batch gather and export OSM data with models and textures

[BrendanThompson]

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. 

1. Get map data
2. Find address (lat long or decimal)
3. Set Extent (3x3 – 9 square miles)
4. Modify x and y offset
5. Resolution
6. Open Street Map
   1. Download networks = true
   2. Download footprints = true
   3. Generate models for download shapes = true
7. Always trust this certificate
8. 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
9. Select all models
10. Representation with façade texture
11. Export models
12. FBX format
13. Set destination
14. Name from location
15. Export all terrain layers
16. Terrain mesh resolution = 1k

[JonasObertuefer]

Hi @BrendanThompson,

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:

• Tutorial 10: Python scripting—ArcGIS CityEngine Resources | Documentation
• Python Scripting—ArcGIS CityEngine Resources | Documentation
• Python Scripting Command Reference—ArcGIS CityEngine Resources | Documentation
• Working with Python 3—ArcGIS CityEngine Resources | Documentation
• CEUM 2025.II: "CityEngine 2025.I: The New Python 3 Support" (intro to python3 support in CityEngine on YouTube)

Hope this helps you getting started!

Best,
Jonas