A tool for just about anyone.

What are the best aspects of this product?

One thing that I really like about CityEngine is that anyone--and I mean ANYONE--can use it. If you’re someone who isn’t too familiar with programs such as AutoCAD and the like, that’s no problem. This tool is loaded with features that are meant to simplify the creation of design representations. On the contrary, if you’re a developer also, you would surely enjoy experimenting with the features that CityEngine has. In any case, you will be given a lengthy training manual should you have any questions about this tool. And I’m not just talking about a brief 10-page catalog here--the manual has up to 500 pages that you can browse through. If reading through or flipping through the pages of a manual doesn’t appeal to you, you can easily reach out to their support team too. They’re very responsive, which is important in every support team. As for the program itself, I do like how it allows me to explore visual representations in 3D. This really helps clients inspect the proposals that I submit to them.

What aspects are problematic or could work better?

Communication with the support team is quite limited because they only speak English. It would be nice if they trained consultants in Spanish, for example. Manipulating colors and graphics can be quite a challenge sometimes too. I think it is very important to have a background on coding just to manipulate the settings on this aspect. Lastly, this program can be quite taxing on my PC’s RAM. Once I load this up, all other programs start to slow down.

What specific problems in your company were solved by this product?

I’ve been able to put more detail and thought into my designs. Seeing them in 3D representations have really impacted how I work. Thanks to CityDesign, it becomes so easy to visualize how a project will turn out--and measure the advantages and disadvantages ahead of time.

Are you a current user of this product?

Yes