How do I make a well, or cut a hole in terrain?

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#1

I’m trying to make a well in terrain, but the terrain editor keeps splining the voxels which is creating problems in the area immediately surrounding the well. What I’m looking for is a way to cut a hole in the terrain. See the pictures for illustration.

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The first picture shows what happens when I try to use either subtract or erode to lower the terrain level. The second picture shows how I want it to look, minus the terrain in the middle.

Any suggestions or ideas?

FYI: Graphics design and art isn’t exactly my strong suit since I’m am first and foremost a programmer. So if there’s some tool or plugin that I can use that will do what I want, it will be greatly appreciated.

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#2

Hi, there here is an idea, I hope this helps.
subtract the ground using the terrain subtract tool, until there is a hole (how you want it.)
If the ground with the subtract tool wrecks stuff please read the following.
To make it more even out use part to terrain: Part to Terrain - Roblox
with this you would be able to fill in gaps or maybe the hole is just too big with part to terrain, make a part and then size it then you can turn it into any terrain. Hope this helps you :smiley:

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#3

When you use the erode (or subtract) tool, use two things:

  1. The cylindrical shaped erode tool, set to the width of the hole you need.
  2. Use the plane property within the erode tool so that it doesnt erode your cylinder hole down further than that set plane.

If you require a video of this i can problably supply one tomorrow.

Just an fyi, i love the part-to-terrain plugin as well but it unfortunately wont turn unions or mesh parts into terrain.

#4

Just found out it won’t do a negative part either as a subtract. If you can find a video, that would be great. I’ve been having issues with water too. I think I figured that one out though.