Thread: Fractal Terrains Pro Map Projection and Atlas

I only have CC2, and export my FT Pro maps to CC2 on the way to another vector application. I can't answer question 1, but as for question 2, FT pro doesn't do roads, borders cities etc. You can approximate forests by using the Gaia shader but that is basically a matrix of temperature vs. rainfall (and I think altitude too although I can't remember for sure). Or you can make your own shader which will give you colour / texture against those parameters. Much easier and more controllable putting those items in CC3. As for rivers and lakes, you should check out the tutorials posted by Waldronate and others as to how to use FT Pro and Wilbur (free) to make good rivers and lakes. The process is quite involved though, although the instructions in the tutorial are very good.

Thanks for the clarifications and suggestions. As I said in another thread I think that I will wait for FT3 launch in a couple weeks to continuing working, because the import function to CC3 is really annoing me. I will take a look on Wilbur when have time.

Strictly speaking, FTPro, as an application, won't place roads and the like for you. As ravells said, you can approximate climate/biome types using the "Other Shader" option and developing your own climate overlay (see Bill Roach's Terraformer add-on at the ProFantasy Website). There is, however, a way you can apply roads if you're willing to work at it a bit. FTPro has an Image Overlay feature through which you can apply things like cloud cover and, as it happens other features such as roads, borders and so on. It is a bit involved, however, and can even be used to ramp up the climate/biome types.

GW