Generating Reports
PolarWave generates professional PDF reports for any scan. Reports include your graphs, metadata, annotations, and a summary section — ready to share with clients or archive.
Opening the report preview
From any open scan, click the Report button in the toolbar at the top of the page.
The report preview opens in a new tab showing the full layout before you download it.
Report sections
Header
- Scan title (editable)
- Scan date
- Device type
- Location (if GPS data is available)
Graphs
The report automatically includes graphs for all available views:
| Section | Content |
|---|---|
| Map | Satellite map with sensor tracks (Survey only) |
| 1D Profile | Line chart with your current filter settings applied |
| 2D Heatmap | Color grid with your current filter settings applied |
| 3D Surface | Isometric view of the surface plot |
Annotations
All named annotations you created appear as a list with their positions and any notes you added.
Summary
A free-text section where you can enter your interpretation — object type, estimated depth, confidence level, and recommended follow-up.
Adding annotations before the report
Annotations appear in the report. To add them:
In the 1D view:
- Click and drag on the chart to select a range.
- Type a name for the annotation (e.g., "Anomaly A — possible ferrous object").
- Click Save.
In the 2D view:
- Click and drag on the heatmap to draw a bounding box.
- Type a name in the dialog.
- Click Save.
Annotations are stored with the scan and appear in all views.
Editing report metadata
Before downloading the PDF, you can edit:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Title | Custom report title |
| Date | Override the scan date if needed |
| Location name | Human-readable location (e.g., "Site A, Field 3") |
| Summary | Your interpretation of the anomalies |
| Object type | Likely target (e.g., "Ferrous metal", "Void", "Buried cable") |
| Depth estimate | Estimated depth in metres |
| Confidence | High / Medium / Low |
Downloading the PDF
Once you are satisfied with the preview, click Download PDF. Your browser downloads the file automatically.
:::tip Print quality The PDF is rendered at high resolution and is suitable for printing at A4 or Letter size. :::
Sharing reports
Download your PDF and:
- Email it directly to your client
- Upload it to your project management system
- Archive it with the original scan file
If you need to regenerate the report — for example after adding more annotations — simply click Report again and download a new PDF.
Exporting data
In addition to PDF reports, you can export the processed data from the scan toolbar for use in Excel or other analysis tools.