Glossary

Configuration Glossary: Enable Model Interactions Switch (KB-CG022)

This field enables the physics engine within the model and its categories so users can interact with its data. When OFF,  the selected model cannot be interacted with (e.g., you wouldn't be able to click on objects within the model or see distance...
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Configuration Glossary: Enable Double-Sided Surfaces Switch (KB-CG021)

This feature is primarily used for datasets with double-sided renderings, such as cut-and-fill profiles. Such surfaces can be viewed from both sides of the surface. It is advised to disable it unless absolutely necessary. Double-sided surfaces wil...
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Configuration Glossary: Exclude From Processing Toggle (KB-CG020)

When this switch is enabled for a selected layer, that layer (and all its objects) will be excluded from the model or dataset. All other layers with this toggle switched off will be processed. Anytime the switch is toggled you will need to reproce...
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Configuration Glossary: Infocard Image (KB-CG019)

This field will change the image within the layers Infocard. If left alone, the infocard will use a default vGIS image based on the object type and layer color.  
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Configuration Glossary: Label Type (KB-CG018)

This drop-down will add a text label to assets in vSite AR. There are several label types to refine the visuals. Select between Risers or Text Only Labels, and when applicable change the shape to either a triangle, pin, or point.   Have Question...
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Configuration Glossary: External ID (KB-CG017)

The External ID field allows you to cross-reference your vGIS data to an external database by assigning an external ID to the object in this field. View the Sample Data table of the layer to view the options for this ID.  
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Configuration Glossary: Subtype Field (KB-CG016)

This drop-down field, when a heading is selected, will bread down a layer into sublayers based on the unique values in the field selected as a Subtype. Subtypes can be individually configured to provide greater visual variety of objects in vGIS AR...
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Configuration Glossary: Diameter Field (KB-CG015)

This field can be used to extract any width dimensions for pipe layers. A layer's Sample Data table can determine if the diameters are present. When the data heading is selected in the drop-down, those dimensions will be used when projecting model...
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Configuration Glossary: Default Diameter (KB-CG014)

This field allows you to set the width for Pipe elements. Leaving this field blank will use the default characteristics from the source file.  
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Configuration Glossary: Object Subtype (KB-CG013)

This drop-down field defines how Line and Point objects will appear in vGIS AR and vSite. Line has two options - Line (to display flat lines) or Pipe (to display cylindrical pipe-like objects). Point objects has multiple predefined objects, includ...
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Configuration Glossary: Width Field (KB-CG012)

This field can be used to extract any width dimensions when applicable. A layer's Sample Data table can determine if the width measurements are present. When the data heading is selected in the drop-down, those characteristics will be used when pr...
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Configuration Glossary: Default Width (KB-CG011)

This field allows you to set the width for the layer element (Areas, Lines, Points and 3D Models). Leaving this field blank will use the default width of 10cm.     Have Questions? Feel free to Submit A Request to speak with a member of the vGIS S...
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Configuration Glossary: Height Field (KB-CG010)

This field can be used to extract any layer's height dimensions when applicable. A layer's Sample Data table can determine if the height measurements are present. When the data heading is selected in the drop-down, those characteristics will be us...
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Configuration Glossary: Default Height (KB-CG009)

This field allows you to set the length or height for the layer element (Areas, Lines, Points and 3D Models). If not defined, the default value of 15cm will be applied. Tip: To make an object (like a cone or prism) flip upside down, fill this fie...
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Configuration Glossary: Default Depth/ Elevation (KB-CG008)

This setting allows you to set a default depth or altitude to an object layer. Zero is considered to be ground level, with positive numbers being above ground (altitude), and negative numbers being underground (depth). The default depth/elevation...
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Configuration Glossary: Coordinate System (EPSG) (KB-CG007)

Where applicable, georeferenced data will require identification of the EPSG code used in the original source file at time of development. When the matching EPSG code is entered into this field in the Admin Portal, the model will appear in its mat...
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Configuration Glossary: UoM (KB-CG006)

UoM stands for "unit of measure" and can be modified at the Configuration tab within the layer of a datasource. It is recommended to match the UoM that was used in the original source file, otherwise the option selected in the Admin Portal will re...
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Configuration Glossary: Vertical Datum (KB-CG005)

Configuring the vertical datum field in the vGIS Admin Portal will apply the correct geoid definition to calculate the elevation of objects that will be displayed in vGIS AR and vSite. The vertical datum settings must match the datum used in the o...
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Configuration Glossary: Elevation Type (KB-CG004)

The Elevation Type field in the vGIS Admin Portal will tell the system how to position digital elements along the z-axis. This field can override elevation settings from the source file. The options available are; Default, Parent Node Setting, Sur...
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Configuration Glossary: Object Type (KB-CG003)

The object type field will determine if the data going into vGIS AR and vSite is either a Line, Point, or Area. Note: As of Q1 2023 this field cannot be edited. Any changes will have to be made at the source file.  
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Configuration Glossary: Color Selector (KB-CG002)

The color selector in the configuration screen is meant to help users customize colors of their 3D models in both vGIS AR and vSite. When opened, users can select from a spectrum of different colors, choose the opacity level, and can enter manual ...
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Configuration Glossary: Layer Group (KB-CG001)

  Layer Groups are the categories that can be customized for viewing data in vGIS AR and vSite.  Users can assign a whole dataset to a single layer or breakdown a structure of utilities into multiple layers that can be toggled at any time, control...
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Configuration Glossary (KB-CG000)

  Below is a list of all the configuration fields with hyperlinks to their definitions. Layer Group Color Selector Object Type Elevation Type Vertical Datum UoM Coordinate System (EPSG) Default Depth/ Elevation Default Height Height Field Default...
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