Import site to conduct several types of climate analysis available under 'Sustainability' or simply to visualize surrounding areas and elevations for the project site.
Import Site
Step 1: To import site to the project use one of the two methods shown below:
Method I: From the Object Properties Panel: Activate the draw tool & select "Import Site" from the object properties panel
Method II: From the Import tab: Start by clicking on the dropdown of the project name, then select Import. Then, click on the Import Site option.
Step 2: Enter the location (name of the site) or the latitude and longitude of the site.
Step 3: Adjust site location by panning and zooming.
Step 4: (Optionally) Check the boxes of Elevations, Buildings and Satellite view. These can also be done after the site is imported.
Step 5: Finally, click on Import Site.
Re-importing Site
To change the site location, use the 'Re-import Site' button from the object properties panel after activating the draw tool.
Editing Imported Site
Adjust Site on Canvas: Once the Site is imported, use the Move and Rotate tool to adjust it.
Switch to 3D view to see the elevations along with the site.
Other Edits: Click on the site to open the Object Property panel. Here, you can adjust:
Ground Depth: Change ground depth by editing it from the properties panel.
Turn on/off Elevations: Cick on the Turn Off Elevations option.
Satellite/Street View: To enable Satellite View, click on Enable Satellite View. And disable it using the same button.
Hide/Unhide Buildings: To hide the neighborhood buildings, click on the Hide Buildings button. To bring them back, click on the Show Buildings button.
Opacity: Adjust the opacity of your site using the Opacity slider.
Fade: Adjust the fade for your site using the Fade slider.
Set Datum: To set your site on top of the elevations, use the Set Datum option. Click a point on the site to set the base of the site to that level. Then, click on Update Datum to set it.
Cut/Fill: To fill in the gap between the terrain and the base of the side, click on the Cut Fill option. Select the base of the site or space that you wish to cut and fill under, then check the boxes of Cut and Fill depending on your requirement.
Define the angles of the Cut and fill. Click on Apply to start the Cut and Fill process.
Reset Site: To reset the cut and fill, right click on it and select Reset Site.
Hide/Unhide Site: To hide the site, right click on it and select the Hide option. Or use the shortcut 'H'. Use the 'Show All' button at the bottom left of the screen or shortcut 'U' to unhide.
Isolate Site: Right click and click on the Isolate option.
Lock/Unlock Site: To lock the site, use the Lock option from the Right click Selection. (Locking site will prevent any accidental edits being done to it.)
Delete: To delete the site right click on it and click on Delete. Or press 'Delete' on the keyboard.
Pro-tip: Adjust the surrounding buildings if required in case there are any latest changes that have been made to them. For example, use the Push and Pull tool to change the building height or geometry. You can also delete it using the 'Delete' key.
