What's new

this page highlights our monthly releases to production here you can read about new features, iterations, or workflows in the annotation app april (16) classify points from 3d prelabel boxes 2026 04 28 you can now classify all points inside a 3d box prelabel in a single action while annotating 3d semantic segmentation, hover over a target object to reveal any prelabel box at that location, then shift+click or press r to classify every point inside it box classification tool docid\ m8j33puzyfef6gzpz7iuk color point cloud by frame 2026 04 28 a new color mode assigns each frame a distinct color from an alternating color map, with point intensity scaling the shade this makes it easier to spot dynamic objects in the aggregated point cloud view point cloud color mode frame rgb docid\ ral903vf5 h d4nlmr6sc polygon classification tool 2026 04 28 we've made an update to the polygon classification drawtool drawing the polygon in bev places points in the point cloud the polygon will be fixed w\ r t the point cloud while moving the camera drawing the polygon in perspective view the polygon lives in the 3d camera plane, moving the camera will move the polygon a long with it polygon classification tool docid\ jhivsyhtgqy8oz6d9k5ms 3d slice tool 2026 04 28 the 3d slice tool lets annotators split multiple 3d lines or lanes into separate objects in a single gesture activate the tool, then click and drag a stroke across every line you want to cut — each intersected shape is split at the crossing point, properties are copied to the new pieces slice tool docid\ xqexfgocwoxabns1k8s9d hide multi sensor cuboids 2026 04 28 you can now hide the multi sensor cuboids in the sensor display window sensor display settings docid\ yboy v4cwzcvq9eeuhr o object camera ruler 2026 04 28 you can now enable a ruler in the back and right object camera views to display z axis measurements in metric units it gives you a sense of scale at a glance, and when you drag an object vertically, a color coded delta indicator helps you avoid unnecessary micro adjustments enable from top menu > view > object camera ruler object camera ruler docid\ wq00nqtw hvavjskfarnn horizontal camera alignment for 3d line action assist 2026 04 15 when using action assist with 3d lines, the camera now smoothly rotates to stay horizontal with the line direction as new points are added when auto step is active this provides a consistent forward looking view where the line always extends to the right, making it easier to place nodes accurately as you move along the line action assist 3d lines docid\ d0k8kfthb7pib6swfwxse temporary region of interest 2026 04 01 in 3d point classification docid\ pjhfysmx9pnqw12xynior you are now able to temporarily mark a region in the point cloud that you want to focus on temporary region of interest docid\ m33dlujifgb1umfhyppbh show other objects in grid view 2026 04 01 in the class/ object docid\ vp9zp skcqayoawkzcxby top menu section you can now toggle whether you want to see other objects in grid view docid\ lowci6t7isxtsgl3wrc t or not camera image settings are now source specific 2026 03 30 the image settings docid\ ft4ntehkud epdgorr wp are now camera specific brightness and contrast is now set for each camera individually, this is cruicial as they can have vastly different exposure image settings docid\ ft4ntehkud epdgorr wp the red points highlight also show intensity 2026 04 01 with the intensity color mode, the red points inside the box now also display the intensity of the points point cloud color modes docid\ ral903vf5 h d4nlmr6sc follow object camera mode keeps the same size 2026 04 01 the task setting follow selected object docid\ rcyt2xxqz1qdwykj8mmwu will now preserve the same distance to the object for the 3d camera when changing frame instead of resetting the zoom level view docid\ rcyt2xxqz1qdwykj8mmwu new instruction dialogs 2026 04 01 the instruction dialogs has changed press the question mark to open and close the dialog point cloud slicing using min and max values 2026 04 01 you can now slice the point cloud using min and max values instead of just applying a max point slicing docid\ gtv4dz53czr jkxl1l1ly auto adjust point cloud intensity settings 2026 04 01 you can now 'auto adjust' the point cloud intensity settings based on the intensity values in the point clouds good values should be found with the press of a button intensity mode settings docid\ s i9ooppae8 fl4skp97z action assist 2d/ 3d fusion 2026 04 01 the single frame action assist for 2d/ 3d fusion will guide you through the optimal workflow will annotating the 3d box first, then draw the object in 2d in each source that the 3d box is visible in action assist 2d / 3d fusion docid\ take58ec1rmpcbldkzrn4 march (10) auto adjust point cloud intensity settings 2026 03 17 you can now 'auto adjust' the point cloud intensity settings based on the intensity values in the point clouds good values should be found with the press of a button intensity mode settings docid\ s i9ooppae8 fl4skp97z scene information window 2026 03 03 you can now view scene metadata directly in the annotation tool, if available access the scene information from top menu > general > scene information scene information docid 9sb6mmzwqr2g619o6icjd classify 3d points with 2d polygons 2026 03 03 you can batch project all 2d polygon annotations from the current camera view into the 3d point cloud points inside each projected polygon are automatically classified with the same id, speeding up tasks where objects need labeling in both 2d and 3d classify with 2d polygons docid\ mudve0hfkblfnvlho3ux using the tape measure in the 3d side cameras 2026 03 03 you can now use the tape measure in the 3d side cameras (back, top, and right views) drag to measure distances in meters, just like in the main 3d view tape measure docid\ qld bon55r9xo8v00co6c multiple visual regions of interest 