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[[image:LFS Editor welcome screen.jpg|thumb|Entry screen]]
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{{Infobox LFS Editor}}
  
== Downloading ==
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[[Image:LFS vehicle editor showcase.jpg|thumb|[[RB4 GT]] in LFS Editor]]
  
The LFS Editor can be downloaded from the official [https://www.lfs.net/downloads Downloads page] - in the "Additional Downloads - Vehicle editor" section.
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{{Shared repository category|LFS Editor screenshots}}
  
== First start ==
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The Live for Speed Vehicle Editor (abbreviated as '''LFS Editor''') is an official tool used to create custom [[Vehicle Mods|vehicle mods]] for LFS.
  
Once you have the editor installed, the LFS Editor can be started by clicking the LFS_EDITOR icon in the editor installation folder.
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== Getting started ==
  
The LFS editor consists of two distinct modes - a Vehicle editor and a Modeller, which can be switched between seamlessly in the editor itself. Additionally, in [[LFS Editor Options|Options]] you can set screen settings, modify the driver options or adjust the interface.
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* [[/Installation|Installation]]
  
== Unlocking ==
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== Reference manual ==
  
To unlock the editor, you need to be registered on the [https://www.lfs.net official website] and you must own an S3 license. If you do not have an S3 license yet, you can buy it on the [https://www.lfs.net/licenseselect official shop page].
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To get familiar with the LFS Editor features, you can check the following reference manual pages:
  
== Getting started ==
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* [[/User Interface|User Interface]]
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* [[/Vehicle Editor|Vehicle Editor]]
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* [[/Modeller|Modeller]]
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* [[/Options|Options]]
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* [[/Keys|Keyboard Shortcuts]]
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== Frequently asked questions ==
  
To get started, you can check reference manual pages for both modes:
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If you are facing a problem with the LFS Editor or you have a question but don't know where to look, check if your question has already been answered:
  
* [[Vehicle Editor]]
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* [[/FAQ|Troubleshooting & FAQ]]
* [[Modeller]]
 
  
There are also guides for various features in the editor:
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== Guides ==
  
* [[LFS Editor Guides]]
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There are guides for various features of the LFS Editor:
  
In addition, there are also video tutorials that can help you:
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{{LFS Editor Guides}}
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{{Vehicle mods video tutorials}}
  
# [https://youtu.be/9EPWaGraQfs LFS Mods Introduction] (11:49)
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[[Category:Vehicle Mods]]
# [https://youtu.be/05y8apUWyVs LFS Modeller Overview] (3:30)
 
# [https://youtu.be/As_aPoU2Qr4 View Controls Overview] (3:40)
 
# [https://youtu.be/vDSn_XkyGGM Updating a mod with a new version] (4:06)
 
# [https://youtu.be/eegTP5mo8Zk Building the Brickmobile: Part 1 - Model] (11:58)
 
# [https://youtu.be/Rf6HK_niFjo Exporting from Blender to LFS Editor] (3:01)
 
# [https://youtu.be/_HIrlxJMWnI Building the Brickmobile: Part 2 - Texturing] (9:24)
 
# [https://youtu.be/c9Pi0aYbA0c Building the Brickmobile: Part 3 - First Drive] (5:07)
 
# [https://youtu.be/JPbMCfZ8VmU LFS Steering Animation Editor] (12:09)
 
# [https://youtu.be/DAyiQbhvbYM Building the Brickmobile: Part 4 - Level of detail (LOD) meshes] (5:43)
 
# [https://youtu.be/l0iiQOk_1Os Building the Brickmobile: Part 5 - Masses and object positions] (5:22)
 

Latest revision as of 23:06, 6 February 2024

LFS Editor
Vehicle Mods
RB4 GT in LFS Editor
Gallery icon.png

Shared repository has media related to LFS Editor screenshots.

The Live for Speed Vehicle Editor (abbreviated as LFS Editor) is an official tool used to create custom vehicle mods for LFS.

Getting started

Reference manual

To get familiar with the LFS Editor features, you can check the following reference manual pages:

Frequently asked questions

If you are facing a problem with the LFS Editor or you have a question but don't know where to look, check if your question has already been answered:

Guides

There are guides for various features of the LFS Editor:

Official tutorials

by Scawen

LFS Vehicle Editor Tutorials

  1. LFS Mods Introduction (11:49)
  2. LFS Modeller Overview (3:30)
  3. View Controls Overview (3:40)
  4. Updating a mod with a new version (4:06)
  5. Building the Brickmobile: Part 1 - Model (11:58)
  6. Exporting from Blender to LFS Editor (3:01)
  7. Building the Brickmobile: Part 2 - Texturing (9:24)
  8. Building the Brickmobile: Part 3 - First Drive (5:07)
  9. LFS Steering Animation Editor (12:09)
  10. Building the Brickmobile: Part 4 - Level of detail (LOD) meshes (5:43)
  11. Building the Brickmobile: Part 5 - Masses and object positions (5:22)
  12. Bike Steering & Suspension (13:19)
  13. Wheel rims in the LFS Editor (10:00)

Community-made tutorials

by Jake_Blasted

LFS Tutorial Playlist

  1. LFS Editor HOW-TO guide 1 (47:26)
    • 0:00 - Editor basics
    • 0:21 - Editor controls
    • 1:07 - Screen options
    • 6:11 - Sub-objects
    • 15:02 - Triangles
    • 28:21 - Triangle groups
    • 31:06 - Texturing groups and alphas
    • 36:00 - Points
    • 43:29 - Build
    • 44:55 - Auto-mirroring and deleting points
  2. Texturing & Clock Mapping (6:19)
  3. Custom Configurations (3:27)
  4. Suspension Types & Suspension Tuning (19:41)
  5. Aerodynamics (12:47)
  6. Driver & Dash Adjustment (3:55)