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Missing map.xodr (OpenDRIVE) and related map metadata for USDZ-exported scene in CARLA-NuRec pipeline #250

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@beenn

Hi,

I am working with the CARLA-NuRec rendering pipeline in combination with 3DGRUT and the NCORE dataset. I attempted to use a scene generated from the NCORE dataset in USDZ format after training 3DGRUT. However, I’m encountering a gap in required map data for proper rendering.

Issue
The CARLA-NuRec pipeline expects a map.xodr (OpenDRIVE) file, along with other map-related metadata (e.g., lane topology, road network definitions). However, the USDZ dataset generated from trained 3DGRUT on NCORE does not include this information.

As a result, I am unable to:

  • Load the scene correctly into the CARLA-NuRec pipeline
  • Perform rendering that depends on road structure and map semantics

What I've Tried

  • Exported the scene to USDZ format from a trained 3DGRUT Gaussian model on the NCORE dataset
  • Attempted to run the CARLA-NuRec pipeline with the available assets
  • Verified whether the USDZ file contains geometry and visual assets but lacks any OpenDRIVE (.xodr) or equivalent road network description

There should be a way to:

  • Either generate a compatible map.xodr file from the NCORE/USDZ dataset, or
  • Convert/augment the USDZ scene into a format that includes the road network information required by CARLA

Questions

  • Is there an existing pipeline or tool to generate map.xodr from NCORE or USDZ data?
  • Is support for USDZ-only scenes (without OpenDRIVE) planned in the CARLA-NuRec pipeline?

Additional Context

  • Pipeline: NCORE → Auxiliary data generation → 3DGRUT training → USDZ export
  • Target: CARLA-NuRec Rendering
  • Blocking issue: Missing OpenDRIVE (map.xodr) and related map semantics

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