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Learn how to start a new conceptual infrastructure model manually in InfraWorks.
Type:
Tutorial
Length:
3 min.
Transcript
00:03
Starting a new model manually allows you to configure model properties
00:08
such as the database and UCS coordinate systems, model extents, and terrain style.
00:14
This is advantageous when you have specific customizations for these properties in mind.
00:20
Begin in InfraWorks Home.
00:23
Click New > Settings.
00:26
In the dialog box, specify a name to assign to the model.
00:31
You also have the option to include a description.
00:34
Next, choose Collaborate to save the new model on the cloud,
00:39
or choose Work Local and save the new model locally.
00:42
If you choose to work on the cloud, select an Autodesk Docs project folder to host the model.
00:49
This allows you to collaborate with anyone who has access rights to the specified folder.
00:55
Next, you will need to specify a coordinate system.
00:59
Specify a coordinate system from the model, use the search bar, use the extended list of categories and codes,
01:06
or select a recent coordinate system from the drop-down list.
01:11
The coordinate system cannot be changed once you finalize your model creation.
01:16
It is also important to note that if you plan to exchange data between this InfraWorks model and other Autodesk applications,
01:24
such as Civil 3D or Revit, you should choose a projected coordinate system instead of a geographic coordinate system.
01:31
Next, you can choose to define the model extents.
01:35
This will automatically limit the extents of large datasets that you may need to import to create the model.
01:42
Limiting the dataset will help to optimize performance of your model.
01:47
To do this, click the Model Extents tab.
01:50
Select Define Model Extent.
01:53
Use the Minimum X and Y fields to specify the lower left and lower right extents.
01:60
Use the Maximum X and Y fields to specify the upper left and upper right extents.
02:06
Or, select Load Extents From File to use a file to specify the extent coordinates.
02:13
Click the Advanced Settings tab if you want to load a schema template file to set up custom classes,
02:20
attributes, and categories, or to modify the model’s display coordinates.
02:25
As a best practice, do not specify any advanced settings unless you have a specific customization in mind.
02:33
Click the Design Standards tab to display more options.
02:37
Here, you can select which roadway design standards to use for a new model, or specify the driving direction.
02:45
Click the Content tab to load your own content libraries to your model.
02:50
When you have finished configuring the properties of your new model, click OK.
02:55
Once the model opens, it is ready for you to import data.
Video transcript
00:03
Starting a new model manually allows you to configure model properties
00:08
such as the database and UCS coordinate systems, model extents, and terrain style.
00:14
This is advantageous when you have specific customizations for these properties in mind.
00:20
Begin in InfraWorks Home.
00:23
Click New > Settings.
00:26
In the dialog box, specify a name to assign to the model.
00:31
You also have the option to include a description.
00:34
Next, choose Collaborate to save the new model on the cloud,
00:39
or choose Work Local and save the new model locally.
00:42
If you choose to work on the cloud, select an Autodesk Docs project folder to host the model.
00:49
This allows you to collaborate with anyone who has access rights to the specified folder.
00:55
Next, you will need to specify a coordinate system.
00:59
Specify a coordinate system from the model, use the search bar, use the extended list of categories and codes,
01:06
or select a recent coordinate system from the drop-down list.
01:11
The coordinate system cannot be changed once you finalize your model creation.
01:16
It is also important to note that if you plan to exchange data between this InfraWorks model and other Autodesk applications,
01:24
such as Civil 3D or Revit, you should choose a projected coordinate system instead of a geographic coordinate system.
01:31
Next, you can choose to define the model extents.
01:35
This will automatically limit the extents of large datasets that you may need to import to create the model.
01:42
Limiting the dataset will help to optimize performance of your model.
01:47
To do this, click the Model Extents tab.
01:50
Select Define Model Extent.
01:53
Use the Minimum X and Y fields to specify the lower left and lower right extents.
01:60
Use the Maximum X and Y fields to specify the upper left and upper right extents.
02:06
Or, select Load Extents From File to use a file to specify the extent coordinates.
02:13
Click the Advanced Settings tab if you want to load a schema template file to set up custom classes,
02:20
attributes, and categories, or to modify the model’s display coordinates.
02:25
As a best practice, do not specify any advanced settings unless you have a specific customization in mind.
02:33
Click the Design Standards tab to display more options.
02:37
Here, you can select which roadway design standards to use for a new model, or specify the driving direction.
02:45
Click the Content tab to load your own content libraries to your model.
02:50
When you have finished configuring the properties of your new model, click OK.
02:55
Once the model opens, it is ready for you to import data.
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