I C I T Y

What is the ICity addon?

ICity is a comprehensive tool used to create virtual cities within the software environment. It consists of two main parts: the System and the Assets. The System serves as the basic framework for the city, while the Assets are used to build and decorate buildings and infrastructure within the city.

How does the System work?

When starting to use the Add-on or pressing the “Start” button, the Add-on’s system is loaded and prepared to receive Assets. The system is loaded with a set of basic Assets that form the fundamental structure of the city, paving the way for adding other Assets.

User Guide for Assets in the Add-on:

Loading Assets: 


Click on the “Load Assets” button to start the process of loading Assets into the system.
The system reads the available Assets in the Assets folder.
Choose the appearance you want to explore its Assets.
 

Selecting Assets:

 
 

Once the appearance is opened, a list of available Assets for that category is displayed.
Select the type of Asset you want to load.
Click on the “Insert” button to add the Asset to the scene.

User Guide for the Add-on System:

Section One: Procedural Buildings

 
 

Selecting Procedural Buildings:
Start by selecting the faces you want to convert into procedural buildings.
Specify the minimum and maximum height for the buildings to appear on these faces.
Showing or Hiding Assets:   
You can show or hide Assets in the scene or render, whether for complete Assets or Assets scattered on surfaces.
Applying Settings:
After making adjustments, click the “Apply” button to apply the settings and the selected procedural buildings to the chosen faces.

Section Two: Parks

 

 
 

Once the appearance is opened, a list of available Assets for that category is displayed.
Select the type of Asset you want to load.
Click on the “Insert” button to add the Asset to the scene.

Section Three: Presets

 
Selecting Building and Perimeter Shape:
Choose the building you want to use.
Select the appropriate shape for the building’s perimeter.
Applying Settings:
Press the “Apply” button to apply this information to the selected face.
General Add-on Settings:
Defining Asset Locations:
This setting allows you to specify the locations of the Assets within the city.
Verifying Asset Readiness:
This feature allows you to verify the correct reading of the Assets and their alignment with the stored information.
With this guide, you can adjust and customize the behavior of the add-on, ensuring its efficient and accurate operation at every stage of city building.
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