Import 3D Context

DBF offers a powerful feature that allows you to easily import your 3D context by drag and drop your .fbx file to the DBF 3d environment.

Prepare your file

1. Prepare 3D your file

Your 3d geometry will be imported to scale at the center of the DBF 3d environment. For it to match your site it is important that you prepare your 3d file correctly.

File needs to be exported as .fbx
Objects need to be positioned and scaled accurately on the center or origin of your workspace. (see how to do this below)

2. Download 2D reference of your site

We recommend you to download a 2d reference of your site from DBF. This will ensure that your custom geometry will be position correctly in DBF environment.

Download the 2D files by clicking on the 2D icon at the bottom right of the ribbon menu.

Open your downloaded file in your 3d software.

3. Placing your 3d context

Once you open the reference file in your 3d software, you will see some context layers that you can use as reference to place your 3d geometry.

4. Save the geometry that you would like to import to DBF

Select geometry that you would like to upload and export the selected geometry as .fbx file.

Import your file to DBF

Drag and Drop your file to the DBF in the browser

To import your geometry to DBF you simply need to drag and drop your file to DBF in the browser.

Give your file a name and select 3d Context from dropdown use assets as menu.

If everything is correct you should see your geometry succesfully imported in your scene. If something went wrong, make sure you follow the steps on how to prepare your file DBF.

You can hide the existing building by going to Asset Manager on the bottom left side ribbon menu. Once you click, it will pop up the new setting panel on the left side. Expand the Context Layers tab and unhide OSM-Landuse.

Done!