2026 03 03 some projects require indicating regions where quality requirements or other conditions differ you can now configure multiple visual regions of interest that appear as colored outlines in the 3d point cloud view unlike standard regions of interest, these visual regions are informational only and do not restrict where you can place objects visual regions of interest docid\ kqosp7pconi4tozh7pgyc 3d cube fill opacity 2026 03 03 you can now control the fill transparency of 3d cuboids in the 3d view a new fill opacity slider in the geometry settings lets you adjust cuboid fill from fully transparent to fully opaque, making it easier to work in dense scenes or visually distinguish overlapping annotations cube fills also now display the annotation class color access the settings from top menu > window > geometry settings geometry settings docid\ fwdytg7 c jxh1jmqniqo cartesian and global grid opacity 2026 03 03 you can now control the transparency of the grid overlay in the 3d view a new grid opacity slider in the point cloud color settings lets you reduce the grid's visual presence while keeping it enabled, making it easier to focus on the point cloud data access the grid opacity setting from top menu > window > point cloud color interval point cloud color interval docid\ fwdytg7 c jxh1jmqniqo notification inbox 2026 03 03 you can now see all your notifications in one location with the new notification inbox simply click the inbox icon in the top menu bar to open a slide out panel listing all notifications a dot on the icon indicates unread notifications, and you can mark all as read or filter to display only unread items inbox docid 8so1k0quskdnsb1mbabwg pedestrian tool 2026 03 03 there is a new drawing tool optimized for pedestrians with this tool, you mark the points belonging to the target objects by placing cylinders around them, without needing extreme precision you have tracking features available with "quick paint " once all points are marked, simply press enter and we'll convert the marked points into cuboids pedestrian tool docid\ rhosyl ujq3xsux8cf2u occlusion automation 2026 03 03 this feature estimates an object's occlusion level and displays indicators in the right side menu and expanded camera drawer it eliminates guesswork in setting the occlusion property and helps users make more informed decisions estimated occlusion value in 2d grid view the 2d grid view now shows estimated occlusion values when you select a varying property with occlusion configured the camera source with the best visibility is highlighted in yellow occlusion docid\ pfu2i6hl9kzg3jzxwosfw estimated occlusion value in 2d grid view docid\ iswiuyx3ptr7adsl0mpau february (5) 2d miniature toolbar 2026 02 17 the miniature 2d image in the 3d view has been redesigned, with a brand new toolbar to make it easier to access quick projection and the search light features 2d miniature image docid\ budtv3ll0y3hhqyk8qxgl property review filters > property overlay 2026 02 17 we have made the following changes removed toggle inspect mode new toggle (and name of feature) property overlay window design replaced with a left side menu checkboxes in the right side menu can be turned on/off separately from the toggle checkboxes are turned off by default to change this, go to the right side menu > click on the more menu (three dots) at the top right > select to show checkboxes property overlay docid\ nhzgrcsfqjgcxo2bphp7v edit tab docid\ zicm7avhq1eaf hkrqlfp 2d bounding box autocomplete 2026 02 17 provides a less cluttered and more clear interface for using prelabels to improve productivity 2d bounding boxes docid\ tfjsznromwyazm4 smr5c align 3d line to ground 2026 02 03 aligns a 3d line or lane to the ground surface the tool adds temporary sample points along the line, aligns them to the ground, and removes any that are not needed to represent the elevation profile all original nodes are kept align 3d line to ground docid\ x9wxtkjn4v1wnbz3aphec multi selection 2026 02 03 select multiple objects at once to perform bulk actions windows/linux ctrl + click on objects mac cmd + click on objects this works in the 2d and 3d views, as well as in the object list in the sidebar multi selection docid\ kxsn m4wprpsbjqasn275 january (5) create connected 2d lines from 3d projections 2026 01 07 instantly generate 2d shapes from 3d line projections with a new toolbar button create your 3d line, switch to 2d view, and click to automatically produce matching 2d lines or polygons across all frames for each camera source create connected 2d line docid\ admqbepnad39yf8mzbx1g overwrite existing properties 2026 01 07 you can now overwrite existing properties when pasting or duplicating properties, including duplicating or pasting object links paste properties docid\ uwjx3tigr8rgs2eghw7fb duplicate properties docid\ uwjx3tigr8rgs2eghw7fb remove redundant points with one click 2026 01 07 remove redundant points on 2d polylines or 3d lines/lanes with one click in the simplify dialog simplify 3d line/ lanes docid\ ed75bimfbdkc 5uyxixir simplify 2d polyline docid\ frlob wa mtny7hhj4brs lane connection customization 2026 01 07 you can now adjust lane connections with curve type (soft, sharp) and curve strength controls lane connection docid\ t7pvih7 6 q3nbueccdgf december (3) select projected 3d line/ lane points in 2d miniature image 2025 12 03 you can now select projected 3d line/ lane points in the 2d miniature 2d miniature image docid\ budtv3ll0y3hhqyk8qxgl projections docid\ hngmpfpjhtmacdfuwwe8m action assist for 3d lines update 2025 12 02 action assist for 3d lines now works without pre labels action assist 3d lines docid\ d0k8kfthb7pib6swfwxse quick move classification polygon 2025 11 28 you are now able to use quick move to translate the polygon drawn with the classification polygon tool polygon classification tool docid\ jhivsyhtgqy8oz6d9k5ms