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Export Map

The Export Map workflow allows users to generate map files in different formats based on project requirements. Users can export the complete map or create format-specific variants optimized for external tools and simulation platforms.

How to Export the Map (XODR)

  1. Go to File menu from the top menu bar.
  2. Select Export from the drop-down menu.
  3. Click Map.
  4. The Export Map window will appear.

File menu with Export and Map selected

Export File Types

The following export formats are available:

  • Full Map
  • Road Runner
  • ModelDESK
  • CARLA (Currently Unavailable)
  • Esmini (Currently Unavailable)
Export file types screenshot

Export dialog showing Full Map, Road Runner, ModelDESK, CARLA, and Esmini export options

Full Map

The Full Map export generates the complete map without applying any modifications or filtering. This export preserves the map exactly as it exists in the project.

Primary Roads Connecting Roads Junctions
Traffic Signs Traffic Lights 3D Objects
Repeatable Objects Trees and Vegetation Road Markings
All Map Assets and Metadata

Exports: The Items/ elements selected from "Custom Export"

Road Runner

The Road Runner export generates a map compatible with Road Runner workflows. This export is intended for users who require a simplified map for Road Runner environments.

Exports: The Items/ elemenets selected from "Custom Export"

ModelDESK

The ModelDESK export generates a ModelDESK-compatible map variant. During export, the map is processed to remove unsupported elements and improve road connectivity.

Exports: The Items/ elemenets selected from "Custom Export"

Additional Processing:

  • Non-drivable roads are removed.
  • Connecting roads are converted to primary roads when the lane count matches.
  • Connecting roads remain unchanged when lane counts do not match.
ModelDESK export screenshot

ModelDESK Export dialog with Current Roads List, road ID options, and Custom Export selection

ModelDESK Tools

Current Roads List

The Current Roads List allows users to manage roads that require attention before export.

Users can:

  • Upload a list of road IDs.
  • Maintain a list of problematic roads.
  • Save road IDs for future use.
Option Description
Junction to Direct Links Add the IDs of drivable roads whose connecting roads have connectivity or offset issues. The specified roads are processed during export to correct the associated connecting road connections
Roads Disconnection Add the IDs of problematic non-drivable roads, such as shoulder roads, sidewalks, or other non-drivable road types. These roads are treated as disconnected during export processing.
Remove Specified Roads List Add road IDs that cannot be corrected through standard methods. These roads are removed from the generated ModelDESK map during export.

Load / Save

Option Description
Load Load a previously saved JSON file containing road IDs and export configuration data.
Save Save the current road IDs and export configuration data to a JSON file for future use.

Custom Export

The Custom Export option provides complete control over the export content. Users can manually select which map components should be included in the exported file.

  • Displays a checklist of all exportable map elements.
  • Allows selection of the required items for export.
  • Only items present in the current map are enabled and selectable.
  • Items that do not exist in the map are displayed as disabled (greyed out) and cannot be selected.
Custom export screenshot

Custom Export manual selection checklist with Traffic Lights, Traffic Signs, and other map elements