Real Time Terraforming Similar To The Sims Series?

Unity Engine
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Hey guys,

Is this even possible? If so any suggestions on were I should start? By terraform I mean, to lower/raise land in real time, edit its texture in real time etc.

Thanks Jacob

2

Theres always a way.

How? Edit the Mesh.

Heres an Example.

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If you’re using Unity’s built in terrains, the heightmap and nearly everything else is adjustable via scripts in realtime.

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Yes I am using the built in terrains, How would I edit the heightmap in real time?

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A couple of links:

reference to the active terrain:

once you have it…

reference the terrain data of that terrain:

make changes based on the height: (NOTE: all numbers in this set are 0-1, you must do calculation based on the terrainData.size for real world editing)

Make any changes you need also to the splat data: (numbers again based 0-1)

Other supported functions you may find good: (based in real world numbers)

Lastly, we set the terrain data back to the terrain and terraincollider and flush.

There are quite a few more things you can do, but that is the basics