DWG Guidelines
DatuBIM currently supports 2D and 3D DWG designs. However, several recommended guidelines and limitations should be noted:
- Design Verification: Double-check the design before saving to ensure no extraneous features are present. These often appear in Layer 0 or as a frozen layer and can cause process failures. Common problematic features include, but are not limited to:
- Huge circles/ellipses spanning several kilometers, often hidden in frozen layers.
- Residual parts of other designs used during the design process but not deleted afterward.
- Large areas and polygons used as backgrounds, generating excessive tiles and significantly increasing upload time.
- Bounding Box Limitation: The 2D design is limited to a bounding box approximately 15km wider than the site’s Orthophotos. Uploading designs outside this vicinity is not recommended, as parts may be missing.
- Designs Holding Both 2D And 3D Layers: These will be split into two layers in a Tree View:
- 3D Layer: Contains all 3D features.
- 2D Layer: Contains all 2D and 2.5D features, adhering to the current DWG guidelines limitations.
- RealDWG Format: Not supported.
IFC Guidelines
DatuBIM supports the following IFC schemas: IFC2, IFC2x3, IFC4, IFC4x1, and IFC4x3. Here are some recommended guidelines:
- IFC-Site Object: Including an IFC-Site object with a longitude/latitude reference point is recommended but not mandatory.
- Software Compatibility: Supports IFCs produced through Bentley™, Autodesk™, and any other software adhering to the IFC schemas mentioned above.
- Units: Supports metric (meter, centimeter, millimeter) and imperial (US-foot, and international-foot). While not mandatory, it is recommended to use the coordinate system’s default units to prevent potential errors in volume and area calculations.
- Metadata: All feature properties' metadata included in the file will be listed in DatuBIM.
For further details or support, please refer to our comprehensive guides or contact our support team.