Scenario 360 lets you connect with up to three different 3D visualization tools to give you new ways to see your land as it is or as it could be. SiteBuilder 3D™, included for free as part of your CommunityViz 3.x package, provides integrated, real-time exploration of photo-realistic 3D landscapes. Scenario 360 also works within ArcScene, a component of the ArcGIS 3D Analyst extension (sold separately). And for viewing your analysis in its global 3D context, Scenario 360 can export your analysis into .kmz format for immediate viewing in Google™ Earth.
Each tool has its own individual features and benefits and you may choose to use any or none. However, we do not recommend using more than one at the same time because of performance considerations. When deciding which tool to use, here are some considerations to keep in mind about how each tool works with Scenario 360:
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SiteBuilder 3D |
ArcScene |
Google Earth |
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Launch |
CommunityViz Presentation toolbar or 360 Analysis tab |
CommunityViz Presentation toolbar menu |
CommunityViz Presentation toolbar menu |
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Change scenarios |
Places list in Earth | ||
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View analysis |
Viewed in a separate window with view cone in the map view |
Viewed in same window
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Viewed in separate window |
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Visual Build-Out compatible? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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TimeScope Compatible? |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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3D Model Source |
3D Model Library , using drag and drop |
3D Model Library , via 3D Symbology Wizard |
Yes, KMZ models C:\CVFiles\3D Models\KMZ |
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New features appear |
When 3D Legend Editor is run |
When ArcScene is refreshed |
When Exporter is run |