topic Re: Forma Location mapping using Street GL graphics in Forma Site Design Developer Forum

Forma Location mapping using Street GL graphics

jmasonZ9T64 — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 21:50:28 GMT

Can Forma utilize Street GL which graphically renders the open street map buildings. Or maybe a condensed version to safe file space. Has someone created an extension for this feature? This would make the existing buildings surrounding the sites look more realistic than plain white boxes than the basic open street map.

Re: Forma Location mapping using Street GL graphics

samarvir_singh_bhayana — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 07:20:54 GMT

Hey,

Thanks for reaching out.

We have looked at Street GL, it looks great.

Just to help me better understand,

Is this request coming from you as a developer or as an architect?

Best,
Samarvir singh
Product Manager, Autodesk Forma

Re: Forma Location mapping using Street GL graphics

jmasonZ9T64 — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 15:21:14 GMT

Hi Yes,

I work at an Architectural Firm.

Thanks,

Re: Forma Location mapping using Street GL graphics

samarvir_singh_bhayana — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 12:11:08 GMT

Hey @jmasonZ9T64 ,

Great to hear! Thanks so much for the input -

Just curious, where does street.gl type rendering make a difference for you? Does that help you in creating better design decisions or does that help you better communicate internally? or does it helps in talking with client or something else altogether?

In product team, we are balancing simplicity with quality and the above answer helps us better understand your needs.

PS - This is Forma's forum- for software developers. Here's forum for Architects/users - https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/forma-forum/bd-p/6140

Re: Forma Location mapping using Street GL graphics

jmasonZ9T64 — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 15:48:05 GMT

The existing buildings can have an influence on a design. Knowing the existing buildings colors and being able to show a client a more real-world render for their project helps. For us, not having to spend time coloring an existing building in a render saves us time which in turn saves our client money.

Re: Forma Location mapping using Street GL graphics

samarvir_singh_bhayana — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 08:35:05 GMT

Hey,

Thans for the reply!

I understand what you mean! I will pass the feedback on to the team. :))

Related question - Do you currently use Forma Board?

Best,