A new Twinspect release (2024.9.0)
A new partnership between Twinsity and E38 Survey Solutions
24. October 2024
How PCL Construction used Twinspect in its SaskPower project
26. November 2024
Key new features overview
- Section tool.
- Ability to create smaller length measurements.
- Image control capabilities.
- Custom project thumbnail.
- Dutch language for both UI and project report.
- Improved user feedback when trying to access an organisation or project with no permissions.
- Improved upload process to avoid uploads stopped at 99%.
These features, along with general interface usability upgrades will leverage the workflow and the output of the inspection projects.
Feature 1: Sections
The Section Tool allows users to document and visualize the exact locations of annotations in various views. For instance, if inspecting a bridge with multiple supports, you can create sections like “North View” and “South View” that display where each annotation appears in a 3D projection. Annotations are marked with color-coded tags (according to the severity of the defect) that link directly to specific details in the PDF report. This is particularly helpful when conducting complex inspections, as each tag leads directly to its respective annotation for easy review. Users can customize the dimensions and depth of each section view to ensure only relevant annotations are displayed, keeping reports concise and focused on key areas.
Example: In a building inspection, creating separate East, West, Top, and Bottom views enables the report to show exactly where structural issues like cracks or corrosion are located on different facades.
Feature 2: Smaller length measurements
This update enhances the tool's precision, allowing for measurements as small as 1 cm. This is especially useful when inspecting detailed assets or fine elements where precise measurement is crucial, such as components in machinery or structural details on a bridge. Previously, such small measurements were difficult to capture, but now users can zoom in on even the tiniest parts and record accurate data.
Example: When measuring the diameter of a small bolt on an industrial asset surface, users can now accurately document it down to 1 cm, making maintenance planning and part replacement more precise.
Feature 3: Image control
Users can now control the brightness, contrast, and saturation of images in the project viewer. Adjusting these settings helps highlight specific details, like corrosion, cracks, or vegetation growth, which may otherwise be difficult to see. Each adjustment is saved for future viewing and is also applied to the PDF report, maintaining visual consistency for stakeholders who might review the document.
Example: Boosting the saturation on an image of a metal structure can make rust spots more visible, ensuring that they are adequately documented for maintenance planning.
Feature 4: Project thumbnail
This feature allows users to set a specific image as the project thumbnail. For projects that don’t have a 3D model, like express projects, users can select an image that represents the project best, making it the default thumbnail. This selected image then appears on both the project dashboard and as the cover page for PDF reports, creating a more polished and consistent look.
Example: In a roof inspection project, selecting an aerial view of the roof as the thumbnail gives viewers an immediate overview of the asset, making it easier for stakeholders to recognize the project.
Feature 5: Dutch language
The addition of Dutch to the application and PDF report generation allows users to work in their native language, which can improve comprehension and ease of use for Dutch-speaking users. When generating reports, users can now select Dutch from the language dropdown, ensuring that reports are accessible to clients and team members who prefer this language.Example: A company working with clients in the Netherlands can now produce reports in Dutch, making it easier for local teams and clients to review and discuss findings
To select the report language, click on “Generate Report” and choose the report language from the drop-down list.
Feature 6: Access error
Previously, if users tried to access a project or resource they no longer had permission for, they received a generic error message. Now, they’ll get a more specific message explaining that their access to that resource has been restricted. This feature improves transparency and reduces confusion for users, helping them understand if a project has been restricted by the asset owner or if there was an error in the access link.
