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--- arma3:terrain:terrain-builder-mini-tutorial [2014/06/04 20:12] – updated mini tutorial with better info, heh. snakeman
+++ arma3:terrain:terrain-builder-mini-tutorial [2024/08/02 21:44] (current) – links added. snakeman
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-====== PMC Terrain Builder Mini Tutorial ======
+====== ArmA 3 PMC Terrain Builder Mini Tutorial ======
+[[https://www.pmctactical.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=68|ArmA 3 Forum]], [[:arma3|ArmA 3]], [[arma3:config|ArmA 3 Config]], [[arma3:missions|ArmA 3 Missions]], [[arma3:modeling|ArmA 3 3D Modeling]], [[arma3:scripting|ArmA 3 Scripting]], [[arma3:terrain|ArmA 3 Terrain]], [[arma3:texturing|ArmA 3 Texturing]], [[arma3:tools|ArmA 3 Tools]]
 **ArmA 3 Terrain Builder Mini Tutorial** by PMC
-  - mapframes -> add mapframe, click ok, click cancel
+//Updated for arma3 v1.66 / terrain builder v1.31.0.139381//
+  - mapframes -> add mapframe, click ok
+  - type in project name to properties -> name
+  - type in project root dir to properties -> output root folder. (this would be P:\prefix\tag_projectname)
+  - click create subfolders button, click ok
+  - copy your data ground texture rvmat's and paa's into <project>\data\ directory
+  - copy your layers.cfg and maplegend.png files into <project>\source\ directory
+  - set easting to 200000 and northing to 0
+  - switch to samplers tab, setup properties according to your terrain (make sure texture layer is at least 2x your cell size)
+  - switch to processing tab, use "..." button to browse into your source\layers.cfg file
+  - click rebuild terrain button, click yes
+  - click OK in bottom of mapframe properties dialog
+  - save your project to Source\TerrainBuilder\ directory
   - file -> import -> terrains (xyz file)
   - file -> import -> satellite images (you can choose bmp or png)
   - file -> import -> satellite mask images (you can choose bmp or png)
-  - layers manager do on all layers, click RMB -> Terrain Coordinates & Properties, easting: 200000, northing: 0
+  - layers manager do on all layers, click RMB -> Terrain Coordinates & Properties, easting: 200000, northing: 0, also Size width/height
-  - save project
+  - mapframes window -> your project name -> click RMB -> properties (or double LMB click)
-  - mapframes window -> DefaultMapFrame_1 -> click RMB -> properties
+  - switch to processing tab, click rebuild terrain button, click yes
-  - change easting: 200000, northing: 0. change output root dir to your project directory. click create sub directories.
+  - tick export satellite texture and surface mask (make sure 4 materials per cell is selected)
-  - copy your data ground texture rvmat's and paa's into <project>\data\ directory.
+  - click generate layers button and wait until its done
-  - copy your layers.cfg and maplegend.png files into <project>\source\ directory.
+  - click OK and save your project
-  - samplers -> choose correct size parameters, try to get texture layer size to 40 x 40.
+  - convert layers\*.png to *.paa
-  - processing -> import layers config file (Layers.cfg).
-  - processing -> tick export satellite texture and surface mask. then click rebuild terrain.
+Now your terrain is ready for viewing using terrain builder buldozer.
-  - processing -> generate layers. then click ok.
-  - save project.
-  - file -> export -> wrp
+====== Object Placement ======
 **Adding P3D objects into a template**
-  - create vis_new template library
+  - library manager -> template libraries -> RMB -> create library
   - give it a name
-  - create vis_new library from directory
+  - tick create new library from directory
   - source directory point to -> P:\a3\plants_f\Tree
   - click ok, all done
+**Single Object**
+  - create object template
+  - select object from library manager -> template libraries -> whatever-template
+  - click add object icon from main menu (icon: side ways box and plus sign)
+  - LMB click anywhere on the map, object is placed
+**Forests**
+  - turn on view shapes icon in main menu
+  - click layers manager -> shapes tab
+  - click add new layer button icon, give it some name
+  - click add polygon icon from main menu (icon: box and plus sign)
+  - now LMB click points to create a polygon, once youre done double LMB click to close the polygon
+  - click layer manager -> objects tab
+  - click add new layer button icon, give it some name
+  - unselect "add polygon" button
+  - click to select any of your polygons in terrain, RMB -> Fill (add new objects)
+  - select objects (trees for a forest)
+  - properties -> preset name: add some name like forest 1 etc
+  - other settings are up to you what you use, object density 60, click
+  - click ok and objects are placed inside your selected polygon
+====== Export / Import Objects ======
+**Export**
+  - file -> export -> objects
+  - click document to export all objects in your project
+  - click available templates select all button
+  - use whatever format suits you, custom is compatible with the old arma2 formats
+  - select destination file, click OK to export
+**Import**
+  - select which layer you want to import objects
+  - file-> import -> objects
+  - select file to import with the "..." browse button on destination file
+  - click OK to import