Mantle

Webinar Mantle 20/03/2025

Webinar Summary

During the webinar, the concept and usage of the tool were explained. The presentation shown during the webinar is attached to this email. Besides the information, a demo was provided on creating a usable terrain for VBS4 and simultaneously in two other formats: Webtiles and Mapview. The webinar can be rewatched on the Bohemia Interactive Simulations customer website, available from next week. I also recorded the webinar, and it can be obtained through me.

Mantle appears to be a finished product that facilitates faster and simpler terrain development for various simulators compared to TerraTools. During the demo, the same terrain was also used for SWORD. The actions are straightforward and understandable for everyone, but there remains a need for someone skilled in handling GEO data. Some sources of Geo Data may need reworking to be used in Mantle.

Mantle is a web-based application that must be run from a server and is accessible via a web interface. The minimum requirement mentioned is that it can be run on a high-performance gaming PC.

Mantle can be used within a closed network or via a server accessible via the internet. Terrains can be streamed directly to streaming-ready simulations (e.g., VBS) or exported as files for simulators without streaming capability. Many simulators already work with terrains created via Mantle, and they are working on expanding compatibility with other simulators, including Flight Simulators.

There is even the possibility to export a terrain to FBX format, allowing adjustments within 3D software.

Regarding the cost, they did not provide an answer during the webinar but suggested contacting a sales representative (Christian Gilg).