The MapTiler Layer enables loading real-world satellite height and color data into World Creator either as a base for your terrain or to improve your procedural creation.
If you're starting out and want to set up MapTiler head over to this section.
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Parameters
Properties
Description
Map Window
The area of satellite data that will be rendered by the layer. Can be manipulated by drag & drop and MMB zooming.
Latitude
Allows you to specify a coordinate for the satellite data.
Longitude
Allows you to specify a coordinate for the satellite data.
Zoom
Controls the scale of the satellite data.
Type
Switches the render mode for the preview window.
Preview Type
Controls when the changes in the satellite position will be updated. If you're using a paid MapTiler plan this can make a difference in API requests.
Flip X/Y
Allows you to flip the satellite area.
Create Sculpt Layer
Converts the height data into a sculpt layer so you can further edit it.
Height Resolution
Specifies the resolution of the downloaded height data from MapTiler. Please note, that the resulting terrain detail of the Shape Layer is still dependant on your specified level step.
Color Resolution
Specifies the resolution of the accompanying color map. The color map can be used in every material by enabling the "Use Shape Layer Color" toggle.
Color Blending
Controls the opacity of the color map.
Saturation
Lets you adjust the saturation of the satellite color.
Contrast
Lets you adjust the contrast of the satellite color.
Brightness
Lets you adjust the brightness of the satellite color.
Results
Setting up MapTiler
The MapTiler Layer requires a service token from MapTiler to connect to their servers and download data in World Creator.
1
Create a MapTiler Account
To obtain the service token, create an account at https://www.maptiler.com/. Either use a free account (with watermarks) or one of their paid account models.
2
Navigate to the Credentials section
After signing in, navigate to the Account settings and open the Credentials tab.
3
Create a new credential for World Creator
Click the New Credentials button and enter a name. Then, click Save.
4
Copy Service Token
5
Apply Token in WC
With your token navigate to the MapTiler Options tab and apply the token.
