In this tutorial we learn how to create a custom heightmap using the program TerraGen. Using this program we can create heightmaps at 256x256 up to 2048x2048 so scalability is not an issue.
We will write a program provided by lt_rglloyd, a local to the board here on NA and make code he provides into Windows Form application to convert 8 or 16 bit bitmap (BMP) into a NeoAxis Heightmap.
In this three part tutorial you will learn the following:
- Save from terragen a usable bitmap that is a heightmap for NA.
- Learn to resize images to proper values from terragen.
- Learn to properly scale and size your heightmap in terragen so it does not look out of proportion to your player character.
- Rapidly create small tool to convert Bitmap into Heightmap.raw file.
Links to Software Used
BMP2Heightmap on NA Board Here (Thank You lt_rglloyd!):
Neoaxisgroup.com
TgpGUILib a wrapper that allows for plugins to be constructed for TerraGen:
Homepages.ihug.co.nz
FEO Plugin for TerraGen allows saving of Bitmap Heightmaps:
Homepages.ihug.co.nz
Links to Video
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Part 2:
Part 3:
