thank you so much!!! uni student here, trying to find a site file. I knew of cadmapper but had never been able to successfully use it, hadn't even used autocad before. you explained and walked through the entire thing so well. seriously, I owe you one
Hi Kira - I really appreciate your feedback! I'm so glad that it helped you out... If it helps you, it helps me - so definitely share this video with anybody you think could benefit from it. Cheers!
I'm a student at the University of Houston and I've watched your videos to start documenting site analysis at the beginning of every studio for about 2 years now. Thank you for making my life easier.
Ryan, thank you so much for your kind words. I'm so glad that these videos are still proving to be helpful after these years. Best of luck on the start of your semester, and please feel free to reach out anytime! Go Coogs!!
OMG, it is about to be the best video I've ever saw about CAD theme! Especially advices about how to keep in order the work with big projects! It is absollutely what I was missing duiring my practise! Thank you a lot!!!
Thanks so much, my team is switching to Autocad from Layout (sketchup) for site plans so we can interface easier with surveyors, and it seems incredibly daunting. This is a big help.
As a fresh graduate, I am struggling in these cross reference work. I feel lucky to get in touch with your video which is very clear! Thanks for your sharing! You make my life easier! Hope you can keep sharing tips that suit for fresh graduate in future!
A. Almaguer I’d be happy to! Great suggestion. Section perspectives are pretty fun to make so I’ll be sure to cover my process in a future video. Thanks for watching!
hey, I tried to copy base and paste in a new drawing, but it said "invalid origin point" when I put the 0,0,0 coordinates in. Your videos are really helpful, cheers!
I watch your 'cadmapper to revit' videos at the beginning of every new semester when doing my site analysis. You are very thorough in the explaining the process and its much appreciated! Quick question! When in Cadmapper, why do you do road outlines and not road meshes? Follow up question lol what is a mesh road? I've always had trouble editing roads once everything is transferred into revit so do you have any tips? Will downloading road meshes solve that?
That's awesome to hear! I appreciate the kind words and I'm so glad that these videos are still providing value for you. For your questions, I choose road outlines for two reasons: 1, because they're easier to edit than meshes and provide the same level of information in most of my use cases (diagramming), and 2, if I ever needed to fabricate a site model using the CADMapper file as the base, I usually default to using a laser cutter or craft cutter which requires clean vector linework to perform best. You can always convert the road outlines to 3D geometry or surfaces if needed. But if ever in doubt, just download both mesh and outline roads as two separate files. Hope this helps!
I'm still trying to ascertain how I can be sure the global positioning in terms of easting and northing is correct. I recently completed the process of transferring my CADMapper plan into a topographical surface for use with a previously - globally positioned - Revit model. However once imported the surface required dragging and dropping into place, relative to my ordnance survey plan. I have checked this video and one produced by Balkan Architect, but neither of these videos focuses on true positioning of the surface derived, relative to the proposed building's coordinates. I'd really be keen to get my head around that as its key to figuring out whether ramps or steps etc. are required.
Thanks so much, pretty helpful. I am in South Africa, I would like to have your personal contact to explain in particular the difficulties I encounter. CADMapper does not include all the buildings located in the selected region. Thank you.
Very informative video, thanks a lot for explaining things. An issue I'm having is that my cadmapper topography file doesn't have the topography I need, it is just wrong. It should show a railway that sits on top of a crest, but it is simply not mapped by the program. I guess i will need to edit that topography myself. :(
Hey there! Thanks for watching! CADMapper uses Open Street Map (OSM) data, so if it doesn’t exist on OSM, then it will reflect incorrectly on the CADMapper export file. CADMApper is a great tool to help you get you started with a base file. But oftentimes, you may need to add your own geometry or make changes as necessary to reflect your actual site. CADMapper is really a tool for helping with the schematic design phase of design. The only real and true way to get completely accurate site data is to have a surveyor physically go to the site and take measurements. Hope this helps, and good luck my friend!
Thanks for making these tutorials on the topic, very easy to follow and helpful! I did run into an issue though when trying to link the xref CAD file into revit though, I kept running into a visibility issue after inserting and haven't found a solution to it other than using the original file. I was wondering if you have encountered similar or know of a solution? Cheers :)
@@Rascoh Thanks! When I look at the site master model on CAD all of the xref files are accurate and line up correctly but when I try to bring in the linked files to the toposurface on Revit they insert pretty inconsistently where they break into the toposurface at certain parts or are entirely underneath.
