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# From Survey / Measurement to Renovation proposal

### The Visuary project in 4 steps

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\ <mark style="background-color:yellow;">**Scan → Existing floor plan → Renovation floor plan → Sharing**</mark>

[**Scan**](/guide-visuary-en/the-scan/perform-a-scan.md)\
The LiDAR scan automatically generates the existing floor plan on site. A 3D view of the scan remains available to view the surfaces of individual walls.

[**Existing floor plan**](https://help.visuary.com/vos-premiers-projets-sur-visuary/du-releve-a-la-proposition-de-renovation#le-plan-actuel)\
Reflects the existing condition, the as-is state: the basis for the pre-work quantity takeoff and site data.

[**Renovation floor plan**](https://help.visuary.com/vos-premiers-projets-sur-visuary/du-releve-a-la-proposition-de-renovation#le-plan-renove)\
Model your renovation proposal (changes, finishes, equipment). Retrieve the quantity takeoff for the proposal and generate a cost estimate based on the differences with the existing floor plan. View and compare both plans with the before/after view, create a reference plan, etc.

[**Sharing**](https://help.visuary.com/vos-premiers-projets-sur-visuary/du-releve-a-la-proposition-de-renovation#partager-le-projet-avec-le-dossier-pdf)\
Send an interactive link, an annotated reference plan or a PDF report to your client, colleagues or contractors in two clicks.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>I want to create a scan </td><td><a href="/guide-visuary-en/the-scan/perform-a-scan.md">Perform a Scan</a></td></tr><tr><td>I had an issue with the scan </td><td><a href="/guide-visuary-en/the-scan/solve-a-scan-issue.md">Solve a Scan issue</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## **The scan view**&#x20;

**The 3D scan view** is the first step: a 3D view to retrieve **the individual surface areas and dimensions of walls and openings.**

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To see the wall areas and dimensions in the Scan:&#x20;

1. **Click on the dot in the center of the walls whose area you want to know** (you can select the interior or exterior façades).&#x20;
2. The wall dimensions appear directly on the walls
3. The total area calculation is visible in "**Selected area**" and each selected wall is added to it
4. To exclude openings from the area calculation, uncheck "**Count openings**"
5. To include your sloped ceilings, check "Enable sloped-ceiling import" and "Re-import" (if you have already imported your plan)

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>The Scan view and individual wall surfaces </td><td><a href="/guide-visuary-en/the-scan/the-capture-view.md">The Capture view</a></td></tr><tr><td>Import sloped ceilings captured during the scan</td><td><a href="/guide-visuary-en/the-scan/the-capture-view.md#importer-des-rampants">The Capture view</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## **The existing floor plan**

The existing floor plan shows the current state. It is generated automatically after the scan. It reflects the walls, openings, rooms and equipment in place.

<mark style="background-color:yellow;">**You retrieve your as-is quantity takeoff from the existing floor plan.**</mark> <br>

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**If you start from a scan:**&#x20;

* [Rename your project and enter the client information](https://help.visuary.com/les-donnees/les-fichiers#visualiser-lensemble-des-informations-de-votre-projet) and download the images taken during the scan if needed
* [Add photos and comments directly ](/guide-visuary-en/the-scan/photos-and-comments.md)on the existing floor plan or [view the ones taken during the scan ](/guide-visuary-en/the-scan/photos-and-comments.md#consulter-les-commentaires-pris-durant-la-capture)
* [Specify the wall types](/guide-visuary-en/floor-plan/walls.md#modifier-le-type-de-mur) — required for the[export of heat-loss surfaces](/guide-visuary-en/according-to-your-profession/diagnosis-audit.md#exporter-lenveloppe-thermique) and to reflect the existing condition accurately.&#x20;
* [Rename your rooms from the floor plan](/guide-visuary-en/floor-plan/the-rooms.md#modifier-lappellation-dune-piece) — for clear labels in the [quantity takeoff](/guide-visuary-en/data/the-quantity-takeoff.md), the cost estimate, the [PDF report ](/guide-visuary-en/sharing-and-export/pdf-report.md)and the [exports](/guide-visuary-en/sharing-and-export/exports.md)
* [Add or edit existing equipment](/guide-visuary-en/floor-plan/objects.md) — some are not detected automatically during the scan, and their presence on the existing floor plan allows [the cost estimate](/guide-visuary-en/data/cost-estimate.md) to calculate the removal / demolition or modifications of items by comparing it with the renovation floor plan
* [Annotate constraints and points to watch ](/guide-visuary-en/data/annotations.md)— so you do not forget anything between the site visit and the office
* [Finishes are applied by default, you can change them if you want ](/guide-visuary-en/visualization/the-finishes-coverings.md#appliquer-un-revetement-sur-plusieurs-surface-en-meme-temps)

**If you draw your plan from scratch**

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&#x20;Always complete the existing floor plan before starting the renovation floor plan.
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#### Depending on your trade:&#x20;

