LFS Editor Test Patch 0.7B4 (now B12)
NOTE: OFFICIAL VERSION 0.7C IS NOW AVAILABLE
WARNING: THIS IS A TEST
Hello Racers,
Here is a new EDITOR test patch: 0.7B12
It is fully compatible with the existing editor and LFS. The changes are listed below.
Please back up or rename your LFS_EDITOR.exe so you can revert to it if necessary.
Changes from EDITOR 0.7B5 to 0.7B12:
Minor update - really just a test after merging LFS updates
Text entry system language support was improved in LFS
Better alignment of entry screen buttons
Smaller LFS logo on entry screen
Changes from EDITOR 0.7B4 to 0.7B5:
You can use the mouse to click where you want to type in dialog
Changes from EDITOR 0.7A2 to 0.7B4:
New selected text system:
If text dialog is initialised the text is shown as selected
Selected text will be replaced by the next character entered
Use left/right arrow or home/end if you want to edit the text
Right click slider initialises dialog with the current value
Use CTRL+A to select all text in the dialog (e.g. to delete)
NOTE: There is no partial selection - it's all or nothing
Modeller:
Triangles that span two cutouts are detected - message shows index
New button in tri mode "index" - select triangle by entering index
Faster generation of wireframe when you click the 'wire' button
FIX: Error "It doesn't matter what image is on the selected skin"
FIX: OBJ file import can now handle infinite or nan vertex values
Vehicle editor:
FIX: Engine sound names are now limited to ASCII character set
FIX: Animation names now limited to ASCII and the correct length
FIX: Confusing message when texture limit was slightly exceeded
INSTALLATION:
A FULL version of LFS_EDITOR 0.7A must already be installed
Extract the contents of this zip file to your LFS_EDITOR folder
Check that you see 0.7B12 at the bottom of the entry screen
DOWNLOAD:
EDITOR PATCH 0.7A TO 0.7B12 (If you already have 0.7A)
EDIT: Link removed - official version is now available (1.3 MB)
WARNING: THIS IS A TEST
Hello Racers,
Here is a new EDITOR test patch: 0.7B12
It is fully compatible with the existing editor and LFS. The changes are listed below.
Please back up or rename your LFS_EDITOR.exe so you can revert to it if necessary.
Changes from EDITOR 0.7B5 to 0.7B12:
Minor update - really just a test after merging LFS updates
Text entry system language support was improved in LFS
Better alignment of entry screen buttons
Smaller LFS logo on entry screen
Changes from EDITOR 0.7B4 to 0.7B5:
You can use the mouse to click where you want to type in dialog
Changes from EDITOR 0.7A2 to 0.7B4:
New selected text system:
If text dialog is initialised the text is shown as selected
Selected text will be replaced by the next character entered
Use left/right arrow or home/end if you want to edit the text
Right click slider initialises dialog with the current value
Use CTRL+A to select all text in the dialog (e.g. to delete)
NOTE: There is no partial selection - it's all or nothing
Modeller:
Triangles that span two cutouts are detected - message shows index
New button in tri mode "index" - select triangle by entering index
Faster generation of wireframe when you click the 'wire' button
FIX: Error "It doesn't matter what image is on the selected skin"
FIX: OBJ file import can now handle infinite or nan vertex values
Vehicle editor:
FIX: Engine sound names are now limited to ASCII character set
FIX: Animation names now limited to ASCII and the correct length
FIX: Confusing message when texture limit was slightly exceeded
INSTALLATION:
A FULL version of LFS_EDITOR 0.7A must already be installed
Extract the contents of this zip file to your LFS_EDITOR folder
Check that you see 0.7B12 at the bottom of the entry screen
DOWNLOAD:
EDITOR PATCH 0.7A TO 0.7B12 (If you already have 0.7A)
EDIT: Link removed - official version is now available (1.3 MB)
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Thanks for the report. I have heard of this bug from one other person, but I haven't seen it myself. If I do a quick test to save a MPR locally, it seems fine. Is it only in super-long replays? Was the replay saved on the server or client?
I'd like to see a replay that shows this bug to see if I can work out what the problem is. Preferably I'd like to use the smallest replay that has the bug, but if it has to be a massive one then that is OK too.
I'd like to see a replay that shows this bug to see if I can work out what the problem is. Preferably I'd like to use the smallest replay that has the bug, but if it has to be a massive one then that is OK too.
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Test Patch B2 (now B3)
Test Patch B2 has a new feature to download mods while you are joining a host.
This process is cleaner and more efficient than getting them after you have connected.
Hosters, please switch your hosts to B2 when convenient. It's fully compatible.
Racers, please use B2 if you don't have a reason to stick with version B.
Thanks for the testing!
List of changes and download: https://www.lfs.net/forum/thread/97772
This process is cleaner and more efficient than getting them after you have connected.
Hosters, please switch your hosts to B2 when convenient. It's fully compatible.
Racers, please use B2 if you don't have a reason to stick with version B.
Thanks for the testing!
List of changes and download: https://www.lfs.net/forum/thread/97772
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Reason : typo
Well... seeing as you are interested... it might be helpful for people to understand the thinking behind the patch, some info about how things actually go in the real world as opposed to some imagined perfect world where I can continue coding full time without any issue. And what the plans are as I see them.
Since version B was released, first I did some finishing work that week and put a little time into a special version that can really help with events such as the football (Soccar) event. As the ball can run on the host, it works so much better. It's a special server version that could be used for some special cases in future. Something I really wanted to do, even since before the first public version of mods. It's an interesting concept. The reason I even *do* this job, is so that I can follow interesting concepts and get them done!
Then I got Covid, and it was the kids half term. So not much done that week.
As you know, we have a public review system now, and it has been fairly common for people to submit mods from other games, usually by mistake (e.g. they got it from a supposedly legitimate website but the person who uploaded it there didn't actually make it). We can't host such mods, so it's important to have the wireframe view that helps people to examine the model and see if it has come from an illegitimate source.
