Buildings and structures act as spatial reference objects. Their footprints, elevations and dimensions help users understand where boreholes, cross-sections, contour surfaces and other project information sit in relation to the developed site.
Select a purpose-built object type, then define its geometry and location within the building/structure view.
Create straightforward building volumes with a rectangular plan footprint.
Define a custom building outline by selecting the footprint vertices in the 2D view.
Represent vertical storage features within industrial and resource project sites.
Show stockpiles or other raised storage features with controlled height and side slope.
Place vertical shaft features in relation to geological and project information.
Define a custom excavation footprint and position it by elevation and depth.
Represent tank locations above or below ground for environmental and industrial context.
Each structure has geometry settings for placing it accurately within the project’s local and mapped coordinate systems.
For irregular buildings, shafts and excavations, relevant extents are derived from their defined footprint rather than edited as simple rectangular dimensions.
Core controls shared across structure types.
Create the site arrangement in a building/structure view before using the objects in 3D.
Adjust a selected object with the mouse or enter its size and position through its properties.
Scale or rotate selected structures using the available editing commands.
Lock object size and position to prevent unintended changes after placement.
Reuse selected objects when a project contains repeated buildings or structures.
Draw a selection box around several objects to edit them as a group.
Use alignment commands to organize multiple selected objects consistently.
A structured setup sequence keeps horizontal placement, vertical placement and project context consistent.
Define the view’s extents, grid interval and unique project name.
Select each structure type and place its center or define its irregular footprint vertices.
Enter elevation, height, slope, tilt, position and the available dimensions.
Move, resize, rotate and align objects, then lock stable elements.
Turn the project GIS overlay and individual objects on or off to verify placement.
Display the structures with project data in 3D, then include that 3D display in a printable project view.
Add enough site detail to communicate the relationship between infrastructure and interpreted subsurface conditions.
Show tanks, excavations and buildings relative to sampling locations, wells and interpreted contamination.
Place proposed or existing building footprints and excavations over boreholes and geological surfaces.
Represent buildings, tanks, silos and storage piles within a coordinated site model.
Display shafts, piles and site buildings with boreholes, sections and interpreted surfaces.
Visualize excavation geometry in relation to site elevation and subsurface interpretations.
Create recognizable 3D context for internal review, client discussions and project-view figures.
The strongest value comes from displaying simplified site objects with the technical data already managed in GaeaSynergy.
| Connected capability | How structures add context | Related page |
|---|---|---|
| Geographic Information System | Use mapped coordinates and the project GIS overlay to confirm horizontal placement. | Explore GIS |
| Boreholes and wells | Show investigation locations around or beneath buildings, tanks and excavation footprints. | Explore WinLoG |
| Cross-sections | Relate vertical geological interpretations to recognizable surface and below-ground features. | Explore WinFence |
| Grids and contour maps | Display structures with topographic, groundwater, stratigraphic or property surfaces. | Explore gridding |
| 3D display and project views | Combine the complete context in 3D and place the resulting display in printable project output. | Explore 3D display |
Use the product overview for capability planning and the manual for current creation and editing procedures.
See how above-ground and below-ground site objects add context to GaeaSynergy visualization.
Read the Knowledge Center guideReview the supported building, structure and excavation types and access their detailed procedures.
Open the structures manualFollow the current steps for creating a view, placing objects, editing them and using them in 3D.
Open the quick-start guideCreate simplified structures, position them accurately and display them with the project’s boreholes, sections, surfaces and GIS information.
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