vSite Admin Portal: ArcGIS Scene Service Datasources

ArcGIS Scene Service Upload Process

To add an ArcGIS Scene Service data source, go to the Datasources tab and click Add Source (Fig. 1).

Fig. 1

Once you have followed one of the two options above to open the Add Data Source pop-up (Fig. 2), use the following steps to upload a Scene Service datasource.

  1. Select ArcGIS Scene Services from the Type drop-down box.
  2. Next, choose a Security type.
  3. Indicate if the data source is an ArcGIS Online or Enterprise by enabling the toggle. When toggled on, it indicates an ArcGIS Online data source. When toggled off, it represents an Enterprise data source.
  4. Provide the Scene Service URL.
  5. Enter security type-specific settings (only when required).
  6. Press the Save button to continue.

You will receive a message at the bottom of your screen notifying you that your data source was created. You should now be able to locate this data source from the Data Sources page.

Choosing a Security Type

There are five security type settings: public, password, token, active directory (NTLM), and Service Access.

  • Public security type is used for unprotected URLs where no username or password authentication is required to access the data in ArcGIS.
  • Password security type is used when users need ArcGIS credentials (Online or Enterprise) to access the data. This security type requires you to enter an authentication URL, username, and password.
  • Token security type is used when the URL is protected by a token. This security type requires you to enter a token obtained from your GIS administrator. We suggest setting the token expiry date to at least a month (preferably, a year) to avoid data synchronization issues.
  • Active Directory security type is used when the URL uses diverse proxy and active directory authentication to access the data. This security type requires you to enter a username and password.
  • Service Access adds another layer of security as long as an invitation goes to "info@meemim.com". Once accepted from vGIS, users will now have access to their data directly through this dedicated connection. Note: Be sure to create an ArcGIS group with the option to invite members from outside your organization.

 

Fig. 2

ArcGIS Scene Service Configuration Settings

The content below details all fields needed for this Datasource type and some common configuration settings to help you get started. To go back to the list of available Datasource types, click here.

Remember, to see the fields below, you will need to go to your Datasource and click the Synchronize Structure button.

Root Level

Layer Group

Select one of the predetermined layer groups (made at the team level). By default, all child notes inherit all settings from the parent node - if anything is set at the Root level, all models within the root will be set the same way.

Elevation Type

  • Default - Allows the system to recognize if the data set is z-enabled or not. If z-enabled, the base for the elevation calculations will refer to the sea level and its corresponding vertical datum. If not, it will count as Surface offset.
  • Surface offset - Refers to the selected digital surface as the base for the elevation calculations.
  • Ignore z-value - Ignores z-values within the data set.

"Enable model interactions" switch

Enables the physics engine behind the model and its categories within so users can interact with its data. When OFF,  the selected model cannot be interacted with and can only be viewed within the mobile app. This will relieve processing power for your device if it slows down while operating the mobile app.

Select Color

Select from preset colors or customize your own from the colour palette controls.

Vertical Datum & UoM (Unit of Measure)
 

Use the drop-down to select a preset datum that closely matches your project specifications. Skipping this step could result in your datasource layers being stacked on a flat surface when viewing in the app (if you don't see the vertical datum you need, open a ticket with vGIS Support to make your request).

"Extend viewing range" switch

The viewing range tells the mobile application how much data should be in-view at one time. When this switch is toggled ON, it will force the model to always be visible up to a max distance of 5km from the user. This should only be used in circumstances where users need to see a far-distance model (like a bridge or far-away building). Enabling this may significantly affect the user's hardware performance.

Model or Category Level

Disclaimer: Depending on the structure of the original dataset, the following fields can also be applied at the category level (note: any changes made at the model level will apply to all categories within).

Layer Group

Select one of the predetermined layer groups (made at the team level). By default, all child notes inherit all settings from the parent node - if anything is set at the model level, all categories within the model will be set similar way.

Header

This field, while editable, is generally preset with the header from the original dataset. The header can be seen when pointed at using the vGIS mobile app.

Select Color

Select from preset colors or customize your own from the colour palette controls.

Object Type

This field should remain untouched as it could lead to configuration issues. It can however be used to verify which object type has been uploaded (Point, Line, Area, 3D Model, or Unknown).

Fields based on Object Type:

Point

Object Configuration (to adjust the positioning of the data): Included; Object shape, Default depth/ elevation, height, width, underground connector depth & elevation field, and height field.

Additional Details: Subtype Field, Label Type, Elevation Type, External ID Field, Infocard Image, Exclude from Processing switch

Line

Object Configuration: Default depth/ elevation, height, depth & elevation field, height field.

Additional Details: Subtype Field, Label Type, Elevation Type, External ID Field, Infocard Image, Exclude from Processing switch

Area

Object Configuration: Default depth/ elevation, height, depth & elevation field, height field.

Additional Details: Subtype Field, Label Type, Elevation Type, External ID Field, Infocard Image, Exclude from Processing switch

3D Model

Vertical Datum and UoM (Unit of Measure)

Additional Details: Exclude from Processing Switch, Elevation Type

Unknown

Additional Details: Subtype Field, Label Type, Elevation Type, External ID Field, Infocard Image, Exclude from Processing switch

 

Have Questions? Feel free to Submit A Request to speak with a member of the vGIS Support Team.

 

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