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This set of controls set basic cloud parameters.

Draw Clouds checkbox: Switches clouds rendering on or off

Cover: The percentage of the sky that will be covered by clouds. Values of between 20 and 60 percent work best

Size: Average cloud size. Values around 30 to 70 seem to work best

Density: A percentage density which controls the mix between the cloud dark and light colours. Lower values generally work best.

Cloud plane. Clouds are generated from fractals, and these two values seed the fractal algorithms. Using the same values for each render will generate the same clouds each time. Change to random values to change the cloud formation.

The Cumulus to Stratus slider controls the height of the cloud layer. Cumulus are lower, Stratus higher.

Cloud Colours. These two colours are mixed to produce cloud effects. Generally set Light to a very light grey and Dark to a somewhat darker grey, but very dramatic effects can be produced by using darker values, or even colours.

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	GenesisIV Tutorial: Clouds
	GenesisIV Tutorial: Clouds

This simple dialog controls cloud formation. As with much else in GenesisIV, clouds are generated from fractals and can be changed in subtle, and not so subtle, ways. Normally a light cover of white/grey clouds at higher altitude works best when concentrating on landscape features, but don't be afraid to make changes to produce dramatic effects!

GenesisIV Tutorial: Clouds