Guy anchors are essential for documenting pole support infrastructure. This guide explains the three methods available for adding guy anchors to your utility map.
Prerequisites
At least one pole must be placed on your map
Location services should be enabled for the "Current Location" option
Camera permissions are required for the Augmented Reality option
Steps to Add a Guy Anchor
Step 1: Select the Pole
Tap on the pole where you want to attach the guy anchor. The selected pole will be highlighted, indicating it's ready for guy anchor placement.
Note: Each guy anchor must be connected to a pole, so pole selection is required before adding anchors.
Step 2: Access Guy Anchor Options
With the pole selected:
Locate the Add Guy button in your toolbar
Press and hold the Add Guy button for 2-3 seconds
A menu will appear with three placement options
Step 3: Choose Your Placement Method
You have three options for placing guy anchors:
Option 1: Augmented Reality (AR)
Uses your device's camera similar to the iPhone Measurement app
Perfect for precise placement when you can see the anchor location
Simply point your camera at the anchor location and tap to place
Best for: When you have direct line of sight to the anchor point and need accurate visual placement
Option 2: Manual Placement
Displays a crosshair at the center of your map
Drag the map to position the crosshair at the desired anchor location
Tap to confirm placement
Best for: When you know the anchor's location on the map but can't physically see it, or when placing based on plans/drawings
Option 3: Current Location
Instantly places the anchor at your current GPS position
No additional positioning required
Fastest option when you're standing at the anchor point
Best for: When you're physically standing at the guy anchor location during field collection
Step 4: Confirm Placement
Once you've placed the anchor using any method:
A line will automatically appear connecting the anchor to the selected pole
The guy anchor will be marked on your map with its own icon
The connection remains visible for easy infrastructure visualization