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Rock Vielle

Registered User

Join date: 8 May 2007

Posts: 8

05-30-2007 02:01

Can anyone recommend a program to edit/create/ RAW terrain files?

I heard about Backhoe, but that is only available for the MAC, and I had a look at Bailiwick, but you can only look at RAW files with that (although I did note that you could edit in Terragen, then import the Terragen file into Bailiwick and save it out as RAW, but Terragen is pretty poor as a terrain editor goes).

Is there nothing out there for Windows to edit/create RAW files?

Meni Kaiousei

knowledgebase junkie

Join date: 6 Nov 2006

Posts: 162

05-30-2007 02:13

From: Rock Vielle

Can anyone recommend a program to edit/create/ RAW terrain files? I heard about Backhoe, but that is only available for the MAC, and I had a look at Bailiwick, but you can only look at RAW files with that (although I did note that you could edit in Terragen, then import the Terragen file into Bailiwick and save it out as RAW, but Terragen is pretty poor as a terrain editor goes). Is there nothing out there for Windows to edit/create RAW files?

When my island was delivered, I downloaded the terrain file, and editted in photoshop (dodge/burn/brush etc.). It took me some practice to get a feeling for how the grey levels transform to height. Once you've the basic terrain layout right, you can fine tune it in-world, and download it again as a backup. I tried backhoe, but I did not find it usefull for me.

More info about the RAW file and photoshop is in the knowledgebase:
https://secure-web6.secondlife.com/knowledgebase/article.php?id=288

(Channel four, the parsel info, does not work)

Meni.

Persephone Milk

Very Persenickety!

Join date: 7 Oct 2004

Posts: 870

05-30-2007 06:41

Terragen can be used to create RAW files, though I have never done this myself.

http://www.planetside.co.uk/terragen/

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Vi Shenley

Still Rezzing

Join date: 24 Oct 2006

Posts: 103

05-30-2007 08:45

I have been involved in the beta testing of a great new windows program for doing just what you want. It is called SimScape. The developer says it should be ready in about 2-3 weeks. I have uploaded a screenshot (with permission) so you can see what it looks like.

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x27/wibs_photos/screenshot01.jpg

Vi

Programs to generate RAW Terrain Files
Rock Vielle Registered User Join date: 8 May 2007 Posts: 8	05-30-2007 02:01 Can anyone recommend a program to edit/create/ RAW terrain files? I heard about Backhoe, but that is only available for the MAC, and I had a look at Bailiwick, but you can only look at RAW files with that (although I did note that you could edit in Terragen, then import the Terragen file into Bailiwick and save it out as RAW, but Terragen is pretty poor as a terrain editor goes). Is there nothing out there for Windows to edit/create RAW files?
Meni Kaiousei knowledgebase junkie Join date: 6 Nov 2006 Posts: 162	05-30-2007 02:13 From: Rock Vielle Can anyone recommend a program to edit/create/ RAW terrain files? I heard about Backhoe, but that is only available for the MAC, and I had a look at Bailiwick, but you can only look at RAW files with that (although I did note that you could edit in Terragen, then import the Terragen file into Bailiwick and save it out as RAW, but Terragen is pretty poor as a terrain editor goes). Is there nothing out there for Windows to edit/create RAW files? When my island was delivered, I downloaded the terrain file, and editted in photoshop (dodge/burn/brush etc.). It took me some practice to get a feeling for how the grey levels transform to height. Once you've the basic terrain layout right, you can fine tune it in-world, and download it again as a backup. I tried backhoe, but I did not find it usefull for me. More info about the RAW file and photoshop is in the knowledgebase: https://secure-web6.secondlife.com/knowledgebase/article.php?id=288 (Channel four, the parsel info, does not work) Meni.
Persephone Milk Very Persenickety! Join date: 7 Oct 2004 Posts: 870	05-30-2007 06:41 Terragen can be used to create RAW files, though I have never done this myself. http://www.planetside.co.uk/terragen/ _____________________ ~ Persephone Milk ~ Please visit my stores on Persenickety Isle Musical Alchemy - Pianos, harps and other musical intruments. Persenickety! - Ladies Eyewear, Jewelry and Clothing Fashions
Vi Shenley Still Rezzing Join date: 24 Oct 2006 Posts: 103	05-30-2007 08:45 I have been involved in the beta testing of a great new windows program for doing just what you want. It is called SimScape. The developer says it should be ready in about 2-3 weeks. I have uploaded a screenshot (with permission) so you can see what it looks like. http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x27/wibs_photos/screenshot01.jpg Vi

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