
GD3D
- Founded: 2003
- info@gd3d.co.uk
- Community engagement
- Visualisation, 3D modelling and animations
- Geographical information systems (GIS) and mapping
- Planning and urban design services
- Digital twins
Introduction
Consultancy: We offer a range of geospatial related services from the creation of mapping to full analysis of your data. We can deliver this remotely or onsite at your location.
Knowledge Transfer: We were the first to offer Esri/ArcGIS CityEngine training worldwide, and we’ve been doing project work with it since 2009. We have been conducting formal CityEngine training courses since 2013 for a wide range of clients.
Content Creation: From procedural rule files to 3D models for use in professional modelling tools. We can create CityEngine rule libraries for specific datasets and help your source 3D geospatial data through our partners.
Unreal Geospatial: Stuck in boring old GIS? Do your clients want to play games, or do you need a high quality visualisation of urban planning scenarios within a geospatial context? We have you covered our team have the capabilities to help create high quality engagement applications built on the Unreal Engine platform.
City Information Models/ DigitalTwins: We have helped the City of Lancaster in partnership with ImaginationLancaster implement a “City Information Model” (CIM), the first step in the road towards a city and district wide “Digital Twin“. Our first 3D opendata set has been released as part of this project.
Our products
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CityEngine Pro Tools
A central interface and collection of python scripts to extend or enhance the functionality of ArcGIS CityEngine. Tools such as bookmark manager, super selection sets, shape creation as well as street creation specific tools.
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Planning Engagement Application
Our Planning Engagement Application (PEA) is a simple 3D web application built on ArcGIS Maps SDK for Javascript. Setup is simple, create your own 3D web scene in ArcGIS Online, place the application code on a web server and then start using.
Case studies


3D Lancaster Mill Race Heritage Area

Testimonials
The services provided by GD3D particularly on ArcGIS CityEngine, have been invaluable. The insights and skills gained have not only improved our current projects but also prepared us for future advancements in gameengine technologies and virtual and augmented reality. We highly recommend GD3D for their expertise and comprehensive training programs.”
I thoroughly recommend using GD3D for any training with ArcGIS CityEngine and 3D modelling within the ESRI suite. They have a knack for explaining difficult concepts and workflows, with the ability to come at things from a different angle if they have not been grasped in the first instance.