Viewing and sharing data using the Multi-pane viewer
The Trimble Connect Multi-pane viewer enables you to efficiently manage and analyze large datasets, particularly mobile mapping datasets. It provides robust support for multi-pane set-ups with synchronized views, providing enhanced visualization and analysis to drive informed decision-making and innovative solutions.
Please see all the Multi-pane videos and the overview here: Trimble Connect Multi-pane viewer tutorials
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Use the 2D view to visualize trajectories, image positions, and 2D vector data against background maps, alongside specialized views such as cross-section and planar perspectives.
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Use the 3D view to delve into point cloud data, explore paths and trajectories, and interact with panoramic views. The Multi-pane viewer supports 3D model data and meshes, providing a holistic view of spatial information that is crucial for detailed analysis and decision-making.
To open the Trimble Connect Multi-pane viewer
To open the Trimble Connect Multi-pane viewer:
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Ensure the Reality Capture extension is enabled. See Get set up.
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Navigate to the Trimble Connect Reality Capture tab and select the Multi-pane button in the top toolbar.

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If Point Cloud data is available: Go to Trimble Connect > Reality Capture tab, select a dataset, and in the details tab that opens on the right side select the small arrow beside 'View in 3D'. Then select View in Multi-pane from the drop-down menu.
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If Mobile Mapping data is available: Open Trimble Connect > Reality Capture, select a dataset, and in the details tab that opens to the right side choose View in Multi-pane from the drop-down menu.
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For more than one selected dataset select View in Multi-pane in the Selected items panel.
Please check the Multi-pane overview videos and tutorials here: Trimble Connect Multi-pane viewer tutorials