Your First Environment

Let's go through a comprehensive environment creation process using Dash.

First, you can organize your references for the environment using the Dash Board. Open it by clicking on Board in the Dash bar, then just start dropping images in it, and move them around to neatly organize things.

Second, you can go to Selection -> Export as PNG to create an image out of your graph, then drag & drop that image onto the Dash assistant, and just ask it "How can I create this with Dash?". The assistant will help you figure out how to get the most out of Dash.

Here's what we're suggested from the AI assistant:

Your image showcases various scenic paths through natural environments. To create a similar scene in Dash, you can follow these steps:
Use Create > Mesh Primitives > Create Plane to create the ground surface for your paths.
For the paths, utilize Create > Curve Tools > Draw Curve to outline where you want the paths to be.
Scatter vegetation or other assets along the paths using Scatter > Surface Scatter. Choose appropriate plants or grasses from the Content Browser.
To add details like trees or rocks, use Scatter > Path Scatter along your drawn curves.
Adjust the Density and Scale properties in the respective scatter tools to refine the look.
You can also add atmospheric effects like fog or clouds using Create > Common > Create Fog Card for added depth.
Feel free to explore the Dash Content Browser for assets from Megascans or Polyhaven to enhance your scene! 🎉

To quick things off, let's create the terrain, and adjust its settings until it looks decent enough.

Your First Environment

Creating the Fauna

Creating the Path

Post Process & Polishing

Some Notes