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Tree Layer (New feature September 2025)

The new Scanifly Tree Layer is a powerful tool that allows you to enhance the accuracy of your 3D models by adding and customizing trees within your virtual scene.

Accessing the Tree Layer and Adding Trees

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To get started, you'll first need to access the Tree Layer from the main menu.

  1. Open the Layer Menu: Navigate to and click on the "Layer" menu.

  2. Select "Trees": From the dropdown, select the "Trees" option.

  3. Add a Tree: You can add a tree in two ways:

    • Click the plus icon (+) next to the Trees layer.

    • Use the keyboard shortcut by pressing the 'T' key.

Once in tree-planting mode, you will see a green dot on your map. This indicates where your tree will be placed.

  • To Plant a Tree: Click and drag with your left mouse button to place a tree on the map. You can continue to click and drag to plant multiple trees.

  • To Exit Planting Mode: Press the 'Esc' key on your keyboard.

 

Selecting and Editing Multiple Trees

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You can easily select and edit multiple trees at once to save time.

  1. Select Multiple Trees: Click and hold your left mouse button and drag to draw a selection box around the trees you wish to edit.

  2. Move Trees: With multiple trees selected, press the 'M' key to move them all at once.

  3. Adjust Height: Click and drag the arrow that appears above the selected trees to increase or decrease their height simultaneously.

 

Customizing Individual Trees

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For more detailed adjustments, you can select and edit a single tree.

  1. Select a Tree: Simply click on any individual tree to select it.

  2. Open the Edit Menu: Once a tree is selected, you can either adjust it from the menu that appears on the left or by interacting with the tree directly.

From the menu, you can customize the following parameters:

  • Tree Type: Change the species of the tree.

  • Canopy Color: Adjust the color of the leaves.

  • Opacity: Make the tree more or less transparent.

  • Height: Set a specific height for the tree.

  • Canopy Width: Adjust the width of the tree's canopy.

  • Trunk Width: Change the thickness of the trunk.

  • Ground Height: Adjust the tree's vertical position relative to the ground.

  • Remove Trunk: You can toggle the trunk off to have a floating canopy.

 

Additional Features and Best Practices

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Here are a few more tips to help you work efficiently with the Tree Layer:

  • Copy and Paste: You can copy and paste trees using standard keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V or Cmd+C and Cmd+V).

  • Cut and Paste: Similarly, you can cut and paste trees (Ctrl+X and Ctrl+P or Cmd+X and Cmd+P).

  • Work from a Top-Down View: For the most accurate initial placement, it is recommended to work from a top-down view when planting your trees. You can make more detailed adjustments later at an oblique angle.

  • Utilize Other Layers: Have your LIDAR or Google 3D layers active while placing and adjusting trees. This will help you to more accurately match the 3D scene to the real-world environment.