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Minis Overview ​

A Mini is a compact heightmap designed to store color, material, and height information. Minis are edited in 2D but can be converted into 3D using the height information.

Key Features of Minis ​

  • Fixed Size: Each Mini has a fixed size of 32x32 pixels.
  • Height Limit: The height of the pixels within a Mini is capped at a maximum of 32.
  • Organization: Minis are organized into collections known as Mini Sets. A single Mini Set can contain up to 256 individual Minis.
  • Shared Resources: All Minis within a Mini Set share the same Color Palette and Material Set, which are stored in the Mini Set file.
  • Project Alignment: When a Mini Set is accessed, the colors and materials it contains are aligned with the Color Palette and Material Set of the active project.
  • Storage: Similar to assets, Mini Sets are stored in a designated subfolder within a project.

Use Cases for Minis ​

Minis are perfect for creating tiny objects that benefit from height information, such as:

  • Relief-like Objects: Create detailed textures and patterns.
  • Architectural Features: Design windows, doors, and walls.
  • Decorative Elements: Add posters and other embellishments.
  • Pattern Repeats: Utilize Minis for repetitive patterns in your designs.

Stamping, Placing, and Projecting Minis ​

  • Stamping: You can add Minis directly into a voxel grid using the stamp tool. This allows for quick placement of detailed elements into your project.
  • Placing: You can also place Minis inside a voxel grid using a separate dialog, allowing you to repeat or space them as needed for your design.
  • Projecting: You can project or stamp 2D versions of Minis onto other objects, enhancing the detail and texture of your designs.

For more information about stamping, placing, and projecting Minis, see the section on Using Minis.

Additional Topics ​

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