Latest Contributions by MatthiasBuehler1

Hi ! To map textures based on the zone attribute, initialize that object attribute in CGA, then use it in the texture call. E.g. @Range ("forest", "garden", "flowers") attr myVegetationZone = "" # Point this to the object attribute ! Lot -->     setupProjection(0, scope.xz, 5, 5)     projectUV(0)     texture ( fileRandom( "assets/folder/" + myVegetationZone  + "*jpg") Selecting by attribute must be done via Python currently. You have CityEngine Advanced ? What's the reason why you want to specifically select Models ? ... View more

Hi .. Yes, there is a Manual and the CGA Reference. Press F1 .. 🙂 Watch also the tutorial vids here : http://forums.arcgis.com/threads/64843-CityEngine-Collection-RESOURCES-FAQ-HELP Cheers ! Matt ... View more

Hi Nicole .. Try not to use Collada but .kml. Using Collada is dangerous for the exact same reason as in this thread here : http://forums.arcgis.com/threads/59442-FBX-export-%28models%29-to-3DSMAX Try using kml for the export. Then use the GP tool 'kml to layer' to import the model into ArcScene. m. ... View more

Hi Jose .. Can you post the precise steps you do until CE crashes ? Please add screenshots. Also, try to find the 'hs_err.log' which CE creates after the crash. Search your drive for 'hs_err'. The file can be placed in different locations. Can also be that no file is created. Let me know .. Matt ... View more

Hey Nicole .. I've created a video which talks about the whole code here. I'm working on having the video file published here in this thread so you can watch it.. May take some more time .. ... View more

Hi . Such Errors can appear because : - rule file contains errors - no rule assigned to shape - start rule not set properly - actual CGA operation error ( rarely and can be mostly ignored ) - .. Usually, this info message can be igored, but actually reading the content of the log may give you more inputs. The export has completed, so try to import what you got into ArcScene. I guess it has worked anyway. ... View more

Hi ! PM me and I'll help you. I need : - Your eMail - Activation Number - Your MAC address of the new machine ( You can find it when you start CE in the licensing dialog on top ) Ok ? m. ... View more

Hi ! The data is in part 3 (not 1000% sure though) .. This is a little odd, but download all parts, then you get all data for sure. Cheers ! M. ... View more

Hi Vipul. At the moment, you can just go in and play a little with the files at hand of the viewer. But to do stuff properly, you'll have to wait until the API comes out. That'll take some more time though. [If you fiddle around with colors and replacing images or such, be aware that's on your own risk and you'll get no support.] ... View more

Hi ! Peter Adams (above ) and his team have tried to reproduce your issue with fresh instances of both win 7 32 bit and 64 bit, but were not able to reproduce your issue. So theoretically, it should work ! Do you have access to an other machine to test the activation ? Sadly, it could be anything .. 😞 Try Tech Support to maybe get more inputs : Write a mail to [email protected] Please let us know.. Sorry for your inconvenience & good luck !! ... View more

Hi .. See attached image. 0] alignScopeToGeometry(yUp, any, longest) 1] Red split. 2] Dark blue split. tricky : repetitive split !! 3] Green split. 4] Light blue split ( repetitive ). [ATTACH=CONFIG]21940[/ATTACH] Hope this helps. m. ... View more

I don't understand, i believe that it was better to have 3d model with low polygons because of the size of the file. My tree palm contains 4 polygons but many vertices, when i export from sketchup, polygons are not triangulated, is that right? What do you advised for the representation of tree and for the export in other software in order to manage 15 000 trees : fbx, obj, collada, kml? What is the problem with alpha channel? Hi ! If you have an alpha channel which cuts out your tree, you don't need to additionally 'cut the tree out' with many vertices approximating the shape of the tree. That's redundant because the tree is already cut by the alpha. This tree should have exactly 2 polygons, with 4 vertices each. Hope this makes sense .. (?) Matt ... View more

Hi ! I'd create a CGA rule which takes the Sidewalk shape, then splits off a parking strip first which is refined with green spots in between. The rest of the shape is then considered as pedestrian area, textured and people added. Let me know if you need a start help with how to code this. M. ... View more

Hi ! Yes, such a rule can be created. That's not very complicated. Are you already a little familiar with CGA ? Already did some scripting yourself ? m. ... View more