Help:TurfFX Effect Layer - Revision history

Pware: /* See Also */

2024-01-30T10:37:52Z

Zikchil: /* Hardware Limitations */

2020-02-18T22:36:28Z

Hardware Limitations

← Older revision		Revision as of 22:36, 18 February 2020
Line 400:		Line 400:

	3. With TurfFX disabled, the Effect Layers are ignored entirely, and there is no performance penalty for those objects that are disabled.		3. With TurfFX disabled, the Effect Layers are ignored entirely, and there is no performance penalty for those objects that are disabled.
			* TurfFX may be disabled via "Launcher > Trainz Settings > Performance tab > Detail scenery:..."

	=TurfFx Asset Creation=		=TurfFx Asset Creation=

Zikchil: /* Masking Options */

2020-02-13T23:32:08Z

Masking Options

← Older revision		Revision as of 23:32, 13 February 2020
Line 282:		Line 282:
	* The higher the precision (for example float16 or float32 using 10m, 5m or 2.5m grid), the more data required and the larger your route will be.		* The higher the precision (for example float16 or float32 using 10m, 5m or 2.5m grid), the more data required and the larger your route will be.
	* For texture masking, ensure you add all the textures you want a specific effect layer to appear on.		* For texture masking, ensure you add all the textures you want a specific effect layer to appear on.
	* If setting more than one mask, all criteria have to be satisfied, so if your effect is not appearing, check all your masks to see what terrain or textures are required		** If setting more than one mask, all criteria have to be satisfied, so if your effect is not appearing, check all your masks to see what terrain or textures are required
			** To delete a mask, move the slider all the way left and click the "x" that appears on that row.

	=== Other New Tools ===		=== Other New Tools ===

Zikchil: /* Adding Effect Layers */

2020-02-13T16:33:58Z

Adding Effect Layers

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:33, 13 February 2020
Line 230:		Line 230:
	If there are no Effect layers already used in the route, you'll be prompted to create a new one.		If there are no Effect layers already used in the route, you'll be prompted to create a new one.

	Add a name and chose either Turffx or Clutter.		Add a name and chose either Turffx or Clutter.<br>
			TIP: You can save your TurfFX\Clutter settings as a CDP.

	[[File:2020-01-24_105930.png\|900px]]		[[File:2020-01-24_105930.png\|900px]]

Tonyhilliam: /* Masking Options */

2020-02-13T00:58:21Z

Masking Options

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:58, 13 February 2020
Line 280:		Line 280:
	* The accuracy (precision) of effect layers depends on [[TurfFX_Effect_Layer#Turffx-Density_Data_Binding \| turffx-density]] settings.		* The accuracy (precision) of effect layers depends on [[TurfFX_Effect_Layer#Turffx-Density_Data_Binding \| turffx-density]] settings.
	* The higher the precision (for example float16 or float32 using 10m, 5m or 2.5m grid), the more data required and the larger your route will be.		* The higher the precision (for example float16 or float32 using 10m, 5m or 2.5m grid), the more data required and the larger your route will be.
	* ~~Ensure~~ you add all the textures you want a specific effect layer to appear on.		* For texture masking, ensure you add all the textures you want a specific effect layer to appear on.
			* If setting more than one mask, all criteria have to be satisfied, so if your effect is not appearing, check all your masks to see what terrain or textures are required

	=== Other New Tools ===		=== Other New Tools ===

Tonyhilliam: /* Geometry-Scale */

2020-02-13T00:26:57Z

Geometry-Scale

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:26, 13 February 2020
Line 98:		Line 98:
	==== Geometry-Scale ====		==== Geometry-Scale ====

	This changes the height of your blade geometry in meters.		This changes the height of your blade geometry in meters. (So unless you want 1000m high effects, we suggest using low numbers). ;)

	[[File:turfeffectlayergeometryscale.jpg]]		[[File:turfeffectlayergeometryscale.jpg]]



	==== Blade-Width ====		==== Blade-Width ====

Zikchil: /* Bulk Editing Effect Layers */

2020-02-13T00:19:36Z

Bulk Editing Effect Layers

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:19, 13 February 2020
Line 332:		Line 332:
	* Data for effect layers of this type means "any grid that has the selected effect layer type (i.e. turf or clutter)"		* Data for effect layers of this type means "any grid that has the selected effect layer type (i.e. turf or clutter)"
	* If you have applied any of the new "masking" options (Avoid-water, Altitude-range, Gradient-range, Ground-texture-mask) to the effect layer you are using, then the results you see in the world will depend on each of the configured settings		* If you have applied any of the new "masking" options (Avoid-water, Altitude-range, Gradient-range, Ground-texture-mask) to the effect layer you are using, then the results you see in the world will depend on each of the configured settings
	i.e. If you're wondering why something isn't applying to an area, check your mask settings.		** i.e. If you're wondering why something isn't applying to an area, check your mask settings.
	* Bulk Edit adds the effect layer ON TOP of the ground texture. It does not replace the ground texture. To replace a texture, drag another texture into the “Asset to update with” box.		* Bulk Edit adds the effect layer ON TOP of the ground texture. It does not replace the ground texture. To replace a texture, drag another texture into the “Asset to update with” box.
	* Use a [[TurfFX_Effect_Layer#Turffx-Density_Data_Binding \| turffx-density]] higher than Int1 to have a greater range of density (precision).		* Use a [[TurfFX_Effect_Layer#Turffx-Density_Data_Binding \| turffx-density]] higher than Int1 to have a greater range of density (precision).

