Editing Terraforming Zones

You can edit terraforming zones. For example, you can edit the elevation or the smoothness of a terraforming zone.

This task shows you how to:

Select a Shape

You can select a shape for a terraforming zone. Two shapes are available: circle and rectangle.

In the Terraforming Zones panel, under Shape, select a shape for the terraforming zone: Circle or Rectangular.

Edit one or more shape options.


Option	Description	Action
Diameter	Defines the diameter of a circle-shaped zone.	Do one of the following: In the Terraforming Zones panel, enter a value. In the 3D area, drag the outer circle.
Width	Defines the width of a rectangle-shaped zone.	Do one of the following: In the Terraforming Zones panel, enter a value. In the 3D area, drag the outer rectangle.
Length	Defines the length of a rectangle-shaped zone.	Do one of the following: In the Terraforming Zones panel, enter a value. In the 3D area, drag the outer rectangle.
Orientation	Defines the orientation of a rectangle-shaped zone.	Do one of the following: In the Terraforming Zones panel, enter a value. In the 3D area, drag the arc of the rectangle.

To change the position of a zone in the 3D area, move the middle dot of the handle.

You can edit terraforming zones parameters. For example, you can edit the elevation or the smoothness of a terraforming zone.

In the Terraforming Zones panel, under Parameters, edit one or more options.


Option	Description	Action
Shift Elevation	Changes the elevation of a zone.	Click Shift Elevation, and do one of the following: In the Terraforming Zones panel, enter a value. In the 3D area, drag the arrow up.
Smoothness	Defines the smoothness of a zone. The smoothness value is the distance inside the shape on which there is a fade from a given elevation to the real terrain altitude. When the minimum value is reached, there is no smoothness and the whole terraformed shape is at the given elevation. When the maximum value is reached, only the center of the shape is at the given elevation. The terraformed zone is completely blended with the terrain surface.	Do one of the following: In the Terraforming Zones panel, move the slider or enter a value. In the 3D area, depending on the shape of the terraforming zone, drag the inner circle or rectangle.
Terrain Details	Removes terrain details (for example bumps).	Click Terrain Details. Note: If selected, the terrain becomes totally flattened.
Forests	Removes forests from a zone.	Click Forests.
Vegetation	Removes vegetation from a zone.	Click Vegetation.

You can display or hide terraforming zones in the 3D area.

From the Essentials section of the action bar, click Terraforming Zones .
In the list of terraforming zones, do one or more of the following:
- To display a zone, select a check box.
- To hide the zone, clear the check box.
- To highlight a specific zone in the 3D area, hover over the name of the terraforming zone.