Which 3D formats can MapToNap export?
Rhino 3DM, OBJ and GLB. The exported model uses meters and a local origin.
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3D site model generator
Generate a 3D site model from any address
Search a real location, draw the area you need, choose the layers, then build the surrounding architectural context in your browser. Export the model as native Rhino 3DM, OBJ or GLB — and use the same site for 39 editable analysis diagrams.
Rhino .3dm · OBJ · GLBBuildings · terrain · roads · water · green · treesMeters · local origin
How it works
From address to editable 3D context in four moves
Search the project location
Enter an address or place and move straight to the real site instead of assembling GIS files first.
Draw the model area
Choose a rectangle or circle and keep the context as tight as your project needs. The 3D exporter currently supports selections up to 4 km².
Choose the layers
Include buildings, terrain, roads and paths, water, green areas and low-poly trees. Building heights may be estimated when source data is incomplete.
Preview and export
Orbit the generated model, check the context, then export Rhino 3DM, OBJ or GLB.
What is inside
A model made for early architecture work
Buildings
Surrounding building massing comes from map footprints and available height data. Missing heights may be estimated, so the model is context — not a survey.
Terrain
Add a terrain mesh from regional elevation data and control the terrain exaggeration in the 3D workspace.
Roads, water and landscape
Keep roads and paths, water, green areas and trees as separate context layers instead of receiving one fused mesh.
Export formats
Choose the file for the next tool
Rhino 3DM
Native .3dm export in meters. Objects are organised under MapToNap layers so you can isolate context inside Rhino.
OBJ
A simple exchange format for SketchUp-compatible workflows, Blender, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D and other mesh software.
GLB
A compact binary glTF file for quick viewing, real-time workflows and lightweight 3D handoff.
Current export limits
Clear pricing before you click export
Up to 1 km²
With an active MAX licence, up to three 3D model exports per 24 hours are included.
1–4 km²
Larger supported selections are €2 per export and do not use the daily included quota.
Above 4 km²
Large-area 3D file export is not available yet. The workspace can record demand for this size.
2D + 3D
Do not stop at the context model
39 site analyses
From the same real location, generate roads, land use, green and water, density, climate, topography, accessibility and other architecture analysis diagrams.
Design diagrams
Continue into site concept, strategy, flow, bubble, masterplan, parti and other early-design tools.
Presentation workflow
Move into floorplan/AXO, plan and elevation rendering and portfolio layout without rebuilding the project context from scratch.
Frequently asked questions
What to know before you export
What layers can I include?
Buildings, terrain, roads and paths, water, green areas and trees. Availability depends on the source data around the selected site.
Is the 3D site model survey-grade?
No. It is an architectural context model. Building heights can be estimated and terrain comes from regional elevation data, so it should not replace a survey or engineering dataset.
Is 3D model export free?
3D Site requires an active MAX licence. With MAX, selections up to 1 km² include three exports per 24 hours. Supported selections from 1 to 4 km² cost €2 per export.
Can I use the same site for 2D analysis?
Yes. MapToNap can generate 39 site-analysis diagrams from the same project location, so the 3D model and the analysis set can start from the same context.
Does MapToNap generate the model with AI?
No. The geometry is built from map data, elevation data and rule-based model generation, not from an AI image prompt.
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