I don't like the fact that there was a crash in the version. Even if rare... there's one reason that LFS doesn't crash much. It's not because it's 'old' or 'can run on a toaster' etc. It's because I always try to fix every crash, and respond when community members report one.
A couple of other bugs and issues were spotted in the football event so I did a quick fix for them. The shadow bug and the wall riding. Good to fix them. Then when fixed, why hold them back? You guys can have the fix too!
One important thing, for people with worse internet connections, is the ability to download mods while joining a host, instead of after you have joined. It was on my sheet for months, long before the first public test patch of the mods system was ever released. I actually did that in a day yesterday. It has been a little hard to get right back to work after Covid.
Although my Covid was classed as 'mild' I can tell you that for me it was a lot worse than a normal cold. I had some rough nights, weird aching muscles and all sorts of symptoms, separately and sequentially. For info I'm 50 years old and semi-fit meaning I run and ride bikes a bit and walk a few km nearly every day if I don't run or ride. I eat a healthy diet, do not smoke (for 10 years) and rarely drink (and if I do, it's one glass). I actually thought Covid would hit me less hard. As I work from home, I was not vaccinated. I got the Covid from Leo who brought it back from school. I'm not asking for sympathy, it was my choice. I have my reasons.
So the download mods thing was a real good day of work yesterday. I had been somewhat distracted by the war and programming seemed very confusing. It's hard to explain to a non-programmer, quite how hard programming can be and how organised you have to be and have a good short term memory and sometimes keep notes as you go. Even in this case, when I wasn't really doing something entirely new and inspirational, there's data collection, packet sending, list processing, and it's quite simply a lot more involved than you might imagine!
I want to call a stop to working on mods, as you know, with a solid version out there. So that's what this test patch is all about. A simple update that allows me to get on with the tyre physics. There are a lot more things I could do with mods but I want to stop, because when we get the new physics and graphics out, it'll be easier to work on things as I won't have to merge two separate versions.
Since version B was released, first I did some finishing work that week and put a little time into a special version that can really help with events such as the football (Soccar) event. As the ball can run on the host, it works so much better. It's a special server version that could be used for some special cases in future. Something I really wanted to do, even since before the first public version of mods. It's an interesting concept. The reason I even *do* this job, is so that I can follow interesting concepts and get them done!
Then I got Covid, and it was the kids half term. So not much done that week.
As you know, we have a public review system now, and it has been fairly common for people to submit mods from other games, usually by mistake (e.g. they got it from a supposedly legitimate website but the person who uploaded it there didn't actually make it). We can't host such mods, so it's important to have the wireframe view that helps people to examine the model and see if it has come from an illegitimate source.
I don't like the fact that there was a crash in the version. Even if rare... there's one reason that LFS doesn't crash much. It's not because it's 'old' or 'can run on a toaster' etc. It's because I always try to fix every crash, and respond when community members report one.
A couple of other bugs and issues were spotted in the football event so I did a quick fix for them. The shadow bug and the wall riding. Good to fix them. Then when fixed, why hold them back? You guys can have the fix too!
One important thing, for people with worse internet connections, is the ability to download mods while joining a host, instead of after you have joined. It was on my sheet for months, long before the first public test patch of the mods system was ever released. I actually did that in a day yesterday. It has been a little hard to get right back to work after Covid.
Although my Covid was classed as 'mild' I can tell you that for me it was a lot worse than a normal cold. I had some rough nights, weird aching muscles and all sorts of symptoms, separately and sequentially. For info I'm 50 years old and semi-fit meaning I run and ride bikes a bit and walk a few km nearly every day if I don't run or ride. I eat a healthy diet, do not smoke (for 10 years) and rarely drink (and if I do, it's one glass). I actually thought Covid would hit me less hard. As I work from home, I was not vaccinated. I got the Covid from Leo who brought it back from school. I'm not asking for sympathy, it was my choice. I have my reasons.
So the download mods thing was a real good day of work yesterday. I had been somewhat distracted by the war and programming seemed very confusing. It's hard to explain to a non-programmer, quite how hard programming can be and how organised you have to be and have a good short term memory and sometimes keep notes as you go. Even in this case, when I wasn't really doing something entirely new and inspirational, there's data collection, packet sending, list processing, and it's quite simply a lot more involved than you might imagine!
I want to call a stop to working on mods, as you know, with a solid version out there. So that's what this test patch is all about. A simple update that allows me to get on with the tyre physics. There are a lot more things I could do with mods but I want to stop, because when we get the new physics and graphics out, it'll be easier to work on things as I won't have to merge two separate versions.
Test Patch B2 (now B12)
NOTE: OFFICIAL VERSION 0.7C IS NOW AVAILABLE
WARNING: THIS IS A TEST
PLEASE TEST BEFORE YOU POST
Hello Racers,
Here is a new test patch: 0.7B12
The changes are listed below.
0.7B12 is COMPATIBLE with 0.7B
- You CAN connect online with 0.7B
- You CAN play replays from 0.7B
Please back up or rename your LFS.exe from 0.7B so you can revert to it if necessary.
Changes from 0.7B11 to 0.7B12:
Command /eventlist=no to disable list of events
Corrected opacity of background buttons in mods screen
Can receive one more text field to show beside "Sign up"
Updated translations - thank you translators!
Changes from 0.7B10 to 0.7B11:
Improved appearance of entry screen upcoming events list
Can use up / down / page up / page down / home / end keys
FIX: Mods screen flickered while downloading mod images
Changes from 0.7B8 to 0.7B10:
List of upcoming events is displayed on the entry screen
- click event name to visit the event page at lfs.net
- signup and live stream links are provided if relevant
- a "Join" button is also available if the host is running
Changes from 0.7B7 to 0.7B8:
Input language support:
Text dialog can now get wider if long string typed with IME open
FIX: Characters from click in code page were wrongly interpreted
FIX: Composition string disappeared if you clicked another window
FIX: Composition interpreted in wrong language if language changed
FIX: Composition text could change language of characters after it
Changes from 0.7B6 to 0.7B7:
LFS is no longer a "non-unicode program" which helps a few things:
You can type into LFS with any input language supported in LFS
- Latin 1 / Central European / Turkish / Baltic / Cyrillic / Greek
- Japanese / Traditional Chinese / Simplified Chinese / Korean
You can change the input language at any time and continue typing
To paste text from elsewhere you must select correct input language
NOTE: code pages are still used internally - change is text entry
Changes from 0.7B3 to 0.7B6:
New selected text system (for editors, but works in LFS):
If text dialog is initialised the text is shown as selected
Selected text will be replaced by the next character entered
Use left/right arrow or home/end if you want to edit the text
You can now use the mouse to click to position the text cursor
Right click slider initialises dialog with the current value
Use CTRL+A to select all text in the dialog (e.g. to delete)
NOTE: There is no partial selection - it's all or nothing
Misc:
More translations updated - thank you, translators
Maximum force feedback setting reduced to 100% (was 200%)
Force feedback adjustment keys (,/.) now move in steps of 1%
Some fixes for IME (Input Method Editors for East Asian languages)
FIX: Could not play MPR if server had been in game over 24.8 days
FIX: Error message using IME - "UpdateCandidates : No candidates"
Changes from 0.7B2 to 0.7B3:
A message shown for each mod downloaded while joining (like skins)
Removed message "You have the latest version" when selecting a mod
A few more lines on the mods screen can be translated
More translations updated - thanks to translators
Changes from 0.7B to 0.7B2:
Multiplayer:
Mods in use will be downloaded while you are joining a B2 host
Interface:
New option "wireframe" in garage viewer mode
More translation updates - thank you translators
SHIFT+F now toggles force display in garage (F is front view)
FIX: CTRL key reduced size of favourites stars in mods screen
FIX: Rating numbers from previous mod were shown on local test mod
Misc:
Objects with high CoG (e.g. football) retain shadow a bit higher
Reduced maximum lag to process a position packet to half a second
FIX: Wheels could penetrate vertical wall objects when wall riding
FIX: Rare crash if not yet loaded remote mod did pit damage repair
INSTALLATION:
A FULL version of LFS 0.7B must already be installed
To install the PATCH using the SELF EXTRACTING ARCHIVE:
1) Move or save the patch into your main LFS folder
2) Double click the patch to extract it to that folder
3) When you see "Confirm File Replace" select "Yes to All"
4) Now you can start LFS in the normal way
NOTE: You can see if the patch is correctly installed when you run
the program (LFS.exe). At the bottom of the entry screen: 0.7B12
DOWNLOAD:
PATCH 0.7B TO 0.7B12 (SELF EXTRACTING ARCHIVE) (If you already have 0.7B)
EDIT: Link removed, full version is now available (1.3 MB)
WARNING: THIS IS A TEST
PLEASE TEST BEFORE YOU POST
Hello Racers,
Here is a new test patch: 0.7B12
The changes are listed below.
0.7B12 is COMPATIBLE with 0.7B
- You CAN connect online with 0.7B
- You CAN play replays from 0.7B
Please back up or rename your LFS.exe from 0.7B so you can revert to it if necessary.
Changes from 0.7B11 to 0.7B12:
Command /eventlist=no to disable list of events
Corrected opacity of background buttons in mods screen
Can receive one more text field to show beside "Sign up"
Updated translations - thank you translators!
Changes from 0.7B10 to 0.7B11:
Improved appearance of entry screen upcoming events list
Can use up / down / page up / page down / home / end keys
FIX: Mods screen flickered while downloading mod images
Changes from 0.7B8 to 0.7B10:
List of upcoming events is displayed on the entry screen
- click event name to visit the event page at lfs.net
- signup and live stream links are provided if relevant
- a "Join" button is also available if the host is running
Changes from 0.7B7 to 0.7B8:
Input language support:
Text dialog can now get wider if long string typed with IME open
FIX: Characters from click in code page were wrongly interpreted
FIX: Composition string disappeared if you clicked another window
FIX: Composition interpreted in wrong language if language changed
FIX: Composition text could change language of characters after it
Changes from 0.7B6 to 0.7B7:
LFS is no longer a "non-unicode program" which helps a few things:
You can type into LFS with any input language supported in LFS
- Latin 1 / Central European / Turkish / Baltic / Cyrillic / Greek
- Japanese / Traditional Chinese / Simplified Chinese / Korean
You can change the input language at any time and continue typing
To paste text from elsewhere you must select correct input language
NOTE: code pages are still used internally - change is text entry
Changes from 0.7B3 to 0.7B6:
New selected text system (for editors, but works in LFS):
If text dialog is initialised the text is shown as selected
Selected text will be replaced by the next character entered
Use left/right arrow or home/end if you want to edit the text
You can now use the mouse to click to position the text cursor
Right click slider initialises dialog with the current value
Use CTRL+A to select all text in the dialog (e.g. to delete)
NOTE: There is no partial selection - it's all or nothing
Misc:
More translations updated - thank you, translators
Maximum force feedback setting reduced to 100% (was 200%)
Force feedback adjustment keys (,/.) now move in steps of 1%
Some fixes for IME (Input Method Editors for East Asian languages)
FIX: Could not play MPR if server had been in game over 24.8 days
FIX: Error message using IME - "UpdateCandidates : No candidates"
Changes from 0.7B2 to 0.7B3:
A message shown for each mod downloaded while joining (like skins)
Removed message "You have the latest version" when selecting a mod
A few more lines on the mods screen can be translated
More translations updated - thanks to translators
Changes from 0.7B to 0.7B2:
Multiplayer:
Mods in use will be downloaded while you are joining a B2 host
Interface:
New option "wireframe" in garage viewer mode
More translation updates - thank you translators
SHIFT+F now toggles force display in garage (F is front view)
FIX: CTRL key reduced size of favourites stars in mods screen
FIX: Rating numbers from previous mod were shown on local test mod
Misc:
Objects with high CoG (e.g. football) retain shadow a bit higher
Reduced maximum lag to process a position packet to half a second
FIX: Wheels could penetrate vertical wall objects when wall riding
FIX: Rare crash if not yet loaded remote mod did pit damage repair
INSTALLATION:
A FULL version of LFS 0.7B must already be installed
To install the PATCH using the SELF EXTRACTING ARCHIVE:
1) Move or save the patch into your main LFS folder
2) Double click the patch to extract it to that folder
3) When you see "Confirm File Replace" select "Yes to All"
4) Now you can start LFS in the normal way
NOTE: You can see if the patch is correctly installed when you run
the program (LFS.exe). At the bottom of the entry screen: 0.7B12
DOWNLOAD:
PATCH 0.7B TO 0.7B12 (SELF EXTRACTING ARCHIVE) (If you already have 0.7B)
EDIT: Link removed, full version is now available (1.3 MB)
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Thanks, but for some reason I can't open that rar file (though I can usually). Maybe try again with a zip or 7zip?
EDIT: By the way, I don't know what's in the file but the only thing I hope to test is the obj file that crashes the editor. Because crashes should never happen.
EDIT: By the way, I don't know what's in the file but the only thing I hope to test is the obj file that crashes the editor. Because crashes should never happen.
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Test Patch A13
EV battery light now comes on when charge is less than 5%
EV dashboard is now blank when the car is switched off (I key)
FIX: Clutch temperature no longer displayed for electric vehicles
FIX: Power-weight ratio display wrong for EV with power restriction
https://www.lfs.net/forum/thread/97038
EV battery light now comes on when charge is less than 5%
EV dashboard is now blank when the car is switched off (I key)
FIX: Clutch temperature no longer displayed for electric vehicles
FIX: Power-weight ratio display wrong for EV with power restriction
https://www.lfs.net/forum/thread/97038
I think the only thing that could help at this point is the name of the mod, in case that was responsible.
Hangs that eventually recover are most likely something to do with memory access, maybe the RAM has been getting full and it was swapped to disc, so took some time to recover when that memory had to be accessed again. Or any number of hangs due to accessing the hard drive, that LFS can't really control. This case would be most likely if you had been on a server for a long time. Though I don't remember hearing much about long hangs. Also it's more likely if you have a HDD rather than an SSD and that HDD is getting full or your haven't defragged it recently. Though I know some computers simply do hang quite a bit. My main computer doesn't hang much at all, although it is old, but a budget laptop we have frequently hangs for a long time while performing the simplest of operations.
Thank you for the info.
In fact this is the same one reported by VladM above, so that was fixed in December test patches.
Test Patch A12
Improved checks when clicking a link to install a mod
Car name is now shown below driver name in F11 and F12
Key to toggle Viewer mode in Garage changed to V (was S)
Added some translation lines for the Viewer mode in Garage
FIX: Obscure message "Not found" on entering garage with test mod
https://www.lfs.net/forum/thread/97038
Improved checks when clicking a link to install a mod
Car name is now shown below driver name in F11 and F12
Key to toggle Viewer mode in Garage changed to V (was S)
Added some translation lines for the Viewer mode in Garage
FIX: Obscure message "Not found" on entering garage with test mod
https://www.lfs.net/forum/thread/97038
Test Patch A11:
New LFS://getmod link to install a mod from a link on the website
- works if LFS is not running or is running but not in multiplayer
- can install mod from entry / game setup / garage / mod screens
LFS join links no longer start new instance if LFS already running
- makes existing LFS join host (from entry or multiplayer screens)
FIX: OOS if AI on grid with non-rally car when changing to rx track
FIX: Remote EV would jump / glitch during pit stop if throttle held
https://www.lfs.net/forum/thread/97038
New LFS://getmod link to install a mod from a link on the website
- works if LFS is not running or is running but not in multiplayer
- can install mod from entry / game setup / garage / mod screens
LFS join links no longer start new instance if LFS already running
- makes existing LFS join host (from entry or multiplayer screens)
FIX: OOS if AI on grid with non-rally car when changing to rx track
FIX: Remote EV would jump / glitch during pit stop if throttle held
https://www.lfs.net/forum/thread/97038
For anyone following this thread but not following test patch updates:
In Test Patch A10 there is a new skin viewer mode in the garage. You can use manual or auto reload to inspect the result of your changes and zoom / rotate features to get a close look at the model.
https://www.lfs.net/forum/thread/97038
Test Patch A10
Skin Viewer in Garage - Click "Viewer" or Press S key
- Rotate vehicle with left mouse button
- Rotate view direction with right button
- Use mouse wheel to zoom in and out
- Select lighting mode, background colour or LOD
- Reload button or auto reload while editing a skin
https://www.lfs.net/forum/thread/97038
Skin Viewer in Garage - Click "Viewer" or Press S key
- Rotate vehicle with left mouse button
- Rotate view direction with right button
- Use mouse wheel to zoom in and out
- Select lighting mode, background colour or LOD
- Reload button or auto reload while editing a skin
https://www.lfs.net/forum/thread/97038
If you use Test Patch A9, do you get a message "Cross-texture triangle found in LODx - mapping corrected" when you enter the garage?
