UE3 - UT3 How to synchronize two terrains?

ne_skaju · 12th Jan 2009, 09:08 AM

The only way I found is to use Flatten or Paint vertex tools, but when I use smooth, it only affects one terrain.

Princess_Die · 12th Jan 2009, 01:21 PM

Do you want to create a mirror image, or an exact duplicate, or what?

ne_skaju · 12th Jan 2009, 01:29 PM

My map is symmetrical, so I want to create mirror image.

Princess_Die · 12th Jan 2009, 02:47 PM

Get half the map where you want it, export the height map, convert the file and open in image editor, copy half, flip, and paste so it is symmetrical, convert and import the height map back into the terrain.

ne_skaju · 14th Jan 2009, 03:55 AM

And what if its turned in 180°?
Also, what is better: use two halfs of terrain or one big terrain?

Princess_Die · 14th Jan 2009, 11:19 AM

One terrain will give you less overhead than two smaller terrains of an equal size.

If you are using one terrain that you want mirrored then follow what I said above. With Photoshop you would copy half the map that you want to mirror, paste it, flip that 1/2 you just pasted vertical or horizontal (depends on the orientation of your map), move it into postion, and flatten the layers, save as tiff.

If you use this method you will need to convert the exported BMP to a tiff and back with this tool: http://www.foogod.com/UEdTexKit/

See this thread too:

http://forums.beyondunreal.com/showthread.php?t=181491

12th Jan 2009, 09:08 AM	#1
ne_skaju Eff yeah! Join Date: Jan. 21st, 2008 Location: Izvarino Posts: 303	How to synchronize two terrains? The only way I found is to use Flatten or Paint vertex tools, but when I use smooth, it only affects one terrain. __________________

12th Jan 2009, 01:21 PM	#2
Princess_Die Always Out Numbered... Never Out Gunned Join Date: Feb. 22nd, 2006 Posts: 171	Do you want to create a mirror image, or an exact duplicate, or what? __________________ My strength and brutality are legendary. For those of you willing to build a mountain of bodies and climb to the top, we salute you!

12th Jan 2009, 01:29 PM	#3
ne_skaju Eff yeah! Join Date: Jan. 21st, 2008 Location: Izvarino Posts: 303	My map is symmetrical, so I want to create mirror image. __________________ Last edited by ne_skaju; 12th Jan 2009 at 01:29 PM. Reason: comma and I

12th Jan 2009, 02:47 PM	#4
Princess_Die Always Out Numbered... Never Out Gunned Join Date: Feb. 22nd, 2006 Posts: 171	Get half the map where you want it, export the height map, convert the file and open in image editor, copy half, flip, and paste so it is symmetrical, convert and import the height map back into the terrain. __________________ My strength and brutality are legendary. For those of you willing to build a mountain of bodies and climb to the top, we salute you!

14th Jan 2009, 03:55 AM	#5
ne_skaju Eff yeah! Join Date: Jan. 21st, 2008 Location: Izvarino Posts: 303	And what if its turned in 180°? Also, what is better: use two halfs of terrain or one big terrain? __________________

14th Jan 2009, 11:19 AM	#6
Princess_Die Always Out Numbered... Never Out Gunned Join Date: Feb. 22nd, 2006 Posts: 171	One terrain will give you less overhead than two smaller terrains of an equal size. If you are using one terrain that you want mirrored then follow what I said above. With Photoshop you would copy half the map that you want to mirror, paste it, flip that 1/2 you just pasted vertical or horizontal (depends on the orientation of your map), move it into postion, and flatten the layers, save as tiff. If you use this method you will need to convert the exported BMP to a tiff and back with this tool: http://www.foogod.com/UEdTexKit/ See this thread too: http://forums.beyondunreal.com/showthread.php?t=181491 __________________ My strength and brutality are legendary. For those of you willing to build a mountain of bodies and climb to the top, we salute you!

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