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PDF: Embedding Hypermodeling Info

The Raster Ref Manager has an option to use embedded geolocation info to scale and orient pdfs that are imbued with georeferencing info, geotiff-style.

It would be great if something similar could be provided for the pdfs that are generated from Mstn's Dynamic Views. For example, a plan generated from Mstn would have its coord system based on its model coord system. So if a pdf is referenced back in it would be oriented and scaled and aligned accordingly... like the way geotiffs work in mapping / GIS applications. If the plan is for a upper or lower storey in the building, this would be relected in the insertion point's z-coordinate.

I can see referencing pdf being very useful and much quicker to use across disciplines, compared to doing the same using DVs.

If the pdf is of a section or elevation... as defined by DVs or Named Boundaries, the 3d orientation / rotation info would be embeded so that the pdfs can be 'back-Ref'd' like DVs. If pdf with multiple detail views is being referenced... then the component views could be presented as options as separate pages?

PS: I understand that there are multiple pdf standards for embeded geolocation. Mstn as a platform would be the ideal place to introduce a single format. This would enable and benefit Bentley users... the rest can come to the party later :-)