What You've Received

Your Survey Pack

Your survey is normally delivered through a SolidPoint Sync link. The exact combination of files depends on the agreed scope, but the deliverables are designed to work together.

Important Note - They are not separate surveys

The 2D survey, 3D Revit/BIM survey and point‐cloud data all relate back to the same measured survey. They are different ways of using the same captured information.

2D Measured Building Survey

example_project.pdf • example_project.dwg

A drawing package supplied as PDF and/or DWG. This can include plans, elevations, sections, site information and other agreed survey sheets.

3D Revit / BIM Survey

example_project.rvt

A BIM‐ready Revit (RVT) model representing the surveyed existing building. It is prepared for Revit‐based design and coordination workflows, with the level of detail and information content following the agreed survey scope.

Combined 2D & 3D Survey

The PDF/DWG drawing package and RVT model are coordinated from the same measured survey, so the 2D and 3D information can be used together.

Important Note - BIM-ready does not mean design-ready

The Revit model is a structured representation of the surveyed existing condition. It is not a design model. The exact content, modelling level and information included are governed by the agreed survey scope.

Download Your Files From Sync

How to Download Your Survey

SolidPoint Sync is the online delivery area used to issue your survey. You can view the folders online and download individual files or folders to your computer.

Download Steps

1. Open the SolidPoint Sync link supplied by our surveyors
2. Open the folder for the deliverable you need
3. Use the download control or the file's 'Actions' menu to download the item
4. For point cloud data, download the ZIP and extract it fully before using the RCP / RCS data

Your Sync project folder

Folders inside the survey pack

What Each File Is For

File Types

File names vary by project. This guide uses 'example_project' + the file type. 

Reality Capture Viewer

example_project.lgsx

A navigable scan project for moving between scan positions and panoramic bubble views.

BIM-ready does not mean design-ready

The Revit model is a structured record of the surveyed existing condition. It is not a design model. Content follows the agreed survey scope.

Software to View Your Survey

Which Software Should You Use?

You do not need every programme below. Pick the software that matches the file you need to open or work with.

If you only need to review the survey, start with example_project.pdf.

Adobe Acrobat / Any PDF Viewer

The simplest way to review, print and share example_project.pdf.

Most browsers can also open PDFs directly.

Autodesk Revit

BIM authoring and coordination software for example_project.rvt and linked point‐cloud data.

Leica TruView Desktop

A compatible viewer for Leica reality‐capture projects such as example_project.lgsx.

Useful for navigating scan positions and panoramic views.

FAQ - Do I Need Paid Software?

Not always. If you only need to review example_project.pdf or view many DWG/RVT files, Autodesk Viewer can be a useful starting point.

Full editing and BIM workflows require the relevant desktop software and licensing.

How to Read The Drawings

How To Read and Understand the Survey Sheets

example_project.pdf is normally the easiest place to start. Each sheet has a title block and, where applicable, a legend/key. Read those before interpreting unfamiliar symbols or abbreviations.

The red box marks placeholder project information - use the values on your own survey.

Units and Levels

Units are normally millimetres unless stated otherwise. Floor levels normally represent the top of the accessible floor finish/screed; ceiling levels represent the underside of the visible finish.

TIP - Use the Drawing Scale Carefully

Use figured dimensions wherever they are provided. If you print a drawing, check the scale bar after printing rather than assuming the PDF is still at its original scale.

The Key to the Drawing

The legend explains the abbreviations, symbols, linework and hatching used on the survey. Always check the legend on your own survey before interpreting unfamiliar information.

ST

Store Room • ST

LP / HP

Low Point / High Point • LP • HP

IP

Insersion Point • IP

mm / m

Millimetres / Metres

Numbers shown here are examples only. Values such as 2.100 or 0.900 are illustrative. Always use the values on your own survey drawings.

Other Common Legend Information

Void / UTGA / Out of Scope areas may be identified using specific linework or hatching.

Wall / Column and Floor hatching may be used to distinguish building elements.

Insertion Point symbols identify survey/model coordination points where shown.

Up/down arrows can indicate the direction of stairs or ramps. Spot Level symbols identify measured level
information.

What the Finished Survey Sheets Can Look Like

These examples show the presentation style and information areas used on SolidPoint survey sheets.

They are generic examples; project names, client information and project‐specific values have been removed or replaced.

Example Survey Sheet

Generic notes and legend layout

Do not use the example levels, sheet numbers, dates, scales or project fields as values for your own building.
Always work from the drawings issued for your job.

Point Cloud & Revit

Using the Unified Point Cloud Data

If your package includes point cloud data, Sync will normally contain example_project.zip. You may also receive example_project.lgsx, which provides a more visual way to navigate the captured scan positions.

Step 1 - Download example_project.zip from the Point Cloud folder in Sync.

Step 2 - Extract the ZIP completely on your computer - do not work from inside the ZIP.

Step 3 - Keep example_project.rcp and its supporting .rcs files together in the extracted folder structure. Do not move individual .rcs files away from example_project.rcp.

Step 4 - Open example_project.rcp in Autodesk ReCap, or link it into Revit as required.

FAQ - Why Is It Zipped?

