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# Capturing Windows
Windows 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 window:
* **Reveal-to-Reveal** – use when both window reveals are accessible.
* **Edge-to-Edge** – use the reference point when the window reveals aren't accessible and both window edges can be reached.
Once the window has been captured, it is automatically added to your floor plan and Wall is automatically selected again so you can continue measuring.
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### Reveal-to-Reveal
Use **Reveal-to-Reveal** whenever both window reveals are accessible.
With this method, LX1 is placed inside each window reveal, so there's no need to change the reference point.
#### Workflow
1. Whilst **Wall** is selected, move from the wall to the first window reveal.
2. Place LX1 inside the reveal and hold it completely still until the pause point is confirmed.
3. Keep LX1 still and tap **Window** in the Moasure app, or press the button on LX1 twice.
4. Move directly to the **opposite window reveal**.
5. Place LX1 inside the reveal and hold it completely still.
6. Wait for the second pause point to be confirmed.
{% hint style="info" %}
The app will draw the window between the first and second points, and Wall will be automatically selected again so you can continue measuring.
{% endhint %}
#### Optional: Capture Windowsill Height
You can also record the **windowsill height** while capturing a window.
Do this after the first window point has been captured and **Window** has been selected, but before moving to the opposite reveal.
1. Place LX1 flat on the windowsill and let go of the device.
2. The laser will capture the windowsill height from this position. Once the pause point is confirmed, pick up LX1.
3. Move to the opposite window reveal and capture the final pause point.
Once the third and final point is captured at the opposite reveal, the window will be completed, the windowsill height recorded, and Wall will be automatically selected again so you can continue measuring.
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#### Edge-to-Edge
If the window reveals aren't accessible and both window edges can be reached, use **Edge-to-Edge**.
With this method, you'll use the reference points on LX1 to capture the actual edges of the window.
**Workflow**
1. Whilst **Wall** is selected, move towards the first window edge.
2. If required, press the **arrow button while moving** to select the correct reference point.
3. Align the active reference point with the **first window edge** and hold LX1 completely still until the pause point is confirmed.
4. Keep LX1 still and tap **Window** in the Moasure app, or press the button on LX1 twice.
5. Move towards the **opposite window edge**, switching the reference point **while moving** if required.
6. Align the active reference point with the opposite edge and hold LX1 completely still until the second pause point is confirmed.
{% hint style="info" %}
The app will draw the window between the first and second points, and Wall will be automatically selected again so you can continue measuring.
{% endhint %}
### Using the Reference Point
When using **Edge-to-Edge**, the active reference point must correspond with the side of LX1 touching the window 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.
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### Continue Measuring After a Window
Once the final window point has been captured, **Wall is automatically selected again** so you can continue measuring.
If the same wall continues beyond the window and there is enough space to place LX1, continue along the wall and capture another **Wall** pause point before moving to the next wall.
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### Window Close to a Corner
If a window is very close to a corner, there may not be enough wall surface between the window and the corner to place LX1.
**When Using Reveal-to-Reveal**
Before capturing the window, place LX1 **above the window**, 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 window reveal and capture the window **Reveal-to-Reveal** as normal.
This allows the short section of wall beside the window to be included in the floor plan.
{% hint style="info" %}
If the area above the window isn't safely or comfortably accessible, use **Edge-to-Edge** instead, where both window edges are accessible. By capturing the actual window edge, LX1 can represent the small section of wall between the window and the corner without requiring an additional pause point above the window.
{% endhint %}
**When Using Edge-to-Edge**
Capture the window using the **Edge-to-Edge** method as normal.
Once the final window edge has been captured, **Wall is automatically selected again**. Continue directly to the next wall. The small section of wall between the window and the corner will be represented automatically in the floor plan.
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#### Best Practice
For the best results:
* Use **Reveal-to-Reveal** whenever both window reveals are accessible.
* Use **Edge-to-Edge** when the reveals aren't accessible and both window edges can be reached.
* Keep LX1 completely still until each pause point is confirmed.
* Move directly between window positions using a smooth, controlled movement.
* When using Edge-to-Edge, switch the reference point **while moving**, if required.
* If capturing the windowsill height, do this after selecting **Window** and before capturing the opposite reveal.
* If the wall continues beyond the window, capture another **Wall** pause point where possible.
* For a window very close to a corner, follow the additional guidance above to ensure the short section of wall is captured correctly.
The window appearance and style can be adjusted later when editing your floor plan.
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