> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.moasure.com/en/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.moasure.com/en/moasure-lx1/measure-with-moasure-lx1/add-room-features/capturing-doors.md). # Capturing Doors Doors can be captured as you measure around a room, recording their position and width within your floor plan. There are two main ways to capture a door: * **Jamb-to-Jamb** – use when both inside door jambs are accessible. * **Edge-to-Edge** – use the reference point to capture a closed door or the outer edges of the frame or opening when the jambs aren't accessible. Once both sides have been captured, the door is automatically added to your floor plan and LX1 returns to normal wall measuring. *** ### Jamb-to-Jamb Use **Jamb-to-Jamb** whenever both inside door jambs are accessible. #### Workflow 1. Place LX1 flat and completely still against the **first inside door jamb**. 2. Wait for the pause point to be confirmed. 3. Tap **Door** in the Moasure app. 4. Move directly to the **opposite inside door jamb**. 5. Place LX1 flat and completely still against the jamb. 6. Wait for the second pause point to be confirmed. The door will appear automatically in your floor plan. {% hint style="info" %} After a door is captured, the app automatically switches back to **Wall Mode** so you can continue measuring. {% endhint %}
### Edge-to-Edge If the inside door jambs aren't accessible, you can capture the door using the **reference point** on LX1. This can be used to capture either the **closed door width** or the **overall frame / opening width**, depending on what you need to represent. #### Closed Door Width Use the edges of the closed door itself. 1. Place LX1 so the **active reference point** touches the first edge of the closed door. 2. If the active reference point is on the opposite side, tap the **arrow button** on LX1 while moving to switch it before confirming the placement. 3. Wait for the pause point to be confirmed. 4. Tap **Door** in the Moasure app. 5. Move directly to the **opposite edge of the closed door**. 6. If required, switch the reference point **while moving** so the active side corresponds with the second edge. 7. Place LX1 flat and completely still against the surface. 8. Wait for the second pause point to be confirmed. The door opening will appear in your floor plan.
#### Overall Frame / Opening Width You can also use Edge-to-Edge to capture the **outer edges of the door frame or opening**. Follow the same workflow, positioning the active reference point against the **first outer edge of the frame or opening**, then the **opposite outer edge**. *** ### Using the Reference Point When using **Edge-to-Edge**, the active reference point must correspond with the side of LX1 touching the edge you want to capture. If you need to change sides, press the **arrow button while moving** between pause points. The LED indicates which reference point is active. Switching the reference point correctly ensures LX1 records the intended contact position. *** ### Continue Measuring After a Door Once the second door point has been captured, LX1 automatically returns to **Wall Mode**. If the same wall continues beyond the doorway and there is enough space to place LX1, continue along the wall and capture another pause point before moving to the next wall. If the door is close to a corner and there isn't enough space to place LX1 on the short section of wall, follow the guidance below. *** ### Door Close to a Corner If a door is very close to a corner, there may not be enough wall surface between the door and the corner to place LX1. #### When Using Jamb-to-Jamb Before capturing the door, place LX1 **above the doorway**, in line with the short section of wall beside it, and capture an additional Wall pause point. Once this point has been captured, move to the first door jamb and capture the door **Jamb-to-Jamb** as normal. This allows the short section of wall beside the door to be included in the floor plan. {% hint style="info" %} If the area above the doorway isn't safely or comfortably accessible, use **Edge-to-Edge** instead. By capturing the actual door edge, LX1 can represent the small section of wall between the door and the corner without requiring an additional pause point above the doorway. {% endhint %} #### When Using Edge-to-Edge Capture the door using the **Edge-to-Edge** method as normal. Once the second door edge has been captured and LX1 returns to **Wall Mode**, continue directly to the next wall. The small section of wall between the door and the corner will be represented automatically in the floor plan. *** ### Best Practice For the best results: * Use **Jamb-to-Jamb** whenever both inside door jambs are accessible. * Use **Edge-to-Edge** when the jambs aren't accessible. * Keep LX1 flat and completely still until each pause point is confirmed. * Move directly between the two door positions. * Switch the reference point **while moving** when using Edge-to-Edge, if required. * If the wall continues beyond the door, capture another Wall pause point where possible. * If a door is too close to a corner to place LX1 on the remaining wall section, follow the **Door Close to a Corner** guidance above. The door appearance, opening direction and angle can be adjusted later when editing your floor plan. {% hint style="info" %} Doors are used as connection points when adding additional rooms, so capturing them accurately will help ensure rooms align correctly later. {% endhint %} --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.moasure.com/en/moasure-lx1/measure-with-moasure-lx1/add-room-features/capturing-doors.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.