V2/FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

This page provides help with the most common questions about Senfi

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1. I do not have a 3D model of my building. How can I use Senfi?
   • Senfi provides a tool to allow you to create a simple user drawn model by tracing the footprint of the building on a map with no additional charges.
2. What model types are accepted by Senfi?
   • Senfi officially supports the following model formats:
     • Revit 2015 or later (.rvt)
     • 3DS Max (.max)
     • .zip (.max + textures)
   • Other file formats that can be uploaded are:
     • .nwd
     • .fbx
     • .skp
3. What is the maximum file size accepted for model uploads?
   • File size up to 2048 MB will be accepted for model uploads.
4. How to generate operational BIM file?
   • Please refer to online guides such as:
     • https://www.iso.org/standard/75109.html
     • https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/PAS_1192-5:2015
     • https://www.corenet.gov.sg/general/bim-guides/singapore-bim-guide-version-20.aspx
5. I'm trying to assign an object to a BBL, but the object still appears as unassigned even though I have done the assignment. Why is this so?
   • The object may have the same duplicated object name with another object in the scene. Please ensure all objects have unique names.
   • Name of sub-material used by object may have same duplicated name with another sub-material in the scene. Please ensure all sub-materials names are unique.

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1. What format should I use for the icons?
   • Please use .PNG image files for the icons.
2. What is the recommended size for the icon image?
   • The recommended image size to use for the icon image is 32px by 32px.