If so then you have the model fault described here. https://www.lfs.net/forum/post/1985581#post1985581
Test Patch A9:
You can now export a skin template from the garage screen
- In the "Colours" tab select 1024 or 2048 size
- Click "Generate Skin Template"
- Select a skin template or wireframe guide
- The resulting image is copied to the clipboard
More translations have been updated - thank you translators
https://www.lfs.net/forum/thread/97038
You can now export a skin template from the garage screen
- In the "Colours" tab select 1024 or 2048 size
- Click "Generate Skin Template"
- Select a skin template or wireframe guide
- The resulting image is copied to the clipboard
More translations have been updated - thank you translators
https://www.lfs.net/forum/thread/97038
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A lot of people have been confused by this message. It had to be set to this due to a small bug. Although it's factually true, your user name and password are confirmed - that is a good thing.
I've now fixed that so it now shows a more welcoming message, as in older versions, if you use test patch A7.
I've now fixed that so it now shows a more welcoming message, as in older versions, if you use test patch A7.
OK, the reason for this is known.
It's the same reason as that texture flipping bug above. This bug comes up when a SIDE mapping (with a main cutout and an opposite cutout) is wrongly applied to triangles that cross between both sides of the model. LFS can't deal with this situation. All it can do is avoid a program crash.
In Test Patch A7 you see this message in the garage: Cross-texture triangle found in LOD2 - mapping corrected
If you see this message, the model needs that fix for the mappings, described above. Otherwise it can get a flipped texture in the garage and you sometimes get the collision bug.
The correct way to set the mappings for LOD3 meshes is shown in Flame's post and my post here:
https://www.lfs.net/forum/post/1985902#post1985902
And in the case of the MRG V8 I also saw the problem on the roof in the LOD2 mesh:
https://www.lfs.net/forum/post/1985581#post1985581
It's the same reason as that texture flipping bug above. This bug comes up when a SIDE mapping (with a main cutout and an opposite cutout) is wrongly applied to triangles that cross between both sides of the model. LFS can't deal with this situation. All it can do is avoid a program crash.
In Test Patch A7 you see this message in the garage: Cross-texture triangle found in LOD2 - mapping corrected
If you see this message, the model needs that fix for the mappings, described above. Otherwise it can get a flipped texture in the garage and you sometimes get the collision bug.
The correct way to set the mappings for LOD3 meshes is shown in Flame's post and my post here:
https://www.lfs.net/forum/post/1985902#post1985902
And in the case of the MRG V8 I also saw the problem on the roof in the LOD2 mesh:
https://www.lfs.net/forum/post/1985581#post1985581
Thank you for the report. Yes, I do believe it is connected with that helpful message that is now displayed in Test Patch A7.
I've now reported the bug on the mod's comment thread.
For anyone who doesn't know about this bug, what causes it and how to fix it, I've described it here:
https://www.lfs.net/forum/post/1985581#post1985581
I've now reported the bug on the mod's comment thread.
For anyone who doesn't know about this bug, what causes it and how to fix it, I've described it here:
https://www.lfs.net/forum/post/1985581#post1985581
About the "messed up mesh after hitting a barrier", I think it is connected with the message:
"Cross-texture triangle found in LOD2 - mapping corrected" (which is a new helpful message in Test Patch A7) as reported by Yaper here:
https://www.lfs.net/forum/post/1985853#post1985853
Rubie already knows about the fix for this bug, but for anyone else reading this, in case this bug comes up with another mod, the solution is described here:
https://www.lfs.net/forum/post/1985581#post1985581
"Cross-texture triangle found in LOD2 - mapping corrected" (which is a new helpful message in Test Patch A7) as reported by Yaper here:
https://www.lfs.net/forum/post/1985853#post1985853
Rubie already knows about the fix for this bug, but for anyone else reading this, in case this bug comes up with another mod, the solution is described here:
https://www.lfs.net/forum/post/1985581#post1985581
We aren't looking at mods for approval if they don't have a lot of votes in all categories. That's what we are saying, it's a "community approval" system. There is no way that volunteer reviewers are going to be trawling the list of low-voted mods, looking for ones that should be approved, despite being missed by the community. I had a random look at some of the bikes and can see they are way short, in number of ratings.
We've added new ratings in game (from test patch A5). So it's easy to give ratings, in the garage or on the mods screen. I hope people will use the test patch and give ratings to their favourite mods, or visit each mod's web page by clicking on the comments link below the rating stars.
We've added new ratings in game (from test patch A5). So it's easy to give ratings, in the garage or on the mods screen. I hope people will use the test patch and give ratings to their favourite mods, or visit each mod's web page by clicking on the comments link below the rating stars.
Test Patch A13 - Various updates
OFFICIAL VERSION 0.7B IS NOW AVAILABLE: https://www.lfs.net/forum/thread/97376
WARNING: THIS IS A TEST
PLEASE TEST BEFORE YOU POST
Hello Racers,
Here is a new test patch: 0.7A13
The changes are listed below.
0.7A13 is COMPATIBLE with 0.7A
- You CAN connect online with 0.7A
- You CAN play replays from 0.7A
Please back up or rename your LFS.exe from 0.7A so you can revert to it if necessary.
