Step 1: Define Your Project Area
Start your project by choosing how to define your area of interest:
Option A: Draw Your Project
Choose your project type:
Polygon – For area-based projects (e.g. parcels, job sites).
Linear – For route-based projects (e.g. corridors, pipelines, road alignments).
Use the map’s drawing tools to trace your area.
If you select Linear, you’ll be prompted to define a corridor width from the centerline.
Option B: Upload a File
Upload a pre-defined area of interest:
Supported formats: KML, KMZ, SHP, or GeoJSON
Max file size: 10 MB
Ensure your file contains a single, continuous geometry (e.g., no multipolygons or disconnected lines).
Click “Click to upload” or simply drag your file into the upload area.
Tip: You can also search for a location before drawing
Then click save and proceed to project setup.
Step 2: Enter Project Details
Fill in the following project details:
Project Name – Give your project a clear and searchable name.
Destination Folder – Choose which folder to store the project in.
Use folders like “Scoping,” “Preliminary Design,” or your custom structure to keep things organized.Project Type – Select from predefined types that reflect your workflow.
Project Phase – Choose the current lifecycle stage (e.g. Planning, Design, Construction).
Project Budget (Optional) – You may assign a budget category for internal tracking or estimation.
Step 3: View Utility Map & Start Detection
Click “View Utility Map” to complete the process.
Once the project loads, a coverage popup will appear, showing If high satellite imagery coverage is available.
Click “Start Detection” to begin the object detection process.
Foundation Data Recovery
If your project has limited utility coverage or missing data, 4M may trigger a Foundation Data Recovery process.
This automated enhancement uses satellite imagery and engineering documents to fill data gaps within 1–2 business days.
📩 You'll receive an email once enhanced data is available.
Learn more in our Foundation Data FAQ support article
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