What You've Received

Your Survey Pack

Your structural measured 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 and can be supplied as a standalone structural survey or alongside a measured building survey.

Important Note - They are not separate surveys

The 2D structural 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 Structural Measured Survey

example_project.pdf  •  example_project.dwg

A drawing package supplied as PDF and/or DWG. Depending on scope, this can include structural plans, sections, elevations, details, dimensions, callouts and other agreed survey sheets.

3D Structural Revit / BIM Survey

example_project.rvt

A BIM‐ready Revit (RVT) model representing the surveyed existing structural information. Structural elements are modelled using Revit structural categories where possible, with the level of detail following the agreed survey scope.

Combined 2D + 3D Structural 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 engineering design‐ready

The Revit model is a structured representation of the surveyed existing condition. It is not structural engineering design or calculations. The exact content and modelling level follow 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 SolidPoint.
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.

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Folders Inside The Survey Pack

What Each File Is For

File Types

Filenames vary by job - this guide uses example_project plus the file type. The red box marks the example file name in each Sync folder.

Reality Capture Viewer

example_project.lgsx

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

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

The Revit model is a structured record of the surveyed existing condition. It is not structural engineering design or calculations. Content and modelling level follow 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

Used to open, coordinate and work with the BIM‐ready structural model and linked point cloud.

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 & Understand The Survey Sheets

example_project.pdf is normally the easiest place to start.

A structural measured survey records columns, beams, openings, bolts, plates, connections, bracing, roof structure and other visible structural elements within the agreed scope.

The Cover / Information Sheet

The first sheet normally contains project and survey information. Depending on the job, this can include:

• • The client
  • Project reference
  • Survey date
  • Issue date
  • Survey team
  • Datum
  • Grid
  • Revision 
  • Links to additional survey information.

Title Block

Identifies:

• • Sheet number
  • Project number
  • Scale
  • Revision/status
  • Survey/drawing/checking information
  • Datum/grid 
  • Sheet name

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 abbreviations, symbols, linework and hatching. Structural projects use the same SolidPoint drawing conventions, but project‐specific callouts or notes may also be included.

Bracing

Structural bracing member

Opening

Structural or building opening captured in the survey

Roof Structure

Rafters, purlins, trusses or other roof members where captured

Other Drawing Information

• • Callouts and tags may identify structural members, openings, connections or other surveyed features.
  • Hatching and linework can distinguish different elements. Always check the legend on your own survey.
  • Spot levels, insertion points and other survey symbols may be shown where relevant.
  • If photographs or annotated images are included, use them alongside the drawing callouts and notes.

What The Finished Survey Sheets Can Look Like

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

Structural survey sheets can vary by project and may include plans, sections, elevations, details, callouts and other agreed information.

Project names, client information and project‐specific values in examples should not be used as values for your own project.

Example Survey Sheet

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.

Important Note - Example values are not your project values

Do not use the example levels, sheet numbers, dates, scales, member sizes 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.

Download Steps

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.

Step 4 - Do not move individual .rcs files away from example_project.rcp.

Step 5 - Open example_project.rcp in Autodesk ReCap, or link it into Revit as required.

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.

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.

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.

Important Things After Handover

Important Things To Know

A structural measured survey records the structural information captured within the agreed survey scope. The survey can only represent what was captured during the survey. Read the survey notes as well as the drawing; they explain assumptions, annotations and survey information.

What The Survey Confirms

• • It records the structural information 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.
  • Levels and dimensions should be interpreted using the drawing notes, legend and title block.

What It Does Not Confirm

• • It is not structural engineering design or calculations, even when example_project.rvt is included, unless those services have been separately commissioned.
  • Critical dimensions and structural information should be checked on site before design, fabrication or construction where required.
  • Elements that were inaccessible or concealed cannot be confirmed unless they were otherwise captured or established within the agreed scope.
  • The presence, absence or exact construction of concealed structure should not be assumed from the model or drawing where it was not captured.
  • Material descriptions and structural element identification are based on the information captured; engineering verification 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 won't open

Make sure example_project.zip has been completely extracted. Keep example_project.rcp and supporting .rcs files together. Do not try to work directly from inside the ZIP.

The point cloud is in the wrong place

Do not move it manually. Check whether the project should use Origin to Origin or shared coordinates and confirm the intended coordinate system.

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 need to look at the drawings

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

I need to look at the DWG but do not have AutoCAD

Try Autodesk Viewer or another DWG viewer. Autodesk Viewer supports DWG and many other 2D / 3D formats.

I need to inspect the Revit model but do not have Revit

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

I need to view the LGSx

Use a compatible Leica viewer such as TruView Desktop. TruView Desktop supports LGSx projects.

A structural dimension or member size looks wrong

Check the legend and notes first. Critical information should be verified on site before design, fabrication or construction where required.

Need Help?

01332 898350  •  projects@solidpoint.co.uk

The 60-Second Version

Use this page 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.

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

Choose the right format:

PDF = review 

DWG = CAD 

RVT = Revit/BIM ∙ RCP/RCS = point cloud 

LGSx = scan navigation

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

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

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

Always check critical dimensions and structural information on site before design, fabrication or construction where required.

Use The Structural Survey With Confidence

Your structural measured survey is intended to provide a clear record of the structural information captured during the survey. The different deliverables give you different ways to use that same information - from straightforward 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 information before design, fabrication or construction.