Elevation

The Elevation Tool can raise and lower pre-existing terrain. Its main feature is the ability to add custom heightmaps. These modify the elevation depending on the brightness in the image provided.

Tool Options

OptionDescription
Y LimitThis determines the height of the cylindrical shape to affect surfaces.
ModeDetermines how the terrain is affected. Raise, Lower and Flatten are some of the modes.
SmoothingDetermines how smooth the elevation will turn out.
ApplyThis dropdown allows you to switch between a single application and a continuous application.
Rate / AmountThese determine how many blocks are applied at a time.
FalloffThe falloff determines how the elevation is applied around the center.
Load HeightmapSimilar to falloff, heightmaps allow for further modification to the elevation. Pressing "Load Heightmap" will open an explorer window prompting you to choose an image. When using a coloured image, the image will automatically be converted to black and white.

Video Demo