The design map

The design map is a high-level map used by the design/inflate algorithm to generate the heightfield. One pixel in the design map typically corresponds to a 64×64 tile of heightfield pixels. The parameters contained within the design map are:

• Altitude
• Peak roughness
• Fractal roughness
• Cliff / terracing strength
• Erosion strength
• Lakes parameter
• Climate identifier
• Special 'type' - mountains, volcanos, plateaus, etc
• Special 'type' parameter

For more information about these parameters, please see the design map parameters and their effects page.

• User-guide topics:
  • Making a new design map.
  • Making a blank design map.
  • Import from file.
  • Re-calculate.
  • Modify / edit.
  • Display schemes.
• Algorithm information:
  • The design/inflate algorithm.