Tonyhilliam: /* Masking Options */

2020-02-13T00:15:11Z

Masking Options

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:15, 13 February 2020
Line 270:		Line 270:
	* Gradient-range (Effects will NOT appear if the slope exceeds the limit you set)		* Gradient-range (Effects will NOT appear if the slope exceeds the limit you set)
	* Ground-texture-mask (Effects WILL appear ONLY upon the textures you add to the mask)		* Ground-texture-mask (Effects WILL appear ONLY upon the textures you add to the mask)
	** See ~~section "Painting Turffx - Using Height Up and Down Tool"~~ for how to apply the mask.
			EXAMPLE:
			* To apply a mask, open the Advanced Options and scroll down (enlarge the window if required)
			* To add a texture mask click the Add Asset + button
			* Enter the name of each texture you want the effect layer to apply to
			* Save your effect layer
			* Close the editing too and use the painting tools to paint your effect ont he listed texture(s).
			* See [[Effect_Layer#Painting_Effect_Layers\|Painting_Effect_Layers]] for how to apply the mask.

	TIP:		TIP:
	* The accuracy (precision) of effect layers depends on [[TurfFX_Effect_Layer#Turffx-Density_Data_Binding \| turffx-density]] settings.		* The accuracy (precision) of effect layers depends on [[TurfFX_Effect_Layer#Turffx-Density_Data_Binding \| turffx-density]] settings.
	** The higher the precision (for example float16 or float32 using 10m, 5m or 2.5m grid), the more data required and the larger your route will be.		* The higher the precision (for example float16 or float32 using 10m, 5m or 2.5m grid), the more data required and the larger your route will be.
	* Ensure you add all the textures you want a specific effect layer to appear on.		* Ensure you add all the textures you want a specific effect layer to appear on.

Zikchil: /* Masking Options */

2020-02-12T23:58:53Z

Masking Options

← Older revision		Revision as of 23:58, 12 February 2020
Line 270:		Line 270:
	* Gradient-range (Effects will NOT appear if the slope exceeds the limit you set)		* Gradient-range (Effects will NOT appear if the slope exceeds the limit you set)
	* Ground-texture-mask (Effects WILL appear ONLY upon the textures you add to the mask)		* Ground-texture-mask (Effects WILL appear ONLY upon the textures you add to the mask)
			** See section "Painting Turffx - Using Height Up and Down Tool" for how to apply the mask.

	TIP:		TIP:
	* The accuracy (precision) of effect layers depends on [[TurfFX_Effect_Layer#Turffx-Density_Data_Binding \| turffx-density]] settings. The higher the precision (for example float16 or float32 using 10m, 5m or 2.5m grid), the more data required and the larger your route will be.		* The accuracy (precision) of effect layers depends on [[TurfFX_Effect_Layer#Turffx-Density_Data_Binding \| turffx-density]] settings.
	* Ensure you add all the textures you want a specific effect layer to appear on.		** The higher the precision (for example float16 or float32 using 10m, 5m or 2.5m grid), the more data required and the larger your route will be.
			* Ensure you add all the textures you want a specific effect layer to appear on.

	=== Other New Tools ===		=== Other New Tools ===

Zikchil: /* Painting Tips */

2020-01-28T17:02:59Z

Painting Tips

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:02, 28 January 2020
Line 219:		Line 219:
	* Using the turffx-height-scale tool will raise or lower existing effect layers only. (i.e. you need to paint some density prior to adjusting the height)		* Using the turffx-height-scale tool will raise or lower existing effect layers only. (i.e. you need to paint some density prior to adjusting the height)
	* Experiment with different values such as using 0.001 for dispersal to get that "clumpy" look (then try 0.05, 0.5 etc for different looks)		* Experiment with different values such as using 0.001 for dispersal to get that "clumpy" look (then try 0.05, 0.5 etc for different looks)
			* TurfFX is currently not supported during route merge.

	== New TurfFX Tools (2020) ==		== New TurfFX Tools (2020) ==

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:37, 30 January 2024
Line 407:		Line 407:
	=See Also=		=See Also=
	[[Help:Effect_Layer_Dialog]]<br>		[[Help:Effect_Layer_Dialog]]<br>
	[[Clutter_Effect_Layer]]		[[Clutter_Effect_Layer]]<br>
			[[Color_effect_layer\|Color Effect Layer]]

	Back to [[Effect_Layer]]<br>		Back to [[Effect_Layer]]<br>