Create a New Project
Introduction
This guide will help you create a new project in Tobe Builder. Follow these steps to set up your project with the correct location and settings.
Step 1: Open the Create Menu
Complete the login flow and click Continue.
In the Projects menu, click Create at the top to switch to the create menu.
Step 2: Project Name
In the Project Name field, enter a name for your project.
Step 3: Project Origin
Use one of the following methods to enter the location information:
Address Lookup: Start typing the address and press Enter to search. Select the required address from the list of search results.
Map Selection: Navigate to the desired location on the map and click to select it.
Manual Input: If you know the latitude and longitude, enter them directly in decimal degrees format.
Step 4: Project Model Offset (Optional)
See the Project Model Offset section below for more information about project Coordinate Reference Systems (CRS).
CRS Code and CRS Lookup: Directly input the numeric project CRS code into the input to automatically set the Grid Offset fields and update the Grid Offset fields if any Project Origin changes have been made, to reset simply clear the field. Click the
button to open the CRS Lookup, this menu can be used to search for valid CRS codes for the Project, see CRS Lookup below for more details.Grid Offset (X, Y, Z): Defaults to (0, 0, 0). If a valid CRS code has been entered, these values will automatically update when the Project Origin changes. If values are entered manually, the current CRS Code will be cleared and replaced with <User Defined>, and the Grid Offset values will no longer update based on the project’s current Project Origin.
Step 5: Custom GIS Data (Optional)
Custom GIS Data: Provide custom GIS data for the base map and/or elevation map if required, see Using Custom Basemaps below for more details.
Step 6: Create the Project
Click Create at the bottom of the menu to finalize and create the project.
Project Model Offset
Tobe Builder allows you to easily federate your georeferenced BIMs at their real-world location on the globe. To achieve this, the project location (latitude and longitude) must be converted into a grid position within your project’s Coordinate Reference System (CRS) and provided during project creation. The resulting grid position is entered in the Grid Offset fields when setting up the project.
This process involves transforming coordinates from WGS84 (latitude and longitude) to the Coordinate Reference System used by your BIMs (northing and easting, or X and Y).
You can obtain this information by requesting it from your GIS coordinator, using the CRS Lookup, or performing the coordinate transformation through your preferred website or application.
CRS Lookup
The CRS Lookup menu allows you to quickly find and apply the correct Coordinate Reference System (CRS) for your project.
Step 1: Open the CRS Lookup Menu
Click the
button next to the CRS Code field.If no CRS Code has been set, the lookup will automatically search for the closest region based on your current Project Origin.
If a CRS Code is already set, the menu will open with that code preloaded.
Step 2: Search for a CRS
In the Search CRS field, type a keyword such as a region name (e.g., Brisbane), a code (e.g., 3113), or a full datum or name (e.g., GDA94).
Matching CRS results will appear in the list below as you type.
Step 3: View and Filter Results
The list will display all CRS codes matching your search criteria.
You can refine your search by typing additional text in the Filter Results input to narrow down the list.
Step 4: Select a CRS Code
Click on a CRS result to automatically apply it to your project.
Once selected, the chosen CRS Code will populate the CRS Code field in the Project Menu.
The system will then automatically calculate and track the Grid Offset based on the selected CRS and your current Project Origin.
Using Custom Basemaps
By default, Tobe Builder uses a global GIS scene as the basemap in WGS84 Pseudo Mercator (EPSG 3857) provided by ESRI via ArcGIS Online. If your project requires a GIS basemap in a projection other than WGS 84:
Define a custom GIS basemap and elevation service in any projection supported by ArcGIS Online or via Portal if the company is an ArcGIS Enterprise user.
Tobe Builder will detect the EPSG code from the provided custom GIS data source.
If you're unsure about your project location, especially which grid system to use, consult your digital, BIM, or GIS lead.
Additional Notes
Z direction is likely to be zero. If the model is in the wrong place vertically, measure the vertical distance in Tobe Builder and move the model after placing.
This information connects the approximate Lat Long and the grid offset to allow Tobe Builder Pro to place models in the correct position automatically.
Currently Grid Offset values set by Tobe Builder will always be in meters.
When you hit Create, the project will be created with the base GIS layer ready for you to place digital assets.