Legacy Documentation: Version 2018.1 (Go to current version)
LanguageEnglish
  • C#
  • JS

Script language

Select your preferred scripting language. All code snippets will be displayed in this language.

UnityEngine.TerrainModule

Other Versions
Leave feedback
Suggest a change

Success!

Thank you for helping us improve the quality of Unity Documentation. Although we cannot accept all submissions, we do read each suggested change from our users and will make updates where applicable.

Close

Submission failed

For some reason your suggested change could not be submitted. Please <a>try again</a> in a few minutes. And thank you for taking the time to help us improve the quality of Unity Documentation.

Close

Cancel

Description

The Terrain module implements Unity's Terrain rendering engine available through the Terrain component.

Classes

DetailPrototypeDetail prototype used by the Terrain GameObject.
SplatPrototypeA Splat prototype is just a texture that is used by the TerrainData.
TerrainThe Terrain component renders the terrain.
TerrainDataThe TerrainData class stores heightmaps, detail mesh positions, tree instances, and terrain texture alpha maps.
TerrainExtensionsExtension methods to the Terrain class, used only for the UpdateGIMaterials method used by the Global Illumination System.
TreeTree Component for the tree creator.
TreePrototypeSimple class that contains a pointer to a tree prototype.

Structs

TreeInstanceContains information about a tree placed in the Terrain game object.

Enumerations

DetailRenderModeRender mode for detail prototypes.
TerrainChangedFlagsIndicate the types of changes to the terrain in OnTerrainChanged callback.
TerrainRenderFlagsEnum provding terrain rendering options.

Did you find this page useful? Please give it a rating:

Is something described here not working as you expect it to? It might be a Known Issue. Please check with the Issue Tracker at issuetracker.unity3d.com.

Copyright © 2018 Unity Technologies. Publication: 2018.1-002N. Built: 2018-12-04.
TutorialsCommunity AnswersKnowledge BaseForumsAsset StoreLegalPrivacy PolicyCookiesDo Not Sell or Share My Personal Information