This plugin is an extension of Landscaping!
- Automatic download of heightmaps from Mapbox (free registration on Mapbox to retrieve API key required)
- Just select area on map and hit import (with Landscaping plugin)
- Intelligent caching of heightmaps for reimport of areas (saves API calls)
- Consider the Landscaping plugin to harness the full power of fast real world heightmap import
- Without Landscaping plugin, you can download heightmaps programmatically to retrieve raw heightmap data ready to generate Unreal Engine Landscapes
Check out the tutorial video how to use it with Landscaping: here
For the plugin you need a free Mapbox Account to get the API key. Mapbox offers 750.000 tiles in the free plan, which is more than you will probably ever need for heightmap import.
Features:
- Automatic download of heightmap tiles from given area (bounding box)
- Use Landscaping plugin to get the UI and open world creation automation with very fast intuitive workflow
Code Modules:
- Landscaping Mapbox (Editor)
Number of C++ Classes: 7
Supported Development Platforms: Windows
Supported Target Build Platforms: all
Documentation: Landscaping Docs?
Important/Additional Notes: This is an extension of the Landscaping plugin