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Easily convert 3D Tiles to OSGB using GISBox

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In modern geographic information systems (GIS), 3D Tiles and OSGB are two commonly used 3D data formats. The 3D Tiles format is widely used in platforms such as Cesium due to its efficient data loading and rendering characteristics, while the OSGB format is the main means of obtaining high-precision 3D models. However, in some specific cases, we may need to convert 3D Tiles files back to OSGB format. GISBox, as a powerful tool, provides us with a convenient way to do this conversion.
GISBox is a software that integrates a variety of GIS data processing functions. It supports the conversion of multiple data formats, including 3D Tiles to OSGB. With GISBox, we can easily achieve data format conversion to meet different application requirements.
Operation process of 3DTiles to OSGB in GISBox

  1. Create a new tile task Open the GISBox software, in the "Tile" column, click the "New Task" button in the upper right corner to create a tiling task.

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  1. Add oblique photography reverse cutting file In the pop-up "New Tile Task" window, we select the type of tile - oblique model reverse cutting, and then click the "+ Add File" button above to add our local json file.

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  1. Set conversion parameters and start tiling After adding the json file, you can set the folder path for tile export in "Basic Parameters", and the "Spatial Reference" will be automatically generated according to the "metadata.xml" file in the folder.

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  1. Service distribution and viewing If "Publish as service at the same time" is checked in the tiling task settings, the corresponding service will be automatically generated when the tiling is completed. Click the "Distribution" column on the left, and then select the first model service to see the generated service. You can click to copy the service address, or click the "View" button to preview it in the browser.

As a powerful GIS data processing tool, GISBox provides us with a convenient OSGB to 3D Tiles conversion function. Through the introduction of this article, we understand how to prepare for this conversion, the operation steps and precautions. I hope this article can help you better use GISBox for data processing and application.

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