Esri has launched the newest version of its parametric tool, CityEngine: Version 2019.1. This update introduces several enhancements for sketching in both 2D and 3D, including new tools for placing temporary guide lines. It also features export capabilities to i3s 1.7 format, which supports PBR materials. Additionally there’s a new Maya plugin named Serlio; it enables users to execute CityEngine rules directly within a Maya scene. Furthermore, the update allows for exporting CityEngine models to Unreal Studio, with the added ability to write shaders. For more details, check out the CityEngine blog and review the complete list of changes in the release notes.
Refer to some related articles:
- Marvelous Designer 9 released
- Dem Bones – open source library for skinning decomposition
- Iliad demo shows 2D painting directly in Unreal Engine