Thanks for the clarification! It sounds like the issue may be in the “Import” menu of Revit. When you go to link the .dwg files, be sure that your settings read like this: “Layers/Levels” = Visible. “Import Units” = auto detect (make sure you converted from metric to imperial). “Positioning” = origin to origin (this keeps all the 0,0,0 coordinates lined up). “Place at” = level 1 (for everything). Let me know if that helps!
Thank you so much, Sir!! Very helpfull. But, can't find my desired location vector file from CADMapper. Do you know an other alternate? Thanks in advance!! FYI, the location is Easting: 373979.57 m E Northing: 993639.52 m N
I usually scale using scale command I feel like they both work the same way. (Draw a line in the street from where the street starts and how big you wanted to be in this case 19.685 i would recommend you make it in another color to distinguish it from the rest. Highlight everything except the 19.685 line. type sc for scale enter click on your first point where both lines from the street start. type R for reference click on the same point again than click to where the line 19.685 ends and that should scale it up the same way. just make sure to delete the line after you finish.
Thank you for sharing the tip, Carla! I'm so glad that you found this useful! If we can save time in the technical process of design, we can focus more time on critical thinking. If you have any suggestions for future videos, I'm always open to ideas!
@@Rascoh if someone is not a expert like you in autocad, they will find it hard to follow your instructions because you talk so fast. But I'm getting there LoL
OK, followed your instructions to the T. Everything worked out until i brought it into revit. Somehow the topography was much smaller then my model. Any suggestions
Jonathan Bonaparte You can try pausing the video as needed to “slow down”. Also, I have written versions of the tutorial on my website that you may find useful: www.rascoh.studio/tutorials
Erik Leypoldt You can make the selection square larger, but you will have to pay for it after 1sqkm. OR you can export multiple 1sqkm CADMapper files and stitch them together manually in AutoCAD, and you won’t have to pay. However, this method can be VERY time consuming depending on what you plan to use your file for (digital drawings vs. making physical laser cut model, for example).
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thank you so much!!! uni student here, trying to find a site file. I knew of cadmapper but had never been able to successfully use it, hadn't even used autocad before. you explained and walked through the entire thing so well. seriously, I owe you one
Hi Kira - I really appreciate your feedback! I'm so glad that it helped you out... If it helps you, it helps me - so definitely share this video with anybody you think could benefit from it. Cheers!
What an absolute legend and lifesaver you are, thank you!!
Tim S Glad you got some use out of my content! Cheers!
I'm a student at the University of Houston and I've watched your videos to start documenting site analysis at the beginning of every studio for about 2 years now. Thank you for making my life easier.
Ryan, thank you so much for your kind words. I'm so glad that these videos are still proving to be helpful after these years. Best of luck on the start of your semester, and please feel free to reach out anytime! Go Coogs!!
I'm a student at KU and our design computing class is sadly lacking in some of this information, so glad to have found your video! Thank you so much!
OMG, it is about to be the best video I've ever saw about CAD theme! Especially advices about how to keep in order the work with big projects! It is absollutely what I was missing duiring my practise! Thank you a lot!!!
I really appreciate the feedback!!
I’ve watched 4 videos and you really make it simple, and brief, much appreciated !
This guy's a freaking legend! Thanks for this, man!
Thanks so much, my team is switching to Autocad from Layout (sketchup) for site plans so we can interface easier with surveyors, and it seems incredibly daunting. This is a big help.
Super useful video! Thanks for your help!!
Wow. So much to learn. Thank You!
It's definitely worth learning! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the CAD mapper videos; it will be really helpful for a future project presentation.
VERY VERY VERY HELPFUL YOU SAVED ME LOTS OF TIME THANKS
Highly valuable stuff right here! Appreciate it!
Thank you so much!! You've saved my project haha. Never been able to use Autocad and you somehow made me like it
Super helpful! Thank you!
Rebekah Mireles Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching 😊
thank you for this content. It helps me to understand the xref file.
Thank you for this video, the site imported to AutoCAD as 2D despite I selected 3D buildings
As a fresh graduate, I am struggling in these cross reference work. I feel lucky to get in touch with your video which is very clear! Thanks for your sharing! You make my life easier! Hope you can keep sharing tips that suit for fresh graduate in future!
