Read Statusbar and VCB for Details

When Quake 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 Quake commit, try typing different values and hit Enter to control the Quake effect.

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

Quake

Dramatize terrain randomly by selection.

Create organic height variation in a terrain. Useful to quickly whip up plots to befriend tools. Or for artistic purposes.

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

Quake an Area

Preselect an input mask, then run Quake. This will only quake the local area.

Quake Full Plot

To quickly quake an entire plot, first preselect only the terrain, then run Quake.

Experiment with Settings

Currently, a simple Panel will show when Quaking. Here, you may experiment with different settings, or try some presets.

Read Statusbar and VCB for Details

When Quake 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 Quake commit, try typing different values and hit Enter to control the Quake effect.
To explore the tool, open a new sandbox model. Plot-quake a random terrain. Then try Quake on it. Don't be afraid to play around!

Embrace Playfulness

Quake is mainly intended for artistic and expressive use. Perhaps you can use it as starting point for a fantasy landscape? Let your imagination take command. Embrace playfulness!

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