⚙️Global Settings

The Global Settings window in TerraForge 2 allows you to configure and manage various global parameters and assets used throughout the TerraForge system.

Opening the Window

To access the Global Settings window, navigate to: Tools > TerraForge 2 > Global Settings in the Unity Editor menu bar.

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Interface Overview

The window is divided into sections, each managing different aspects of the global settings:

1. Editor GUI Settings

   • Enable Caution and Confirmation Windows

     • Type: Toggle

     • Description: Toggle this option to enable or disable caution and confirmation dialogs within the editor.

2. Generation Settings

   • Delay Between Automatic Generating Operations

     • Type: Slider

     • Range: 100 to 1000

     • Description: Adjust the delay between automatic generation operations to manage performance and responsiveness.

   • Path to Save TerrainData in the Editor

     • Type: Text Field

     • Description: Define the path where terrainData will be saved in the editor.

3. Object References

   • Default Terrain

     • Type: Object Field

     • Description: Assign the default TerraForge terrain prefab.

   • Default Terrain For Grid

     • Type: Object Field

     • Description: Assign the default TerraForge terrain prefab for grid generation.

   • Biome Preview Terrain

     • Type: Object Field

     • Description: Assign the prefab used for biome previews.

   • Default Terrain Grid

     • Type: Object Field

     • Description: Assign the default terrain grid prefab.

   • Default TerrainData

     • Type: Object Field

     • Description: Assign the default TerraForge terrain data.

   • Biome Preview TerrainData

     • Type: Object Field

     • Description: Assign the terrain data for biome previews.

   • Hydraulic Erosion ComputeShader

     • Type: Object Field

     • Description: Assign the compute shader used for hydraulic erosion.

4. Auto Assign Objects

   • Type: Button

   • Description: Automatically finds and assigns default assets for the settings.

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How to Use

1. Adjust Settings

   • Configure editor GUI settings and generation delays.

   • Assign the necessary GameObject and TerrainData references.

2. Auto Assign Assets

   • Click the Auto Assign Objects button to automatically load and assign default assets from the Resources folder.

3. Save Changes

   • Changes are automatically saved, but you can force save by clicking outside the editor window or making additional changes.

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Quick Script Overview

• TerraForgeGlobalSettings.cs

  • Purpose: Defines the global settings used by TerraForge and provides a singleton instance for accessing these settings.

  • Key Properties: Includes settings for confirmation dialogs, delays, prefabs, and shaders.

  • Methods: Provides a singleton access point and a method for reloading the settings.

• TerraForgeSettingsWindow.cs

  • Purpose: Implements the editor window for managing global settings.

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Additional Notes

• Automatic Assignment: The Auto Assign feature helps to quickly set up your global settings by loading assets from the Resources folder, ensuring that all necessary references are correctly assigned.

• Resource Management: Ensure that all referenced assets are correctly placed in the Resources folder to avoid missing references.