Import PDF

Import PDF plans in VICUS Districts and use them as a background

Overview ▶ 0:09

VICUS Districts with an imported PDF plan as background drawing — An imported PDF plan serves as a visual reference for network planning in VICUS Districts

In VICUS Districts you can import PDF plans (such as development plans) or images as a background drawing. The imported plan serves as a visual reference for network planning.

Importing a PDF ▶ 0:27

PDF import dialog with preview and reference length — Import dialog with a preview of the PDF plan and entry of the reference length for scale definition

Navigate to Import > PDF/image.
Select the desired file (PDF or image file).
In the preview, you must enter a reference length to define the scale.

Defining the reference length

To scale the plan correctly, reference a known length:

Use, for example, a scale bar contained in the plan, a known plot length, or a building dimension.
Click on the start point and then on the end point of the known distance.
Enter the actual length in meters (e.g. 30 m).
Confirm with OK.

Positioning the plan ▶ 1:08

Imported plan in move mode with yellow sphere and axis arrows — Positioning the imported plan with the yellow sphere and the axis arrows in move mode

After the import, the plan has to be moved to the correct location:

Select the imported plan — either directly in the view or via the navigation tree.
Switch to move mode.
Drag the yellow sphere with the mouse to move the plan freely.
Alternatively, you can move the plan along a specific axis by dragging the red arrow (X axis) or the corresponding axis arrow.

Rotating the plan ▶ 1:48

Rotate mode with blue sphere for manually rotating the plan — Rotating the plan in rotate mode by entering a rotation angle or dragging the blue sphere

If the plan needs to be rotated:

Switch to rotate mode.
Enter a rotation angle numerically or drag the blue sphere to rotate the plan manually.

Adjusting the display ▶ 2:17

Display settings in the navigation tree with saturation and brightness — Adjusting the display: reduce saturation and increase brightness for a better overview during network planning

In the navigation tree, double-click the imported plan to make further adjustments:

Visibility: Show or hide the plan.
Reduce saturation or increase brightness to keep a better overview while planning the network.

Once positioned, deselect the plan with ESC and you can continue with the planning.