Export Model Hierarcy

JieLi4

I would like to export my model to some format that can easily differentiate each component, like this:

house{

   windows{

      window1

      window2

      ...

   }

   doors{

      door1

      door2

      ...

   }

   ...

}

any one know how to do this? Thanks

AlexisNoakes

I'm also interested in this topic and how to improve the process of exporting building hierarchy. We store our 3D models in a CityGML database. This is the workflow I'm using, it's not optimal and there is quite a bit of work involved. But once it's set up it's quite fast.

Step 1:
Write the rule in a way so you can choose what is generated. Example create a attribute, say "Buildingparts" which controls the generation of all the building parts. "Building" generates the entire building, "WallSurface" generates walls... and so on.

Step 2:
Using python. Iterate through, and export each building part as a KMZ, as well as a csv text file containing all the attributes for each building.

Step 3:
Join the KMZ with the csv and export. We export as CityGML using Safe FME.