--- title: "Site Context" canonical: "https://documentation.chaos.com/space/ERHINO/127735483/Site%20Context" format: markdown --- This page provides information about the Site Context feature. ## **Overview** --- Understanding the context in which a building is to be placed is important in allowing others to visualize the impact it will have on its surroundings and visa-versa. By using Enscape’s Site Context feature a site model of the area a building is proposed to be placed, including low poly buildings, streets and topography can be imported to your project to facilitate this important stage in architectural visualization. It is important to note that an imported site context model will only be visible in the Enscape Viewport and not in your host design application. Start by opening the Site Context feature using the associated button in the Enscape Viewport toolbar. ![image](media://86c9224b-afa4-47ee-a429-5aa1b4ae62ce) *Site model button in renderer* Once you’ve clicked on the **Site Context** button (or by pressing the short cut key [**O**]), the Site Context panel will open to the left of the Enscape Viewport. ![image](media://df3de5cb-7ca2-45f7-9494-eb74e81e33c2) *Site context Menu* ## **Add Site Context** --- --- ## **Import Site Context** --- > Macro (ui-text-box) > > Minimum area size is 100m x 100m. > > Maximum area is 9999m x 9999m. > > If the area is greater than 5000m x 5000m a warning will be prompted. ## **Site Context Data** --- --- ## **Map Data Options** --- --- ## **Asset Placement** --- ## **Important Notes** --- - Depending on the amount of geometry in the area selection, a 10km2 area can increase VRAM usage by approximately 1GB. Furthermore, the download time of the site context model may be increased significantly. - Geometry clipping will occur at 17 kilometers from the camera. - Holes in the project will be covered, if they intersect with the site context model’s topography. - A site context model cannot be inclined and parts of the site context model could be displayed in the air, away from the expected ground plane. - When sharing a CAD model, the site model will be available but not editable. - Site context models are supported in the Enscape [ Standalone Executable ](https://docs-chaos.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ERHINO/pages/127767796)and Web Standalone files. - If you encounter issues with the map itself, we recommend that you[ contact Openstreet Maps support](https://www.openstreetmap.org/help).