Getting Started: Projects and Data in SDX-Cloud

Overview

In SDX-Cloud, a project is your central workspace for a real-world site or job. It keeps all related data in one place—such as 3D scans/point clouds, photos, maps, and reference files—so your team can find, review, and collaborate without scattering files across different locations.

Project types: System vs. Data

When creating a project, you choose between System projects and Data projects. Both organize your work, but they differ in how data is added and what workflows they support.

• System projects
  Used when your organization has an SDX system connected to SDX-Cloud (for example, SDX-Compact). In a System project, data captured by the connected device can be uploaded automatically into the project, reducing manual steps.

  Best for device-based workflows where data flows from a linked SDX system into SDX-Cloud.

• Data projects
  Used when you upload or import data via the SDX-Cloud web interface or supported apps. Data projects can contain many file types (for example point clouds, images, maps, CAD plans, and PDFs).

  SDX-PocketScan uploads belong in Data projects. PocketScan data (captured via Sodex Mobile) is uploaded into Data projects, not System projects.

  Best for organizing and analyzing uploaded datasets, including PocketScan scans and other external inputs.

Project sections overview

Projects are organized into sections. Availability can vary by setup, permissions, and enabled features.

• Data import: Upload or add raw input data so it can be processed and analyzed in the project.
• Data export: Access outputs and results generated from the project (downloads, deliverables, processed files).
• Infomap: Explore project data on an interactive map (datasets appear as layers you can toggle).
• Gallery: View and manage images related to the project.
• Calendar: Track project activity over time (for example, when data was added or tasks are scheduled).
• Phases: Organize work into stages and track progress across the workflow.
• Dashboards: View key project metrics and summary information at a glance.
• Visualization: Inspect data in more advanced views (for example, interactive 3D visualizations and analysis outputs).
• Files: Central file area for uploading, organizing, and accessing project documents and datasets.

Getting data into your project

How you add data depends on the project type:

• System project: Connect your SDX device and capture data using the appropriate field software. Data is uploaded into the project according to your system integration.
• Data project: Upload files directly in SDX-Cloud using the Upload function in the project, or upload via supported apps. SDX-PocketScan data is uploaded to Data projects via Sodex Mobile.

Next steps and best practices

To get started, create a project and add a small dataset to verify your workflow. If you use an SDX-PocketScan, create a Data project, capture a short test scan in Sodex Mobile, and confirm it appears in the project after upload/processing.

• Use clear naming: Choose descriptive names so projects are easy to identify (site + date + purpose).
• Organize files with folders: Create folders by data type or date to keep uploads manageable.
• Use map layers: Toggle layers in Infomap to compare datasets and understand changes over time.
• Invite collaborators: Add team members so everyone works from the same project data.
• Explore features gradually: Start with uploading and viewing data, then expand into visualization and exports.

Related Articles

• Project Types
• Project Overview
• Create Data Project
• Create System Project
• Understanding User Data
• Understanding System Data