Read Statusbar and VCB for Details

When Noise is active, Sketchup's statusbar will show the current state and options. Read the statusbar carefully.

The VCB and its label shows any current parameters. Right after a Noise commit, try typing different values and hit Enter to control the Noise effect.

To explore the tool, open a new sandbox model. Plot-quake a random terrain. Then try Noise on it. Don't be afraid to play around!

Noise

Roughen terrain, adding grain, within selection.

Useful to add a bit of texture or life to overly smooth terrain. Noise will not affect topology.

Type: Pick, Shape
Menu: Extensions > Landshape > Main > Noise

Input

One or several groups with a well-defined perimeter.
For instance a face, or a simple closed loop.

Operation

Direct

Pre-select valid inputs, per above.
Run Noise.
To adjust result, type values.

Noise is a Pick command.

Parameters

Strength
Blend

Read Statusbar and VCB for Details

When Noise is active, Sketchup's statusbar will show the current state and options. Read the statusbar carefully.
The VCB and its label shows any current parameters. Right after a Noise commit, try typing different values and hit Enter to control the Noise effect.
To explore the tool, open a new sandbox model. Plot-quake a random terrain. Then try Noise on it. Don't be afraid to play around!

Pro tip 💡

To quickly noise an entire plot, first preselect only terrain, then run Noise.

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