Track Creation Guide - Revision history

PiBoSo at 17:29, 28 December 2020

2020-12-28T17:29:45Z

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	where name is the name of the base texture ( without the extension ), and loop_time is the length of the animation, in milliseconds.		where name is the name of the base texture ( without the extension ), and loop_time is the length of the animation, in milliseconds.

			==Track Paints==

			In the INI file it is possible to set a paint ( located in the track folder ), for example to change the billboards textures, different for each event type:
			[paint]
			testing=
			race=
			If no paint is set, "default.pnt" is automatically loaded, if it exists.

PiBoSo: /* Soft Objects */

2020-12-28T15:15:11Z

Soft Objects

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	===Soft Objects===		===Soft Objects===
	'Soft' ~~object~~ allow the vehicle to pass through but offer some resistance.		'Soft' objects allow the vehicle to pass through but offer some resistance.

	The following options are supported:		The following options are supported:

PiBoSo: /* SOFT OBJECTS */

2020-12-28T14:58:42Z

SOFT OBJECTS

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	Note: having a single object ( eg: TRKASPH ) or 10.000 ( eg: TRKASPH0000, TRKASPH0001, TRKASPH0002, TRKASPH0003, ... ) is exactly the same, performance-wise.		Note: having a single object ( eg: TRKASPH ) or 10.000 ( eg: TRKASPH0000, TRKASPH0001, TRKASPH0002, TRKASPH0003, ... ) is exactly the same, performance-wise.

	===~~SOFT OBJECTS~~===		===Soft Objects===
	'Soft' object allow the vehicle to pass through but offer some resistance.		'Soft' object allow the vehicle to pass through but offer some resistance.

PiBoSo: /* Naming */

2020-12-28T13:13:31Z

Naming

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	Note: having a single object ( eg: TRKASPH ) or 10.000 ( eg: TRKASPH0000, TRKASPH0001, TRKASPH0002, TRKASPH0003, ... ) is exactly the same, performance-wise.		Note: having a single object ( eg: TRKASPH ) or 10.000 ( eg: TRKASPH0000, TRKASPH0001, TRKASPH0002, TRKASPH0003, ... ) is exactly the same, performance-wise.

			===SOFT OBJECTS===
			'Soft' object allow the vehicle to pass through but offer some resistance.

			The following options are supported:

			*'''SOFTHAYB''' : Soft haybales
			*'''SOFTBHAYB''' : Same but offers less resistance
			*'''SOFTCHAYB''' : Even less resistance
			*'''SOFTPLAS''' : Soft plastic, eg. cones
			*'''SOFTBPLAS'''
			*'''SOFTCPLAS'''

			Soft objects must all be separate, individual objects. This is because the physics calculates a bounding box around the mesh.
			For best accuracy, the pivot should be aligned with the object axis.

	==Textures==		==Textures==

PiBoSo: /* Shading */

2020-12-08T22:19:32Z

Shading

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	The same constant shading can be achieved also using the '''CONSTS_''' string in the name that, unlike "TREE", works for movable models, too ( eg. the background ).		The same constant shading can be achieved also using the '''CONSTS_''' string in the name that, unlike "TREE", works for movable models, too ( eg. the background ).

	To disable shading, '''NOLIGHTING''' must be added to the name.		To disable shading, '''NOLIGHTING''' must be added to the texture name.

	===Tyre Mark Overlay===		===Tyre Mark Overlay===

PiBoSo: /* Shading */

2020-12-08T22:11:50Z

Shading

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	Trees leafs should have the '''TREE''' string inside the name (eg: CK_TREE.TGA); this will give the leaves less harsh shading and appear more natural.		Trees leafs should have the '''TREE''' string inside the name (eg: CK_TREE.TGA); this will give the leaves less harsh shading and appear more natural.

	The same constant shading can be achieved also using the '''CONSTS_''' string in the name that, unlike "TREE", ~~work~~ for movable models ( eg. the background ).		The same constant shading can be achieved also using the '''CONSTS_''' string in the name that, unlike "TREE", works for movable models, too ( eg. the background ).

	To disable shading, '''NOLIGHTING''' must be added to the name.		To disable shading, '''NOLIGHTING''' must be added to the name.

