Skip to main contentClick and Expand: Growing Your World Boundaries
Use Click and Expand to extend your existing worlds beyond their current boundaries. This tool lets you seamlessly grow your environments by clicking on unexplored areas and generating new content that naturally connects to your existing world.
Getting Started with Click and Expand
The Click and Expand interface provides intuitive tools for world expansion:
- 3D World View: Navigate your existing world to find expansion opportunities
- Expansion Zones: Areas beyond current boundaries where new content can be generated
- Click Targeting: Simply click where you want to expand your world
- Generation Controls: Expand button to create new areas
- Progress Panel: Track your expansion workflow and world state
How to Find Expansion Areas
Identify where your world can be extended:
- Navigate Your World: Move around using standard controls to explore your current boundaries
- Look for Edges: Find areas where your world meets unexplored space
- Check for Warnings: The system shows “Not within recommended area” when you’re near expansion zones
- Position Yourself: Move to a good viewpoint of the area you want to expand
- Identify Target Areas: Look for logical places where new content would make sense
How to Expand Your World
Generate new areas beyond current boundaries:
- Click the Target Area: Click on the unexplored space where you want to add new content
- Review the Preview: The system shows you what area will be expanded
- Click Expand: Press the Expand button in the bottom panel
- Wait for Generation: The system generates new world content in the selected area
- Explore New Areas: Navigate to the newly created spaces to see the results
How to Navigate During Expansion
Move effectively while expanding your world:
- Use Standard Controls: Navigate with mouse and keyboard as in normal world viewing
- Respect Boundaries: Stay aware of your current world limits
- Find Good Angles: Position yourself to see both existing and potential new areas
- Check Expansion Zones: Look for areas that would naturally extend your current environment
- Monitor Warnings: Use boundary indicators to understand where expansion is possible
How to Plan Strategic Expansions
Create cohesive larger environments:
- Consider Flow: Expand in directions that make logical sense for navigation
- Match Existing Style: New areas will attempt to match your current world’s aesthetic
- Think About Purpose: Expand toward areas that would serve a function in your environment
- Plan Sequences: Consider multiple expansions to create larger, connected spaces
- Maintain Continuity: Ensure new areas feel like natural extensions
How to Manage the Expansion Process
Track and control your world growth:
- Monitor Progress: The right panel shows your expansion workflow status
- Review Results: Check how new areas connect with existing content
- Plan Next Steps: Use successful expansions as launch points for further growth
- Save Versions: Each expansion creates a new version while preserving the original
- Open in Viewer: Use Open in Viewer to explore your expanded world
Advanced Expansion Techniques
Directional Planning
- Logical Extensions: Expand rooms into hallways, courtyards into gardens
- Architectural Continuity: Extend in ways that make structural sense
- Narrative Flow: Create paths that tell a story or serve a purpose
- Scale Considerations: Match the scale and proportion of existing areas
Strategic Positioning
- Corner Expansions: Expand from corners to see multiple new areas
- Doorway Extensions: Click beyond doorways to create connected rooms
- Landscape Extensions: Extend outdoor areas to create larger environments
- Vertical Expansion: Consider how new areas might connect vertically
Common Expansion Scenarios
Indoor Extensions
- Expand bedrooms into en-suite bathrooms
- Extend kitchens into dining areas or pantries
- Add hallways connecting separate rooms
- Create balconies or terraces from indoor spaces
Outdoor Growth
- Expand gardens into larger landscaped areas
- Extend courtyards into street views or neighboring buildings
- Add pathways leading to new outdoor zones
- Create transitions from indoor to outdoor spaces
Architectural Additions
- Add wings to buildings or structures
- Extend rooflines or architectural features
- Create connecting bridges or walkways
- Add levels or floors to existing structures
FAQ
What does “Not within recommended area” mean?
This warning appears when you’re near or beyond the current world boundaries, indicating you’re in a zone where expansion is possible. It helps you identify where new content can be generated.
How do I know where I can expand?
Look for areas where your world meets unexplored space, typically indicated by fog, void areas, or the “Not within recommended area” warning. These boundary zones are where expansion is possible.
Will new areas match my existing world’s style?
Yes, the expansion system analyzes your existing world’s visual style, architecture, and aesthetic to generate new areas that naturally fit and connect with your current environment.
Can I expand in multiple directions?
Absolutely. You can perform multiple expansions from different areas of your world, gradually building larger, more complex environments over several expansion sessions.
What happens if I don’t like an expansion?
Each expansion creates a new version while preserving previous states. You can return to earlier versions or try expanding in different directions from your original world.
How big can my world become?
Expansion limits depend on your account settings and the system’s processing capabilities. The interface will guide you on recommended expansion areas and any limitations.
Can I cancel an expansion in progress?
Yes, use the Cancel button in the expansion dialog if you decide not to proceed with a particular expansion before it completes processing.
How do expansions connect to existing areas?
The system automatically creates seamless transitions between your existing world and new areas, ensuring proper lighting, scale, and architectural continuity at the connection points. 
