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Map360 Technical Articles

  • Recovering an "AutoSave" drawing

    Occasionally a CAD file can become corrupted, and you will see this message if you attempt to open it:   This occurs most frequently if there was a problem when a file was transmitted by email, and if...

  • Map360 - Import Ortho Slice images fail to find image path

    In Map360, there is an issue with the Import Ortho Slice used with files generated from Register360 v2023.1.0. Upon import, instead of seeing your images you will see the slice number in the middle. T...

  • Map360 Crashes when you Save a Drawing

    A limited number of users have reported a serious problem with Map360 if they have a drawing with lots of graphics, an attached pointcloud, or high resolution attached imagery: The program works norma...

  • Map360 2024 Hotfix (2024.0.3.5245) - BPR Fence fails to draw cone

    In Map360 2024, the hotfix release v2024.0.3.5245, there is an issue with LGSx files where when using the Bullet Path Reconstruction, the fencing of the pointcloud area to detect the cones is not work...

  • AutoMap Key

    AutoMAP Format The AutoMAP Library is a .csv file, with the following columns. This file is used by both Map360 and EVR, so while most options are used by both programs, some apply only to one. COL HE...

  • Visual Statements Edge FX import into IMS Map360

    Follow these steps to import data from Visual Statement’s Edge FX data collection software to IMS Map360. 1. Connect your data collector to the computer and wait for Windows Mobile Device Center to op...

  • Using Google Sketchup Models in your Drawing using the Collada Importer

    IMS MAP360: USING COLLADA (GOOGLE SKETCH UP) SYMBOL LIBRARY *Note You will need to sign up for a free SketchUp account before you will be able to download symbols from the Collada library. 1.) In IMS ...

  • Using _MSFLATTEN to create a profile for determining sight lines

    To create an instant profile (quite useful for determining sight lines in vertical cases):    1.) First you need a series of 3D points in your drawing. These points may have come from a data collector...

  • Positioning the Sun

    Positioning the Sun in Map 360 The position of the sun and the timing of sunrise's and sunset's can be important factors to take into consideration in accident reconstruction. For example if the sun i...

  • Data Exported from PhotoModeler into Map 360

    PhotoModeler is a well-known photogrammetry program used in many fields, including forensics and accident reconstruction. Map360 is a well-know diagramming and documentation tool used in similar appli...