[C#] Map That Draws From The Map? Fog Of War?

I'm developing an RTS which uses a map UI that is drawn on its own based on what the player has explored in world, kind of like that fog of war mechanic you typically see, both in-game and on the minimap. I'm also wanting the UI to look a little more like a simplified map (There not being that many colors), with green blobs for forests, gray for stone, etc etc. Possibly height colorations. I have a few ideas on how to get this started with the grouping of stuff to paint on the map, like having all trees within a 5 meter area group together, have buildings show up as icons, or use the terrain height map. But, I have no idea at all on how I could start with the UI part. How do I translate the stuff on my map into a 2D UI with intractable parts? Does anyone have any tips?

 

Could you reformulate your question? Do you want to generate a minimap from your map?

 

you need to look into the concept of multiple cameras and how layers interact with cameras etc. there are loads of tutorials on minimaps in unity on youtube

 

Generate a minimap from my map. Not like a mini map off to the side of your screen but like a UI that you can open whenever. I need it to be able to be interacted with.

OK thanks for the suggestion

 

How do you edit your map?

 

It's planned to be random.