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Build and edit terrain
Shape landscapes in 3D using the terrain editing tools.
Terrain builder · In development
Terraform
A real-time terrain builder for creating landscapes and exploring real terrain data.
Development capture
The project
Terraform is a real-time terrain editing tool. Create landscapes or import Norwegian terrain data, then explore and edit the result in 3D.
The editing tools are already usable during development, but Terraform is not yet publicly available. We are continuing development toward release.
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Bring in real terrain
Import Norwegian terrain data to explore and edit real landscapes.
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Make water behave
Lakes, rivers, and drainage are handled as connected parts of the landscape.
Performance
Making large terrain responsive.
Large landscapes need to stay responsive while you move around and edit them. Terraform loads terrain data around the area in view, rather than loading the whole landscape at once.
Current work focuses on smoother terrain loading, improving water calculations, and keeping the editing tools reliable as the landscape grows.
- Loading terrain data around the area in view
- Keeping editing tools responsive across large landscapes
- Improving water calculations and resolving edge cases
- Using the graphics processor for terrain calculations
System map
One landscape, many cooperating systems.
See how the parts of Terraform work together. Select a module to read more.
Working system In development Planned System inputAlternative path
Project in progress