Introduction
KYRO has expanded its suite of tools to include advanced PDF markup functionalities specifically designed to streamline project redlining processes. This powerful feature set allows users to annotate, draw, and measure directly on project documents, ensuring that all modifications and notes are precise and clearly communicated.
Accessing PDF Markup Tools in KYRO Mobile App:
Launch the KYRO mobile application.
Choose the relevant project from your project list.
Look for tile that says "Documents"
Locate the document you want to work on, available in either KYRO's internal document management or cloud-integrated files.
In the document view, you'll find a top menu with options including:
Search Function: Search for specific words or drawing numbers and see the pages that contain those words.
Share: Export the document as a PDF or image, with the ability to select specific pages.
Annotation Filter: Sort through different annotations made on the document by you and others.
Pencil Icon: Enables the markup tools on the left hand side of the screen.
Markup and Redlining Tools
Leave icons pressed to get more editing tool options.
Notes: Add comments and annotations to the document. Simply click the notes icon and tap anywhere on the pdf to add.
Free Text: Select the free text tool to add text directly into the document. Do this by tapping anywhere on the document and begin typing directly.
Signature: Add signature to documents when needed. Select the signature icon which will prompt a box for you to enter your signature. Once complete, click done and move and resize the signature to the appropriate place and side.
Freehand Tool: Draw freely to emphasize or illustrate points.
Highlighter Tool: Highlight important sections of text.
Lines and Shapes: Draw attention to specific areas by utilizing the lines and shapes built in.
Redlining Specific Tools
The redlining functionality is enhanced by tools that allow for the precise calibration and measurement of distances, perimeters, and areas, ensuring accuracy in annotations:
Measuring Tool: Calibrate the document to specific scales for accurate distance measurement.
Distance Lines: Add line measurements post-calibration.
Perimeter and Area Measurement: Calculate the perimeter or area of shapes using the calibrated scale.
Embed Images: Incorporate additional imagery into the document for enhanced clarity.
Conclusion
KYRO's PDF Markup and redlining capabilities provide a detailed and accurate means of revising and updating project documents. These features are essential for maintaining the integrity and precision of project planning and execution, all from the convenience of the KYRO mobile app.