1 You can save bookmarks in the map view. Set them with CTRL+[0-9] and switch to them with [0-9].
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3 Pressing DEL while drawing a polygon or spline boundary will delete the last created point.
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5 Hovering over controls in the properies view for any of the affectors with fractal parameters will show tool tips.
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7 The console should tell you if anything odd has been detected when loading or saving your terrain file.
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9 The catalog allows you to save groups independent of individual terrain files. Right-clicking on a family in the catalog will let you add it to one of your family views.
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11 If you make any changes to any of your parameters in the properties view, you should "Apply Changes" to make sure they're saved.
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13 You can scale your layer items (layers/boundaries/filters/affectors) in the map view by holding down 'S' and dragging the mouse left or right.
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15 You can move your layer items (layers/boundaries/filters/affectors) in the map view by holding down 'M' and dragging the mouse.
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17 You can rotate your layer items (layers/boundaries/filters/affectors) in the map view by holding down 'Z' and dragging the mouse left or right.
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19 When moving or copying layer items (layers/boundaries/filters/affectors) in the layer view, hovering your mouse over the + of a closed layer for one second will open it.
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21 terrainEditor now has a tips file. You can click Next Tip to view more tips!
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23 If you have a problem, please send mail to asommers@verant.com. I can't fix what I don't know about.
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25 You can scroll the map with the ALT key while placing or editing boundaries!
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27 You can copy layer items (layers/boundaries/filters/affectors) with CTRL + drag 'n drop.
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29 The Map View rulers tell you where you are with respect to the world.
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31 Moving your mouse in the Map View will update the "world position" display in the bottom right corner of the screen.
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33 Terrain defaults are: height is zero (0), color is white, shader is default (pink), and no flora.
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35 terrainEditor is a multiple document application, meaning you can edit multiple terrain files at the same time.
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37 In zoom mode, left-click to zoom in, and CTRL-left-click to zoom out. The map will center on the clicked point.
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39 The editor informs you of files that are referenced in your terrain file but can't be found by the editor.
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