Restoration: Documenting Damage with Photos in magicplan

Use multiple features for photographing damage in a floor plan on-site for comprehensive documentation.

Documenting damage with photos in magicplan enhances your ability to accurately assess and plan restoration projects. Using the Photo Annotation Object, Photos & Notes, and Virtual Tours, you can create detailed visual records of damage caused by disasters, fires, and water incidents. This detailed documentation is crucial for effective restoration, accurate insurance claims, and efficient project management.

Photo Annotation Object

The Photo Annotation Object allows you to add specific photos to precise locations within your floor plan. This is particularly useful for highlighting areas of significant damage or noting specific issues.

 Example Scenarios:

1. Fire Restoration: Mark areas with severe smoke or fire damage. For example, add photos of scorched walls, damaged wiring, or burnt furniture to your floor plan.
2. Water Restoration: Show specific areas affected by floods or leaks, with photos of water stains, mold growth, or damaged flooring. 

How to Use Photo Annotation Object:

1. In your floor plan, tap "+Insert" then tap "Object".
2. Open the Annotation object category and select the object labeled "Photo".
3. Drag or rotate the object to the location where you want to add a photo.
4. Tap the "i" icon next to the object name to open the Details Menu.
5. In the Details menu, tap the "Photos & Notes" tab. Begin adding photos of the damaged area.
6. Repeat the process throughout the floor plan for each affected area.

Photos & Notes

The Photos & Notes section allows you to attach multiple photos and detailed notes to specific floors, rooms, walls, or objects within your floor plan. This is ideal for creating a comprehensive visual and written record of the damage.

Scenarios:

1. Disaster Restoration: After a natural disaster, such as a hurricane or tornado, you can document the extent of the damage by attaching photos and detailed notes to each room. For instance, you can capture roof damage, broken windows, structural issues, and descriptions of the damage.
2. Water Damage Assessment: Attach photos of areas with visible water damage and add notes describing the severity, source, and any immediate concerns. 

How to Use Photos & Notes:

1. Open the project you are working on and tap on a floor, room, wall, or object. 
2. Tap the "i" icon next to the object name to open the Details Menu.
3. In the Details menu, tap the "Photos & Notes" tab. Begin adding photos of the damaged area.
4. Repeat the process throughout the floor plan for each affected area.
5. You will see the photos and notes reflected in your Report PDF export. 

Virtual Tours

The 360 Camera Object allows you to create immersive, panoramic Virtual Tours of the damaged property. This is especially useful for providing a complete visual context to stakeholders who cannot be on-site.

Scenarios:

1. Comprehensive Fire Damage Documentation: Use a 360 camera or panoramic photo to capture the entire scene of a fire-damaged room. This allows insurance adjusters and restoration teams to see the full extent of the damage from every angle.
2. Flood Restoration: After a flood, create virtual tours of affected areas to document standing water, water lines, and widespread damage. This immersive view helps assess the overall impact and planning of the restoration process.

How to create a Virtual Tour:

1. In your floor plan, tap "+Insert" then tap "Object".
2. Open the Annotation object category and select the object labeled "360 Panorama".
3. Drag or rotate the object to the location where you want to add a photo. Ensure the arrow is facing in the direction the photo will be taken. 
4. Tap the "i" icon next to the object name to open the Details Menu.
5. In the Details menu, tap the "Photos & Notes" tab.
6. Add photos with a compatible 360 camera or by taking panoramic photos with your mobile device. 

Learn more about creating and accessing your virtual tour.