Frequently Asked Questions

Trimble SiteVision Supports the following open source and industry formats, and Trimble proprietary formats:

Open Source and Industry:

• LandXML (.xml)
• IFC (.ifc/.ifczip)
• Shapefile (.shp)
• Geodatabase (.gdb)
• AutoCAD (.dwg)
• Bentley Systems (.dgn)
• Web Feature Service (.wfs)
• Autodesk Navisworks (.nwc/.nwd)
• Autodesk Revit (.rvt)
• PDF (.pdf)

Trimble Formats:

• TrimBIM (.trb)
• Trimble Business Center (.vcl)
• Trimble Terrain Model (.ttm)
• Trimble Maps (.tmap)
• SketchUp (.skp)
• Tekla (.tekla)

Using Trimble SiteVision you can measure points, grades, areas, and cut/fill values.

The Trimble SiteVision System supports measurements between the real world and the data model using a variety of measurement modes: GNSS, Camera, LiDAR, EDM and AR. 

Please note that the EDM measurement mode is only supported when using the SiteVision Integrated Positioning System, and the LiDAR measurement mode is only available on supported devices. 

All measurements recorded with SiteVision can be synced back to the office via Trimble Connect. Measurements are synced as a .csv file and located alongside the data model which was being viewed in SiteVision. Each time you sync the .csv file it updates the file in Trimble Connect to the latest version of the file on your device. To see an earlier version of the file you can use the History function within Trimble Connect.

In SiteVision, there are four ways to position a model on site: Automatic, Measured, Manual and Marker.

• Automatic Placement requires high accuracy GNSS, and uses coordinate system information from within model data and/or reads a Trimble site calibration file associated with the model.
• Measured Placement requires high accuracy GNSS, and walks you through steps for completing your own two point calibration, to position a model on site. You can use the IPS standalone, or on the pole mount. This information is recorded and remembered for the next time you open the model to view with SiteVision.
• Manual Placement does not use high accuracy GNSS, and placement is by using gestures on the screen and the augmented reality technology on your field device. Note: Inside you will likely experience model drift. Additionally, your placement will be valid for only that session of SiteVision.
• Marker Placement does not use high accuracy GNSS, and placement relies on a printed QR Marker that is associated with a position within the model.  This is useful indoors or in GNSS adverse environments.

Trimble SiteVision is available in: English, German, Norwegian, Swedish, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Dutch, Spanish, Brasilian Portuguese, Russian, Czech, French and Italian.