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As of Live for Speed version 0.6W43 Vehicle Mods support has been added.
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[[Image:LFS mods web browser.jpg|thumb|Vehicle mods browser available at [https://www.lfs.net/files/vehmods lfs.net/files/vehmods]]]
  
This page currently is a place holder / new chapter for documentation on this subject. It will probably be a work in progress for a bit.
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As of Live for Speed version 0.7A, vehicle mods support has been added. The mods system is available for all S3 license holders. There is an integrated mod submission system on the [https://www.lfs.net official website], where people can submit their mods to be used by other people online. When you enter a server with mods, they are automatically downloaded to your computer like [[Skin Tutorial|skins]].
  
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You can browse all available mods on the LFS website by going to the [https://www.lfs.net/files Files section] - [https://www.lfs.net/files/vehmods Vehicle Mods page]. You can view the technical specifications, description and screenshots of each mod, give it a rating or leave feedback in a comment.
  
== Contents ==
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There is also an integrated mods browser in LFS itself, which can be shown by going to the lobby screen and clicking the {{button|Mods}} button. The same button is also located at the bottom right of the [[Game_modes#Game_Lobby_Screen|Cars screen]].
#[[LFS Editor]]
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#*[[Vehicle Editor]]
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== LFS Editor ==
#*[[Modeller]]
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#*[[LFS Editor Keys|Keys]]
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[[Image:LFS vehicle editor showcase.jpg|thumb|LFS Vehicle Editor]]
#*[[LFS Editor FAQ|Troubleshooting & FAQ]]
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#*[[LFS Editor Guides|Guides]]
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Mods are edited in a dedicated program called [[LFS Editor]], which consists of a [[Vehicle Editor|vehicle editor]] and a [[Modeller|modeller]]. To make a mod, you can build a model (3D mesh) directly in the [[Modeller|LFS modeller]] or start by importing one from another program, e.g. [https://www.blender.org/ Blender], then make adjustments and apply texture maps within the [[Modeller|LFS modeller]]. To create a driveable vehicle with your model, you could either start from scratch with a new vehicle or choose an existing car as a starting point. Adjust wheel positions, mass, suspension, engine and so on. Test the mod in your public version of LFS then export and upload it to the [https://www.lfs.net/files/vehmods/submit/create LFS website]. Reviewers will check that it follows the rules and publish / reject / request changes. When published, the mod can be downloaded in LFS and used online.
#[[Vehicle Mod Licenses]]
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== Useful links ==
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* [https://www.lfs.net/files/vehmods Vehicle mods browser]
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* [https://www.lfs.net/files/vehmods/regulations Vehicle mod submission guidelines]
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* [https://www.lfs.net/forum/499 Vehicle mods - Work in progress subforum]
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* [https://www.lfs.net/forum/502 Vehicle Mod Discussions subforum]
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== Where to go next? ==
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If you want to learn more about the vehicle mods system, you can follow the links below:
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Revision as of 13:41, 16 December 2021

Vehicle mods browser available at lfs.net/files/vehmods

As of Live for Speed version 0.7A, vehicle mods support has been added. The mods system is available for all S3 license holders. There is an integrated mod submission system on the official website, where people can submit their mods to be used by other people online. When you enter a server with mods, they are automatically downloaded to your computer like skins.

You can browse all available mods on the LFS website by going to the Files section - Vehicle Mods page. You can view the technical specifications, description and screenshots of each mod, give it a rating or leave feedback in a comment.

There is also an integrated mods browser in LFS itself, which can be shown by going to the lobby screen and clicking the Mods button. The same button is also located at the bottom right of the Cars screen.

LFS Editor

LFS Vehicle Editor

Mods are edited in a dedicated program called LFS Editor, which consists of a vehicle editor and a modeller. To make a mod, you can build a model (3D mesh) directly in the LFS modeller or start by importing one from another program, e.g. Blender, then make adjustments and apply texture maps within the LFS modeller. To create a driveable vehicle with your model, you could either start from scratch with a new vehicle or choose an existing car as a starting point. Adjust wheel positions, mass, suspension, engine and so on. Test the mod in your public version of LFS then export and upload it to the LFS website. Reviewers will check that it follows the rules and publish / reject / request changes. When published, the mod can be downloaded in LFS and used online.

Useful links

Where to go next?

If you want to learn more about the vehicle mods system, you can follow the links below:


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