====== The design map ====== The design map is a high-level map used by the [[l3dt:algorithms:hf:design_inflate|design/inflate]] algorithm to generate the heightfield. One pixel in the design map typically corresponds to a 64×64 tile of heightfield pixels. The parameters contained within the design map are: * Altitude * Peak roughness * Fractal roughness * Cliff / terracing strength * Erosion strength * Lakes parameter * Climate identifier * Special 'type' - mountains, volcanos, plateaus, etc * Special 'type' parameter For more information about these parameters, please see the [[l3dt:algorithms:dm:params|design map parameters and their effects]] page. ===== Example map ===== {{ l3dt:reference:maps:dm.png }} ===== Further reading ===== * User-guide topics: * [[l3dt:userguide:newmap:design_inflate|Making a new design map]]. * [[l3dt:userguide:newmap:design_inflate_blank|Making a blank design map]]. * [[l3dt:userguide:io:import:dm|Import from file]]. * [[l3dt:userguide:ops:dm:genmap|Re-calculate]]. * [[l3dt:userguide:tools:dm_brush|Modify / edit]]. * [[l3dt:userguide:view:schemes:dm|Display schemes]]. * Algorithm information: * The [[l3dt:algorithms:hf:design_inflate|design/inflate]] algorithm.