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Terraform allows you to generate random terrain using a number of algorithms and then selectiveley change the terrain using a variety of transformations. Where possible, the transformations provide a real-time preview, giving you instant feedback on the effect of any parameter changes.

Recent News

• 13 March 2000 -- version 0.6.5 released: source code is now const correct, lots of fixes, started writing code properly integrate the Place Object routine, better OpenGL rendering.

• 05 March 2000 -- version 0.6.4 released: added multi-level undo, migrated to Gtkmm 1.1.9 + a few minor fixes. Also, terraform sources have been tagged to be used with doxygen which allows you to generate class documentation from the program sources.

• 27 February 2000 -- version 0.6.3 released: 2 new generation modes (recursive diamond & 4-layerd Perlin noise) as well as a few minor bugfixes. Also, terraform has now moved to www.sourceforge.net; and has a project page here ; the terraform website is here ;

  

• 14 February 2000 -- version 0.6.2 released: many minor GUI bug fixes, fixed a flexarray bug and added code from the Leveler plug-in.

• 7 February 2000 -- version 0.6.1 released: GUI code is now complete and menu sensitivity works again. POVRay rendering has been improved and an export to the GIMP has been added.

• 31 January 2000 -- version 0.6.0 released: GUI code has been upgraded to use Gtk-- 1.1.8. It's quite possible that it's buggy. If you prefer stability over bleeding edge, you're better off staying with 0.5.2.

• 17 January 2000 -- version 0.5.2 released: pushed back the move to Gtk-- 1.1.7 in order to get out this fix release. Fixed a few bugs, completed the render options dialog and added the --large flag.

• 10 January 2000 -- version 0.5.1 released: added code to support more flexible and better quality POV renderings of Height Fields. Also fixed a bunch of annoying bugs.

• 20 December 1999 -- version 0.5.0 released: some more internal consistency code changes and support for internationalization. If you speak a language other than English well, it would be very cool if you could add a translation. See the README.i18n file for details.

• 05 December 1999 -- version 0.4.8 released: major code cleanup: probably every file has been touched, interfaces have been formalized and cleaned up, unnecessary dependencies removed and naming conventions are now applied in a more consistent manner.

• 29 November 1999 -- version 0.4.7 released: improved contour line to postscript output, added export to ACAD file format, better print dialog (which is still a bit incomplete/buggy), fixed a sneaky Failed Sanity Check.
  Also, put up a Projects page.

  

• 18 November 1999 -- version 0.4.6 released: a few fixes, improvements to the contour line algorithm/output, introduction of an OpenGL support for a high quality preview. The OpenGL stuff in the release is of alpha quality is not worth looking at. If you're looking for pretty OpenGL pictures, check back here in a few weeks.
  Also, terraform now has a mailing list! Check the Support page for details.

• 11 November 1999 -- fixed the broken link to the Gtk-- example programs in the download area. If you're trying to get the hang of programming with Gtk--, these files might be useful examples.

• 31 October 1999 -- Version 0.4.5 released: fixed up the half finished and buggy Merge dialog and it's operations, plugged a few memory leaks.

• 28 October 1999 -- Version 0.4.4 released: 2 new dialogs (terrace and merge) as well as a bunch of other fixes and improvements, mostly in the GUI code.

• 18 October 1999 -- Version 0.4.3 released, which brings you a bunch of fixes, lots of internal memory mangement changes/improvements and an improved main window.

• 11 October 1999 -- We have a mirror (thanks)! While adding the mirror section, I also added a few links to some interesting terrain related pages.

• 06 October 1999 -- Put a patch in the download area which fixes the broken POVRay export in 0.4.2.

• 04 October 1999 -- Version 0.4.2 released. Derived data now expires properly, added --pov_exec flag. Other that that it's mainly a bunch of internal code changes as I went on vacation and had other things on my mind.

  

• 02 October 1999 -- fixed up the site which had quite a few broken links after the move. Mirror(s) wanted! Unfortunately, this site is now fed through a much slower link. It would be very cool if somebody with some extra disk space and a decent internet connection could provide a mirror.

• 15 September 1999 -- Version 0.4.1 released. Many minor GUI fixes/improvements, fixed a core dump, more flexible menu code and BMP file support.

• 30 August 1999 -- Version 0.4.0 released. Terraform now supports a multi-window GUI (like the GIMP) which makes it a lot more flexible.

  

• 17 August 1999 -- Version 0.3.8 released. Terraform now compiles with GCC 2.95 and has some better internal memory management code.
• 10 August 1999 -- Version 0.3.7 released. Fixed a few core dumps and applied some more portability enhancements needed by GCC 2.95. POVRay rendering is now more flexible and a bunch ./configure oddities are now solved.



• 02 August 1999 -- Version 0.3.6 released. Lots of portability enhancements. Documentation is now SGML based and can be readily generated for a variety formats.