Conversion Tips for AMS

[BeefyPeeg]

Does anyone know where I could find info on converting GSCE or rfactor tracks to AMS?

 

[PATR10T]

beside the right tarmac you can do everything with 3dsimed... reiza added for example the hidden files to one track in the ams beta so you can have a look there on the other files like scn too should be caruaru

unpack all the files from the mas there and open them in 3dsimed to have a look what shaders reiza is using and to have examples about the textures (alpha channel for example).... check all the different objects like buildings, armcos, fences etc and try to recreate it using the same shaders on your track... mostly you have to add the alpha channels to the diffuse textures to get the right shine and maybe creating some new bump maps (using photoshop nvidia tools > normalmapfilter)... on grass and gravel its a bit like trial and error if you do it the first time and the tarmac you can add reiza shader too but there you have to play around to get it... you wont get it like reiza but you can make it close

thats srw mid ohio? should be an easier first try with it as the srw stuff is close to reizas

 

[Patrick Giranthon]

Patrick Giranthon
hello you use 3dsimed ?

Sorry, missed this one.

I use 3dsimed Just to have some original infos about the track. When you import a track under 3dsmax, You loose nearly all the shaders parameters and type... wonderful...

 

[beorn2]

Quite awhile ago I found the cure to get most all GSC tracks working in AMS. Although not up to Reza standards.
Simply moved the contents of RezaCommon folder in GSC locations to Automobilista RezaCommon folder and they all load. I haven't touched my Automobilista Beta at all.

This worked brilliant!! So easy too....thanks

 

[millen]

Hi guys, Have a question to see if it's even possible, but I am currently making a track in Race Track Builder, can AC or rF2 tracks be converted over to AMS at all? Would much rather drive my track in AMS than AC you see...

Or should I try and pester the Race Track Builder dev to include an AMS export option?

 

[Jaysdamann]

Hi, I don't have any previous Reza games so don't have the common folder. I am hoping to be able to get a version of Pukekohe. I did download the latest GCSE version but it does not load. Any help or advise would be appreciated. I am a complete noob and can't really follow the steps seemingly. I am not overly fussy about correct sky textures and things just really enjoy running on these tracks. Thanks for all the great work everyone has already done. Seems like a huge thanks is owed to " Patrick " especially

 

[sci006]

Jaysdamann

Amend

SCN File as follows:
MASFile=CloudsMed.MAS
MASFile=SkyEuroAltHazy.MAS

To
MASFile=CloudsDefault.MAS
MASFile=SkyNorth.MAS
Should work.

 

[Dethrone1427]

Depends also what skybox is used.

 

[Jaysdamann]

Jaysdamann

Amend

SCN File as follows:
MASFile=CloudsMed.MAS
MASFile=SkyEuroAltHazy.MAS

To
MASFile=CloudsDefault.MAS
MASFile=SkyNorth.MAS
Should work.

WOW !!!!!!! Thank you so much Have just run a few laps in Supercars and my smile is so big I think my head will split in half
Everything seems great. The track surface itself looks a little strange but does not stop me really enjoying this.
Incredably fast and helpfull advise. Very much appreciated

THANK YOU

 

[Bill Thayer]

Depends also what skybox is used.

I have the commonmaps.MAS file in and most tracks are fine with the exception of Ledenon 2008.
The black skybox is showing, is there a edit in the scn ?

 

[Dethrone1427]

I have the commonmaps.MAS file in and most tracks are fine with the exception of Ledenon 2008.
The black skybox is showing, is there a edit in the scn ?

I'll send you over a pack of files to use, where to place them and what lines to edit in the .scn file and gdb file.

 

[Bill Thayer]

I'll send you over a pack of files to use, where to place them and what lines to edit in the .scn file and gdb file.

Thanks so much, big help you are sir !!!!!

 

[Dethrone1427]

Thanks so much, big help you are sir !!!!!

They you go mate, hope this helps, with the additional files included other than the guide place them in the track folder/folders and all should be well. Any further problems you know where i am

https://www.dropbox.com/s/i5j41j23z7ztxsq/SKYBOX GUIDE.rar?dl=0

 

[Dann Murillo]

This is pretty decent except for the fact that it often times kills the backgrounds on the tracks. I have found some other ways to add the AMS skies while preserving the mountains, hills, or scenery although I do not have it all nice and typed up like this. Nice though work bud! No disrespect!

 

[Dethrone1427]

Yes mate I converted Kranebitten from RF and like you the mountains disappeared. I was driving round thinking, "hmmm something doesnt feel right...ahhh the mountains are gone!!". If you have the time do share

 

[Dann Murillo]

Well honesty I don't think all tracks are the same. There are a few methods depending on how the individual tracks are built. I am open to helping fix skies any track. Some are super simple and some take some finagling.

Also these SCE tips from Patrick continue to be helpful even in AMS:
http://www.racedepartment.com/threads/how-to-add-new-skies-from-v1-20-1-21.92856/

 

[Bill Thayer]

I have a big white circle where the sun should be at Hockenheim, is this skybox related?

 

[Dethrone1427]

I have a big white circle where the sun should be at Hockenheim, is this skybox related?

Depends from circuit to circuit. Which hockenheim are we talking about here? Between @Dann Murillo and me we're likely to have converted it.

 

[Bill Thayer]

http://downloads.xtremefactor.es/en...car-extreme/1508-alemania-hockenheim-drs.html
This one....

 

[Dethrone1427]

http://downloads.xtremefactor.es/en...car-extreme/1508-alemania-hockenheim-drs.html
This one....

No worries, I'll zip it up and send it across tonight/tomo morning. Not sure what's happened your end but the copy I'll send works fine

 

[Bill Thayer]

Thanks, If it works without the White circle for me, I hope to learn a thing or two