Start a new conceptual infrastructure model with Model Builder

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Model Builder automatically finds and acquires high-resolution data layers

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and then builds models for your specified area of interest.

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Model Builder is a fast, easy way to get started and is the recommended option for creating a new model.

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To start a model using Model Builder, begin in InfraWorks Home.

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Click Model Builder.

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When selecting your area of interest, you have the option to choose your preferred view by clicking Switch to aerial for an aerial view,

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or Switch to road for a road view.

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Type a location, address, or point of interest into the search field,

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or zoom in on the map to navigate to a location.

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Then, select your specific area of interest.

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You can select Current Map Extents, draw a Rectangular Area of Interest on the map,

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draw a Polygonal Area of Interest on the map, or import a Polygonal Area of Interest on the map.

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You can select an area up to two hundred square kilometers.

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Once you have selected your area of interest, type a name for the model in the dialog box.

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You also have the option to enter a description.

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Next, select a coordinate system for the model.

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It is important to note that this cannot be changed once you finalize your model creation.

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The quickest option is to select LL84 for the coordinate system.

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However, if you plan to send this model to other Autodesk applications,

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such as Civil 3D or Revit,

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you should choose a projected coordinate system instead of a geographic coordinate system.

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Click Create Model.

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InfraWorks will confirm that your model is being prepared.

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When your model is ready, you will receive an email notification at the email address associated with your Autodesk Account.

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Once it has been created, you can store your new model either in an Autodesk docs project folder or locally,

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depending on your workflows and whether you need to share your model with a team.

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To do this, in InfraWorks Home click the model tile.

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A dialog box displays, prompting you to select your preferred storage method, Autodesk Docs or Local.

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Now, you have successfully started your model and you can begin to configure and customize the model for your design.