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# advanced_erosion_terrain_heightmap_generation
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A standalone Rust terrain generator using `egui`, inspired by Runevision's fast erosion filter and the reference material in `plan/`.
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See here:
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https://www.shadertoy.com/view/wXcfWn
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https://www.shadertoy.com/view/sf23W1
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https://blog.runevision.com/2026/03/fast-and-gorgeous-erosion-filter.html
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## Project layout
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- `src/` contains the standalone Rust app and generator implementation.
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- `tests/erosion_prototype.py` is the Python reference prototype used to guide the Rust port.
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- `plan/` contains the inspiration and reference documents for the terrain look.
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## Running
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```bash
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cargo run
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```
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## Current UI
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The app uses an `egui` desktop interface with:
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- A left control panel with `Generation` and `Advanced` tabs
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- Generation controls for image width, image height, generation scale, erosion scale, and random seed
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- Advanced controls for strength, gully weight, detail, and octaves
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- A right preview area showing both the normalized heightmap and the shaded bumpmap
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