About this app
Introduction
CityJSON Importer is a remarkable plugin that offers seamless integration of 3D city models encoded in CityJSON format into Autodesk Revit. As an official standard of the Open Geospatial Consortium, CityJSON provides a JSON-based encoding for 3D city models, while CityJSON Importer acts as a bridge to bring these models into the Revit environment. With its ability to reproject and translate imported data, this plugin offers a simplified workflow for architects, urban planners, and designers.
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Efficient Data Integration
The CityJSON Importer plugin streamlines the process of importing 3D city models into Autodesk Revit. It leverages the CityJSON file's coordination referencing system (CRS) and metadata to accurately reposition and align the imported data within the Revit environment. This allows users to effortlessly choose between updating the existing site location or keeping it based on the CityJSON file location.
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Flexible Data Generation
One of the standout features of CityJSON Importer is its ability to generate CityJSON geometries as generic models in Revit. This empowers users to work with the imported 3D city models as fully editable entities within Revit's familiar interface. Moreover, the plugin intelligently sets attributes on elements at both the child and parent levels using shared parameters. This ensures that the imported data remains organized and easily accessible for further modeling and analysis.
For CityJSON files containing multiple levels of detail (LODs), such as the 3D BAG format, the plugin offers granular control over the level of detail to be generated. Users can effortlessly specify their desired LOD, allowing them to strike the perfect balance between model complexity and performance.
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Enhanced Material Customization
With CityJSON Importer, material assignment becomes a breeze within Autodesk Revit. The plugin intelligently assigns materials to elements based on their respective CityJSON object types. This allows designers to maintain consistency and accuracy when visualizing and rendering the 3D city models. The plugin seamlessly integrates with Revit's "Material Editor" panel, providing users with the flexibility to customize and fine-tune the materials to their specific project requirements.
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Conclusion
CityJSON Importer serves as an indispensable tool for architects, urban planners, and designers who work with 3D city models in Autodesk Revit. Its efficient data integration capabilities, flexible data generation options, and enhanced material customization make it a must-have plugin for anyone involved in urban design and planning. With CityJSON Importer, the process of incorporating real-world 3D city models into Revit becomes not only seamless but also immensely customizable. If you are looking to streamline your workflow and unlock the full potential of your 3D city models, CityJSON Importer is the perfect choice.
