Vicinity GIS - Maryland, US

Introduction

Vicinity GIS is a powerful Revit plugin that offers a comprehensive collection of CAD models featuring real-world, geo-referenced features such as Federal, State & local streets, highways, and roads. Each CAD model is tailored to its respective NAD83 State Plane coordinate system, ensuring precise alignment with the real world. In this review, we will explore the key features and benefits of Vicinity GIS and how it can enhance your design projects in Revit.

Key Features

One of the standout features of Vicinity GIS is its geo-referenced CAD models, which are available in "dwg" format. This format is compatible with all Autodesk® product categories, making it a versatile tool for professionals in the Engineering, Architectural, Structural, and Geographic industries. The models are geo-referenced to their respective coordinate systems and units, with U.S. Survey feet for the United States and countries that use the Imperial System, and Meters for countries that use the Metric System.

Furthermore, each CAD model includes Governmental Administrative divisions such as State, Province, County/Parish, and City, which are separated by hatched areas for easy identification and searchability. This feature streamlines the design process by allowing users to focus on project-specific areas that are needed, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in project planning and execution.

Ease of Use

Vicinity GIS is designed to be user-friendly, with features organized by Layer, Color, Line Weight, and Style. This makes it easy to isolate, select, and search for specific features within the CAD models using standard Autodesk® AutoCAD® commands like "Qselect" and "Find" for text entities. The intuitive interface and seamless integration with Revit make it a valuable addition to any design workflow.

Benefits

By incorporating Vicinity GIS into your Revit projects, you can leverage the power of geo-referenced CAD models to enhance the accuracy and precision of your designs. The ability to insert or x-reference CAD models into project design models and x-clip them to show only project-specific areas can help streamline the design process and improve overall project efficiency.

In addition, the inclusion of Governmental Administrative divisions in the CAD models adds an extra layer of detail and context to your designs, making them easily distinguishable and searchable. This can be particularly useful for projects that require accurate geographic information or that span multiple administrative regions.

Conclusion

Vicinity GIS is a valuable tool for Revit users looking to incorporate geo-referenced CAD models into their design projects. With its user-friendly interface, precise geo-referencing, and seamless integration with Revit, Vicinity GIS offers a powerful set of features that can enhance the accuracy and efficiency of your design process. Whether you are working on architectural, engineering, or geographic projects, Vicinity GIS can help you take your designs to the next level. Give it a try and experience the benefits of enhanced precision and productivity in your Revit projects.