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How it works1. You input data - information, plans and drawings.

2. We build an integrated 3D ‘world’ model

3. We QA the model in construction and you clarify clashes/misses etc

4. We publish the model to the Urban Engine

5. We deliver your visual project to suitable hardware.

6. You internalise - collaborate, review, validate, mark-up

• cycle back to step 1

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1: InputsProvide data, information, plans and drawings.• We provide ftp or email details for uploads.• We take most common data formats and types.

• Eg geo-referenced 3D splines and meshes; pdf vector linework; plans and elevations.

• The better the data in, the more efficient and accurate the result out.

• Many thousands of drawings, sequencing details, options and iterations may be uploaded throughout a project.

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2: BuildWe build an integrated 3D ‘world’

• 3D construction is completed to requirements.• Use programs such as 3DSMax, 12D, AutoCAD in

common formats.• Multiple options can be included for 'scenario

switching‘ – eg Option A / B / C.• Textures added as required.• Animations splines (traffic) and meshes (characters)

may be added.• 3D geometry can be tagged as metadata with input

references at client request.• Unique materials with shaders for UE.


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3: Quality AssureUC production QAs the model

• Clashes, inconsistencies and ambiguities are highlighted via Quality Assurance (QA) images back to you.

• Our models are ‘true’ to the input data – unless otherwise instructed.

• Hundreds of images may be exchanged in this QA process.

• Your delegate checks the issue, forwards to relevant team member to resolve, then instructs us on how to proceed.

• We are very fast. Clients can have trouble keeping up with all the questions.


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4: PublishWe publish the VR model

• The 'publication' process is fast and stable. • Each publish takes 10s – 5mins• UC production may re-publish to test your model

dozens of times a day,.• Images / screen-captures sent to cross-check.• Characters and their behaviours are mostly

created in the UE.• Vehicle behaviours are automated by the UE

software, controlled through xml.


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5: DeliverWe deliver your 3D real-time visual project.

• UC provide the specific hardware and training in your office to maximise reliability.

• Can provide it all as a service.• Download links for self-install for advanced users.• “Video-conference" style real-time 3D project

reviews for dispersed teams (optional).• Project versions are numbered for audit trails.• Pro software: editing and verification features.

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6: DIY ValidateYou collaborate, review, optioneer, capture, inform and instruct

• You and your team review your project as much and often as you like to inspect and analyse.

• You can instruct and inform foreman etc• Capture images. Use paint / mark-up tool.• You can provide new / more information for us to re-

publish and deliver updates.• Updates delivered via

• UC remote management (recommended) or • download links.


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7: ExternalisePresentations, Images and Video.

• Presentations and briefings supported with VR. • You or we can drive the VR.• VR videos (flythroughs, walkthroughs) created

directly for efficiency. • VR images created from model to A1 poster size

(perspective, plan and orthographic). • For A-grade graphics (adding reflections, global

illumination etc) and complex stories – link to UC’s movie making division.

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