Targetware: Terrain Development

Author: Shaun "Ogre" Thomson
Current to: TW v0.54

Table of Contents

Targetware Terrain Development Guide

Chapter 1: Targetware Terrain Basics

1. Introduction
2. Summary of Features/Capabilities
3. Requirements - What's Needed?
4. Overview of Mandatory Terrain Components
5. Overview of Optional Terrain Components

Chapter 2: In Depth - Basic Terrain

1. Terrain Descriptor File
2. Data Structure for Map Files
3. Terrain Elevation Map
4. Terrain Ecology Map
5. Ecology Textures
6. Tactical Pilotage Chart

Chapter 3: In Depth - Optional Terrain

1. Detail Textures
2. Common Layers - Roads
3. Common Layers - Rivers
4. Common Layers - Coastlines
5. Common Layers - Forests
6. Common Layers - Airfields
7. Common Layers - Erosion Effects

Chapter 4: Additional Resources

1. Compression Tool "tool.exe"
2. MapMaker
3. Understanding .TGA Files

• Change Log

Targetware Map Maker User Guide

1. What is the Targetware MapMaker?
2. Features
3. Download and Installation
4. Getting Started
5. Loading Data
6. Defining Output Settings
7. Navigating the Viewing Window
8. Information and Analysis
9. Text Labels
10. Exporting Game Files
11. Saving Sessions