Prepare CAD for Upload
OverviewRequirements for CAD File for UploadExample of Supported and Not Supported TypesImporting a CAD File as a Site BoundaryUploading a CAD FilePlacing a Site Boundary
Overview
Podium supports CAD files in DXF format as Site Boundary
Requirements for CAD File for Upload
Users must ensure that the CAD file is set up to the following requirements:
- The lines that demarcate your site must be in “red” (by Layer)
- The lines must be a single closed polyline (i.e they are all joined)
- File must be a .DXF file
Example of Supported and Not Supported Types
Example of CAD file in AutoCAD software:
Importing a CAD File as a Site Boundary
When creating a new project, Users will have the option of importing a site boundary.
Note: See File Requirements section
Uploading a CAD File
Click on the Import Site Boundary option under the search tab in the left-hand panel.
Select Browse Files.
Choose a valid DXF file.
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Placing a Site Boundary
After uploading a site boundary, users can choose the correct source unit, and then locate the line work by using either…
- Select Coordinates: If your Site Boundary is geolocated with SVY21 or WGS84 coordinates .
- Select Search Map: If your Site Boundary is not Geolocated
Note: Other coordinates format will be progressively introduced
Hit Confirm with the desired settings to then place and edit the site boundary.
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