Frequently asked question

Can I calculate the approximate average slope of a (non-planar) shape?

Last Published: April 25, 2020

Answer

Yes, by using the following example. Please note that this is CGA sample code and may not apply in all situations.

Note:
CGA stands for Computer Generated Architecture, a scripting language specific to Esri CityEngine and used to generate 3D content. See the link to the 'Basics of Rule-based Modeling' in the Related Information section below.


Code:
slopeFunction = atan ( sqrt ( scope.sy / scope.sz) )

Lot -->
alignScopeToAxes(y)
print ( slopeFunction )


Article ID:000011362

Software:
  • ArcGIS CityEngine Prev

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