Changes from 0.7A12 to 0.7A13:
EV battery light now comes on when charge is less than 5%
EV dashboard is now blank when the car is switched off (I key)
FIX: Clutch temperature no longer displayed for electric vehicles
FIX: Power-weight ratio display wrong for EV with power restriction
Changes from 0.7A11 to 0.7A12:
Improved checks when clicking a link to install a mod
Car name is now shown below driver name in F11 and F12
Key to toggle Viewer mode in Garage changed to V (was S)
Added some translation lines for the Viewer mode in Garage
FIX: Obscure message "Not found" on entering garage with test mod
Changes from 0.7A10 to 0.7A11:
New LFS://getmod link to install a mod from a link on the website
- works if LFS is not running or is running but not in multiplayer
- can install mod from entry / game setup / garage / mod screens
LFS join links no longer start new instance if LFS already running
- makes existing LFS join host (from entry or multiplayer screens)
FIX: OOS if AI on grid with non-rally car when changing to rx track
FIX: Remote EV would jump / glitch during pit stop if throttle held
Changes from 0.7A9 to 0.7A10:
Skin Viewer in Garage - Click "Viewer" or Press S key
- Rotate vehicle with left mouse button
- Rotate view direction with right button
- Use mouse wheel to zoom in and out
- Select lighting mode, background colour or LOD
- Reload button or auto reload while editing a skin
More translations have been updated - thank you translators
Changes from 0.7A7 to 0.7A9:
You can now export a skin template from the garage screen
- In the "Colours" tab select 1024 or 2048 size
- Click "Generate Skin Template"
- Select a skin template or wireframe guide
- The resulting image is copied to the clipboard
Changes from 0.7A5 to 0.7A7:
Interface:
Ratings are now translated - thanks to the translators
Home / End / Page / Arrow keys now work on the mods screen
Rating button has click sound / acts on release (as other buttons)
Increased size of grey or yellow 'favourite' star on mod image
Demo 'unlock' message "Welcome to Live for Speed Demo" restored
FIX: Virtual KB button now works in mods screen filter text entry
Technical:
Garage warning for mesh error (Cross-texture triangle found in LOD)
Downloaded mod is now unzipped from memory (not intermediate file)
FIX: It was possible to get stuck after a failed mod list download
Changes from 0.7A3 to 0.7A5:
Mods screen:
Mods screen can be set 2 or 4 columns wide
Favourites filter is now available on mods screen
Click the star on a mod's image to mark it as a favourite
Rate mods in game either in garage or mods screen dialog
Note: CTRL+click or click on left to remove a rating
Translation updates - thank you translators!
EV support:
Now displays RECHARGING instead of REFUELLING in pit stop
F12 menu now says "Charge to add" instead of "Fuel to add"
AI path generation:
Engine Brake Reduction is considered in the braking calculation
FIX: Rear wing could exceed maximum setting while calculating
Changes from 0.7A2 to 0.7A3:
Mods page:
Added 'class' filter (e.g. saloon, buggy, kart, bike)
Click author name to see mods made by that author
Mod images are cached in a new LFS\cache folder
Misc:
More updated translations - thank you translators!
FIX: Commands like /mustpit could disable mods in single player
Multiplayer:
FIX: Loss of sound due to excessive engine revs on remote mods
FIX: Warping (jittering) of mods downloaded after joining host
Changes from 0.7A to 0.7A2:
AI for Mods:
AI paths can be generated for mods with a drive system, excluding bikes
- Paths can only be generated in single player
- Simply add your AI and click GO
- You have to wait a while the first time the path is generated
- NOTE: If the vehicle can roll, the AI does not avoid rolling it
Regenerative braking for Electric Vehicles:
- Only for FWD and RWD vehicles
- Charging efficiency 90%
- Uses reverse motor torque as much as possible on drive axle
- Reduces brakes in accordance with the reverse motor torque
- NOTE: motor braking is affected by limited slip differential
Electric Vehicles:
Recharge rate is now 600kW * 0.9 charging efficiency
FIX: Karts and EVs could drive during pitstop (throttle now held at zero)
Misc:
FIX: /car command required capital letters for SkinID
FIX: Crash when saving setup of a mod that was not yet loaded
FIX: Crash with live settings for a mod that was not yet loaded
INSTALLATION:
A FULL version of LFS 0.7A must already be installed
To install the PATCH using the SELF EXTRACTING ARCHIVE:
1) Move or save the patch into your main LFS folder
2) Double click the patch to extract it to that folder
3) When you see "Confirm File Replace" select "Yes to All"
4) Now you can start LFS in the normal way
NOTE: You can see if the patch is correctly installed when you run
the program (LFS.exe). At the bottom of the entry screen: 0.7A13
DOWNLOAD:
PATCH 0.7A TO 0.7A13 (SELF EXTRACTING ARCHIVE) (If you already have 0.7A)
https://www.lfs.net/file_lfs.p ... =LFS_PATCH_7A_TO_7A13.exe (1.4 MB)
WARNING: THIS IS A TEST
PLEASE TEST BEFORE YOU POST
Hello Racers,
Here is a new test patch: 0.7A13
The changes are listed below.
0.7A13 is COMPATIBLE with 0.7A
- You CAN connect online with 0.7A
- You CAN play replays from 0.7A
Please back up or rename your LFS.exe from 0.7A so you can revert to it if necessary.
Changes from 0.7A12 to 0.7A13:
EV battery light now comes on when charge is less than 5%
EV dashboard is now blank when the car is switched off (I key)
FIX: Clutch temperature no longer displayed for electric vehicles
FIX: Power-weight ratio display wrong for EV with power restriction
Changes from 0.7A11 to 0.7A12:
Improved checks when clicking a link to install a mod
Car name is now shown below driver name in F11 and F12
Key to toggle Viewer mode in Garage changed to V (was S)
Added some translation lines for the Viewer mode in Garage
FIX: Obscure message "Not found" on entering garage with test mod
Changes from 0.7A10 to 0.7A11:
New LFS://getmod link to install a mod from a link on the website
- works if LFS is not running or is running but not in multiplayer
- can install mod from entry / game setup / garage / mod screens
LFS join links no longer start new instance if LFS already running
- makes existing LFS join host (from entry or multiplayer screens)
FIX: OOS if AI on grid with non-rally car when changing to rx track
FIX: Remote EV would jump / glitch during pit stop if throttle held
Changes from 0.7A9 to 0.7A10:
Skin Viewer in Garage - Click "Viewer" or Press S key
- Rotate vehicle with left mouse button
- Rotate view direction with right button
- Use mouse wheel to zoom in and out
- Select lighting mode, background colour or LOD
- Reload button or auto reload while editing a skin
More translations have been updated - thank you translators
Changes from 0.7A7 to 0.7A9:
You can now export a skin template from the garage screen
- In the "Colours" tab select 1024 or 2048 size
- Click "Generate Skin Template"
- Select a skin template or wireframe guide
- The resulting image is copied to the clipboard
Changes from 0.7A5 to 0.7A7:
Interface:
Ratings are now translated - thanks to the translators
Home / End / Page / Arrow keys now work on the mods screen
Rating button has click sound / acts on release (as other buttons)
Increased size of grey or yellow 'favourite' star on mod image
Demo 'unlock' message "Welcome to Live for Speed Demo" restored
FIX: Virtual KB button now works in mods screen filter text entry
Technical:
Garage warning for mesh error (Cross-texture triangle found in LOD)
Downloaded mod is now unzipped from memory (not intermediate file)
FIX: It was possible to get stuck after a failed mod list download
Changes from 0.7A3 to 0.7A5:
Mods screen:
Mods screen can be set 2 or 4 columns wide
Favourites filter is now available on mods screen
Click the star on a mod's image to mark it as a favourite
Rate mods in game either in garage or mods screen dialog
Note: CTRL+click or click on left to remove a rating
Translation updates - thank you translators!
