topic Re: Are there any resources or help files for using the builtin.cube? in ArcGIS CityEngine Questions

Are there any resources or help files for using the builtin.cube?

DevinLavigne — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 18:26:13 GMT

Are there any resources or help files for using the builtin.cube? I'm trying to give a building a little texture by recessing the builtin.cube into my facade, and it works fine except for the corners where the two cubes touch each other and then disappear all together. I'm open to another way to achieve the same look. Some advise on the awnings would be nice too. They're also created with the builtin.cube then with a shed roof applied to them.

The image below is a flat, but it all looks good, just lacks some texture

You can see on the images below the faces disappear once the cube is introduced to push them back.

Re: Are there any resources or help files for using the builtin.cube?

MatthiasBuehler — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 00:10:53 GMT

Hi Devin,

that may be a couple different things..

- trim planes

- split operation bug (small chances)

- unfortunate CGA code

can you post some CGA code how you create those windows ?

Re: Are there any resources or help files for using the builtin.cube?

DevinLavigne — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 22:41:50 GMT

Thanks Matt. It was some of first code I've written. I'll try cleaning up the code and if that doesn't work I'll post it.

Re: Are there any resources or help files for using the builtin.cube?

DavidWasserman — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 15:47:37 GMT

Also for the documentation on the Builtin:Cube for future reference it is on the Help -‌ page under Misc Information--> Builtin Assets. I think this may not have much to do with your current problem, but I thought I would leave this as a reference.

Re: Are there any resources or help files for using the builtin.cube?

MatthiasBuehler — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 19:58:52 GMT

Yes, that is a helpful reference !

Thanks for posting !

Matt