{"id":893,"date":"2023-12-11T21:08:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T21:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/?p=893"},"modified":"2023-12-11T22:26:30","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T22:26:30","slug":"site-context-in-revit-via-forma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/2023\/12\/11\/site-context-in-revit-via-forma\/","title":{"rendered":"Site Context in Revit via Forma\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Understanding and documenting a site&#8217;s existing conditions is a critical first step in the early stages of conceptual design. It&#8217;s essential for ensuring that your design solution is not only sustainable but also contextually sensitive and relevant. Autodesk Forma steps in here as a pivotal tool, making the gathering of contextual site data during these early planning stages not just insightful, but impressively straightforward.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Site Context in Revit via Forma\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/71b2RT0J_9Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen style=\"aspect-ratio:500 \/ 281;width:100%;height:auto;\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Autodesk Forma is designed to streamline the process of site data collection and integration. It offers a world wide range of contextual information from topography, buildings geometry, road data, parcel boundaries, to satellite imagery. This data is meticulously sourced from a global network of providers, ensuring that you have access to accurate and locally relevant information, no matter where your project is located.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Forma Data Coverage App&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To check the availability contextual information in your project location, we have released the Forma data coverage web-app that it allows you to check the range of regional data sources available. Access the app at&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/app.autodeskforma.eu\/data-provider-map\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/app.autodeskforma.eu\/data-provider-map<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/163\/data_provider_map-1024x583.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/163\/data_provider_map-1024x583.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/163\/data_provider_map-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/163\/data_provider_map-768x438.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/163\/data_provider_map-1536x875.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/163\/data_provider_map-579x330.png 579w, https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/163\/data_provider_map.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless otherwise noted, the baseline source when no other local dataset is available is summarized in the following table:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><figure class=\"wp-block-table MuiTableContainer-root\"><table class=\" MuiTable-root DhigTable--verticalAlignment--top\"><tbody><tr class=\" MuiTableRow-root\"><td class=\" MuiTableCell-root\"><strong>Data<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\" MuiTableCell-root\"><strong>Source<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\" MuiTableCell-root\"><strong>Resolution<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr class=\" MuiTableRow-root\"><td class=\" MuiTableCell-root\">Building footprints&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\" MuiTableCell-root\">Open Street Map&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\" MuiTableCell-root\">varies&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr class=\" MuiTableRow-root\"><td class=\" MuiTableCell-root\">Road data&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\" MuiTableCell-root\">Open Street Map&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\" MuiTableCell-root\">varies&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr class=\" MuiTableRow-root\"><td class=\" MuiTableCell-root\">Terrain (Europe)&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\" MuiTableCell-root\">EU-DEM&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\" MuiTableCell-root\">25 m&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr class=\" MuiTableRow-root\"><td class=\" MuiTableCell-root\">Terrain (global)&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\" MuiTableCell-root\">ASTER GDEM&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\" MuiTableCell-root\">30 m&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr class=\" MuiTableRow-root\"><td class=\" MuiTableCell-root\">Map texture&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\" MuiTableCell-root\">Mapbox&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\" MuiTableCell-root\">varies&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr class=\" MuiTableRow-root\"><td class=\" MuiTableCell-root\">Satellite images&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\" MuiTableCell-root\">Mapbox&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\" MuiTableCell-root\">varies&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr class=\" MuiTableRow-root\"><td class=\" MuiTableCell-root\">Weather data&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\" MuiTableCell-root\">ERAS C3S&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\" MuiTableCell-root\">hourly&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Since open source data is dependent on contributors input, the coverage and quality varies across the world. For example, most buildings in Open Street Map lack heights. For these buildings, Forma estimates building height in meters, calculated at 3 meters per level, if no height data is present, assuming at least 1 level per building. For that reason, we recommend that you double check the accuracy of project data with surveyed information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Order Contextual Data&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Library Panel in Forma is a gateway to a vast selection of regional data sources, currently available at no additional cost. With the expansion of the network to encompass private data providers, a fee structure may be introduced to reflect this broader range of offerings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/163\/order_data-1024x680.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/163\/order_data-1024x680.