EV support:
Now displays RECHARGING instead of REFUELLING in pit stop
F12 menu now says "Charge to add" instead of "Fuel to add"
AI path generation:
Engine Brake Reduction is considered in the braking calculation
FIX: Rear wing could exceed maximum setting while calculating
Changes from 0.7A2 to 0.7A3:
Mods page:
Added 'class' filter (e.g. saloon, buggy, kart, bike)
Click author name to see mods made by that author
Mod images are cached in a new LFS\cache folder
Misc:
More updated translations - thank you translators!
FIX: Commands like /mustpit could disable mods in single player
Multiplayer:
FIX: Loss of sound due to excessive engine revs on remote mods
FIX: Warping (jittering) of mods downloaded after joining host
Changes from 0.7A to 0.7A2:
AI for Mods:
AI paths can be generated for mods with a drive system, excluding bikes
- Paths can only be generated in single player
- Simply add your AI and click GO
- You have to wait a while the first time the path is generated
- NOTE: If the vehicle can roll, the AI does not avoid rolling it
Regenerative braking for Electric Vehicles:
- Only for FWD and RWD vehicles
- Charging efficiency 90%
- Uses reverse motor torque as much as possible on drive axle
- Reduces brakes in accordance with the reverse motor torque
- NOTE: motor braking is affected by limited slip differential
Electric Vehicles:
Recharge rate is now 600kW * 0.9 charging efficiency
FIX: Karts and EVs could drive during pitstop (throttle now held at zero)
Misc:
FIX: /car command required capital letters for SkinID
FIX: Crash when saving setup of a mod that was not yet loaded
FIX: Crash with live settings for a mod that was not yet loaded
INSTALLATION:
A FULL version of LFS 0.7A must already be installed
To install the PATCH using the SELF EXTRACTING ARCHIVE:
1) Move or save the patch into your main LFS folder
2) Double click the patch to extract it to that folder
3) When you see "Confirm File Replace" select "Yes to All"
4) Now you can start LFS in the normal way
NOTE: You can see if the patch is correctly installed when you run
the program (LFS.exe). At the bottom of the entry screen: 0.7A13
DOWNLOAD:
PATCH 0.7A TO 0.7A13 (SELF EXTRACTING ARCHIVE) (If you already have 0.7A)
https://www.lfs.net/file_lfs.p ... =LFS_PATCH_7A_TO_7A13.exe (1.4 MB)
Last edited by Scawen, .
Thank you for the feedback.
Test Patch A5 is now available: https://www.lfs.net/forum/thread/96942
Mods screen:
Mods screen can be set 2 or 4 columns wide
Favourites filter is now available on mods screen
Click the star on a mod's image to mark it as a favourite
Rate mods in game either in garage or mods screen dialog
Note: CTRL+click or click on left to remove a rating
Translation updates - thank you translators!
EV support:
Now displays RECHARGING instead of REFUELLING in pit stop
F12 menu now says "Charge to add" instead of "Fuel to add"
AI path generation:
Engine Brake Reduction is considered in the braking calculation
FIX: Rear wing could exceed maximum setting while calculating
Test Patch A5 is now available: https://www.lfs.net/forum/thread/96942
Mods screen:
Mods screen can be set 2 or 4 columns wide
Favourites filter is now available on mods screen
Click the star on a mod's image to mark it as a favourite
Rate mods in game either in garage or mods screen dialog
Note: CTRL+click or click on left to remove a rating
Translation updates - thank you translators!
EV support:
Now displays RECHARGING instead of REFUELLING in pit stop
F12 menu now says "Charge to add" instead of "Fuel to add"
AI path generation:
Engine Brake Reduction is considered in the braking calculation
FIX: Rear wing could exceed maximum setting while calculating
Test Patch A5 - Mods columns / favourites / ratings
TEST PATCH A6 IS NOW AVAILABLE: https://www.lfs.net/forum/thread/97038
Hello Racers,
Here is a new test patch: 0.7A5
The changes are listed below.
0.7A5 is COMPATIBLE with 0.7A
- You CAN connect online with 0.7A
- You CAN play replays from 0.7A
Please back up or rename your LFS.exe from 0.7A so you can revert to it if necessary.
Changes from 0.7A3 to 0.7A5:
Mods screen:
Mods screen can be set 2 or 4 columns wide
Favourites filter is now available on mods screen
Click the star on a mod's image to mark it as a favourite
Rate mods in game either in garage or mods screen dialog
Note: CTRL+click or click on left to remove a rating
Translation updates - thank you translators!
