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Quickstart

Get up and running with Canada's Digital Twin in under 10 minutes.

Quick Setup​

If you haven't already, follow the Installation Guide to set up your environment.

Once the development server is running, navigate to http://localhost:3000 to access the CDT platform.

Interface Overview​

Map Viewer​

The platform opens to the Map Viewer by default, where you can:

  • Navigate the map — Pan, zoom, and explore geospatial data across Canada
  • Search locations — Use the search bar in the top left to find geocoded locations
  • View building footprints — Zoom in and click on building footprints to see details
  • Add datasets — Click the database icon in the bottom toolbar to open the Datasets panel
    • Browse federal, provincial, and municipal open data layers
    • Toggle layers on/off to overlay geospatial data on the map

3D Viewers​

Access different viewers from the left sidebar:

  • BIM Viewer — Load and interact with IFC BIM models
  • Point Cloud Viewer — Visualize point cloud data in 3D

Data Management​

Browse and manage spatial data:

  • Buildings — View building data stored in the platform database
    • Click any building to see detailed information and associated files
    • Add buildings directly to the map
  • Sites — View site information and associated buildings
  • Files — Access all files stored on the platform

Tools & Features​

Bottom toolbar includes:

  • Datasets — Toggle map layers from open data portals
  • Compare Buildings — Select multiple buildings to compare their properties
  • Share — Copy link or generate QR code for current map position
  • Measure — Calculate distances and areas on the map

Settings & Preferences​

Access from the left sidebar:

  • Language — Switch between English and French (i18n support)
  • Support — Get help or provide feedback
  • Account — Manage settings or logout

Next Steps​

Need Help? Join our community on GitHub Discussions or reach out via our contact form.