introduction to esri cityengine
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Introduction to Esri CityEngine
What is CityEngine ? 3D Cities Models
Esri CityEngineTransform 2D GIS Data into Smart 3D City Models
Design urban layouts in 3D for analysis and review. Model 3D environments for entertainment and simulation. Quickly create 3D models using real-world 2D GIS data.
What is CityEngine ? 3D Cities Models
STEP 1
Geodatabase / 2D Information
STEP 2
3D Streets, Blocks, and Parcels (import or creation)
STEP 3
3D Extrusion, Roof Generation, and Street Furniture
STEP 4
Texturing and Façade Creation (details)
STEP 5
Finished 3D City Shared on the Web and Updated in the Geodatabase
Trees
Water Bodies
Extruded 2D Building
Footprints
3D Complex Buildings
Terrain / Imagery
Streets
Procedural 3D Modeling Transform 2D GIS Data into Smart 3D City Models
Base geometry Final 3D modelIterative refinement
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3D Models Textures
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Generated 3D Model
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Base Geometry
Procedural Rules
File Type Support Input / Output Files
Input FileDAE (Collada)DXF (AutoCAD)GDB, Shp (ArcMap)KML, KMZ (Google Earth)OBJ (3d Max, SketchUp)OSM (OpenStreet Map)TerrainTexture
3WS
Output FilePythonKMLCityEngine WebSceneDAEOBJAutodesk FBXE-On Software VuePixar RendermanGDB
Top Benefits Benefits of CityEngine
• Improve Understanding
3D is easy for everyone to understand.
• Communicate Better3D makes it easier to articulate ideas.
• Solve 3D ProblemsSome spatial problems can only solved in 3D.
Saving Time and Costs Rule Based Generation of 3D Geometry
Traditional 3D
Esri Procedural 3D
Number of Iterations
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| World becomes 3D with Esri CityEngine |