation panel is divided into the Annotation Tree Browser on the left and the Annotation Detail on the right. The Annotation Panel can be shown or hidden by the respective button in the toolbar.
10.1. Annotation Tree Browser
The Annotation Browser represents annotations in a tree-like structure. The root level is a folder with the name “Annotations” which cannot be changed. New annotations will automatically be deposited in this root folder but can be moved to folders and even subfolders. Instead of a toolbar there are several context related icons in every line of the tree browser, some of them are available either for folders or for annotations. Please note, that the icons for folders are only visible if the folder is expanded so you cannot delete a folder and its content accidently without seeing it. The icons on the right side of the list element are only visible if the element is selected or hovered over. The selected element and the hovered on element are highlighted.
Expand/Collapse Tree Element
By clicking on the blue triangle on the left side, the corresponding line will expand or collapse.
Show/Hide Annotation/Folder in Report
If the checkbox is checked, the annotation will is visible in the 3D Panel or Photo Panel and will be included in the TWINSPECT Report. If unchecked, vice versa, it will neither be visible in the model or photo nor in the report.
Annotation Type and Name
There are different annotation types, especially important is the distinction between annotations made in the 3D Panel and in the Photo Panel. Only the latter photo annotations can be exported from the application in the form of a structured report as a PDF. In the Annotation Detail view it is possible to give a name for each annotation. This name will be shown next to the type defining icon in the annotation tree.
Rectangle
The Rectangle is the only Photo Annotation and is marked with the color gradations of the classification. Accordingly, it can be selected and applied from the Annotation Panel in the Photo Viewer toolbar. This type of annotation is classifiable and is displayed in the report to describe the area with damage or comments. The annotation is the most important tool and can be classified and noted in several ways and is shown in the Report.
Tag
A Tag is a marked spot in the 3D model. It can be selected and applied from the Annotations toolbar in the 3D Panel.
Distance
A Tag is a line between to points in the 3D model. It can be selected and applied from the Annotations Toolbar in the 3D Panel.
Path
A Path is a line between several points in the 3D model. It can be selected and applied from the Annotations Toolbar in the 3D Panel.
Area
An Area is a surface enclosed by several lines in the 3D model. It can be selected and applied from the Annotations toolbar in the 3D Panel.
Copy Annotation Link to Clipboard
This button copies a URL into the cache that contains the corresponding annotation as a deeplink, so that it is directly selected and displayed when TWINSPECT® is opened via this link. The link can be inserted into an e-mail, for example, using CTRL-V, APPLE-V, or the Paste-menu item.
Create New Annotation Folder
This icon exists only in folder list items. Clicking it creates a new empty folder as a subfolder of the selected folder.
Delete Annotation
This button deletes the annotation.
Sorting
Annotations but also folders can be sorted by drag and drop. To move an annotation to a folder, it can simply be dragged onto it. To move it to a parent folder, it must be dragged so that it is outside the folder. The mouse pointer changes accordingly if the annotation or folder can be dropped or not dropped.
10.2. Annotation Details
The Annotation Details view contains several tabs of meta data for the selected annotation in the annotation tree or in the 3D Panel or in the Photo Panel. The number of tabs depends on the selected annotation. In the title bar there is an icon that shows the type of annotation and next to it the title given to it. The annotations are considered in two different versions. The 2D annotation can be annotated directly in the image in the Image Board. These annotations are transferred in the report. When no annotation is selected, the details view is empty. The different tabs and their contents are described below:
2D Annotations
Details
In the detail section, information can be added to the annotations that have been created.
Rectangles have an extended detail window where detailed information can be displayed. All relevant details are transferred to the report.
Damage Type
The name of the annotation can be freely chosen. The first letter of the name will be the sigil on the icon of the annotation.
Damage Note
In this window you can describe the damage in more detail.
Recommended Actions
For further action, the annotation can be set to "Keep Under Observation" or "Repair".
Costum Tags
Here the damaged areas can be assigned to specific tags using a drop-down menu.
External Link
With the external link function, web pages and URLs can be assigned. This link will be displayed in the report, but can also be opened immediately with the open button.
Severity Level
A distinction can be made between 5 different severity levels and the information level.
Images
This tab is only available for photo annotations (with the type “Rectangle”) and allows it, to add further images to the annotation that will be included in the report. In order to add an image, this can be dragged and dropped from the photo browser.
3D Measurements
Details
In the detail section, information can be added to the measuremt that have been created.
Measurements have an extended detail window where detailed information can be displayed that is shown in the TWINSPECT® project.
Title
The name of the measurement can be freely chosen.
Description
In this text field a free text can be entered to describe the annotation.
External Link
With the external link function, web pages and URLs can be assigned.
Severity Level
A distinction can be made between 5 different severity levels and the information level.