Settings and tips to ease the workflow in Blender.

[DanTDBV]

This is a place to post tips and settings, that works for exporting to Assetto Corsa.

This is Not! for questions! There are better places for this. I will post a couple of links below.

I have decided against mixing this with other 3D programs. I think that it is wiser, if a user creates a dedicated thread for their own chosen software.

There are a lot of things to come to grips with, for each piece of software.

I think that small pieces at the time, with short descriptions will work best.
Photos are very much encouraged.

An example:

FBX Export settings.

When you have filled in your export settings, hit the + next to Operator Presets and save.
Then you only need to hit Operator Presets and the right preset. You can have multiple presets and add and delete as needed.

I look forward to your contributions.

Similar thread on AC and RD

AC
http://www.assettocorsa.net/forum/index.php?threads/settings-and-tips-to-ease-the-workflow-in-blender.43232/
RD
http://www.racedepartment.com/threads/settings-and-tips-to-ease-the-workflow-in-blender.131925/

Some places to find inspiration and ask questions:

Build your first TRACK - BASIC GUIDE
http://www.assettocorsa.net/forum/index.php?threads/build-your-first-track-basic-guide.11239/
http://assettocorsamods.net/threads/build-your-first-track-basic-guide.12/

AC EDITOR
http://www.assettocorsa.net/forum/index.php?threads/ac-editor.10964/

Track Materials / Shaders
http://www.assettocorsa.net/forum/index.php?threads/track-materials-shaders.10174/

3d track modeling and texturing tutorials
http://www.assettocorsa.net/forum/index.php?threads/3d-track-modeling-and-texturing-tutorials.11616/

Car materials / shaders / modelling stuff (add your knowledge here)
http://www.assettocorsa.net/forum/index.php?threads/car-materials-shaders-modelling-stuff-add-your-knowledge-here.19704/

Another good place to find inspiration. But also No questiens here!

Proper technique in track making plus tips
http://www.assettocorsa.net/forum/index.php?threads/proper-technique-in-track-making-plus-tips.27180/
http://www.racedepartment.com/threads/proper-technique-in-track-making-plus-tips.122794/

Happy modding

 

[DanTDBV]

View clipping.

Setting it like this, will stop parts of models from disapearing in 3D view.
You can get even smaller, if you write 0.001mm in the start field.
Added 1/3-2017 Do not go as small on large models, as it can cause eratic 3D cursor behavior!

Happy modding

 

[DanTDBV]

Links to similar threads on AC and RD added to main post.

Some tips on RD from Sven Hielscher.

 

[DanTDBV]

Decimate part of object mesh. (Reducing polycount)

• In Edit Mode, select the area you wish to reduce
  C to Circle select
  B to Border select (rectangle)
  Lasso select by holding Crtl and the mouse select button
  I find it quickest to select/deselect by using faces
• Click Mesh / Clean up / Decimate Geometry

• Adjust settings as needed
  Settings are on the tools pane
• Select single Vertex/Edge/Face to make changes stick
• Mesh / Undo or Crtl Z to cancel

Before

After

I prefer to use this, as it gives more control.

The Decimate modifier works in Object Mode on the entire object. I find that it destroys to much detail.
(In searching I had only found suggestions about separating the mesh and then rejoining the parts after decimation.) Added 23/2-2017

Happy modding

 

[DanTDBV]

A post by Stereo on RD about using vertex groups with the decimate modifier and mentioning of weight painting.

Previous post updated with this line:
(In searching I had only found suggestions about separating the mesh and then rejoining the parts after decimation.) Added 23/2-2017

Happy modding

 

[DanTDBV]

Line added to View clipping:
Do not go as small on large models, as it can cause eratic 3D cursor behavior!