When you create a new project in Forma Site Design, you’ll be asked to:
- Specify the Geolocation to download a terrain model
- Choose why types of contextual data you’d like to add to the site
Specifying the Geolocation
To select a map area, which defines where the model is added and where analyses are run:
- Enter an address, area name, or coordinates into the search field.
- Fine-tune the area to be included in your project site:
- Pan to move left, right, up, or down.
- Zoom in or out.
- If you Zoom in too close, you’ll receive a warning. Zoom out to select a larger area.
- Click the Confirm Geolocation button.
Adding Contextual Data
After you’ve specified the project site area, a window opens with contextual data you can add to the site.
For a quick start, choose Package — it contains USA Structures and Overture Roads.
Or for more control, you choose data sources independently:
- One of the Buildings options — Overture Buildings or USA Structures
- Overture Roads
- OpenStreetMap Trees
Displaying the Satellite Image for your Project Site
To display the satellite image for your site:
- Open the Display Options tool (looks like an eye)
- Choose the Satellite Image option in the Terrain Section.
Adding More Contextual Data
You can return to the Contextual Data window at any time and add more data sources.
- Open the Contextual Data tool in the left toolbar.
- Then, choose the data sources to be added to your project.
