vSite Admin Portal
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vSite Admin Portal: Geolocating Sheets
How to Geolocate a SheetGeolocating aligns your sheet with real-world coordinates so it can be used in map and AR views.Right-click the sheet and select Geolocate (Fig. 1)You will see:The sheet on the leftThe map view on the right (Fig. 2)Fig. 1St...
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vSite Admin Portal: Sheet Measurements
In vSite, users can collect measurements directly from sheets in the Admin Portal. To take measurements, you must first calibrate the tool using the sheet's scale bar.CalibrationWhile viewing the sheet, click Calibrate at the top right of the page...
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vSite Admin Portal: Comparing Sheets
In vSite Admin Portal, sheets with the same Sheet ID from different version sets can be compared to easily view the differences between previous and current versions. To compare sheets click on the sheet you want to compare versions of and click t...
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vSite Admin Portal: QR-based Calibration Setup
vSite uses multiple positioning methods, including using QR codes. QR code-based positioning requires an initial job site setup and calibration steps within the vSite AR app.Note: vGIS does not require updating original models with QR codes - QR c...
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vSite Admin Portal: Sheets
How to Import Sheets in the Admin PortalTo add sheets (PDFs) to your project, go to the Admin Portal and open your project. Navigate to the Sheets tab Click Add Sheets Click Upload File Choose one of the following: Create a new version set and ...
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vSite Admin Portal: Generating Locator Package Reports
Users can generate full locator reports in vSite Web using the custom templates configured in the vSite Admin Portal. These reports combine your predefined layout with data, files, and field inputs collected during the locate process.Note: If you ...
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vSite Admin Portal: Locator Packages
The vSite Locator Package is designed to streamline locator workflows while delivering clear, consistent, and professional documentation. By combining configuration options in vSite Admin Portal and vSite Web, the Locator Package provides teams wi...
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vSite Admin Portal: Locator Package Configuration
The vSite Admin Portal allows administrators to configure custom locator report templates. These templates ensure locate reports are generated consistently and efficiently, helping standardize deliverables and streamline the reporting workflow acr...
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vSite Admin Portal: Uploading Point Clouds
vSite supports uploading point clouds in .LAS format for integration into your digital twin environment. Point clouds must be zipped (.zip) before upload and can be added either directly from your device or via a link to external cloud storage.How...
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vSite Admin Portal: Custom Coordinate Systems Elevation Settings
When setting up a Custom Coordinate System (CRS) in vSite, two elevation fields must be defined: Local Elevation WGS84 Elevation These values work together to define the vertical offset between your local CRS and the vertical datum used in your pr...
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vSite Admin Portal: Service Access Integration with ArcGIS
Service Access is a Security option chosen during the upload process for an ArcGIS Feature or Scene Service link. This is the preferred and most secure integration method, as it eliminates the need to enter or store credentials within vSite. Step...
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vSite Admin Portal: Exporting 3D Scans in Different Coordinate Systems
OverviewvSite allows you to export 3D scans into a variety of coordinate systems while preserving accurate elevation. To ensure precision, it’s critical that your GNSS device settings and vSite project settings are aligned. This guide explains the...
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vSite Admin Portal: Initial Data Collection Setup
OverviewThe Data Collection tool enables vSite AR users to create 3D elements directly within the AR environment. These new assets are immediately available to other users in both vSite AR and vSite Web, supporting collaborative field-to-office wo...
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vSite Admin Portal: Autodesk Construction Cloud Integration Setup
OverviewThis guide explains how to integrate your Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) / BIM360 environment with vSite through the Admin Portal. The integration bridges the two systems, allowing datasources to be synchronized and configured for use i...
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vSite Admin Portal: Configuration Templates and Favorites
Admins have the ability to decrease the time spent during the configuration stage of uploading a datasource by using Templates and Favorites. BIM and 3D Model sources utilize Favorites, where GIS data can utilize both Favorites and Templates.Templ...
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vSite Admin Portal: Custom Coordinate Systems
OverviewIn cases where you cannot retrieve an EPSG to accurately place a georeferenced model, there are additional steps to build a customized Coordinate System that can fit to your specific needs. It is important to come prepared with two sets of...
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vSite Admin Portal: Setting a Default Coordinate System
vSite Administrators can enhance workflow efficiencies by setting a default coordinate system so every configuration starts with an organizations standard settings. By default, vSite leaves EPSG blank and uses a default vertical datum of EGM2008. ...
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vSite Admin Portal: LandXML Datasources
LandXML File Upload ProcessTo add a LandXML data source, go to the Datasources tab and click Add Source (Fig. 1).Fig. 1 Drag and Drop your file into the Add Datasource popup (Fig. 2). Select LandXML from the Type dropdown field and click Next. Fil...
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vSite Admin Portal: Adjusting Vertical Datum
When a datasource is synchronized into the vSite Admin Portal, the vertical datum used will be automatically detected. Notice the various locations of the vertical datum field (Fig. 1-2). To overwrite the default Vertical Datum for a specific data...
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vSite Admin Portal: Simple 3D Model Datasources
OverviewThe Simple 3D Model option allows you to upload basic 3D models into vSite. While supported, this method is more time-consuming to position and configure compared to other data source types. Consider alternative formats if available.How To...
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vSite Admin Portal: Pix4D Cloud
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 ...
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Using the vGIS Autodesk Plugin
Follow these steps to get started with the Autodesk vGIS plugin: Obtain the vGIS API Key (Fig. 1). If you would like to publish your datasource to the company level use the API key from the company page. If the field is empty, click “Generate” to ...
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vSite Admin Portal: Vector (DWG/DXF) Datasources
Vector File Upload ProcessTo add a Vector data source, go to the Datasources tab and click Add Source (Fig. 1).Fig. 1 Drag and Drop your file into the Add Datasource popup (Fig. 2). Select DWG-DXF (Vector) from the Type dropdown field and click Ne...
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vSite Admin Portal: API Key Generator
OverviewThe API Key Generator allows you to create a unique token that can be shared with selected users or services. This token provides secure access to company datasets and information, including vGIS Scan capability.How To: Generate an API Key...
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vSite Admin Portal: Shapefile Datasources
Shapefile Upload ProcessTo add a Shapefile data source, go to the Datasources tab and click Add Source (Fig. 1).Fig. 1 Drag and Drop your file into the Add Datasource popup (Fig. 2). Select Shapefile from the Type dropdown field and click Next. Fi...
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vSite Admin Portal: Viewing Data Remotely
OverviewIn addition to overlaying AR visuals that align with the physical world, the vSite AR app can also be used to review and validate project data remotely. This allows teams to visualize a job site from the office or any other off-site locati...
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vSite Admin Portal: Assets
The Assets section of the Admin Portal will act as a centralized repository outside of the traditional data source tab. In this section of the Admin Portal, you will be able to add, view, edit, and remove any of the following: Layer Groups Digital...
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vSite Admin Portal: Managing Projects
The vSite 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 a...
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vSite Admin Portal: Autodesk Construction Cloud Datasources
ACC Upload ProcessTo add a project from Autodesk Construction Cloud, go to the Datasources tab and click Add Source (Fig. 1).Fig. 1Once you have followed the steps above to open the Add Data Source pop-up (Fig. 2), use the following steps to uploa...
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vSite Admin Portal: Adding Base Maps
OverviewBase maps provide a visual reference layer for vSite AR users, supporting accurate visualization of GIS and BIM data. Administrators can upload base maps in the vGIS Admin Portal and make them available for selection within the vSite AR ap...
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