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/163\/order_data-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/163\/order_data-768x510.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/163\/order_data-1536x1020.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/163\/order_data.png 1911w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Project Library in Forma displays a list of all ordered data. Incorporate the dataset in your proposal using the \u201cPlace in Canvas\u201d function. Contextual data is categorized under the &#8216;Base Layers&#8217; section in the Project Navigator. Editing layers within a Base or adding new ones will update all proposals using that base.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/163\/Base_layers-1024x527.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/163\/Base_layers-1024x527.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/163\/Base_layers-300x154.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/163\/Base_layers-768x395.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/163\/Base_layers-1536x790.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/163\/Base_layers.png 1951w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Data Conversion from Forma to Revit&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.autodesk.com\/RVT\/en\/Detail\/Index?id=6602496385657094513&amp;appLang=en&amp;os=Win64\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forma Add-in for Revit<\/a>, available in the Autodesk app store, serves as a conduit for transferring Forma contextual data into Revit for further design documentation.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the \u201cSend to Revit\u201d capability in Forma to make all the context layers readily available in Revit.&nbsp; Then, create a new Revit project, and use the \u201cLoad Proposal\u201d feature to download the context data. The Forma Add-in establish a unique link to a Forma proposal.conte&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The base layers from Forma are accurately mapped to corresponding Revit categories as follows:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Coordinate System: <\/strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Universal_Transverse_Mercator_coordinate_system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UTM GIS coordinate system<\/a> from Forma overrides Revit&#8217;s shared coordinate, which guarantees precise site alignment. You can always <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/support\/technical\/article\/caas\/sfdcarticles\/sfdcarticles\/How-to-Reset-Shared-Coordinates-in-Revit.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reset the coordinate system<\/a> in Revit afterwards if you want to use your own shared coordinate specifications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> The December 2023 release of the Forma Add-In introduces enhanced features for <a href=\"https:\/\/help.autodesk.com\/view\/RVT\/2024\/ENU\/?guid=GUID-5BEB235D-FE4B-41B0-BA52-619E5FD679FA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Toposolids<\/a>. This includes new options for creating subdivisions based on parcel, road, and site boundaries, enriching the visual representation of the terrain.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"484\" height=\"679\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/163\/Options.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/163\/Options.png 484w, https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/163\/Options-214x300.png 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 484px) 100vw, 484px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Buildings: <\/strong>Converted<strong> <\/strong>into Generic Model instances under a single Model Group.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Site limits:<\/strong> The site boundaries \u2013 which mark the extents of the analytic metrics in Forma- are converted to Model Lines of the \u2018Site limit\u2019 linestyle and hosted as flat lines in the upper most level in Revit.&nbsp; You can edit the graphic properties of the linestyle to fit your visual needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Property lines<\/strong>: Translation functionality of property lines is currently under development and will be included in a future update of the AddIn.&nbsp; As a workaround, you can trace the limits of your site by picking parcels and make property lines travel as Model Lines.&nbsp; You can also use a Dynamo script to project the Site limits onto the topography surface. <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1wEL4CIYqlaB7tbicrVeQuwH2zyxMii1Y\/view?usp=sharing\">Download the dyn file here (Dynamo 2.19)<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"563\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/163\/Site_limits.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/163\/Site_limits.png 563w, https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/163\/Site_limits-300x242.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 563px) 100vw, 563px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Aerial Maps<\/strong>: Aerial images travel to Revit as a material texture wrapping the new Toposolid type.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"828\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/163\/Aerial_Map-1-1024x828.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/163\/Aerial_Map-1-1024x828.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/163\/Aerial_Map-1-300x243.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/163\/Aerial_Map-1-768x621.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/forma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/163\/Aerial_Map-1.png 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Outcome: A Contextually Integrated Design&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The result of this integration is a robust site canvas that paves the way for a sustainable, contextually integrated design solution.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of site data from Autodesk Forma enhances the documentation process, ensuring designs are sustainable, context-aware, and fully integrated with their surroundings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Understanding and documenting a site&#8217;s existing conditions is a critical first step in the early stages of conceptual design. 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