CityEngine supports importing the following data formats:
DAE | The Collada DAE format is used to exchange data between interactive 3D apps. |
DWG | Autodesk DWG is a proprietary 3D geometry format native to Autodesk AutoCAD. |
DXF | AutoCAD DXF (Drawing Exchange Format) is a legacy format originating in the CAD industry to exchange 2D vector data. |
FBX | Autodesk FBX is a proprietary 3D geometry exchange format with a freely available SDK. |
FileGDB | The Esri File Geodatabase (FileGDB) format is a file-based database for vector and raster data. |
glTF/glb | glTF/glb (Khronos Group version 2.0) is a JSON-based 3D geometry delivery format. It supports modern materials (PBR) and geometry instancing and is supported by many desktop and web apps. |
IFC | buildingSMART IFC is an open-source 3D geometry exchange format to describe building elements. |
KML/KMZ | Keyhole Markup Language (KML) is an XML-based exchange format used to describe GIS features on the globe. |
OBJ | Wavefront OBJ is a text-based legacy 3D model exchange format. |
OSM | OpenStreetMap (OSM) is a GIS service that provides data such as streets, blocks, buildings, or parcels that is open and maintained by the GIS community. |
SHP | Esri Shapefile is a legacy format used to describe georeferenced GIS features (points, lines, polygons, and limited multipatches). |
USD | Universal Scene Description (USD) provides for interchange of elemental assets, such as models, or animations from application to application. |