Test Drive Unlimited World Editor V0.04

[jacek383]

We need bridge to the island ;)

[CLR-GTR]

Here's an odd issue.... when importing a section of land it doesn't show up the way it shows up in-game. Take a look below, showing Section 2-2-6-6:

 

 

Notice the orientation... ok perhaps not thát much of a big deal that it doesn't point 3ds north, the dimensions are a bigger issue anyway. With the unitsetup I have atm every section is like 7,68 by 7,68 meters.

 

What's odd is that it basically mirrors the segment though. At importing I do see a YZ-flip option, but that basically rotates it into a ''standing'' section of land instead of laying down.

 

BTW that is NOT section 4-4-0-4.... I failed finding it back on the map despite having turned it into a massive X of dozens of meters tall :lol:

[BeSweeet]

We need bridge to the island ;)

 

And maybe a bridge to that generic runway area to the north of the main island?

[Speeder]

I think I messed too much with the coordinate system and left it mirrored without noticing it... :lol:

Anyway this is fixed. The dimensions are the correct one (it matches with the world object), even if it might be a little bit large on some editor. :p

 

You should use -pos launch option to provide debug text about sector position (xyz and sector name). :)

 

The 3DD does provide information about quads height (not sure about the size to be honest, but it does look like squared tiles), currently it can export with a cheap method (it still need to be tested) but I hope i'll be able to use a decent way to calculate those values. :D

 

For those asking for a visual way to understand areas, here is how it works (screenshot from the official editor :p):

 

(first sector is always at the top left, and it works the same way the area do)

 

 

Version 0.02 Download: tduworldeditor-02

 

Changelog (V0.02)

*Fixed Mirrored Heightmap issue

*Added 3DD support to display the whole heightmap (EXPERIMENTAL)

[CLR-GTR]

Right, so I found 4-4-0-4 (couldn't tell you ingame because somehow I no longer saw anybody). Here's what happened:

 

 

It just rotated the sector like 45 degrees. :lol:

[Gonzal0ox]

In the future this program or other project can import maps from other game? Like Map from The Crew + Ibiza Tdu2

I Know is a lot of work but is possible? or traffic does not support other road?

[Tob-Racer]

We have already mention that above. It may be possible but at the moment we can't expect anything in the next 6 months. Just wait and see. ;)

[Speeder]

Right, so I found 4-4-0-4 (couldn't tell you ingame because somehow I no longer saw anybody). Here's what happened:

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It just rotated the sector like 45 degrees. :lol:

 

Did you import that sector with the latest version? :)

[TIMELESS]

Right, so I found 4-4-0-4 (couldn't tell you ingame because somehow I no longer saw anybody). Here's what happened:

 

http://i.imgur.com/67vmOAX.jpg

 

It just rotated the sector like 45 degrees. :lol:

 

Reminds me of inception :p

[Minime891]

No matter what you do to the mesh it never seems to change in game. And also with the latest version i have that rotate problem.

[Speeder]

Could you PM me your modified sector so that I can have a look? :D

 

It's either something with the sector being replaced, or something with the export/import.

[CLR-GTR]

Yep I also used the latest version, like Minime :)

[Speeder]

If you are using 3ds max, untick the 'Flip YZ axis' when importing/exporting, it should resolve the 45° flipping issue. :)

[Speeder]

Some progress on the objects and collision... :D

 

Terrain, world objects, havok collision mesh

 

Texturing is still missing (handmade section physics too but it shouldn't take too long), but after that done only the hardest part will be left (havok + object export :p).

[Speeder]

Havok Mesh in Editor, Havok Mesh Exported to TDU

 

Flying roads can only be a good start... :D

[Minime891]

If you are using 3ds max, untick the 'Flip YZ axis' when importing/exporting, it should resolve the 45° flipping issue. :)

 

Gave that a try and it didn't resolve the issue for me. :confused:

[Speeder]

Heh I've just noticed something a little bit... stupid. :D

 

3DS max .obj exporter adds 2 space between the values and the start of the line whereas Blender only adds one space.

As a result, 3DS max files were always using the X axis values instead of the height... :D (which explains that weird 45° error).

But you do need to untick that 'Flip YZ axis' option as well. :)

 

I'll correct that for the next update.

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I've almost finished the havok roads exporter (still need a quick method to compute the MOPP code I used to calculate manually). I've been testing with low poly mesh (= a plane) and it was working pretty well. :)

The only cons so far are the size limitation (I've been trying calculating everything but it's still missing something somewhere which make everything crash :p), the fact you can't swap collision files between sectors (there are probably some scale issues or axis values) and obviously you can't add more mesh to a file. As long as your road mesh isn't too complicated, it should be fine.

[TDUZoqqer]

Soo. No Nordschleife any soon? :sulk:

[Dux]

Lol :D

Epic :D

I want it too :D

[Speeder]

Soo. No Nordschleife any soon? :sulk:

 

Why not?

The visual mesh can be as big as you want. You'd just need to use a sector using a lot of Havok mesh. :D

[TDUZoqqer]

Oh, okay I see :D Nice! Would be a great project to put NS in TDU

[Speeder]

Test Drive Unlimited World Editor V0.03 (Work In Progress)

Changelog

*Fixed 3DSMax Export issue (heightmap being flipped)

*Added Havok Road collision support (import/export)

*Added Heightmap texture blending selection

*Added World Object import (raw geometry only)

 

Download V0.03

 

Nothing too exciting yet, unless you like making invisible roads. :D

World object export should come next with Havok mesh painting (= to modify the physic 'reaction' of the road) so that you guys will be able to start real stuff. :p

 

I'll probably upload some guide to explain the havok edition since it could be a little bit tricky.

Basically you need to name your new mesh the same name as the mesh you'd like to replace (both object and mesh if needed). You also need to respect the face and vertex count of the already existing mesh (you should get a warning message if anything's wrong about that).

Also when importing/exporting, you need to set the Forward axis as 'X Forward' and the upper axis as 'Y Up' (or something like that depending of your editor) otherwise the mesh position will be messed up. :D

[Tob-Racer]

So that means we can start cover the airport of invisible road ? :D

[TDUZoqqer]

Speeder, I heart you. Without being homo doe. Insane work!!

[Minime891]

Outstanding job is all i can think to say. :D