Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Is your high-accuracy building survey showing up in the middle of the ocean? It’s likely a projection error, not a software bug. In this video, we break down the three most common mistakes that cause massive shifts or broken data:
- The identity crisis: having correct coordinates but labeling them with the wrong system (e.g., mixing up meters and feet or UTM zones).
- The projection on the fly trap: when project and data systems don't match, causing math errors in intersections and buffers.
- The invisible datum offset: a subtle shift (often a few meters) caused by mismatching datums.
- The fix: learn how to properly define projections, reproject data, and use geographic transformations to keep your survey perfect.
Is your high-accuracy building survey showing up in the middle of the ocean? It’s likely a projection error, not a software bug. In this video, we break down the three most common mistakes that cause massive shifts or broken data:
- The identity crisis: having correct coordinates but labeling them with the wrong system (e.g., mixing up meters and feet or UTM zones).
- The projection on the fly trap: when project and data systems don't match, causing math errors in intersections and buffers.
- The invisible datum offset: a subtle shift (often a few meters) caused by mismatching datums.
- The fix: learn how to properly define projections, reproject data, and use geographic transformations to keep your survey perfect.
