Hint - Setting The Vertical Datum (KB-HNT006)

Elevation settings are key to configuring your data, these will be the base of where your objects are placed in the digital space. Incorrect elevation settings can result in your visuals looking oddly scaled or missing in the vGIS app.

If your data is z-enabled, you will need to assign a "Vertical datum" from the drop-down menu. The vertical datum should match the datum used in your data set. Otherwise, objects in AR may appear too high or too low.

The vertical datum for the following data formats should be assigned at the root level:

  • WFS
  • Shapefiles
  • Bentley iTwin (Vector)
  • DWG  (Vector)
  • KML (Vector)
  • Esri Feature/Map Service
  • Esri Scene Service

The vertical datum for the following data formats should be assigned at the model level:

  • IFC
  • Autodesk Build (formerly BIM360)
  • Bentley iTwin (3D Objects)
  • DWG  (3D Objects)
  • KML (3D Objects)

If the vertical data for your data set is not listed in vGIS Admin Portal, contact vGIS support.

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