Function Overview

The ImageView tool allows you to upload common image file types (jpg, jpeg, and png) to iTwin IoT for visualization of ground-based photography, aerial images, design plans, or any other 2-dimensional file. iTwin Iot then offers the ability to overlay sensors onto the image and configure then visualize sensor data on the image. An example of a photograph with sensor data overlay from the Image View tool is shown below.

 

 

Navigation to the Image View Tool

To start, if you are not already in an asset, navigate to that asset so that the Module selection bar is visible on the left side of the page, as below. The Module name bar can be turned on via the "Expand" carrot icon above the "Home" button on this Module selection bar. 

 

 

1. Navigate to Digital Twin- The Image View tool is located within the Digital Twin Module. To begin navigating to the tool click on the "Digital Twin" button on the left "Modules" sidebar. After clicking, you will be navigated to the Digital Twin module, typically the Map Layers page as shown below. 

 

 

2. Image ViewTool- Look for the Image view symbol, which looks like a picture , on the Digital Twin toolbar in upper right of the screen and click on it. This tool will typically be on the right side of this toolbar. You 

 

 

Congratulations, you have navigated to the Image View tool. If this is your first time using the ImageView tool, you will likely see a window on the right of the screen similar to the one below saying "No images found." The other articles in this section will show you how to upload images, affix sensors to the image, and display sensor readings.