This Guide walks you through the steps to count metal sheets using the CountThings from Photos app.
For each type of object to be counted, you need to add the right Counting Template to your device.
You only need to select the Counting Template once, before counting multiple photos of the same item type.
Step 1 - Adding a Counting Template
Tap on the
Templates button (on the bottom menu)
Select the
Metal sheets ID: 076 Counting Template by tapping on the
GET button.
When multiple Counting Templates for similar items are available, use the one "Recommended" first. Later you can explore other Counting Templates to identify the one that works best for your needs.
Step 2 - Take a Photo
Verify that your selected template is shown on the main screen.
Then
Take a photo of a stack of sheet metal you would like to count.
Step 3 - Optional: Define Area of Interest
Note: In most cases the app will automatically recognize the area from which to count without selecting an area.
Defining an area of interest is optional, but may be useful in some cases, it allows you to count only a portion of the image.
Make sure the "Include" button is selected.
Hold down your finger and drag around the area.
For more details, see the following guide:
Define Count Areas
Step 4 - Optional: Define the Object Size
Note: In most cases the app will automatically recognize the size of a metal sheet.
The size of each layer will be between the 2 circles. Select the closest object size to your use-case (All, Small, Medium, Large)
Step 5 - Count
Tap
Count.
Step 6 - Review the Results - Make Modifications if Necessary
Note: In most cases the app will automatically recognize the size of a metal sheet.
To add tags, make sure the "Add Tags" button is selected. Tap the location where you want to add tags.
To remove tags, make sure the "Delete Tags" button is selected. Tap the tag you want to remove.
To move tags, drag the tag to a new location.
Note: To Zoom in / out or move / pan the image you need to use 2 fingers.
Step 7 - Save results
Tap
Save.
Step 8 - Saved Image
The results are saved to the photo gallery by default.
To control where and how the results are saved, tap Save Options.
If you need help, email
Support@CountThings.com and send us a few images from which you would like to count.
Make sure to send images with the highest possible resolution available to you. Do not resize the image to save space.