LFS Editor/Guides/Optimisations - Revision history

Flame CZE at 10:41, 14 February 2026

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Flame CZE at 08:51, 30 December 2024

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Flame CZE: use references template

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use references template

MandulAA: +wheels: inside covered/open wheel

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+wheels: inside covered/open wheel

Flame CZE at 21:40, 7 February 2024

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Flame CZE at 20:26, 2 February 2024

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MandulAA at 17:27, 29 January 2024

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MandulAA: +tex. page combination more words

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+tex. page combination more words

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 * Combine multiple textures of the same subobject onto a single [[../../Modeller/Texture Page Mode|texture page]] for efficiency. For example, if you have 11 textures with a resolution of 128x128 each, that are all used on the steering wheel object, you could combine them into a single 512x512 texture with a room for 5 more. However, do not combine all the existing textures on a single page, as it brings no benefit, just huge texture sizes.
 * Optimize wheel objects by sharing textures between multiple alpha [[../../Modeller/Texture Cutout Mode|cutouts]] to reduce texture switching.
-* For cars with covered wheels, make sure to use {{old button|inside covered}} for option {{old button|Visibility|#ffffa1}} (in the {{old button|Wheel Object|#a1ffa1}} section). For open wheel cars, use {{old button|open wheel}}. One unusual exception is the LX cars that have front wheels open and rear wheels covered.{{ref|2}}
+* For cars with covered wheels, make sure to use {{old button|inside covered}} for option {{old button|Visibility|lightyellow}} (in the {{old button|Wheel Object|palegreen}} section). For open wheel cars, use {{old button|open wheel}}. One unusual exception is the LX cars that have front wheels open and rear wheels covered.{{ref|2}}
-* For closed cockpit cars, set option {{old button|Concealed driver}} to {{old button|YES}} (in the {{old button|Steering / Driver|#a1ffa1}} section).{{ref|1}}
+* For closed cockpit cars, set option {{old button|Concealed driver}} to {{old button|YES}} (in the {{old button|Steering / Driver|palegreen}} section).{{ref|1}}
 * Convert the hub object into the spoke object to reduce moving subobjects.
 * Eliminate the use of Tree Edge Alpha (TEA) [[../../Modeller/Texture Cutout Mode|cutouts]] for vehicles, as it is not officially supported and adds unnecessary materials.

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 * Combine multiple textures of the same subobject onto a single [[../../Modeller/Texture Page Mode|texture page]] for efficiency. For example, if you have 11 textures with a resolution of 128x128 each, that are all used on the steering wheel object, you could combine them into a single 512x512 texture with a room for 5 more. However, do not combine all the existing textures on a single page, as it brings no benefit, just huge texture sizes.
 * Optimize wheel objects by sharing textures between multiple alpha [[../../Modeller/Texture Cutout Mode|cutouts]] to reduce texture switching.
-* For cars with covered wheels, make sure to use {{old button|inside covered}} for option {{old button|Visibility|#ffffa1}} (in the {{old button|Wheel Object|#a1ffa1}} section). For open wheel cars, use {{old button|open wheel}}. One unusual exception is the LX cars that have front wheels open and rear wheels covered.
+* For cars with covered wheels, make sure to use {{old button|inside covered}} for option {{old button|Visibility|#ffffa1}} (in the {{old button|Wheel Object|#a1ffa1}} section). For open wheel cars, use {{old button|open wheel}}. One unusual exception is the LX cars that have front wheels open and rear wheels covered.{{ref|2}}
-* For closed cockpit cars, set option {{old button|Concealed driver}} to {{old button|YES}} (in the {{old button|Steering / Driver|#a1ffa1}} section).
+* For closed cockpit cars, set option {{old button|Concealed driver}} to {{old button|YES}} (in the {{old button|Steering / Driver|#a1ffa1}} section).{{ref|1}}
 * Convert the hub object into the spoke object to reduce moving subobjects.
 * Eliminate the use of Tree Edge Alpha (TEA) [[../../Modeller/Texture Cutout Mode|cutouts]] for vehicles, as it is not officially supported and adds unnecessary materials.
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 == References ==
-* [https://www.lfs.net/forum/post/2075672#post2075672 Scawen's optimization tips for the N.400S GT4 vehicle mod (21 Jan 2024, LFS Forum)]
-* [https://www.lfs.net/forum/post/2086729#post2086729 Scawen's suggestions for the POSCHER CAYNAM 718 vehicle mod, about the "Inside covered" option for wheels (3 Apr 2024, LFS Forum)]
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 * Combine multiple textures of the same subobject onto a single [[../../Modeller/Texture Page Mode|texture page]] for efficiency. For example, if you have 11 textures with a resolution of 128x128 each, that are all used on the steering wheel object, you could combine them into a single 512x512 texture with a room for 5 more. However, do not combine all the existing textures on a single page, as it brings no benefit, just huge texture sizes.
 * Optimize wheel objects by sharing textures between multiple alpha [[../../Modeller/Texture Cutout Mode|cutouts]] to reduce texture switching.
-* For closed cockpit cars, set "Concealed driver" to YES.
+* For cars with covered wheels, make sure to use {{old button|inside covered}} for option {{old button|Visibility|#ffffa1}} (in the {{old button|Wheel Object|#a1ffa1}} section). For open wheel cars, use {{old button|open wheel}}. One unusual exception is the LX cars that have front wheels open and rear wheels covered.
 * Convert the hub object into the spoke object to reduce moving subobjects.
 * Eliminate the use of Tree Edge Alpha (TEA) [[../../Modeller/Texture Cutout Mode|cutouts]] for vehicles, as it is not officially supported and adds unnecessary materials.
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 == References ==
 * [https://www.lfs.net/forum/post/2075672#post2075672 Scawen's optimization tips for the N.400S GT4 vehicle mod (21 Jan 2024, LFS Forum)]
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 There are several '''optimisations''' that should be done to a vehicle mod in order to improve in-game performance. This can have a significant impact on framerate, especially in a full grid of 40 cars on track.
-* Use fewer triangles / points on the model where possible. You can achieve good looking results even with a less detailed model than the hard limit of 65536 triangles.
+* Use fewer triangles / points on the model where possible. You can achieve good looking results even with a less detailed model than the hard limit of 65536 triangles for LOD1 and 8192 for LOD2. For LOD2 the recommended target is around 1000 triangles.
 * Combine multiple textures of the same subobject onto a single [[../../Modeller/Texture Page Mode|texture page]] for efficiency. For example, if you have 11 textures with a resolution of 128x128 each, that are all used on the steering wheel object, you could combine them into a single 512x512 texture with a room for 5 more. However, do not combine all the existing textures on a single page, as it brings no benefit, just huge texture sizes.
 * Optimize wheel objects by sharing textures between multiple alpha [[../../Modeller/Texture Cutout Mode|cutouts]] to reduce texture switching.