PiBoSo: /* Textures */

2020-12-08T22:11:03Z

Textures

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	Alpha channels with only 2 values (0 and 255) are automatically treated as color-key. It's also possible to force it using the prefix '''CK_''' in the texture name (eg: CK_TREE.TGA)		Alpha channels with only 2 values (0 and 255) are automatically treated as color-key. It's also possible to force it using the prefix '''CK_''' in the texture name (eg: CK_TREE.TGA)

			===Shading===
	Trees leafs should have the '''TREE''' string inside the name (eg: CK_TREE.TGA); this will give the leaves less harsh shading and appear more natural.		Trees leafs should have the '''TREE''' string inside the name (eg: CK_TREE.TGA); this will give the leaves less harsh shading and appear more natural.

			The same constant shading can be achieved also using the '''CONSTS_''' string in the name that, unlike "TREE", work for movable models ( eg. the background ).

			To disable shading, '''NOLIGHTING''' must be added to the name.

	===Tyre Mark Overlay===		===Tyre Mark Overlay===

PiBoSo: /* Tyre Mark Overlay */

2020-10-27T19:12:35Z

Tyre Mark Overlay

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	If using [[FBX2EDF]], the second UV channel must be named the same as the overlay texture. For instance in Blender:		If using [[FBX2EDF]], the second UV channel must be named the same as the overlay texture. For instance in Blender:

	[[File:blender_uv_channels.jpg]]		[[File:blender_uv_channels.jpg]]

PiBoSo: /* Reflections */

2020-09-14T11:30:15Z

Reflections

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	envmap_add = 1		envmap_add = 1
	to enable "add" reflection.		to enable "add" reflection.
			"Add" reflections are useful for more natural, non-metallic fresnel reflections (for example, plastic or painted surfaces).

PiBoSo: /* Textures */

2020-05-06T15:26:08Z

Textures

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	Every texture must have '''power of 2''' (eg:''' 256, 512, 1024, 2048''') dimensions. They can be rectangular (eg: 32x128)		Every texture must have '''power of 2''' (eg:''' 256, 512, 1024, 2048''') dimensions. They can be rectangular (eg: 32x128)

	Textures with only 2 ~~alpha~~ values (0 and 255) are automatically treated as color-key. It's possible to force it using the prefix '''CK_''' in the texture name (eg: CK_TREE.TGA)		===Transparent Textures===
			Textures with alpha channels will appear transparent.
			Alpha channels with only 2 values (0 and 255) are automatically treated as color-key. It's also possible to force it using the prefix '''CK_''' in the texture name (eg: CK_TREE.TGA)

	Trees leafs ~~must~~ have the '''TREE''' string inside the name (eg: CK_TREE.TGA)		Trees leafs should have the '''TREE''' string inside the name (eg: CK_TREE.TGA); this will give the leaves less harsh shading and appear more natural.

	~~'''~~For tyre marks, a second texture can be defined using Opacity channel and a secondary UV mapping.~~'''~~ Textures ~~with~~ alpha channel will be drawn with ~~alpha~~ blending, while ones ~~without~~ alpha channel will be drawn with ~~multiply~~ blending.		===Tyre Mark Overlay===
			For tyre marks, a second texture can be defined using Opacity channel (in Blender: Alpha) and a secondary UV mapping.
			Textures without an alpha channel will be drawn with multiply blending (good for tyre marks and baked AO), while ones with an alpha channel will be drawn with alpha blending.

	~~'''For rain puddles (track reflections) a third texture can~~ be ~~set in~~ the ~~Glossiness or Specular Level channel, and a secondary UV mapping~~.~~''' The alpha channel is used to define puddles on wet surfaces (asphalt and concrete)~~.		If using [[FBX2EDF]], the second UV channel must be named the same as the overlay texture. For instance in Blender:
			[[File:blender_uv_channels.jpg]]

			===Wet Track Reflections===
			For rain puddles (track reflections) a third texture can be set in the Specular channel, and a secondary UV mapping. The alpha channel is used to define puddles on wet surfaces (asphalt and concrete).

			===FLG files===
	It is possible to change texture parameters creating a text file with the same name of the texture and extension FLG ( and placed in the same directory ).		It is possible to change texture parameters creating a text file with the same name of the texture and extension FLG ( and placed in the same directory ).

	Available flags:		Available flags:

	*'''clampu = 1~~''' :~~ disables repetitions along U direction		clampu = 1 ; disables repetitions along U direction
	*'''clampv = 1~~''' :~~ disables repetitions along V direction		clampv = 1 ; disables repetitions along V direction
	*'''nocompress = 1~~''' :~~ the texture will not be compressed at load time ( use it WISELY )		nocompress = 1 ; the texture will not be compressed at load time ( use it WISELY )

	==Shaders==		==Shaders==