vSite AR - Mobile Devices

  • vSite AR: Stakeouts plus-icon minus-icon

    The vSite AR Stakeouts tool allows users to perform GNSS-guided stakeouts directly in the field.Before performing a stakeout, please note that not all datasources are supported by the Stakeouts tool. The asset must be a vector point or line, which...
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  • vSite AR: Reality Capture plus-icon minus-icon

    Overview The Reality Capture feature in vSite uses LiDAR technology to generate highly detailed and accurate 3D models of your worksite in minutes. This allows teams to document site conditions, monitor progress, and share visual data through the ...
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  • vSite AR: Accessing Sheets plus-icon minus-icon

    Before accessing sheets in the vSite AR app, ensure that sheets are properly configured and georeferenced in the Admin Portal. Steps for configuring sheets can be found in this document.To access your sheets, open the vSite AR app and select your ...
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  • vSite AR: Redlines plus-icon minus-icon

    Before using redlining in the field, make sure redlining is enabled for the project in the Admin Portal.Once redlining is enabled: Open the AR app. Connect your GNSS receiver. Confirm that you are receiving high-accuracy positioning. Select your d...
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  • vSite AR: AR Options plus-icon minus-icon

    OverviewAR Options provides the user with additional customization settings for the AR View. These settings offer additional features to the user, and can change the way that data is visualized in vSite AR.How to Access AR OptionsTo access the AR ...
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  • vSite AR: AR Sliders plus-icon minus-icon

    OverviewThe AR Sliders in vSite AR provide powerful visualization tools that enhance how users interact with 3D models in the augmented reality environment. Located on the left and right edges of the screen, these sliders can be individually confi...
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  • vSite AR: Advanced Adjustment Settings plus-icon minus-icon

    Users in vSite AR can make Adjustments during calibration. The system will automatically detect the distance between the camera and the surface. This works best on iPhone Pro/ iPad Pro devices due to their LiDAR capabilities. On Android devices,  ...
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  • Reality Capture Scans are Showing in the Wrong Location plus-icon minus-icon

    IssueWhen reviewing an uploaded scan in the vSite Admin Portal, the location is off (even if the scan was scanned at the right location previously).Quick FixIn order for the scans to appear correctly, follow these steps: Connect your GNSS receiver...
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  • Continuous Loading Screen In vSite AR plus-icon minus-icon

    IssueWhen opening the vSite AR application, users are welcomed with a never-ending loading screen.There can be two possibilities: The internet connection is blocked (or a VPN is blocking vGIS) There might be an issue with the app permissions (e.g....
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  • vSite AR: Sketch and Measure plus-icon minus-icon

    OverviewThe Sketch and Measure tool in vSite AR enables users to add clear, contextual visual information directly within an augmented reality environment. With this tool, you can create and apply digital sketches, including points, lines, and pol...
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  • vSite AR: QR-based Calibration plus-icon minus-icon

    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.This article describes how to calibrate the Augmented Reality feature in ...
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  • vSite AR: Setting GNSS Offsets plus-icon minus-icon

    vSite supports a wide variety of GNSS receivers, devices and antenna mounts. Each configuration places the GNSS antenna differently relative to the device’s camera, which introduces inaccuracies if not properly configured. vSite AR features GNSS o...
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  • vSite AR: Activating Your Account plus-icon minus-icon

    Overview  Before you can access vSite AR, your company administrator must first register your email address in the Users section of the Admin Portal, and you must have the vSite AR application installed on your mobile device. Activating your acco...
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  • Tips For Retaining High-Accuracy While Moving in AR plus-icon minus-icon

    vGIS AR 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. Accuracy Improvement Tips To make the most of the vGIS AR experience, please follow these guid...
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  • vSite AR: Project Selection plus-icon minus-icon

    Overview  In vSite AR, companies can create multiple Teams or Projects to better manage field operations, user permissions, and data collection. This structure allows organizations to decentralize operations while controlling access and isolating...
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  • vSite AR: Map View plus-icon minus-icon

    By default, after selecting a company or project, the Map View screen appears (Fig. 1). Users can change the default start screen to AR Mode via the Options menu. To return to Map View from AR Mode, tap the Map icon in the bottom-right corner of ...
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  • vSite AR: Main User Interface plus-icon minus-icon

    OverviewThe Main User Interface in vSite AR allows app users to view and interact with real-time 3D holographic overlays of BIM and GIS data directly in the field. This interface combines AR tools, object details, map views, and accuracy indicator...
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  • vSite AR: AR Calibration plus-icon minus-icon

    OverviewCalibrating your device in vSite AR ensures that your digital assets align accurately with the real world. Whether you’re visualizing underground utilities or above-ground infrastructure, proper calibration helps maintain the highest spati...
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  • vSite AR: Calibration Adjustments plus-icon minus-icon

     AR ViewTo enter Calibration Adjustment Mode in AR View, tap the Adjust button located at the bottom of the screen (see Fig. 1).Once in adjustment mode, you can fine-tune your view using the following controls: Slide Scale (Elevation Adjustment):...
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  • vSite AR: Information Cards plus-icon minus-icon

     Viewing Object Information in AR ViewWhen you point the crosshair at an object in the AR View, a callout bubble appears, displaying high-level information such as the object type.To view more detailed information: Tap the object directly in eithe...
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  • vSite AR: GNSS/RTK Settings plus-icon minus-icon

    OverviewvSite 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 guid...
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  • vSite AR: Main Menu plus-icon minus-icon

    The main menu contains various functions and settings that are available to the app user in vSite AR.To access the main menu, tap on the bottom left button (Fig. 1). This button is available in both Map View and AR view.To exit the main menu, eith...
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  • vSite AR: Layers plus-icon minus-icon

    A layer is an object group that has been configured by a company administrator to optimize the visualizations for different user types.To manage layers, select Layers from the AR action bar (Fig. 1). This brings up the layers list (Fig. 2), where ...
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  • vSite AR: Option Settings plus-icon minus-icon

    The Options Menu in vSite AR (Fig. 1) allows users to tailor their experience across three main categories: GNSS Options, Scene Options, and System Options.Fig. 1GNSS OptionsAccess the GNSS Options menu to configure location and positioning settin...
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  • vSite AR: Field Reports plus-icon minus-icon

    Overview The Field Reports feature in vSite AR enables users to quickly report discrepancies between GIS/BIM data and real-world site conditions. Reports can include photos, short videos, text, or voice notes, and are sent to company administrato...
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  • vSite AR: Data Collection plus-icon minus-icon

    OverviewThe Data Collection tool in vSite AR allows authorized users to add new objects directly into the system while working in the augmented reality environment. Only data sources with the appropriate permissions can access this feature from th...
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  • vSite AR: AR Recalibrating plus-icon minus-icon

      Recalibration in vSite AR may be necessary to maintain scene accuracy and proper object alignment.   When to Recalibrate  Common scenarios that may require recalibration include: Moving to a new job site Experiencing drift, where virtual obje...
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  • Getting Help Within vSite AR plus-icon minus-icon

    Overview  If you ever need assistance while using vSite AR, the built-in Help feature provides quick access to helpful guides and direct links to contact the vGIS Support Team. This ensures you have the resources you need to resolve questions in ...
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  • vSite AR: GNSS/RTK Devices plus-icon minus-icon

    vSite supports external GNSS and RTK devices to provide enhanced positioning accuracy. When connected properly, GNSS devices deliver a seamless experience with precise spatial alignment in AR.Step 1: GNSS Configuration Before Using vSiteBefore lau...
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