General Documentation

  • vSite Web Tools: Sketches (KB-ST001) plus-icon minus-icon

    Overview Sketches in AR will appear in vSite Web, the latest expansion to the vGIS platform. When saved, your records will appear both in the Admin Portal but significantly in vSite Web where your team can understand the full depth of the sketches...
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  • Configuration Settings: Pix4D Cloud (KB-AP055) plus-icon minus-icon

    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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  • Configuration Settings: WFS Files (KB-AP054) plus-icon minus-icon

    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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  • Configuration Settings: KML Files (KB-AP053) plus-icon minus-icon

    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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  • Configuration Settings: Shapefiles (KB-AP052) plus-icon minus-icon

    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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  • Configuration Settings: Esri ArcGIS Scene Services (KB-AP051) plus-icon minus-icon

    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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  • Configuration Settings: Esri ArcGIS Feature/ Map Services (KB-AP050) plus-icon minus-icon

    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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  • Configuration Settings: Vector Files (KB-AP049) plus-icon minus-icon

    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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  • Configuration Settings: BIM Models (KB-AP048) plus-icon minus-icon

    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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  • Configuration Settings: Bentley iTwin (KB-AP047) plus-icon minus-icon

    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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  • Configuration Settings: Autodesk Build/ BIM360 (KB-AP046) plus-icon minus-icon

    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. Important: To see the fields below, you will nee...
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  • Configuration Settings by Datasource Type (KB-AP008) plus-icon minus-icon

    A Datasource can be configured at any time when accessing the web portal and making your selection at the Datasource tab. (Note: Looking to add, edit and manage your datasource into vGIS? Click Here). To follow configuration steps based on Datasou...
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  • Using QR Codes - QR-based Calibration (KB-AP043) plus-icon minus-icon

    vGIS has multiple positioning methods, including using QR codes. QR code-based positioning requires an initial job site setup and calibration steps within the vGIS AR app. Note: vGIS does not require updating original models with QR codes - QR cod...
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  • Using the vGIS Autodesk Plugin (KB-AP042) plus-icon minus-icon

      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”...
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  • WMS/WMTS Map Settings (KB-GI010) plus-icon minus-icon

    WMS Service Requirements Service must be public or protected with Basic Authentication Service should support the image/jpeg or image/png formats Layer must support CRS EPSG:3857 Configuration Element Configuration details Name Map label di...
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  • Custom High-Resolution And High-Accuracy Base Maps (KB-GI011) plus-icon minus-icon

    vGIS supports custom base maps provided by clients in the following formats: Esri ArcGIS-Hosted map server WMS/WFS services To learn how to add a custom Base Map in the vGIS Admin Portal, click here. Instructions for Esri ArcGIS To publish a bas...
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  • Fixing Twisted/ Misshapen Lines And Pipes (KB-GI003) plus-icon minus-icon

    Problem Occasionally, lines and pipes in vGIS may appear twisted or misshapen. The effect is often due to the data source containing the “polyline” geometry with multiple patches per feature (Fig. 1). Fig. 1 Cause When drawing visuals, vGIS combi...
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  • How To Quickly Correct Faulty KML File Structure (KB-GI005) plus-icon minus-icon

    Problem KML file processing fails in vGIS Portal. Cause This issue occurs commonly when the KML file structure is incorrect (e.g., missing or duplicated folder IDs). Solution It is possible to fix the KML structure by reviewing and correcting entr...
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  • KML File Structure Requirements (KB-GI006) plus-icon minus-icon

    Follow this checklist to ensure a seamless experience while uploading a KML Datasource: Structure Requirement Overview KML file must be compressed into a .KMZ archive Placemarks MUST be wrapped into folders Folders MUST be wrapped into the <Docum...
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  • GeoJSON Requirements (KB-GI008) plus-icon minus-icon

    The following are the GeoJSON requirements for vGIS integration.  By default, GeoJSON Service should be set to public. If you use non-public (protected) GeoJSON URLs, please contact the vGIS Support team to discuss the authentication process. Geo...
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  • High-Precision GNSS/RTK Settings (KB-GI009) plus-icon minus-icon

      Overview vGIS supports external GNSS and RTK devices for enhanced precision. Jobs that typically require high-precision hardware include high-accuracy work with survey-grade data, inspections of long pipelines and precision construction. This gu...
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