Landscaper's Path Editor can be used as an alternative to grid-based terrain modeling. In this tutorial, I will demonstrate how to generate an organic terrain.

This tutorial requires:

Pixels3D | studio | v3.x
Extras Pack 1

First, in Landscaper, open an existing terrain (or create one from scratch). Open the Path Editor.

Create a path that hugs a contour of the terrain.

For modeling, the spline should be set to 0.000 Units Above the terrain, rather than the 16.000 that is pictured on the right.

Click Create to generate a spline in Pixels 3D Studio.

We now have a series of splines.

Select the first, then shift-select the others one-at-a-time, in order.

Choose Shape>Loft.

The path editor is an easy way to generate non-grid-based, organic terrains. This is much more efficient than a 40x40 mesh, and will render much faster.

This method also gives you complete control of the overall shape. Spacing of CVs & the look of the generated geometry are entirely up to you.