Elevation Tools

The Elevation Tools are preset effects that apply calculations to your Terrain Canvas.

The tools are divided into three categories on the tab:

• Source Generators: create basic terrain surfaces.
• Basic Tools: edit the overall shape of your terrain.
• Special Effects: adds realism to your terrain's surface.

You can create a terrain by combining effects. For example, you can start off creating a basic terrain using the Fractal tool, then create realistic ridges by applying the Erode tool. From there you can fine-tune your terrain by applying Spikes, creating Mounds or adding Cross Ridges. Finally, you can define the basic shape of your terrain by blurring the edges.

To use an elevation tool:

1. Click the Elevation tab.
2. Click an Effect tool. 100% of the effect is applied to the Terrain Canvas.
3. Click the tool again to increase the intensity of the effect.

Most elevation effects can also be applied gradually.

To apply an elevation effect gradually:

1. Move the pointer over an Elevation tool. The pointer changes to a two-headed arrow.
   
   
2. Click and drag to the left to increase the effect or click and drag to the right to decrease it.

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