3D model created in CityEngine for urban planning course

CityEngine for Planners 1: Introduction

This course is designed for beginners seeking an introduction to 3D procedural modeling and CityEngine software.

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Course Info

  • Duration 7 video lessons (47 Mins)
  • Published Published
    2018
  • 4.39
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    1.
    Welcome
    Chapter Duration 1 min
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    2.
    What is CityEngine?
    Chapter Duration 5 mins
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    3.
    Workspaces and Directories
    Chapter Duration 5 mins
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    4.
    Creating a CityEngine Project
    Chapter Duration 6 mins
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    5.
    Creating Streets and Lots
    Chapter Duration 13 mins
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    6.
    Working with Layers
    Chapter Duration 8 mins
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    7.
    Demo
    Chapter Duration 5 mins

What You Will Learn

  • How CityEngine is used in planning
  • Introduction to 3D procedural modeling 
  • Best practices for setting up directories and projects
  • Interface and workspace walkthrough
  • Setting up a CityEngine project
  • Creating streets and lots

Course Description

This course is the first in the CityEngine for Planners series. The first course is designed for beginners seeking an introduction to 3D procedural modeling and CityEngine software. By the end of this course, you'll understand what CityEngine is and what it is used for, navigate the CityEngine interface, create a project, and create streets and lots.

Learn these skills

  • 3D Modeling
  • Modeling & Simulation
  • Site Planning
  • Technology
  • Urban Design
  • ESRI CityEngine

AICP CM

This course is approved for .75 AICP CM credit.

SACPLAN CPD

This course is approved for 1 SACPLAN CPD point. 

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Elliot Hartley

Elliot Hartley

Elliot Hartley is an internationally recognised geodesign and Esri CityEngine expert.

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