[Terra Plugin] Import OSM + Terrain Data in Under 1 Minute

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I’ve just released a major update to Terra with new import and sculpting capabilities:

NEW FEATURES:

OSM Import - Download OpenStreetMap data (buildings, roads, landuse) directly into Rhino in under 1 minute. Automatically georeferenced and organized by layer.

DEM/SRTM Terrain Import - Import real-world elevation data with automatic mesh generation. Supports worldwide coverage.

Sculpting Tools - Brush-based terrain sculpting with raise, lower, smooth, and flatten operations.

Scattering Tools - Distribute objects across terrain surfaces with controllable density and randomization.

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OSM and DEM data import:

5.1_SiteImport
5.3_SiteImport

Solar Analysis:

5.2_SolarAnalysis

Scattering Tool:
Gif_Scatter

Sculpting Tool:

5.4_Sculpting

Tutorial can be found in the below video:

Feel free to email me for any questions: wileyhk2001@gmail.com

For installation and core features (landforms, graded paths, platforms), see the original post:

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Hi Wiley,

This looks very interesting. I’ve been exploring similar Rhino × GIS workflows recently, especially around bringing OpenStreetMap data into Rhino while retaining its geographic context.
I noticed that Terra describes the OSM import as automatically georeferenced, so I was curious about how that is handled.

  • Does Terra set Rhino’s Earth Anchor Point when OSM data is imported?
  • Is the original WGS84 latitude/longitude information retained?
  • Is any CRS information associated with the imported data stored or managed in some way?

I’m particularly interested in how the relationship between the imported Rhino geometry and its original geographic location is preserved.

Kensuke Nakata