EV support:
Now displays RECHARGING instead of REFUELLING in pit stop
F12 menu now says "Charge to add" instead of "Fuel to add"
AI path generation:
Engine Brake Reduction is considered in the braking calculation
FIX: Rear wing could exceed maximum setting while calculating
Changes from 0.7A2 to 0.7A3:
Mods page:
Added 'class' filter (e.g. saloon, buggy, kart, bike)
Click author name to see mods made by that author
Mod images are cached in a new LFS\cache folder
Misc:
More updated translations - thank you translators!
FIX: Commands like /mustpit could disable mods in single player
Multiplayer:
FIX: Loss of sound due to excessive engine revs on remote mods
FIX: Warping (jittering) of mods downloaded after joining host
Changes from 0.7A to 0.7A2:
AI for Mods:
AI paths can be generated for mods with a drive system, excluding bikes
- Paths can only be generated in single player
- Simply add your AI and click GO
- You have to wait a while the first time the path is generated
- NOTE: If the vehicle can roll, the AI does not avoid rolling it
Regenerative braking for Electric Vehicles:
- Only for FWD and RWD vehicles
- Charging efficiency 90%
- Uses reverse motor torque as much as possible on drive axle
- Reduces brakes in accordance with the reverse motor torque
- NOTE: motor braking is affected by limited slip differential
Electric Vehicles:
Recharge rate is now 600kW * 0.9 charging efficiency
FIX: Karts and EVs could drive during pitstop (throttle now held at zero)
Misc:
FIX: /car command required capital letters for SkinID
FIX: Crash when saving setup of a mod that was not yet loaded
FIX: Crash with live settings for a mod that was not yet loaded
INSTALLATION:
A FULL version of LFS 0.7A must already be installed
To install the PATCH using the SELF EXTRACTING ARCHIVE:
1) Move or save the patch into your main LFS folder
2) Double click the patch to extract it to that folder
3) When you see "Confirm File Replace" select "Yes to All"
4) Now you can start LFS in the normal way
NOTE: You can see if the patch is correctly installed when you run
the program (LFS.exe). At the bottom of the entry screen: 0.7A5
DOWNLOAD:
PATCH 0.7A TO 0.7A5 (SELF EXTRACTING ARCHIVE) (If you already have 0.7A)
https://www.lfs.net/file_lfs.p ... e=LFS_PATCH_7A_TO_7A5.exe (1 MB)
Hello Racers,
Here is a new test patch: 0.7A5
The changes are listed below.
0.7A5 is COMPATIBLE with 0.7A
- You CAN connect online with 0.7A
- You CAN play replays from 0.7A
Please back up or rename your LFS.exe from 0.7A so you can revert to it if necessary.
Changes from 0.7A3 to 0.7A5:
Mods screen:
Mods screen can be set 2 or 4 columns wide
Favourites filter is now available on mods screen
Click the star on a mod's image to mark it as a favourite
Rate mods in game either in garage or mods screen dialog
Note: CTRL+click or click on left to remove a rating
Translation updates - thank you translators!
EV support:
Now displays RECHARGING instead of REFUELLING in pit stop
F12 menu now says "Charge to add" instead of "Fuel to add"
AI path generation:
Engine Brake Reduction is considered in the braking calculation
FIX: Rear wing could exceed maximum setting while calculating
Changes from 0.7A2 to 0.7A3:
Mods page:
Added 'class' filter (e.g. saloon, buggy, kart, bike)
Click author name to see mods made by that author
Mod images are cached in a new LFS\cache folder
Misc:
More updated translations - thank you translators!
FIX: Commands like /mustpit could disable mods in single player
Multiplayer:
FIX: Loss of sound due to excessive engine revs on remote mods
FIX: Warping (jittering) of mods downloaded after joining host
Changes from 0.7A to 0.7A2:
AI for Mods:
AI paths can be generated for mods with a drive system, excluding bikes
- Paths can only be generated in single player
- Simply add your AI and click GO
- You have to wait a while the first time the path is generated
- NOTE: If the vehicle can roll, the AI does not avoid rolling it
Regenerative braking for Electric Vehicles:
- Only for FWD and RWD vehicles
- Charging efficiency 90%
- Uses reverse motor torque as much as possible on drive axle
- Reduces brakes in accordance with the reverse motor torque
- NOTE: motor braking is affected by limited slip differential
Electric Vehicles:
Recharge rate is now 600kW * 0.9 charging efficiency
FIX: Karts and EVs could drive during pitstop (throttle now held at zero)
Misc:
FIX: /car command required capital letters for SkinID
FIX: Crash when saving setup of a mod that was not yet loaded
FIX: Crash with live settings for a mod that was not yet loaded
INSTALLATION:
A FULL version of LFS 0.7A must already be installed
To install the PATCH using the SELF EXTRACTING ARCHIVE:
1) Move or save the patch into your main LFS folder
2) Double click the patch to extract it to that folder
3) When you see "Confirm File Replace" select "Yes to All"
4) Now you can start LFS in the normal way
NOTE: You can see if the patch is correctly installed when you run
the program (LFS.exe). At the bottom of the entry screen: 0.7A5
DOWNLOAD:
PATCH 0.7A TO 0.7A5 (SELF EXTRACTING ARCHIVE) (If you already have 0.7A)
https://www.lfs.net/file_lfs.p ... e=LFS_PATCH_7A_TO_7A5.exe (1 MB)
Last edited by Scawen, .
Temporarily removed Test Patch A4, awaiting fix from Victor, as the favourites lists isn't working correctly yet.
Last edited by Scawen, .
Thank you all for the testing!
Test Patch A3 is now available: https://www.lfs.net/forum/thread/96825
That is answered above: https://www.lfs.net/forum/post/1982625#post1982625
Test Patch A3 is now available: https://www.lfs.net/forum/thread/96825
That is answered above: https://www.lfs.net/forum/post/1982625#post1982625
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