# Site Intelligence Platform Guides for the TraceAir platform — navigation, measurements, analysis, and collaboration tools. ## Getting Started Access TraceAir, understand scan tiers, navigate your site history, and learn the basics. - [How to access TraceAir](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14349720-how-to-access-traceair) - Log in at office.traceair.net, navigate between sites, and learn the main areas of the platform. - [Understanding TraceAir scan tiers](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14350041-understanding-traceair-scan-tiers) - Learn the differences between Silver, Gold, and Platinum scans — data accuracy, tool access, and add-ons. - [How to navigate scan dates and view site history](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14350134-how-to-navigate-scan-dates-and-view-site-history) - Browse your scan history, use the time machine preview, and understand date-specific data. - [How to save and manage Exhibits](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14350228-how-to-save-and-manage-exhibits) - Save your measurements, drawings, and annotations as persistent workspaces you can resume and share. ## Measurement Tools Measure elevation, distance, slope, area, volume, cross sections, and stockpiles on your site. - [How to check elevation and compare to design grade](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14350394-how-to-check-elevation-and-compare-to-design-grade) - Click any point to see scan elevation, design elevation, and the cut/fill difference. - [How to measure distance and slope between points](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14350444-how-to-measure-distance-and-slope-between-points) - Measure straight-line distance, overground distance, and average slope between two or more points. - [How to measure area, perimeter, and estimated volume](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14350480-how-to-measure-area-perimeter-and-estimated-volume) - Draw a polygon to calculate area, perimeter, and optionally estimate cubic yardage at a given depth. - [How to create a cross section to view elevation profiles](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14350533-how-to-create-a-cross-section-to-view-elevation-profiles) - Draw a line across your site to see scan, design grade, and comparison surface elevation profiles. - [How to measure stockpile volumes](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14350612-how-to-measure-stockpile-volumes) - Measure stockpile and pit volumes using automatic boundary detection or manual drawing. ## Earthwork Analysis Track Cut/Fill Balance, material movement, and installed infrastructure across scan dates. - [How to calculate Cut/Fill Balance for your site](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14350781-how-to-calculate-cut-fill-balance-for-your-site) - Calculate total cut, fill, and balance within any area — and track it across every scan date. - [How to track material moved between scan dates](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14350841-how-to-track-material-moved-between-scan-dates) - Measure how much material was moved between two scan dates for progress tracking and invoice verification. - [How to compare surfaces and read the heat map](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14350907-how-to-compare-surfaces-and-read-the-heat-map) - Visualize differences between your current scan and the design grade, original ground, or previous scan. - [How to track linear footage of installed infrastructure](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14350994-how-to-track-linear-footage-of-installed-infrastructure) - Track cumulative linear footage of utilities, retaining walls, curbs, and other linear features. - [How to apply a Bulk/Shrink factor to Cut/Fill Balance](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14791773-how-to-apply-a-bulk-shrink-factor-to-cut-fill-balance) - Adjust your fill volumes for soil compaction so you can estimate how much material actually needs to be hauled. - [How to quantify excavation for remedial grading](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/15901441-how-to-quantify-excavation-for-remedial-grading) - Use the Removals tool to measure how much dirt must be excavated to grade an area down to a target elevation or depth, and download the daylight line for staking. - [How to plan keyway quantities and stake the daylight line](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/15901503-how-to-plan-keyway-quantities-and-stake-the-daylight-line) - Use the Keyway tool to plan excavation quantities for a keyway or trench and download its daylight line for staking. ## Overlays, Views & Exports Upload overlays, switch map views, and export images and files from your site. - [How to upload and manage overlays](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14351057-how-to-upload-and-manage-overlays) - Upload design plans to compare against actual site conditions — accepted file types, display controls, and folders. - [Understanding elevation views (DEM, contours, satellite)](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14351144-understanding-elevation-views-dem-contours-satellite) - Switch between Digital Elevation Model, contour lines, and satellite views on your site map. - [How to use panoramas and share 360° site views](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14351207-how-to-use-panoramas-and-share-360-site-views) - View 360-degree site imagery, share panorama links with anyone, and request additional panoramas. - [How to export images of your site map (Print and Snip Screen)](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14351263-how-to-export-images-of-your-site-map-print-and-snip-screen) - Download high-resolution images of your map view using Print or Snip Screen. - [How to request and download files](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14351304-how-to-request-and-download-files) - Request TIN models, DXF contour files, orthophotos, point clouds, and DEMs from the Files tab. - [How to import TraceAir files into AutoCAD Civil 3D](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/12004342-how-to-import-traceair-files-into-autocad-civil-3d) - Request orthophotos, TIN surfaces, DEMs, and contour files from TraceAir and import them into your AutoCAD Civil 3D project. ## Annotations & Collaboration Create exhibits, markups, drawings, and counters to document and share site conditions. - [How to create and manage markups](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14351368-how-to-create-and-manage-markups) - Drop pins, draw lines and areas, upload survey coordinates, and organize field documentation. - [How to use the Counter tool to track items on the map](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14351447-how-to-use-the-counter-tool-to-track-items-on-the-map) - Place color-coded markers to count and visually track items like completed vs. incomplete installations. - [How to use Draw tools for annotations and markup](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14351587-how-to-use-draw-tools-for-annotations-and-markup) - Annotate your site map with pens, arrows, text, icons, images, and shapes. - [How to upload staking coordinates to the site map](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14362560-how-to-upload-staking-coordinates-to-the-site-map) - Import your surveyor's coordinate data as digital pins on the site map — giving your team a quick visual reference for stake locations from any device. - [How to use Comments to collaborate on site scans](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14791975-how-to-use-comments-to-collaborate-on-site-scans) - Pin discussions, questions, and action items directly onto your drone scans — tag teammates, track issues, and resolve them without leaving the platform. ## Add-on Features Premium tools available on Gold (paid add-on) and Platinum (included) scan tiers. - [How to use Lot Viewer for per-lot grading analysis](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14351658-how-to-use-lot-viewer-for-per-lot-grading-analysis) - Automatically calculate per-lot Cut/Fill, spot elevations, and compare against plans — included with Platinum, add-on for Gold. - [How to find where stormwater will pool on your site](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/15901525-how-to-find-where-stormwater-will-pool-on-your-site) - Use the Closed Depressions Report to see the low areas where stormwater will collect after rain — across the whole site, color-coded by depth.