{"id":64233,"date":"2020-12-11T18:44:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-12T00:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/?p=64233"},"modified":"2023-10-21T21:38:20","modified_gmt":"2023-10-22T02:38:20","slug":"cityengine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/cityengine\/","title":{"rendered":"CityEngine: Build a Digital Twin of Your City"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-image64233_59af94-c2 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image64233_59af94-c2 size-medium_large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/CityEngine-768x422.png\" alt=\"CityEngine\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-64234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/CityEngine-768x422.png 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/CityEngine-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/CityEngine-678x373.png 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/CityEngine-50x28.png 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/CityEngine-200x110.png 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/CityEngine-425x234.png 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/CityEngine-550x303.png 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/CityEngine-115x63.png 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/CityEngine-360x198.png 360w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/CityEngine.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is CityEngine?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CityEngine is a stand-alone desktop application by Esri that allows users to <strong>create 3D data models<\/strong> for urban design and city planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditionally, whenever there was a large planned development in a city, there would be open houses with physical models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But because of advancements in technology and 3D data models, CityEngine can help <strong>visualize proposed projects<\/strong> and streamline its review process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s not only for cities of the present time, but it also could be for cities of the past and future as well. Let&#8217;s take a closer look at some of the capabilities and use cases of this urban planning software package.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3D Buildings and Landscapes<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"328\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/CityEngine-Webmap-425x328.png\" alt=\"CityEngine Webmap\" class=\"wp-image-64236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/CityEngine-Webmap-425x328.png 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/CityEngine-Webmap-300x231.png 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/CityEngine-Webmap-678x523.png 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/CityEngine-Webmap-768x592.png 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/CityEngine-Webmap-50x39.png 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/CityEngine-Webmap-200x154.png 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/CityEngine-Webmap-550x424.png 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/CityEngine-Webmap-115x89.png 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/CityEngine-Webmap-360x278.png 360w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/CityEngine-Webmap.png 969w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>For those users who want to build a digital twin of their city, CityEngine gives you <a href=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/gis-editing-tools\/\">editing tools<\/a> with snapping and measurement capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, you don&#8217;t have to start from scratch because CityEngine comes equipped with the &#8220;Get Map Data Function&#8221;. This tool helps build usable 3D data like building footprints and streets from existing sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you pick an area of interest. Then, it automatically downloads an elevation surface, basemap, and <a href=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/openstreetmap-download-osm-data\/\">OpenStreetMap<\/a> street network. The tool has a set of procedural rules to quickly get you started and create a 3D representation from 2D GIS data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From here, you can sketch proposed projects and buildings into your 3D city model. Additionally, you can <strong>apply textures<\/strong> and architectural details such as solar panels to buildings.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CityEngine Capabilities and Use Cases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CityEngine provides you with all the <strong>3D modeling tools<\/strong> to help you build interactive and immersive urban environments. For example, here are some of its capabilities and use cases:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/CityEngine-Portland-425x250.png\" alt=\"CityEngine Portland\" class=\"wp-image-64239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/CityEngine-Portland-425x250.png 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/CityEngine-Portland-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/CityEngine-Portland-678x399.png 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/CityEngine-Portland-768x452.png 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/CityEngine-Portland-50x29.png 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/CityEngine-Portland-200x118.png 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/CityEngine-Portland-550x324.png 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/CityEngine-Portland-115x68.png 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/CityEngine-Portland-1265x745.png 1265w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/CityEngine-Portland-360x212.png 360w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/CityEngine-Portland.png 1474w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Site planning<\/strong> scenario management and comparison studies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Realistic, thematic (zoning), and conceptual representation of 3D data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capabilities to publish web scenes, game engines (Unreal), and <strong>VR\/AR experiences<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Geodatabase support including textured multipatches and <a href=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/arcgis-shapefile-files-types-extensions\/\">shapefile<\/a> format<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Metrics in reports and dashboards, analysis tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>CityEngine also provides you with the necessary tools to help guide and <strong>measure the impact of change<\/strong> with the capabilities to integrate with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/arcgis\/products\/arcgis-urban\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ArcGIS Urban<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Computer-generated Architecture (CGA)<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"216\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ArcGIS-Online-3D-Buildings-425x216.png\" alt=\"ArcGIS Online 3D Buildings\" class=\"wp-image-45800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ArcGIS-Online-3D-Buildings-425x216.png 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ArcGIS-Online-3D-Buildings-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ArcGIS-Online-3D-Buildings-678x345.png 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ArcGIS-Online-3D-Buildings-768x390.png 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ArcGIS-Online-3D-Buildings-50x25.png 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ArcGIS-Online-3D-Buildings-200x102.png 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ArcGIS-Online-3D-Buildings-550x280.png 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ArcGIS-Online-3D-Buildings-135x70.png 135w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ArcGIS-Online-3D-Buildings-115x58.png 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ArcGIS-Online-3D-Buildings-1265x643.png 1265w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ArcGIS-Online-3D-Buildings-360x183.png 360w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ArcGIS-Online-3D-Buildings.png 1326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Computer-generated Architecture is a programming language where you can <strong>apply rules<\/strong> to generate 3D geometry in CityEngine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason you may want to use CGA is to apply rules to alter designs based on the instructions set in the properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will update how the <strong>output 3D models<\/strong> are generated from input shapes in CityEngine, which is a big time-saver for users. Then, if you want to compress compiled a CGA rule file (*.CGB), then you can use rule packages (*.RPK).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary: What is CityEngine?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CityEngine is an ideal desktop solution to <strong>build 3D models<\/strong> of any city and evaluate scenarios side-by-side to know which one is best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can publish and share any feasibility study to integrate with ArcGIS Urban. Then, you can share it and receive public feedback on what they want and improve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s great for planning teams and working with citizens and developers to evaluate proposals and <strong>offer digital engagement<\/strong>. You can define thematic representations such as if it&#8217;s residential or commercial, and set rules for geometry, green spaces, and streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, you can import GIS information in CityEngine, use measuring tools, and get a framework that encourages feedback and supports collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to learn more about it, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/arcgis\/products\/arcgis-cityengine\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CityEngine by Esri<\/a>. 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