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CADMAPPER vs CityWeft

Updated: May 30, 2024

High-quality cityscape 3D models are essential for accuracy and realism in urban modeling, city planning, and other areas. Cityweft surpasses competitors in key areas: building geometry quality, roof details, custom-shaped scenes, and vector surface geometry.


This article will compare our product with Cadmapper to highlight how we excel in the abovementioned areas.

Let's take a closer look at some examples compared to Cadmapper.


Building Geometry Quality


The difference between geometry in Cadmapper and CityWeft
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Tallinn, Estonia

The first example illustrates almost all the differences in geometry quality. We even think we don't need any other examples because the comparison above clearly shows all the levels of detail in CADMAPPER and Cityweft. Our comprehensive algorithms handle complex geometry, resulting in uniquely high-quality models worldwide.


Center of Warsaw, Poland

One of the most crucial aspects of any city model is the quality of the building geometry. Accurate and detailed models enhance visualization and improve the effectiveness of simulations and analyses.


Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain

You can see a stark difference in the level of detail in the above screenshots. Our models feature more accurate building heights and more precise representations of building shapes, while Cadmapper’s models often lack these finer details. This increased accuracy in our models makes them more suitable for applications requiring high precision, such as architectural planning and urban simulations.


Scene segmentation


One of the standout features of Cityweft is the ability to create custom-shaped scenes. Unlike Cadmapper and many other products that limit you to models defined by a bounding box, our product allows you to define custom-shaped polygons for your scenes. This flexibility is beneficial because the orientation of cities and areas of interest often don't conform to a simple rectangular shape.


On the right side is the resulting hexagon model, custom oriented and displayed without any additional processing.


Vector surface geometry

A critical aspect of city modeling is the quality and type of surface geometry provided. Our product stands out by delivering accurate polygons for surface geometry, while many competitors, including Cadmapper, rely on polylines.


Why Vector Surface Geometry Matters

Polygons offer a more precise and reliable representation of surfaces compared to polylines. This accuracy is crucial for various applications:


  • Architectural Design: Enables detailed and accurate building plans.

  • Urban Planning: Facilitates comprehensive analysis and simulations.

  • GIS Applications: Enhances data integration and usability in geographic information systems.



Isle of Dogs, London, United Kingdom


Roof generation algorithms


One of the standout features of our product is the inclusion of detailed roof geometry, thanks to our unique roof generator. Roofs play a crucial role in the realism and usability of city models, impacting everything from visualizations to architectural plans. Cadmapper, however, does not include roof details in its models, leading to a significant gap in realism and functionality. Diverse Roof Types

From gabled and hipped roofs to more complex designs like mansard and butterfly roofs, our algorithm ensures that every building is modeled with precise roof geometry. This level of detail is crucial for applications in urban planning, real estate development, and even in energy simulations where roof design can impact solar panel efficiency.


Cadmapper’s more simplistic approach to roof modeling often results in generic and less accurate representations, which can be a significant drawback for detailed planning and analysis.


Oslo, Norway

Conclusion


In summary, cityweft product provides superior city models with higher building geometry quality, customizable scene segmentation, precise vector surface geometry, and advanced roof generation algorithms. These features make our product an invaluable tool for professionals in urban planning, architecture, and various simulation and analysis applications.


Manhattan, New York, United States

Stay tuned for more updates and features as we continue to enhance our product and set new standards in city modeling.

Feel free to book a demo if you need a high-quality 3D urban context.

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