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Brendon Rohde
26d 17h

Ability to Link Add Photos to the Plans

Planned

I would like the ability to link site photos directly to floor plans or elevations, so that when reviewing drawings I can quickly see photos of the exact area or wall I’m looking at.


Current Workflow Issue:

At the moment, I take site photos of existing conditions (walls, elevations, areas etc.), but there’s no simple way to tie these images back to my drawings. Later, when I’m reviewing plans, I have to manually search through my photo folders to find the matching images. This is time-consuming and makes quick referencing difficult.


Requested Functionality:

  1. Ability to open a floor plan or elevation within the software.
  2. Insert a marker (icon/arrow) on the drawing at the relevant wall or area.
  3. Link that marker to one or more photos taken on-site.
  4. Add directional notes (e.g., “looking North towards Wall A”) to clarify the viewing angle.
  5. Later, when reviewing the drawing, simply click/tap the marker to open the linked photo(s) for quick reference.

Benefits:

  • Faster referencing between site photos and drawings.
  • Reduces errors when recalling site conditions.
  • Makes it easier to communicate context with colleagues, consultants, and subcontractors.
  • Creates a centralised, visual record of site conditions tied directly to drawings.

Optional Enhancements:

  • Support for multiple photos per marker.
  • Ability to group or filter photo markers (e.g., by date, trade, or inspection type).
  • Auto-tagging of photos with metadata such as date/time and location.
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