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Hi,

 

as I'm frequently asked on what the next Modding Tools will be about etc., here is a quick&dirty preview of past, present and future features.

 

Of course, some of this info is not guaranteed in any kind, and depends hugely from modders' needs - and my spare time.

Here we go :

 

Version 1.10

Release date : july,16th - Celebrating 2 years of TDU Patch 1.66A

• New wizard : vehicle manager
  - many bug fixes in DB and BNK management
  - mod installer
  - manufacturer, model, version switcher
  - dealer and V-RENT handler
  - tuner management : ability to change tuning brand and location
  - wheel drive changing (FWD / AWD / RWD)
  
• File Browser can be set to use a particular folder when replacing files (new setting)
  
• Progress bar while running patch
  
• New patch instructions and variables
  
• TDU Mod And Play! redistributable now complies with new modding rules. More news soon with 2CVSUPERGT
  

 

Version 1.11

Because of yellow facts, without having got agreement from staff here, this version is not uploaded/linked to TDU:C.

Release date : september

 

• Vehicle manager follow-ups
  
• Data
  - all available cameras and IK sets added (some are not guaranteed to work, though)
  
• Vehicle manager follow-ups
  - datasheet facts
  - gearbox type changing > ok, only changes driver animation and switching sound. Semi-auto setting is for fun only and will be removed in later version if no change is noticed.
  - engine location setting > ok, only changes engine sound source
  - ride height setting (front/rear) > may change maximum speed and cornering. So there will be value restrictions.
  - suspension height and rate (front/rear) > testing finished. Looks like to have same impact as ride height.
  - supercharger type > ok, only enables/disables turbo effect
  - (max RPM tweaking) > ok, does not change performance - mainly lowers car performance if wrong setting :)
  - (gearbox ratio / gear count tweaks) > Car behaviour changed but global performance is still the same (maximum speed cannot be changed)
  - enhancing existing features
  - ability to also change Camera and IK
  
• Names and CarColor Editors are now obsolete and will be removed (use Vehicle Manager instead)
  
• See change log : http://tdumodshop.forumactif.net/tools-f13/tdu-modding-tools-modder-edition-t55-60.htm#2068
  

 

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Version 1.14

Release date : 4th April, 2010

• Vehicle manager follow-ups
  - datasheet facts : speed limiter setting. Putting higher value than default will get you kicked from online (till next attempt) > so setting it lower is only allowed.
  - no physics change impacting vehicle behaviour (only camera, sound settings...).
  
• See change log : http://tdumodshop.forumactif.net/tools-f13/tdu-modding-tools-modder-edition-t55-150.htm#4329
  

 

Version 1.15

• Bug fixes
  
• Vehicle Manager :
  - new ops in exterior color management (change order / rename / copy-paste)
  - additional (safe) physics parameters (settings not defined yet) > reported to 1.16.
  - Advanced camera settings : ability to change cockpit cam positions.
  
• Patch Editor improvements
  - generate it, test it
  - customize your mod picture
  - customize installer name
  - ...
  
• New database tool
  - ability to display database contents
  - automatic data export to make patching easier > reported to 1.16.
  - integrity check feature
  - repair feature
  
• Stunning new feature :drool:
  - TrackPack module
  - Hint: if you don't know how to use TDU's track editor, I advise you to train now :D
  

 

Current version: 1.16

Release date : 02-06-2011

See changelog @ Test Drive Unlimited: Central - View Single Post - Djey : TDU Modding Tools [1.16] + Extras

 

 

End of transmission - new features won't be added likely as TDU2 comes. Thanks.