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Diagnostic and audit: Survey / Measurement, Quantity takeoff and heat-loss areas </td><td><a href="/guide-visuary-en/according-to-your-profession/diagnosis-audit.md">Diagnosis / audit</a></td></tr><tr><td>Parquet flooring: Survey / Measurement, Quantity takeoff and installation plan </td><td><a href="/guide-visuary-en/according-to-your-profession/parquet-flooring.md">Parquet flooring</a></td></tr><tr><td>Tiling: Survey / Measurement, Quantity takeoff and installation plan </td><td><a href="/guide-visuary-en/according-to-your-profession/tiling.md">Tiling</a></td></tr><tr><td>Painting: Survey / Measurement, Quantity takeoff and installation plan </td><td><a href="/guide-visuary-en/according-to-your-profession/painting.md">Painting</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

***

## The Renovation floor plan

Go to the Renovation floor plan tab. All your changes here do not affect the Existing floor plan — you can compare both at any time by [activating the Before/after view.](/guide-visuary-en/visualization/view-modes.md#les-differents-modes-de-vue)

<mark style="background-color:yellow;">**It is from the Renovation floor plan that you get your Quantity takeoff and Cost estimate for renovation proposals.**</mark> <br>

**Modify the walls**

* [Add, move or delete partitions](/guide-visuary-en/floor-plan/walls.md)
* [Change the type or thickness of existing walls ](/guide-visuary-en/floor-plan/walls.md#modifier-le-type-de-mur)
* [Add insulation layer](/guide-visuary-en/floor-plan/walls.md#ajouter-de-lisolant)

**Place the fixtures**

* [Add the new fixtures from the Objects button](/guide-visuary-en/floor-plan/objects.md)
* [Customize the new fixtures](/guide-visuary-en/floor-plan/objects.md#personnaliser-un-objet) (showers, screens, Plumbing fixtures / Taps, etc)

**Apply finishes**

* [Switch to 3D view and apply floors, walls and ceilings](/guide-visuary-en/visualization/the-finishes-coverings.md)

**Annotate the proposal**

* [Annotate material choices, installation instructions or points to note directly on the plan ](/guide-visuary-en/data/annotations.md#les-annotations-textes)
* [Add visible dimensions to key areas](/guide-visuary-en/data/annotations.md#ligne-de-cotation)

**With Intégral**, you'll be able to export technical formats of your plans, create renders and elevation views, learn more by[ clicking here.](/guide-visuary-en/settings-and-subscriptions/subscriptions-and-billing.md#labonnement-integral)&#x20;

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Create proposal variations</td><td><a href="/guide-visuary-en/visualization/variants.md">Variants</a></td></tr><tr><td>Visualizing your proposals</td><td><a href="/guide-visuary-en/visualization/renderings.md">Renderings</a></td></tr><tr><td>Create a PDF report of your proposal for your client </td><td><a href="/guide-visuary-en/sharing-and-export/pdf-report.md">PDF report</a></td></tr><tr><td>Learn more about the Intégral subscription</td><td><a href="/guide-visuary-en/settings-and-subscriptions/subscriptions-and-billing.md#labonnement-integral">Subscriptions and billing</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

***

## Share the project with the PDF report

*Requires an Essentiel or Intégral subscription*

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**Via PDF report — a complete downloadable package:**

With the subscription **Essentiel** :

* Dimensioned 2D plan
* Full quantity takeoff
* Plan with comment Location pins and photos

With the subscription **Intégral**, access additional pages:

* 3D plan and first-person view
* HD renderings
* Elevation view
* Cost estimate page
* Area page
* Ability to add, delete and reorder pages<br>

<p align="center"><a href="https://files.gitbook.com/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZFcDkdPcFkKsLAju8DW3%2Fuploads%2FtO8C97gTcLYixyILe3Km%2FMARTIN%20diag.pdf?alt=media&#x26;token=ac19e60f-a9a8-426a-88f8-25bfa3a6acb7" class="button primary">Click here to download the project's Essentiel PDF </a></p>

## Share the project by link or email

*Sharing is available without a subscription*

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<p align="center"><strong>Through sharing (via link or email invitation with permissions)</strong><br></p>

* Plan view in 2D, 3D and first-person view
* Access to comments and geolocated photos
* Access to the full quantity takeoff

<p align="center"><em>Visit this link to see what access the person receives to the project:</em> </p>

<p align="center"> <a href="https://visuary.app/p/nvgmilt22Gv2/renovate?view=iso">Visuary plan - Martins R3 project</a></p>

***

## Go further with Intégral

* HD renders to present the choice of wood species or shade to the client
* Automatic cost estimate generated from your Quantity takeoff
* Access to the advanced finishes library
* Complete PDF report with render, 3D views, customizable pages, areas, etc

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>The Intégral subscription</td><td><a href="/guide-visuary-en/settings-and-subscriptions/subscriptions-and-billing.md#labonnement-integral">Subscriptions and billing</a></td></tr><tr><td>Renders</td><td><a href="/guide-visuary-en/visualization/renderings.md">Renderings</a></td></tr><tr><td>The PDF report </td><td><a href="/guide-visuary-en/sharing-and-export/pdf-report.md">PDF report</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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