Loading a Project: Sign In or Scan a QR Code
Before you can use LiveEdit Companion, you need to load at least one project onto your device.
There are two ways to do this:
- Sign in with your LiveEdit account
- Scan a project QR code (without signing in)
Each method offers a different level of integration and flexibility.
✅ Option 1 — Sign In with Your Account (Recommended)
This is the default and recommended method for all regular users.
- Tap Sign In on the app’s home screen
- Enter your username and password
- All projects that have been shared with your account will automatically appear and sync from the cloud
Signing in does not give you access to all LiveEdit projects — only to those where your user account has been explicitly invited by the production team.
Once signed in:
- Your notes, layout preferences and activity are tied to you (not to the device)
- All your data stays available across multiple devices
- Your work is automatically backed up and versioned in the cloud
Example: You can sign in on your iPad for live annotation, then review your notes on your iPhone later that day — seamlessly.
🔄 Option 2 — Scan a Project QR Code (Anonymous Access)
If you don’t have a LiveEdit account — or simply need to consult a project quickly — you can scan a QR Code generated from the LiveEdit desktop app hosting the project.
This gives you full access to the project, which is loaded and synced from the cloud just like with a signed-in session.
However, since you’re not identified as a user, all notes and preferences are saved locally on this device only.
💡 Best Practice
If you’re part of the production crew or plan to work on the project over time, always sign in with your account.
It ensures that:
- Your work follows you across devices
- Your notes are safe in the cloud
- Your presence is traceable in collaborative environments