PLANEANCOR

PlaneAncor is an augmented-reality workspace for establishing a physical coordinate frame, placing 3D models, reviewing model transforms, making estimated measurements and collaborating with trusted nearby Android devices.

MATCH A PHYSICAL COORDINATE SYSTEM
Scan a textured floor and two intersecting walls. Select Floor, Wall 1 and Wall 2, then create a right-handed Matching Coordinate System. The app displays a visible origin and red X, green Y and blue Z axes so orientation can be checked before placing content.

PLACE AND EDIT 3D CONTENT
Import supported 3D model files with explicit units. PlaneAncor preserves the source model and authored pivot while providing translation, rotation, scale, opacity and wireframe controls. A bundled 100 mm verification cube can be used to check scale and placement.

MEASURE IN THE REGISTERED FRAME
Capture two surface points or inspect the distance from the coordinate origin to a selected model pivot. Measurements and scene information can be exported for review.

SAVE, EXPORT AND RE-REGISTER
Save scene state locally, export measurements as CSV, export scene JSON, capture a screenshot, export original model files or create a portable PlaneAncor scene package. A restored scene must be registered again to the same physical reference before spatial use.

NEARBY COLLABORATION
Trusted Android devices can register the same physical corner and use an authenticated encrypted local-network room to exchange aligned scene state. Model-file reception is a separate user-controlled opt-in. There is no public social feed or automatic cloud project upload service in this release.

PRIVACY AND CONTROL
PlaneAncor requests camera access for AR tracking. Imported models, scene data and measurements are stored locally unless the user deliberately exports or shares them. The app has no Orthopractis account system, advertising SDK or Orthopractis-operated analytics backend. Google Play Services for AR (ARCore) is required and has its own data handling practices described in the privacy policy.

IMPORTANT LIMITATIONS
AR tracking can drift, lose alignment or produce inaccurate distances. PlaneAncor is a visualization and planning tool, not certified metrology, a protective safety system, medical navigation software or a substitute for independent verification. Check real-world dimensions, placement and clearance before relying on an overlay.

Requires an ARCore-supported Android phone or tablet and Google Play Services for AR.