How to Use Terragen 0.9.43 (Beginners)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Understand that it is only in Windows and Macintosh versions right now.

   The best way to learn any new software, other than reading, is experimenting...or maybe a little of both. , Once you have seen what it looks like, try adjusting the sliders up and down. ,,,, Once you have an idea of what you have and made all the appropriate adjustments, Render Image.
   
   The example image was made with only a few minutes experimentation in Terragen. ,
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   Step 2: Download the program from Planetside.You can also download some user guides from there.

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   Step 3: Once you have installed the program

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   Step 4: which is pretty basic

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   Step 5: then run it.

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   Step 6: Start fiddling with the controls.

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   Step 7: Try clicking on the 'Generate Terrain' button and the result should be something like the example.

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   Step 8: You have created a terrain that appeals to you

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   Step 9: so click on 'Close'.

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    Step 10: Now that you have finished with the landscape terrain feature

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    Step 11: go to the Rendering Control feature and start messing with everything there.

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    Step 12: If you have adjusted a few things to your 'liking' (which will probably change as you learn the program)

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    Step 13: you will want to try out the 'Render Preview' button.

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    Step 14: What comes next

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    Step 15: is the memory hog and the most fun.

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    Step 16: Try erasing or moving some of the terrain from the terrain generator and then render again.

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