Notes and Warnings About Using World Streamer with Other Tools

Integration with Digger:

1. Potential Conflicts:
   • Issue: Digger’s data is tied to specific terrains. Splitting terrains can disrupt Digger’s functionality.
   • Symptom: Unexpected terrain behavior or errors when using Digger after splitting.
2. Recommended Workflow:
   • Change Timing: Make any changes with Digger only after completing at least Step 12.
   • Terrain Setup: Ensure terrains are split before using Digger to prevent data mismatches.
3. Enabling Digger Post-Splitting:
   • Procedure:
     • Navigate to:
       Tools > Digger > Setup Terrains

     • Follow on-screen instructions to reinitialize Digger with the newly split terrains.

Integration with MicroSplat:

1. Reapplying MicroSplat:
   • Issue: After splitting terrains, MicroSplat shaders may break, causing terrains to disappear or display pink textures.
   • Solution: Reapply MicroSplat settings to the new terrains.
2. Steps to Reapply MicroSplat:
   • Select All New Terrains:
     • In the Hierarchy, select the newly split terrain objects.
   • Add MicroSplat Terrain Component:
     • With terrains selected, click Add Component in the Inspector.
     • Search for and add the MicroSplat Terrain component.
   • Assign Existing Material (Optional):
     • Drag your existing MicroSplat material into the Template Material field if desired.
   • Convert to MicroSplat:
     • Click the Convert to MicroSplat button within the MicroSplat Terrain component.
     • This reinitializes the shaders, restoring terrain textures.

Integration with Gaia Pro:

1. Disabling Gaia’s Streaming:
   • Issue: Gaia Pro’s streaming can conflict with World Streamer’s streaming settings after terrain splitting.
   • Solution: Disable Gaia’s streaming to prevent overlap and conflicts.
2. Steps to Disable Gaia’s Streaming:
   • Navigate to Loader Manager:
     • In the Hierarchy, locate and select the Loader Manager GameObject.
   • Disable Loaders:
     • In the Inspector, find the Loaders Enabled checkbox.
     • Uncheck it to disable Gaia’s streaming loaders.
   • Remove Gaia Terrain Scenes:
     • In the Hierarchy, expand Gaia’s terrain scene objects.
     • Use the three-dot menu (context menu) on each item to remove them.
   • Note: The terrains should already be inactive due to World Streamer’s streaming, so removing Gaia’s scenes won’t affect the visible terrain.

Integration with Crest:

1. Enhancing Shorelines and Underwater Areas:
   • Purpose: To achieve smoother shores and underwater visuals, especially for terrains acting as shorelines or submerged areas.
2. Setting Up Depth Cache:
   • Procedure:
     • Create Empty GameObject:
       • Under each terrain that serves as a shore or underwater area, create an empty GameObject.
       • Position and Scale: Set its position to (0,0,0) and scale to (1,1,1).
       • Naming: Name it descriptively, e.g., CrestDepth.
     • Add Crest Ocean Depth Cache Component:
       • With the empty GameObject selected, click Add Component in the Inspector.
       • Search for and add the Crest Ocean Depth Cache component.
     • Populate Cache:
       • In the Crest Ocean Depth Cache component, click the Populate Cache button.
       • This action initializes the depth cache for the terrain, enhancing water interactions.

Warnings:

• Tool Compatibility: Always ensure that tools like Digger, MicroSplat, Gaia Pro, and Crest are compatible with World Streamer 2 and updated to their latest versions.
• Backup Before Major Changes: Before integrating or modifying settings related to other tools, backup your project to prevent data loss.
• Performance Monitoring: After integrating multiple tools, monitor your game’s performance to identify and address any bottlenecks or conflicts.