vGIS Portal – vGIS Support Center

Administrators can update datasources after they have been created. Use the table below to understand what can be updated and how. Field Can Be Updated? Notes Identifier No Datasource must be deleted and recreated Company/Team No Datasour...
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Datasource Security Options - Visibility Settings (KB-AP040)

When importing or editing a Datasource, Company Administrators can select different levels of visibility to address project needs around data sharing and security. Visibility level explainer: Visibility Setting Managed By Accessed By Anyon...
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Adding Vector Data (DWG/DXF) as Datasource (KB-AP044)

vGIS supports DWG and DXF with vector data (in addition to 3D solids). To add a DWG or DXF file: Click "+" and select Datasource or "Add datasource" from the "Datasources" page. Fill in the Description field. It will automatically fill the Identi...
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Where to Find the API Key? (KB-AP045)

The API Key generator can be used to create a unique token to share with selected users or services, to securely view the contents of the company dataset(s) and information. API Key Location Navigate to the Company Tab (1) and scroll down to the...
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Field Reports (KB-AP040)

vGIS allows app users to report or tag real-world findings in the field. In the “Field Reports” subcategory of the vGIS Admin Portal, you will be able to access the reports and tags database, view all active reports and tags by their GPS location ...
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ArcGIS Scene Service configuration (KB-AP039)

To configure your ArcGIS data source Click on the "synchronize structure" button in the top left. Click on the root layer. Select the vertical datum. If your data is z-enabled, you will need to assign a "Vertical datum" from the drop-down menu. ...
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Adding a Pix4D Cloud data source (KB-AP038)

To add a Pix4D Cloud data source, click on the global '+' sign on the top left corner of the portal and select the Data Source option. Adding a Pix4D Cloud as a data source Select 'Pix4D Cloud' from the Type drop-down box. Next, enter the Client ...
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Adding a Shapefiles datasource (KB-AP030)

To add a Shapefile data source, click on the global "+" sign on the top left corner of the portal and select the Data Source option. Adding a Shapefile file as a data source: Select 'Shapefiles' from the Type drop-down box. Press the Select file...
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Viewing Data Remotely (KB-AP037)

In addition to displaying AR visuals that match the physical world, you can also use the vGIS AR app to check your data remotely, (e.g., visualize a remote site from the office). Setting a Bookmark (Admins) Find the coordinates of the location t...
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Managing Teams & Projects (KB-AP035)

The vGIS System allows administrators to set up multiple teams or projects to better manage field operations, user permissions, and the collection of data. A company can have an unlimited number of teams or projects. Company administrators can al...
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Object specific configuration (KB-AP034)

By configuring your object layers, you choose how objects appear in the vGIS app. There are four different object types, each of them with specific configuration fields: 3D model Areas Lines Points Configuring Area Objects Areas can be u...
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ArcGIS Feature/Map Service configuration (KB-AP033)

To configure your ArcGIS data source Click on the "synchronize structure" button in the top left. Select the first layer from the list. Although the system has multiple settings that can be adjusted to modify visuals, for the first set we recomme...
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Format specific configuration (KB-AP032)

The configuration process is similar for all format types, as they share many common settings. Some formats will require extra steps to be configured and some might require minimal work, as they will inherit all the configuration settings from...
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Elevation settings (KB-AP031)

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. The first s...
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Adding a data source (KB-AP029)

vGIS is designed to aggregate data from multiple sources and formats, including automated Autodesk and Bentley BIM repositories, Esri ArcGIS, and others. The system can display 3D models as accurate to-scale holograms. It can also convert traditio...
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Adding a Autodesk Build (formerly BIM 360) project (KB-AP028)

To add a Autodesk Build data source, click on the global "+" sign on the top left corner of the portal and select the Data Source option. Adding BIM 360 project as a data source: Fill in the 'Identifier' information for the data source. Select "A...
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vGIS Portal - How to add a base map (KB-AP027)

To add a base map, you need to access the vGIS Admin Portal. From there, you can access your company settings to add the map and make it available for your app users. Next, you will need to select the map from the 'map' menu in the vGIS Utilities ...
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Configuring 3D Object Type (KB-AP025)

vGIS can upload complex 3D models, such as buildings and cut-and-fill models, into its AR environment. 3D Model objects will keep the visual configuration from its source and do not need further configuration settings in the Admin Portal. Please n...
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Elevation settings are one of the key items you need to address when configuring your data. In order to optimize vGIS' AR visuals for your end users, you will need to know if your data is z-enabled. Once you know if your data contains elevation va...
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Adding a WFS data source (KB-AP023)

To add a WFS data source, click on the global "+" sign on the top left corner of the portal and select the Data Source option. Adding a WFS as a data source: Select 'WFS' from the Type drop-down box. Next, choose a Security type. Provide the Base...
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Adding BIM Files as Datasources (KB-AP022)

Adding a BIM file as a data source: vGIS supports the following BIM formats: DWG, DXF, IFC, and RVT formats natively. Civil 3D, Revit and Navisworks files are best supported with vGIS Plugins. Click "+" and select Datasource or "Add datasource"...
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Adding a Bentley iTwin data source (KB-AP021)

To add a Bentley iTwin data source, click on the global "+" sign on the top left corner of the portal and select the Data Source option. Adding a Bentley iTwin as a data source Select 'Bentley iTwin' from the Type drop-down box. Next, enter the p...
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Adding a KML data source (KB-AP020)

To add a KML data source, click on the global "+" sign on the top left corner of the portal and select the Data Source option. Adding a KML file as a data source: Select 'KML' from the Type drop-down box. Press the Select KML file button. Choose ...
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Adding an ArcGIS Scene service data source (KB-AP019)

To add a ArcGIS Scene service data source, click on the global "+" sign on the top left corner of the portal and select the Data Source option. Adding an ArcGIS Scene service as a data source: Select 'ArcGIS Scene Services' from the Type drop-dow...
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Adding an ArcGIS Map/Feature service data source (KB-AP018)

To add a ArcGIS Map/Feature service data source, click on the global "+" sign on the top left corner of the portal and select the Data Source option. Adding an ArcGIS Map/Feature service as a data source: Select 'ArcGIS Map/Feature Services' from...
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Common configuration settings (KB-AP017)

Once the data is successfully synchronized, it can be configured to optimize 3D visuals in the vGIS app. To view or edit an object layer’s configuration, select it from the data sources list. Layer Group: This allows you to group an object layer t...
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Configuring Area Object Type (KB-AP016)

Area objects are used to identify property boundaries, footprints of buildings, and underground chamber outlines. They will be displayed as area overlays in the vGIS app. There are two object configuration settings for the Area type: Default Heig...
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Configuring Line Object Type (KB-AP015)

A GIS line object can be converted into two types in vGIS - 3D pipes and flat lines. 3D pipes work the best for pipe networks, wires, and cables, while flat lines are best suited for displaying objects such as curb outlines or sidewalks. You can d...
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Configuring Point Object Type (KB-AP014)

A point object can represent any object in the real world, such as a manhole, inlet, street light, or fire hydrant. To configure a point object, select an option within the Object Subtype field. There are three options: Custom, Manhole/Inlet, or O...
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vGIS Portal - How to add a Digital Terrain Model (KB-AP013)

You can add Digital Terrain Models (DTM) to your company account from the vGIS Admin Portal. Instructions for adding and enabling DTM Admin portal Access the Components section from the side menu (Fig. 1) Select the DTM tab and click on the Ad...
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