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Killjaeden
Joined: 03 Sep 2006
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 Posted: Sat, 4. Jun 11, 17:06 Post subject: [Guide] a few hints about performance of models |
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This is a guide dealing with various aspects in Modelling for X3, concerning the impact on ingame-performance (fps and loading-time)
featuring:
Smoothing Groups
Multimaterials
LODs
as always, comments and feedback appreciated. Link down or questions ? drop a note in this thread.
€dit:
How to check if my model is bloated
-Open the .bod of your model with notepad
-Crtl+F "body" you'll get right to the start of the body which is also the end of the texture block.
-Check the number behind the last MATERIAL6 entry. If that is higher then your texturecount you originally used then it is bloated.
€dit2:
Addition to Guide
UVW-splits/seams on Smooth surfaces also break the model up like different smoothing groups in X3.
If you import a ship from a bod it seems that all the UVW get broken up into single triangles.
So if you do import a model, you have to repair that first, or the model won't look rounded.
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Tutorial Custom Turrets; Guide advice on placing turrets; Guide Performance of Models
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Litcube
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Killjaeden
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| Posted: Wed, 26. Oct 11, 14:35 Post subject: |
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Oh and one thing that was just recently noticed:
UVW-Seams on Smooth surfaces also break the model up like different smoothing groups in X3.
If you import a ship from a bod it seems that all the UVW get broken up into single triangles. So if you do, you have to repair that first, or the model won't look rounded.
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quantum36
Joined: 21 Aug 2012
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| Posted: Wed, 22. Aug 12, 00:02 Post subject: |
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the download links for the guide don't work. Can someone please reupload.
thanks
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Killjaeden
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| Posted: Thu, 23. Aug 12, 03:10 Post subject: |
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reupped
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quantum36
Joined: 21 Aug 2012
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| Posted: Thu, 23. Aug 12, 07:06 Post subject: |
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THanks!!!!!!!
This is good information 
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dertien
Joined: 22 Feb 2005
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| Posted: Sat, 25. Aug 12, 16:35 Post subject: |
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Very helpful, thanks
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bluenog143
Joined: 26 Oct 2011
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| Posted: Sat, 25. Aug 12, 16:41 Post subject: |
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I haven't really done any modeling but this info is too good to not download, thanks!
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