FEATURE | Combine features from progressive branch

[AirPowerCrwChief]

Wondering if it's possible to combine progressive_zl feature from progressive branch into V1.40? I just started using that branch a couple weeks ago and now that I'm using 1.40, not having that option has me jumping between versions to make a tile.

[w8sl]

Yes! "Progressive mod" is done in a very smart way, with respect for the integrity of original code created by Oscar. Its 100% possible now. But shouldn't we wait a bit, until relase of XP 12.1 and see what happens and what changes are coming?

[AirPowerCrwChief]

Oh we should absolutely wait. I was honestly just trying to suggest that it be added to the 12.1 release if it hasn't already been, or hadn't been thought about. I can make due bouncing around for a few more weeks. Haha!

[w8sl]

It is possible to merge progressive_zl feature into the master branch, but it may stay unofficial and experimental.
No warranty it will be possible with future versions of Ortho4XP.
Uploaded for testing as a new branch on my unofficial fork.

[w8sl]

Its working quite well with 12.1 with beautiful water and coastlines. I am using distance masks.
It is mergeable with master - not the old progressive_zl branch.
"imprint_masks_to_dds"
does'nt look good with variable zl even on 12.1