Helsinki 3D Cityloader
The Helsinki 3D Cityloader makes it easy to 3D print Helsinki with incredible quality. Using it you can download ready-to-print 3D models of Helsinki just by cropping the desired area on a map. By using the Windows version, you can also use it to download unprocessed and textured city model in the .obj format.
Instructions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK_8FyNeA7o
You could print the model at a library. Read more at: https://www.dropbox.com/s/626p064kmcml87v/3D_ohje_ENG_300720.pdf?dl=0
You can 3D print at these libraries in Helsinki: https://directory.libraries.fi/services/hardware/3d-printers-5511
Installing
WINDOWS:
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Install Blender from the Microsoft Store (this step is important, even if you have already downloaded Blender from some other source).
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Download file WINDOWS_Helsinki3D-cityloader.zip by clicking this link: https://3d.hel.ninja/data/cityloader/WINDOWS_Helsinki3D-cityloader.zip
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Unzip the WINDOWS_Helsinki3D-cityloader.zip file.
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Run Cityloader.exe. Your computer might warn the program to be from an unknown publisher.
LINUX:
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Install Blender. Make sure Blender is added to PATH.
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Download file LINUX_Helsinki3D-cityloader_old.tar.gz by clicking this link: https://3d.hel.ninja/data/cityloader/LINUX_Helsinki3D-cityloader_old.tar.gz
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Unpack the LINUX_Helsinki3D-cityloader_old.tar.gz file.
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Run Cityloader. If it doesn’t start, make sure it has the permissions to execute.