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Sodex Mobile: Getting Started

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Summary

Sodex Mobile is the field app for capturing measurements and 3D scans, reviewing capture jobs, and synchronizing work with SDX-Cloud. The app is organized around four swipe-based pages so you can move quickly between setup, capture, review, and settings.

Important: On SDX-Pole and 3D Scan, the RTK Receiver, GNSS, and NTRIP tiles should all be green before you capture measurements or start a scan.

Introduction

Use Sodex Mobile when you want to collect field data and move it into SDX-Cloud from one mobile workflow. The app combines layer-based SDX-Pole measurements, 3D scan capture, job review, and app settings in a single interface.

  • SDX-Pole is used for layer-based measurements such as points, lines, and areas.
  • 3D Scan is used for 3D scan capture.
  • Jobs is used to review saved captures and their upload status.
  • Settings is used to manage language, units, and general app settings.
Note: Layers are the main structure for SDX-Pole measurements.

Scan-related actions can depend on the connected SDX-PocketScan device, the active device license, and overall device readiness. The active device license is shown in GNSS receiver status when a device is connected.

Prerequisites

  • You have an SDX-Cloud account and access to the correct project.
  • You use a supported iPhone. Scan capture is supported starting with iPhone 12.
  • You have a stable internet connection for sign-in, synchronization, and uploads.
  • If you want to use scan-related workflows, your SDX-PocketScan device is registered in SDX-Cloud and has an active device license.
  • If you want to use correction services, your NTRIP setup is ready.
  • If you want to capture measurements in SDX-Pole, tilt compensation can be initialized successfully.

Step-by-step instructions

1. Prepare and mount the SDX-PocketScan

  1. Take the SDX-PocketScan out of the box and assemble it for first use.
  2. Attach the device securely to your phone.
  3. Check that the device is mounted correctly before you continue with connection and capture setup.

Use this Storylane demo to see the setup flow:

Expected result: The SDX-PocketScan is assembled and mounted on your phone, ready for connection and setup.

2. Sign in and open the correct project

  1. Open Sodex Mobile and sign in with your SDX-Cloud credentials.
  2. Open the project where you want to work.
  3. Confirm that the project is the correct destination for your measurements or scans.

Expected result: You are signed in and ready to work in the correct project.

3. Get familiar with the main app pages

  1. Swipe through the app to move between SDX-Pole, 3D Scan, Jobs, and Settings.
  2. Use SDX-Pole when you want to capture layer-based field measurements.
  3. Use 3D Scan when you want to create a scan.
  4. Use Jobs when you want to review saved captures and upload progress.
  5. Use Settings when you need to adjust language, units, or other app preferences.

Expected result: You know where each main workflow starts.

4. Check readiness before capture

  1. Open SDX-Pole or 3D Scan.
  2. Review the three status tiles in the status bar: RTK Receiver, GNSS, and NTRIP.
  3. Wait until all three tiles are green before you capture measurements or start a scan.
  4. Open the GNSS receiver status if you need to verify the connected device and the active device license.
  5. If the app indicates that firmware is outdated, complete the firmware update before you try to start a scan again.

If you need help preparing the pole hardware, see Article: Sodex Mobile - How to connect to the SDX-Pole Antenna.

To verify license, positioning quality, tilt compensation, and device information before you capture, see Article: Sodex Mobile: GNSS Receiver Management.

Expected result: Your device, positioning setup, and license state are ready for capture.

5. Capture measurements in SDX-Pole

  1. Open SDX-Pole.
  2. Select an existing layer or create a new layer for your work.
  3. Initialize tilt compensation.
  4. Once tilt compensation is complete, capture points, lines, or areas as needed.
  5. Review or rename the captured measurement if needed.

If you want the detailed layer-based measurement workflow, see Article: Sodex Mobile: Capturing measurements with the SDX-Pole Antenna.

Expected result: Your measurements are saved in the selected layer and ready for synchronization.

6. Capture scans in 3D Scan

  1. Open 3D Scan.
  2. Make sure the connected device is ready and the status bar confirms capture readiness.
  3. Wait until ARKit is ready.
  4. Tap Start.
  5. Let the 3-second countdown finish and continue the capture flow.
  6. Save the scan when the capture is complete.

For scan guidance and capture recommendations, see Article: Sodex Mobile: Best Practices for scanning with SDX-PocketScan.

Expected result: The scan is saved in the app and is ready for review or upload.

7. Review jobs and upload data

  1. Open Jobs to review saved scans and their upload state.
  2. Start the upload when the capture is complete and all required follow-up steps are finished.
  3. If your workflow includes Ground Control Points, complete that workflow before upload when required.
  4. Confirm after processing that the result appears in the correct SDX-Cloud project.

If you want to capture Ground Control Points immediately after a scan, see Article: Sodex Mobile: Capture GCPs directly after a scan.

If you want to upload a layer as project Ground Control Points, see Article: Sodex Mobile - Upload Project GCPs.

For broader Ground Control Point guidance, see Article: Sodex Mobile - How to work with and measure up GCPs.

Expected result: Your capture leaves the pending state and becomes available in SDX-Cloud.

8. Adjust settings when needed

  1. Open Settings when you need to change language, measurement units, or other app preferences.
  2. Review your connection-related settings before you start field work.
  3. Update NTRIP profiles when your correction-service setup changes.

For a full overview of app configuration, see Article: Sodex Mobile: Settings.

For more detail about correction-service setup, see Article: Sodex Mobile: Manage NTRIP profiles.

Expected result: The app matches your preferred setup before you continue working.

Limits and notes

  • Layers are the main structure for SDX-Pole measurements.
  • Scan-related actions can depend on the connected SDX-PocketScan device, the active device license, and overall device readiness.
  • If the connected device firmware is outdated, scan start can be blocked until the firmware is updated.
  • Some scan-related uploads stay blocked until required follow-up workflows are complete.
  • Some scan visualization behavior can differ on non-Pro devices.
  • Online synchronization is important for sign-in, uploads, and SDX-Pole measurement workflows.

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