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Pcas1986: Update for TRS22 SP6 - assuming that the changes required are still relevant

2025-09-18T03:27:20Z

Update for TRS22 SP6 - assuming that the changes required are still relevant

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	"'''The texture ''texture-filename'' is a uniform color.'''"		"'''The texture ''texture-filename'' is a uniform color.'''"

	~~This message~~ indicates that the entirety of the specified texture file is the same color.		or

			"'''The texture ''texture-filename'' is unnecessarily large given it is a uniform color.'''"

			These messages indicates that the entirety of the specified texture file is the same color. The second error message was introduced with TRS22 SP6.

	This is an error for content at [[trainz-build]] 3.6 and up, which is larger than 64 texels in area (eg. 8x8 texels.) This condition is an error because the asset in question is wasting disk space, loading performance, video memory, and runtime performance for no benefit.		This is an error for content at [[trainz-build]] 3.6 and up, which is larger than 64 texels in area (eg. 8x8 texels.) This condition is an error because the asset in question is wasting disk space, loading performance, video memory, and runtime performance for no benefit.

Windwalkr at 10:00, 13 May 2016

2016-05-13T10:00:33Z

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	This message indicates that the entirety of the specified texture file is the same color.		This message indicates that the entirety of the specified texture file is the same color.

	This is an error for content ~~above~~ [[trainz-build]] 3.5, which is larger than 64 texels in area (eg. 8x8 texels.) This condition is an error because the asset in question is wasting disk space, loading performance, video memory, and runtime performance for no benefit.		This is an error for content at [[trainz-build]] 3.6 and up, which is larger than 64 texels in area (eg. 8x8 texels.) This condition is an error because the asset in question is wasting disk space, loading performance, video memory, and runtime performance for no benefit.

	Smaller textures generate a warning, since it is frequently pointless to use a texture which contains no detail.		Smaller textures generate a warning, since it is frequently pointless to use a texture which contains no detail.

	The error is suppressed on older (~~pre-v3~~.5) content to avoid breaking older content which did not show this error when it was created. The issue is still a performance problem for older content, and should be fixed when feasible.		The error is suppressed on older (3.5 and below) content to avoid breaking older content which did not show this error when it was created. The issue is still a performance problem for older content, and should be fixed when feasible.

	The most obvious fix for the error is to reduce the texture to an 8x8 square. Since the texture contains no distinguishing features, this will not affect the visual result.		The most obvious fix for the error is to reduce the texture to an 8x8 square. Since the texture contains no distinguishing features, this will not affect the visual result.

Windwalkr at 09:59, 13 May 2016

2016-05-13T09:59:19Z

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	* If the texture is used only for a small part of the asset, consider combining the texture into one of the other textures used in the asset.		* If the texture is used only for a small part of the asset, consider combining the texture into one of the other textures used in the asset.
	* If the texture is used for a large part or all of the asset, consider whether you can provide a more meaningful texture. Uniform-color textures typically produce an unrealistic visual result for most uses.		* If the texture is used for a large part or all of the asset, consider whether you can provide a more meaningful texture. Uniform-color textures typically produce an unrealistic visual result for most uses.

			While it is possible to avoid this error by simply introducing a minor variation into the texture, it is strongly recommended that you avoid this approach: you are simply hiding the issue from validation rather than fixing it. The performance issues will remain.

	[[Category:Validation Errors]]		[[Category:Validation Errors]]

Windwalkr at 09:57, 13 May 2016

2016-05-13T09:57:55Z

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	This message indicates that the entirety of the specified texture file is the same color.		This message indicates that the entirety of the specified texture file is the same color.

	This is an error for content above [[trainz-build]] 3.5, and ~~a warning at or below 3.5~~.		This is an error for content above [[trainz-build]] 3.5, which is larger than 64 texels in area (eg. 8x8 texels.) This condition is an error because the asset in question is wasting disk space, loading performance, video memory, and runtime performance for no benefit.

	~~This message~~ is ~~suppressed for any~~ texture which ~~is smaller than 64 texels in area~~.		Smaller textures generate a warning, since it is frequently pointless to use a texture which contains no detail.

	~~This condition~~ is an error ~~because the asset in question~~ is ~~wasting disk space, loading~~ performance~~, video memory~~, and ~~runtime performance for no benefit~~.		The error is suppressed on older (pre-v3.5) content to avoid breaking older content which did not show this error when it was created. The issue is still a performance problem for older content, and should be fixed when feasible.

	The ~~correct~~ fix is ~~typically~~ to reduce the texture to an 8x8 square. Since the texture contains no distinguishing features, this will not affect the visual result.		The most obvious fix for the error is to reduce the texture to an 8x8 square. Since the texture contains no distinguishing features, this will not affect the visual result.

			To get rid of the warning entirely, you may wish to consider avoiding a uniform texture. Depending on your specific usage, a variety of alternative techniques exist, including:
			* If the texture is a diffuse, consider using a [[Material_Types#m.notex\|m.notex]] material.
			* If the texture is a normal, consider switching to a material which does not require a normal map.
			* If the texture is used only for a small part of the asset, consider combining the texture into one of the other textures used in the asset.
			* If the texture is used for a large part or all of the asset, consider whether you can provide a more meaningful texture. Uniform-color textures typically produce an unrealistic visual result for most uses.

	[[Category:Validation Errors]]		[[Category:Validation Errors]]

Windwalkr at 09:47, 13 May 2016

2016-05-13T09:47:31Z

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	The texture ''texture-filename'' is a uniform ~~colour~~.		"'''The texture ''texture-filename'' is a uniform color.'''"

			This message indicates that the entirety of the specified texture file is the same color.

			This is an error for content above [[trainz-build]] 3.5, and a warning at or below 3.5.

			This message is suppressed for any texture which is smaller than 64 texels in area.

			This condition is an error because the asset in question is wasting disk space, loading performance, video memory, and runtime performance for no benefit.

			The correct fix is typically to reduce the texture to an 8x8 square. Since the texture contains no distinguishing features, this will not affect the visual result.

	[[Category:Validation Errors]]		[[Category:Validation Errors]]

Andi06: Created page with "The texture ''texture-filename'' is a uniform colour. Category:Validation Errors"

2015-10-12T21:58:44Z

Created page with "The texture ''texture-filename'' is a uniform colour. Category:Validation Errors"

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The texture ''texture-filename'' is a uniform colour.
[[Category:Validation Errors]]