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Import boundaries and layouts

Bring GIS and CAD geometry into PV8 without disrupting the engineering workflow.

Updated 14 October 20264 min read

Prepare geometry

  • Keep parcel, PV, road, cable and equipment layers separate.
  • State the coordinate reference system.
  • Prefer GeoJSON, KML or DXF with simple, valid geometry.
  • Check the imported geometry against the asset pin and basemap.
  • Record whether geometry is surveyed, designed, digitised or illustrative.

Keep the source file

Preserve the original engineering file and its revision. PV8 uses imported geometry for screening and handoff; the originating CAD or PV design package remains the detailed-design authority.

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