Generating the Terrain and Objects

Sandworm stores the paths to all data sources as well as all generation parameters in an asset. So, after setting up all output parameters, save the Sandworm project by choosing File -> Save, or File -> Save As and specifying the name and path for your asset.

The generation-related settings are available in the following window:

The button is used to clean the cache folder.

You can modify the output path for the generated terrain data and for cache.

If any parameters required for generation have not been set, they are highlighted red and clickable. Clicking on the highlighted words opens the corresponding output settings for adjustment.

To generate the terrain, define the required output settings and click the Generate button.

As a result of the terrain generation, Sandworm creates the hierarchy of nodes that can be seen in the World Nodes window. The scope of nodes depends on the Format selected in the Output settings:

ObjectLandscapeTerrain LandscapeLayerMap object with the layer name for every created layer Bounds — NodeDummy objects marking the Export Area limits (you can use them to quickly move the camera to the corresponding point in the world) Sandworm Camera — the camera placed above the center point of the terrain. Switch the camera to immediately display the created terrain in the Editor Viewport. Other nodes depending on the added source data

Geodetic Pivot (the position in the hierarchy depends on the Curvature flag) Object Terrain Global Sandworm Camera — the camera placed above the center point of the terrain. Switch the camera to immediately display the created terrain in the Editor Viewport. Other nodes depending on the added source data

The process of generating a terrain after introducing updates depends on the selected output format.

Object Landscape Terrain#

Object Terrain Global#