A point cloud can contain many supporting files and can be very large. example_project.zip keeps the complete dataset together for download and transfer.

example_project.lgsx - The Navigable Scan Project

This is a Leica reality‐capture project. It is useful when you want to move between scan positions and inspect the panoramic bubble views and captured environment. A compatible Leica viewer such as TruView Desktop can be used to access LGSx projects.

Download TruView Desktop from the Leica Geosystems website.

Reloading the Point Cloud After Download

If you have received the BIM‐ready Revit model and the point cloud, you may need to tell Revit where example_project.rcp is stored on your computer. The most common case is when the model was created on another computer and the point cloud has been downloaded to a new location.

Step 1

Open the supplied example_project.rvt model in Revit.

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Step 4

Browse to the extracted example_project.rcp file on your computer.

Step 5

Reload the file and confirm the point cloud appears in the expected position.

TIP - Do not manually move the point cloud to make it fit

If the point cloud appears in the wrong location, stop and check the intended coordinate/origin workflow first. Moving it manually can break coordination with the survey and other project information.

Keeping the Survey In The Right Place

The supplied Revit model will usually be positioned using GPS / survey coordinates unless another arrangement has been agreed. The exact datum, grid and coordinate information should always be taken from your own survey sheets.

Origin to Origin

Where the point cloud and Revit project have been prepared to use the same origin relationship, Revit can use an Origin to Origin placement workflow. This is intended to keep the survey information aligned without manually moving the point cloud.

Shared Coordinates

Some projects use a shared‐coordinate system rather than a simple origin‐to‐origin relationship. If your project uses shared coordinates, follow the coordinate setup agreed by your project team and the information stated on the survey.

If You're Unsure

Do not guess the coordinate system. Check the survey cover/title block and notes, then confirm the intended setup with the person responsible for your Revit project before repositioning linked survey data.

If You Move the Files

If the RVT model or point cloud is moved to another computer or folder, Revit may report a missing link. This does not necessarily mean the data is damaged - it may simply need the file path updating using:

Manage → Manage Links → Point Clouds → Reload From.

Important Things After Handover

A measured building survey records the conditions captured within the agreed survey scope. Read the survey notes as well as the drawing itself; they explain important assumptions and limitations.

What The Survey Confirms

• • It provides a measured record of the conditions captured within the agreed survey scope.
  • The 2D, 3D and point cloud deliverables are different ways of using the same captured information.
  • Drawing units are normally millimetres unless stated otherwise.
  • Floor levels normally represent the top of the accessible floor finish/screed unless stated otherwise.
  • Ceiling levels normally represent the underside of the visible finish.

What The Survey Does Not Confirm

• • It is not a design model, even when example_project.rvt is included.
  • Critical dimensions should be checked on site before design, fabrication or construction.
  • Elements that were inaccessible may contain assumptions or notes and should be checked before being relied
    upon.
  • Unless a specific verticality check is included, walls and columns may be represented vertically for graphical
    clarity.
  • Material descriptions are generally based on visual appearance; material testing is not implied unless
    separately agreed.

If You Issue The Model To Another Consultant

Pass on the relevant RVT and point‐cloud data together when the recipient needs to inspect the survey in 3D.

Keep the extracted point‐cloud folder structure intact. If the recipient only needs the drawings, the PDF and/or DWG may be sufficient.

Common Questions & Queries

The point cloud is missing in Revit

Go to Manage → Manage Links → Point Clouds and check the saved path. If the files have moved, use Reload From and choose example_project.rcp.

I only need to look at the drawings

Use example_project.pdf. It is normally the simplest format for reviewing and sharing the survey.

I need to inspect the Revit model but I don't have Revit

Try Autodesk Viewer for browser‐based RVT viewing. Autodesk Viewer supports RVT as well as many other 2D and 3D formats.

A survey dimension looks wrong

Check the legend and notes first. Critical dimensions should be verified on site before construction or fabrication.

Need Help?

01332 898350  •  projects@solidpoint.co.uk

The 60-Second Version

Use this section as a reminder after handover. If you are unsure which file to use, how the coordinate system should be handled, or how to link the point cloud, contact SolidPoint before changing the survey position or file structure.

Step 1

Open your SolidPoint Sync link and find the folder for the deliverable you need.

Step 2

Choose the right format:

• • PDF = review
  • DWG = CAD
  • RVT = Revit/BIM
  • RCP/RCS = point cloud
  • LGSx = scan navigation

Step 3

For point clouds, extract example_project.zip completely and keep the RCP and RCS files together in their original folder structure.

Step 4

For Revit, if the point cloud is missing, use Manage → Manage Links → Point Clouds → Reload From.

Step 5

Read the notes and legend. They explain abbreviations, symbols, units and important survey limitations.

Step 6

Always check critical information on site before design, fabrication or construction.

Use The Survey With Confidence

Your measured building survey is intended to provide a clear record of the conditions captured during the survey. The different deliverables give you different ways to use that same information from simple PDF review through to CAD, BIM and scan‐level inspection.

Final Reminder

Always read the drawing notes and legend, use figured dimensions rather than scaling, keep point‐cloud files together, and verify critical dimensions on site before design, fabrication or construction.