Thank you so much, so helpful! Can you take it to the next level in regards to rendering a site plan?
Sasha N Great idea! I’ll be happy to cover that in a future video. I’ve added your suggestion to my growing list of tutorial topics.
super useful! and perfectly clear, thanks Jon!
I appreciate it! Thanks for watching!
Thank you very much Jon, absolutely brilliant tutorial.
Question!
How would I edit the building heights in Autocad? Some of the building information wasn’t found in the database and they’re all incorrect.
Very helpful! thanks a lot
Shofaa Qothrunnadaa Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching 👍🏻
You made my day.
Really helpful for beginners, thanks!
This is very helpful! Could you also make a video about creating conceptual diagrams with revit?
Hill T Great suggestion! I can definitely do that.
Hello,
Could you also give us a little tour about your rendering, and perspective section, please?
Thank you Jon!
A. Almaguer I’d be happy to! Great suggestion. Section perspectives are pretty fun to make so I’ll be sure to cover my process in a future video. Thanks for watching!
hey, I tried to copy base and paste in a new drawing, but it said "invalid origin point" when I put the 0,0,0 coordinates in. Your videos are really helpful, cheers!
I watch your 'cadmapper to revit' videos at the beginning of every new semester when doing my site analysis. You are very thorough in the explaining the process and its much appreciated! Quick question! When in Cadmapper, why do you do road outlines and not road meshes? Follow up question lol what is a mesh road? I've always had trouble editing roads once everything is transferred into revit so do you have any tips? Will downloading road meshes solve that?
That's awesome to hear! I appreciate the kind words and I'm so glad that these videos are still providing value for you. For your questions, I choose road outlines for two reasons: 1, because they're easier to edit than meshes and provide the same level of information in most of my use cases (diagramming), and 2, if I ever needed to fabricate a site model using the CADMapper file as the base, I usually default to using a laser cutter or craft cutter which requires clean vector linework to perform best. You can always convert the road outlines to 3D geometry or surfaces if needed. But if ever in doubt, just download both mesh and outline roads as two separate files. Hope this helps!
Awesome. Thank you.
Dong Phung thanks for watching 😊
great tutorial Jon.
Was useful g thanks 🙏🏽
I just loved your video. keep doing this. best of luck
Thank you so much, so helpful!
Mino Agus Rino Appreciate it my friend.
Hi is there a way of adding buildings that you know the height of to cad mapper if they are not visible when imported.
Fantastic tutorial. Do you have others? Thanks
Just leave it metric. Makes more senese. xd. Thanks for the tool recommendation. :)
If we are working in engineering scale will the alignment option work the same way?
I'm still trying to ascertain how I can be sure the global positioning in terms of easting and northing is correct. I recently completed the process of transferring my CADMapper plan into a topographical surface for use with a previously - globally positioned - Revit model. However once imported the surface required dragging and dropping into place, relative to my ordnance survey plan. I have checked this video and one produced by Balkan Architect, but neither of these videos focuses on true positioning of the surface derived, relative to the proposed building's coordinates. I'd really be keen to get my head around that as its key to figuring out whether ramps or steps etc. are required.
Can you do a video about doing a sloped site in Revit from a 2D plot in CAD?
Please sir can you make a video on how to search using UTM cordinates
Gracias muy buen tutorial.
Thanks! You are most welcome.
This is perfect bro
How do you merge 5 separate cadmapper files into 1 master plan in autocad, if merging is possible? Thank youu
cant you just scale by 12 and then 3.28084 instead of scale ref? some people may prefer to use the centerlines to get proper ROW widths.
Wonderful Jon ,it helped me alot can u make a video on how to render it in photoshop? :)
Adarsh Shetty Thank you! So glad to hear it helped you. I’ll keep your request in mind for future videos!
Thanks so much, pretty helpful. I am in South Africa, I would like to have your personal contact to explain in particular the difficulties I encounter. CADMapper does not include all the buildings located in the selected region. Thank you.
Hey there Leon - I'd be happy to answer your questions. Head on over to www.rascoh.studio/contact to get in touch with me.
Thank you men!
Thank you!
