Intro to Eduard

To create a shaded relief image with Eduard, you first import or download a grid with elevation data, adjust shading settings, and then export a shaded image. Save the document to store shading settings and a link to the grid file.

Import a grid

Drop a grid file with elevation values onto the window or choose File (at the top of the screen) > Import Grid, then select the file with the grid.

If you don’t have a grid file, download one by clicking on Download a grid a the center of the empty window, or choose File (at the top of the screen) > Download Grid.

Adjust shading settings

Adjust the shading type, illumination direction, generalization and other settings in the sidebar on the right of the window.

Export a shading

Choose File (at the top of the screen) > Export Shading.
Specify the image file format.
Click Export to save the image file.

Save an Eduard document

Choose File (at the top of the screen) > Save, then save an Eduard document. Eduard documents contain all shading settings and a link to the grid file.

Note: An Eduard document does not contain any grid data. Instead, it stores a link to the grid file that you imported or downloaded. To archive your work it is therefore important to save and backup both the Eduard document and the grid file.