batch gather and export OSM data with models and textures

BrendanThompson — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:13:43 GMT

I need to get OSM model and texture data for 70 distinct locations around the country.

New to City Engine, but have experience with scripting. Hoping any tips on where to look in the api for the following.

Get map data
Find address (lat long or decimal)
Set Extent (3x3 – 9 square miles)
Modify x and y offset
Resolution
Open Street Map
1. Download networks = true
2. Download footprints = true
3. Generate models for download shapes = true
Always trust this certificate
Import settings
1. Align Graph to terrain = true
2. Align Shapes to terrain = true
3. Run Simplify Graph tool after import = true
4. Create Street node shape from graph = true
Select all models
Representation with façade texture
Export models
FBX format
Set destination
Name from location
Export all terrain layers
Terrain mesh resolution = 1k

Re: batch gather and export OSM data with models and textures

JonasObertuefer — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:59:19 GMT

Step 8-16 can be scripted using the CE python API. However, the Get Map data functionality is currently not provided in the API. This means that Step 1-6 you need to either do manually or find a way to automate elsewhere e.g. using ArcGIS pro to get Maps and Terrain and Overpass to get the OSM data. With CityEngine 2025.1 we released support for Python 3 as a beta. Which allows you to use arcgis and arcpy packages and many other available on pypi.org. Here are some ressources:

Hope this helps you getting started!

Best,
Jonas

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