You can import data into CityEngine by dragging a file from the Navigator window into the current scene; or you can use the import wizard. The import wizard is a more advanced method and allows for fine-tuning the settings.
Import data by dragging a file into the current scene
Drag it into the 3D Viewport window to add it to the current scene. In this step, the import options defaults are used. These are suitable for most cases.
Drag to import image data
Dragging an image file from the Navigator window into a 3D Viewport window opens the Terrain dialog box.
Georeferenced data—such as .kml, .gdb, and .shp files—is placed at its georeferenced location. Data with no georeferenced information is placed at the drop spot, taking the data's center as its pivot.
Import data using the import wizard
Use the import dialog box for batch import and when default settings need to be adjusted.
Importing results
With the following formats, you have the same options and results when importing:
| File format | Dragging data result | Import wizard result |
|---|---|---|
Static model | Choose to import as shape or static model |
With the remaining formats, both graphs and shapes can be imported: