Tips and Tricks

How to enable vGIS's reality capture models for viewing (KB-TT012)

To enable reality capture models created with vGIS's Reality Capture functionality, you need to access the vGIS Admin portal. From there, you can locate the reality capture model stored within a data source. You need to enable it for your team(s) ...
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vGIS activation link opens App Store instead vGIS activation (KB-TT011)

Issue The activation link is taking me to the App Store even though the vGIS Utilities app is already installed on the device. Solution There are multiple factors that can prevent a link from opening in the mobile app on your device. Firefox If ...
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vGIS Admin Portal scripting language (KB-TT010)

vGIS supports custom post-processing configuration for GIS data. The post-processing is handled through scripts applied to data sources. The foundation of vGIS scripts is LUA programming language. Data processing takes the source object (specific ...
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Autodesk BIM360 Project Setup in vGIS (KB-TT009)

If you are an Autodesk BIM360 user, you need to perform these steps to connect your project to vGIS. Note: these steps will have to be performed by your BIM360 project admin. Regular BIM360 users and project members will not be able to complete th...
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Understanding augmented reality visuals (KB-TT004)

3D perspective vGIS uses computer-generated 3D visuals superimposed on top of live video to augment a user’s view with helpful information. When thinking about 3D visuals and evaluating 3D objects, it is important to consider perspective. From the...
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Optical tracking error margins (KB-TT005)

Without an external GNSS/RTK device, vGIS relies on the vGIS calibration for the initial positioning and then on the optical tracking when moving around. Although optical tracking provides the stability and accuracy suitable for most field deploym...
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Misaligned visuals - a vGIS problem or a data issue? (KB-TT006)

A vGIS problem or a data issue? Occasionally, even after the most precise calibration, objects in vGIS may appear off their actual locations. For instance, Fig. 1 shows a difference of approximately 1.5m/5ft between the pipe location as identified...
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Tips for retaining high-accuracy while moving (KB-TT003)

vGIS is designed for field work. To make the most of the system, it is important to understand the best practices for using the system in the field. Tips for improving accuracy To make the most of the vGIS experience, please follow these guidelin...
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Objects appear to "float", slide or drift (KB-TT007)

Drift symptoms and causes Occasionally, computer-generated objects in the first-person view may appear to slide or float away. This phenomenon is known as “drift.” Drift is caused by miscalculations of sensor readings; the device receives confli...
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"Moving pipes" phenomenon explained (KB-TT002)

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"Floating" objects and alignment issues explained (KB-TT008)

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How to capture screenshots and screen recordings (KB-TT001)

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