Very informative video, thanks a lot for explaining things. An issue I'm having is that my cadmapper topography file doesn't have the topography I need, it is just wrong. It should show a railway that sits on top of a crest, but it is simply not mapped by the program. I guess i will need to edit that topography myself. :(
Hey there! Thanks for watching! CADMapper uses Open Street Map (OSM) data, so if it doesn’t exist on OSM, then it will reflect incorrectly on the CADMapper export file. CADMApper is a great tool to help you get you started with a base file. But oftentimes, you may need to add your own geometry or make changes as necessary to reflect your actual site. CADMapper is really a tool for helping with the schematic design phase of design. The only real and true way to get completely accurate site data is to have a surveyor physically go to the site and take measurements. Hope this helps, and good luck my friend!
How do I save in .obj
how do I align cadmapper files with one another? please help!"
Thanks for making these tutorials on the topic, very easy to follow and helpful! I did run into an issue though when trying to link the xref CAD file into revit though, I kept running into a visibility issue after inserting and haven't found a solution to it other than using the original file. I was wondering if you have encountered similar or know of a solution? Cheers :)
Hi Reece - Thank you so much for the feedback! Could you elaborate a bit on the issue? I’d love to try to help!
@@Rascoh Thanks! When I look at the site master model on CAD all of the xref files are accurate and line up correctly but when I try to bring in the linked files to the toposurface on Revit they insert pretty inconsistently where they break into the toposurface at certain parts or are entirely underneath.
Thanks for the clarification! It sounds like the issue may be in the “Import” menu of Revit. When you go to link the .dwg files, be sure that your settings read like this: “Layers/Levels” = Visible. “Import Units” = auto detect (make sure you converted from metric to imperial). “Positioning” = origin to origin (this keeps all the 0,0,0 coordinates lined up). “Place at” = level 1 (for everything). Let me know if that helps!
@@Rascoh That's worked out great! Thank you for getting back to me and helping out!
Reece Martin Glad to hear it! Thank for reaching out and do let me know if you have any other questions/suggestions 😊
Thank you so much, Sir!! Very helpfull.
But, can't find my desired location vector file from CADMapper. Do you know an other alternate?
Thanks in advance!!
FYI, the location is
Easting: 373979.57 m E
Northing: 993639.52 m N
Thank you a lot :-)
Thanks so much, it really helped me understand x-ref.
I usually scale using scale command I feel like they both work the same way. (Draw a line in the street from where the street starts and how big you wanted to be in this case 19.685 i would recommend you make it in another color to distinguish it from the rest. Highlight everything except the 19.685 line. type sc for scale enter click on your first point where both lines from the street start. type R for reference click on the same point again than click to where the line 19.685 ends and that should scale it up the same way. just make sure to delete the line after you finish.
by the way thank you so much for introducing us to Cadmapper this is a life saver!
Thank you for sharing the tip, Carla! I'm so glad that you found this useful! If we can save time in the technical process of design, we can focus more time on critical thinking. If you have any suggestions for future videos, I'm always open to ideas!
Ok that was great, now make a video about bringing it into revit to make a topography
Jonathan Bonaparte I’ve already made a video on that exact subject! Check out the other videos on my channel 👍🏻 Let me know what you think.
@@Rascoh if someone is not a expert like you in autocad, they will find it hard to follow your instructions because you talk so fast. But I'm getting there LoL
OK, followed your instructions to the T. Everything worked out until i brought it into revit. Somehow the topography was much smaller then my model. Any suggestions
Jonathan Bonaparte You can try pausing the video as needed to “slow down”. Also, I have written versions of the tutorial on my website that you may find useful: www.rascoh.studio/tutorials
Jonathan Bonaparte Check the Revit import scale units. It is very likely something to do with scale. Is your Revit model in imperial? Or metric?
thank you
What if its outside the Cadmapper square/zone? No luck?
Erik Leypoldt You can make the selection square larger, but you will have to pay for it after 1sqkm. OR you can export multiple 1sqkm CADMapper files and stitch them together manually in AutoCAD, and you won’t have to pay. However, this method can be VERY time consuming depending on what you plan to use your file for (digital drawings vs. making physical laser cut model, for example).
Thankss👍
It is not for free now
Practice file please 😀
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FUUUUUUUUCK AUTOCADDDDD
great tutorial Jon.